MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, January 19, 2023
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
Mr. Andrew D. Hankins, Commissioner
Mr. Nora Popillion, Commissioner
Others Present:
Mr. Robert Kleinschmidt, Legal Counsel
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. Caitlyn Quinn, Accounting Clerk
Ms. Desiree Daigle, Purchasing Agent
Mr. Brett Downer, O’Carroll Group
Mr. Josh Arnold, Centerra
Mr. Tony Guillory, CPPJ
Mr. Steve Shows, VSG Architects
Ms. Kristi Carter, Stulb & Associates
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 that there were none to report.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS
Mr. Melton reported that the SW Alliance Annual Banquet is January 19, 2023. Mr. Melton reported that we are working a development and construction plan for Chennault. Mr. Melton reported that the FAA Inspection is scheduled for February 15-16, 2023.
Mr. David Whitaker gave an update summary pertaining to Air Cargo opportunities.
Ms. Carter reported a brief summary of the audit report and reported there are no findings.
HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE
Mr. Melton stated that the anticipated premium will decrease by .60%. Mr. Melton also stated that he requests to maintain the current employer and employee contribution ratio. 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. DALGLEISH, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE RENEWAL OF THE EMPLOYEE GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE AT THE CURRENT COVERAGES FOR THE YEAR COMMENCING MARCH 1, 2023.
FEBRUARY 2023 AND APRIL 2023
REGULAR BOARD MEETING DATE CHANGE
Mr. Melton stated the purpose of the change in the date for the Regular Board Meeting is due to a scheduling conflict. 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 CHANGE THE DATE AND TIME OF THE FEBRUARY 2023 AND THE DATE OF THE APRIL 2023 REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FROM FEBRUARY 16, 2023 AT 12:00 NOON TO FEBRUARY 23, 2022 AT 3:00 P.M. AND THE APRIL 20, 2023 AT 12:00 NOON TO APRIL 26, 2023 AT 12:00 NOON.
PROPERTY TAX PROMULATING
Mr. Melton stated the results of the December 10, 2022 election must be officially promulgated and a resolution adopted and published in the official journal, the American Press. 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 TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION PROMULGATING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL TAX ELECTION HELD IN CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA ON DECEMBER 10, 2022 TO RENEW THE 5.45 MILLS AD VALOREM TAX WITH THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
YEAS: BILL HANKINS
CHARLES K. DALGLEISH
TUWANNA GUILLORY-AUGUST
ANDREW D. HANKINS
DENISE RAU
NORA POPILLION
TAD MARTIN
NAYS: NONE
ABSTAINING: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
FWPH #2 FIRE PUMP & ENGINE SKID PACKAGE REPLACEMENT
Mr. Melton stated that this project will replace aging equipment and give a redundant system to help eliminate the engines from burning up. Mr. Melton stated that the low responsible bidder is Alfred Palma, LLC, in the amount of $529,000.00 and it is the recommendation from Randal Liprie, Liprie Engineering, LLC to award the contract to Alfred Palma, LLC. 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 AWARD A CONTRACT TO THE LOW SUCCESSFUL BIDDER, ALFRED PALMA, LLC, IN THE AMOUNT OF $529,000.00 FOR THE FIREWATER PUMPHOUSE #2 FIRE PUMP & ENGINE SKID PCKAGE REPLACEMENT.
DEVELOPMENTAL LEASE AGREEMENT –
WESTERN, LLC
Mr. Melton stated that Western, LLC will lease the property and construct the new paint hangar. 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. DALGLEISH AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO A DEVELOPMENTAL LEASE AGREEMENT WITH WESTERN, LLC FOR THE GROUND LEASE TO CONSTRUCT THE NEW PAINT HANGAR FOR LANDLOCKED AVIATION SERVICES.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT –
VSG ARCHITECTS
Mr. Melton stated that the agreement is in coordination with the developmental lease with Western, LLC. 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. POPILLION AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH VSG ARCHITECTS, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION FOR THE DESIGN OF THE NEW PAINT HANGAR.
COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR & LOCAL SERVICES AGREEMENT –
AMENDMENT MALLARD COVE
Mr. Melton stated that the CEA pertains to the revision of the promissory note. 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 PRESIDENT TO ACCEPT, ACKNOWLEDGE AND APPROVE THE AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTAL COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AND LOCAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, STATE OF LOUISIANA AND CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY, TO APPROVE THE REVISION OF THE PROMISSORY NOTE PAYABLE TO THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES FOR ACQUISITION BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CLUB HOUSE AT MALLARD COVE.
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. A. HANKINS, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS STRATEGIC PLANNING AND DISCUSSION OF INSURANCE FOR CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY AND PENDING LITIGATION. The commissioners began the Executive Session at 1:19 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 1:33 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. MARTIN, SECONDED BY MR. DALGLEISH AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 15, 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. MARTIN, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. With no further business to come before the Commissioners, President B. Hankins declared the meeting adjourned at 1:33 p.m.