MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, August 18, 2022

3:00 P.M.
CIAA Board Room/ 3650 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Avenue/Lake Charles, LA 70615

ATTENDANCE

Commissioners Present:

Mr. Bill Hankins, President
Mr. Charles K. Dalgleish, Vice President
Mrs. Tuwanna Guillory-August, Secretary/Treasurer
Mr. Tad Martin, Commissioner
Mr. Andrew D. Hankins, Commissioner

Commissioners Absent:

Mr. Nora Popillion, Commissioner
Mrs. Denise Rau, Commissioner

Others Present:

Mr. Kevin Melton, Executive Director
Mr. Robert Kleinschmidt, Legal Counsel
Mr. Gerald Theunissen, Consultant
Ms. Loretta Hanks, Director of Finance
Ms. Andrea LaFleur, Director of Executive & Airport Affairs
Mr. John McMullen, Director of Maintenance
Ms. Paulette Moss, Admin Specialist/Recording Secretary
Mr. Brett Downer, O’Carroll Group
Mr. Cody Wellsted, Stratigos Dynamics, Inc.
Mr. Jon Greer, Landlocked Aviation Services, LLC
Mr. Jody Lavergne, Attorney
Mr. Randall Harris, LRG
Mr. Noel Christen, Citadel Completions
Mr. Michael Flatt, Northrop Grumman

CALL TO ORDER

President B. Hankins called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, roll was called and a quorum was established as indicated above.

PROPOSED AGENDA

President B. Hankins requested additions, deletions, and amendments to the proposed agenda and Mr. Melton announced that there were none to report.

ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS

Mr. Melton reported that the Legislative Breakfast will be Thursday, September 8, 2022. Mr. Melton reported that he will host the Police Jury for a brief and tour in August 2022. Mr. Melton reported that the Cargo and Supply Chain conference will be in Miami in November 8 – 10, 2022. Mr. Melton reported that he continues to have discussions with Western, LLC in regards to the new paint hangar.

Mr. David Whitaker gave an update summary pertaining to Air Cargo opportunities.

SYSTEMS SURVEY & COMPLIANCE QUESTIONNAIRE

Mr. Melton stated that the completed Systems Survey and Compliance Questionnaire is required by the Legislative Auditors and must be presented to and adopted by the Board of Directors (governing body) annually as part of the financial and compliance audit. PRESIDENT B. HANKINS ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. A. HANKINS, SECONDED BY MR. MARTIN, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE COMPLETED “SYSTEMS SURVEY & COMPLIANCE QUESTIONNAIRE” & SUBMIT IT TO STULB & ASSOCIATES FOR USE IN ITS ANNUAL AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF CIAA AS OF JUNE 30, 2022.

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP)

Mr. Melton stated that the Resolution is required in order to participate in future projects funded by the FAA and DOTD. PRESIDENT RAU ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. MARTIN, SECONDED BY MR. A. HANKINS, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) REQUEST TO THE FAA VIA DOTD.

MAINTENANCE BUILDING REBUILD – RATIFY CHANGE ORDER

Mr. Melton stated the purpose of the change order is to construct an additional bay area to the maintenance building for use as an office for the facilities department. Mr. Melton stated the temporary building was destroyed by Hurricane Laura. PRESIDENT B. HANKINS ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. DALGLEISH, SECONDED BY MR. A. HANKINS, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO RATIFY THE CHANGE ORDER FOR THE EXTRA BAY TO THE MAINTENANCE BUILDING REBUILD.

AIRPORT RATES AND INCENTIVES

Mr. Melton stated that this establishes rates for services across the airport and supplements the existing facility rate sheet. PRESIDENT B. HANKINS ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. DALGLEISH, SECONDED BY MR. MARTIN, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADOPT THE AIRPORT RATES AND INCENTIVES FOR CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AIR CARGO FACILITY.

LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

Mr. Melton stated that the legal services agreement expires September 30, 2022 and recommends renewing the agreement with the Calcasieu Parish District Attorney’s Office. PRESIDENT B. HANKINS ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. A. HANKINS, SECONDED BY MR. MARTIN, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO RENEW AN AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES WITH THE CALCASIEU PARISH DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE FOR A ONE-YEAR PERIOD COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2022.

SUBLEASE AND ESTOPPEL AGREEMENT – LANG FOUNDATION

Mr. Melton stated that the purpose of this agreement is to identify the solar farm foundation element of the National Guard Project. PRESIDENT B. HANKINS ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. A. HANKINS, SECONDED BY MR. MARTIN, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO A SUBLEASE AND ESTOPPEL AGREEMENT BETWEEN CHENAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY, MILTARY DEPARTMENT, STATE OF LOUISIANA, LANG FOUNDATION – SOLAR POWER CHENNAULT, LLC AND POWER STRATEGIES, LC, LLC.

CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL

AIRSHOW – 2023

Mr. Melton stated that Board approval is needed to waive the special events fee for the 2023 Chennault International Airshow. PRESIDENT B. HANKINS ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. MARTIN, SECONDED BY MR. DALGLEISH, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO A SPECIAL EVENT LEASE BETWEEN CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY AND CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW INC. FOR THE AIRSHOW THE WEEK OF MAY 15, 2023 TO MAY 23, 2023.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

PRESIDENT B. HANKINS ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. MARTIN, SECONDED BY MR. DALGLEISH, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL LITIGATION. The commissioners began the Executive Session at 3:33 p.m.

REGULAR SESSION

PRESIDENT B. HANKINS ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. DALGLEISH, SECONDED BY MR. A. HANKINS, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO RECONVENE THE REGULAR SESSION. The Regular Session was reconvened at 4:45 p.m. with no action taken during the Executive Session.

MINUTE APPROVAL

PRESIDENT B. HANKINS ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. DALGLEISH, SECONDED BY MR. MARTIN AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JULY 21, 2022 REGULAR MEETING.

ADJOURNMENT

PRESIDENT B. HANKINS ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. DALGLEISH, SECONDED BY MR. A. HANKINS, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. With no further business to come before the Commissioners, President B. Hankins declared the meeting adjourned at 4:46 p.m.