MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, October 20, 2022

12:00 Noon
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
Mr. Andrew D. Hankins, Commissioner
Mrs. Denise Rau, Commissioner
Mr. Tad Martin, Commissioner
Mr. Nora Popillion, Commissioner

Commissioners Absent:

Mrs. Tuwanna Guillory-August, Secretary/Treasurer

Others Present:

Mr. Kevin Melton, Executive Director
Mr. Gerald Theunissen, Consultant
Ms. Loretta Hanks, Director of Finance
Ms. Andrea LaFleur, Director of Executive & Airport Affairs
Mr. John McMullen, Director of Maintenance & Facilities
Ms. Paulette Moss, Admin Specialist/Recording Secretary
Mr. Mitch O’Neal, Director of Operations
Mr. Brett Downer, O’Carroll Group
Mr. Josh Arnold, Centerra
Mr. Tyson Grenzebach, Landlocked Aviation Services, LLC
Mr. Cody Wellsted, Stratigos Dynamics, Inc.

CALL TO ORDER

President B. Hankins called the meeting to order at 12:00 noon. 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 the same; i.e. ADD: Item #9(A) – Discuss and take appropriate action to adopt a Resolution authorizing the Executive Director to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury to provide support for the Road Overlay Near Mosquito Control. 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. POPILLION, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED AGENDA AS AMENDED.

ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS

Mr. Melton reported the LNG & Gas Summit & Exhibition will be November 8-10, 2022. Mr. Melton reported that the replacement fire truck is on track for a late November 2022 delivery. 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.

Mr. Brett Downer gave an update pertaining to Air Cargo marketing.

Mr. Theunissen gave an update on the Mid Term Election, dates and Constitutional Amendments.

JEFF DAVIS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE – LEASE RENEWAL

Mr. Melton stated that Jeff Davis Electric Cooperative will lease 12 acres of site 3 along Prien Lake Road for storage of electrical equipment. 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. POPILLION, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO A LEASE RENEWAL BETWEEN CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY AND JEFF DAVIS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE.

AIRCRAFT RESCUE FIRE FIGHTING (ARFF) VEHICLE

Mr. Melton stated the new ARFF Truck will replace C-4, which is a 1993 E-ONE Titan ARFF Truck. Mr. Melton also stated C-4 currently has major mechanical issues and is past its useful life years. Mr. Melton stated that the build time for a new ARFF Truck is approximately 12-18 months. 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. POPILLION, SECONDED BY MR. DALGLEISH, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PREPARE SPECIFICATIONS FOR, ADVERTISE FOR, OPEN BIDS AND AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE NEW AIRCRAFT RESCUE FIRE FIGHTING (ARFF) VEHICLE.

BUILDING 3005 (WASTER WATER) BUILDING REBUILD

Mr. Melton stated that the building was damaged due to the hurricane. Mr. Melton also stated the building does not meet code at the current location and will have to be built at a different location. PRESIDENT B. HANKINS ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THAT THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. POPILLION, SECONDED BY MR. MARTIN AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR, ADVERTISE FOR, OPEN BIDS FOR AND AWARD A CONTRACT FOR BUILDING 3005 (WASTE WATER) BUILDING REBUILD.

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. MARTIN, SECONDED BY MR. DALGLEISH AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 REGULAR MEETING.

COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT – CALCASIEU PARISH POLICE JURY

Mr. Melton stated that the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement will be between Chennault and the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, for support for the Road Overlay Near Mosquito Control. Mr. Melton stated the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury will pay 50% not to exceed $30,000.00 PRESIDENT B. HANKINS ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THAT 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 COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE CALCASIEU PARISH POLICE JURY TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE ROAD OVERLAY NEAR MOSQUITO CONTROL.

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. A. HANKINS, SECONDED BY MRS. RAU, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. With no further business to come before the Commissioners, President B. Hankins declared the meeting adjourned at 12:48 p.m.