MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, December 15, 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
Mrs. Tuwanna Guillory-August, Secretary/Treasurer
Mrs. Denise Rau, Commissioner
Mr. Tad Martin, Commissioner

Commissioners Absent:

Mr. Andrew D. Hankins, Commissioner
Mr. Nora Popillion, Commissioner

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
Mr. Brett Downer, O’Carroll Group
Mr. Tyson Grenzebach, Landlocked Aviation Services, LLC
Mr. Reed Friese, Landlocked Aviation Services, LLC
Mr. Russell Stutes, Attorney
Mr. Randall Harris, LRG

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 authorize the Executive Director to sign a professional services agreement with Rostan Solutions, LLC (ROSTAN). 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 MRS. RAU, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED AGENDA AS AMENDED.

ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS

Mr. Melton reported that the millage renewal passed. Mr. Melton reported that the millage renewal will enable Chennault to enhance opportunities. Mr. Melton reported that the Thunderbirds will perform at the Airshow in May 2023.

Mr. David Whitaker gave an update summary pertaining to Air Cargo opportunities and Foreign Clearance Capabilities.

Mr. Tyson Grenzebach gave an update in regards to ongoing activity.

ANNUAL AUDIT REPORT

Ms. Hanks stated that she had spoken with the auditors and there are no anticipated findings on the audit report. 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 MRS. RAU, SECONDED BY MR. MARTIN, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE ANNUAL AUDIT REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2022, SUBJECT TO A SATISFACTORY AUDIT.

BUILDING 1022 RENOVATIONS

Mr. Melton stated that the building will be repurposed as an Airfield Emergency Equipment Building. 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 MRS. RAU, SECONDED BY MR. DALGLEISH AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR, ADVERTISE FOR OR SOLICIT FOR, OPEN BIDS FOR AND AWARD A CONTRACT FOR BUILDING 1022 RENOVATIONS.

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 STRATEGIC PLANNING AND DISCUSSION OF SECURITY PROTOCOLS FOR HANGAR I AND POTENTIAL LITIGATION. The commissioners began the Executive Session at 12:32 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 MRS. RAU, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO RECONVENE THE REGULAR SESSION. The Regular Session was reconvened at 1:18 p.m. with no action taken during the Executive Session.

ROSTAN SOLUTIONS, LLC (ROSTAN)

Mr. Melton stated that the intent of this agreement is for Rostan Solutions, LLC to provide basic services pertaining to FEMA projects, worksheets and other FEMA requirements. 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. MARTIN, SECONDED BY MR. DALGLEISH AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SIGN A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ROSTAN SOLUTIONS, LLC (ROSTAN).

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 MRS. RAU AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 17, 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. MARTIN, SECONDED BY MR. DALGLEISH, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. With no further business to come before the Commissioners, President B. Hankins declared the meeting adjourned at 1:20 p.m.