MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, February 23, 2023
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. Denise Rau, Commissioner
Mr. Tad Martin, Commissioner
Mr. Nora Popillion, Commissioner
Commissioners Absent:
Mrs. Tuwanna Guillory-August, Secretary/Treasurer
Mr. Andrew D. Hankins, 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
Mr. Mitch O’Neal, Director of Operations
Ms. Lori Young, Receptionist
Mr. Louis Todd, Todd & Associates
Mr. Tyson Grenzebach, Landlocked Aviation LLC
Mr. Reed Friese, Landlocked Aviation Services, LLC
Mr. Brett Downer, O’Carroll Group
Mr. Randy Liprie, Liprie Engineering, LLC
Mr. Wejee Lechtenberg, Lechtenberg Consulting, Inc.
Mr. Steve Shows, VSG Architects
Mr. Alex Shows, VSG Architects
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 Garrett Stine has an extra seat at the Louisianan Business Association and Industry lunch in Baton Rouge on Thursday, March 2, 2023. Mr. Melton reported that the FAA Inspection was February 15-16, 2023 and there will possibly be a discrepancy about the drainage. Mr. Melton reported that the ground breaking date should be April 2023 for the Landlocked Paint Hangar. Mr. Melton reported that Wejee Lechtenberg, Lechtenberg Consulting is the program manager for the infrastructure projects. Mr. Melton reported on the possibility of a future bond out.
Mr. David Whitaker gave an update summary pertaining to Air Cargo opportunities.
INSURANCE POLICIES
Mr. Todd stated that Todd & Associates submitted renewal proposals for the General Liability, Public Officials Liability, Automobile, and Property to 59 companies and only 28 different companies will cover the property. Mr. Melton stated that the new rate is $2,923,094.47. 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 PURCHASE OF INSURANCE POLICIES FROM TODD & ASSOCIATES FOR GENERAL LIABILITY, PUBLIC OFFICIALS LIABILITY, AUTOMOBILE AND PROPERTY COVERAGES FOR THE YEAR COMMENCING MARCH 1, 2023.
BYLAWS
Mr. Melton stated that he wanted to make sure the bylaws were up to date. 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 MS. RAU, SECONDED BY MR. MARTIN AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADOPT THE REVISIONS AND ADDITIONS TO THE CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY BYLAWS.
CREDIT CARD
Mr. Melton stated that Capital One Bank, CIAA’s fiscal agent, requires that a Resolution be adopted authorizing the issuance of a credit card for William (Bill) Hankins, President. Mr. Melton stated that the individual will use this credit card when traveling on CIAA business. 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 MS. RAU, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A CAPITAL ONE CREDIT CARD.
INFRASTRUCTURE AND UTILITIES
Mr. Melton stated that the infrastructure and utilities project will bring the necessary infrastructure/utility lines up to the battery limits which is approximately 10 feet off of the south edge of the shoulder of the Chennault Parkway Road which is roughly 73 feet from the planned leased area where Hangar I is to be constructed. Mr. Melton also stated this project will also enable growth in other areas. 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 MS. RAU, SECONDED BY MR. POPILLION, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR, ADVERTISE FOR, OPEN BIDS FOR AND AWARD A CONTRACT FOR INFASTRUCTURE AND UTILITIES IN SUPPORT OF THE NEW PAINT HANGAR, FIREWATER PUMPHOUSE, AND PREPARE FOR OTHER GROWTH PROJECTS.
LEASE – EP BREAUX UTILITY SERVICE, LLC
Mr. Melton stated that EP Breaux will lease 6.76 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. POPILLION, SECONDED BY MR. MARTIN, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY AND EP BREAUX UTILITY SERVICE, LLC.
UTILITY WATERLINE REPLACEMENT
AT JOB EAST BULLPEN AREA
Mr. Melton stated that the waterlines at job east of the bullpen are corroded and leaking and that this is an OSHA noncompliance issue and a safety issue. 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 AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR, ADVERTISE FOR, OPEN BIDS FOR AND AWARD A CONTRACT FOR UTILITY WATERLINE REPLACEMENT AT JOB EAST BULLPEN AREA.
GUARDHOUSE AT DELIVERY GATE
Mr. Melton stated that the project is to construct a permanent facility for the delivery gate, which includes building with an indoor bathroom, electrical gates and relocation. 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 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR, ADVERTISE FOR, OPEN BIDS FOR AND AWARD A CONTRACT FOR A NEW GUARDHOUSE AT DELIVERY GATE.
AIRFIELD MARKINGS REHABILITATION (2023)
Mr. Melton stated that this project will include rubber removal and repainting of markings that are faded as noted in the February FAA 2023 inspection. 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 MS. RAU, 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 AIRFIELD MARKINGS REHABILITATION (2023).
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. POPILLION, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 19, 2023 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. POPILLION, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. With no further business to come before the Commissioners, President B. Hankins declared the meeting adjourned at 4:08 p.m.