MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
3:30 p.m.
CIAA Board Room/ 3650 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Avenue/Lake Charles, LA 70615
ATTENDANCE
Commissioners Present:
Mr. Bill Hankins, President
Mr. Andrew D. Hankins, Commissioner
Mrs. Denise Rau, Commissioner
Mr. Nora Popillion, Commissioner
Mr. Tad Martin, Commissioner
Commissioners Absent:
Mr. Charles K. Dalgleish, Vice President
Mrs. Tuwanna Guillory-August, Secretary/Treasurer
Others Present:
Mr. Kevin Melton, Executive Director
Mr. Gerald Theunissen, Consultant
Ms. Andrea LaFleur, Director of Executive & Airport Affairs
Mr. John McMullen, Director of Maintenance & Facilities
Mr. Mitch O’Neal, Director of Operations
Mr. Tyson Grenzebach, Landlocked Aviation LLC
Mr. Brett Downer, O’Carroll Group
CALL TO ORDER
President B. Hankins called the meeting to order at 3:30 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 ground breaking goal is April 2023 for the Landlocked Paint Hangar. Mr. Melton reported that he and Mr. Theunissen are going to Baton Rouge to meeting with Commissioner Jay Darden April 5, 2023.
Mr. Downer gave an update on a 30, 60 and 90 day media plan for Chennault International Airport Authority that involves the Commissioners and Tenants.
Mr. David Whitaker gave an update summary pertaining to Air Cargo opportunities and Foreign Clearance Capabilities.
JUNE 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 Chennault leadership involvement in the City of Lake Charles Investors Day. 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 CHANGE THE DATE OF THE JUNE 2023 REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FROM JUNE 15, 2023 TO JUNE 14, 2023 AT 4:00 P.M.
AIRSHOW ALCOHOL SELL AUTHORIZATION
Mr. Melton stated that the purpose of this Resolution is to grant permission for alcoholic beverages to be sold at the airshow. Mr. Melton stated that the permission is one of the requirements for the airshow’s application for the permit to sell liquor, beer, and wine. 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. A. HANKINS, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO GIVE WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW, INC. TO SELL OR DISTRIBUTE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OF HIGH AND LOW ALCOHOL CONTENT AT THE AIRSHOW, MAY 19-21, 2023 AT CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
BUILDING 1022 RENOVATIONS
Mr. Melton stated that the building will be repurposed to provide a secure area to store the airfield support equipment. Mr. Melton also stated that this building is located adjacent to the taxiway for direct access. 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, SOLICIT FOR, OPEN BIDS FOR AND AWARD A CONTRACT FOR BUILDING 1022 RENOVATIONS.
BULLPEN JOINT SEAL REPAIRS
Mr. Melton stated that approximately 78,000 linear feet of joint seal that needs to be repaired in the Bullpen and Apron. Mr. Melton stated that as the joint seal deteriorates, it becomes foreign object debris (FOD). 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 THE BULLPEN JOINT SEAL REPAIRS.
ASBESTOS PIPE REMOVAL
Mr. Melton stated that the purpose of this is for the newly found (early March 2023) Asbestos Piping and Soil Remediation at the old Mallard Cove Golf Course. 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. POPILLION, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ISSUE A WORK AUTHORIZATION FOR THE ASBESTOS PIPE REMOVAL AT MALLARD COVE GOLF COURSE.
PERIMETER FENCE REHABILITATION
Mr. Melton stated that this project is necessary due to severe erosion along the perimeter fence. Mr. Melton stated that this project is a safety and security requirement. Mr. Melton also stated this project is contingent on the funding from LADOTD. 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 PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR, ADVERTISE FOR, OPEN BIDS FOR AND AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE PERIMETER FENCE REHABILITATION.
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 Commissioner Nora Popillion. 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 MR. A. HANKINS, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A CAPITAL ONE CREDIT CARD.
LEASE – R.O.W.C., L.L.C. D/B/A DIAMOND D INDUSTRIES
Mr. Melton stated that R.O.W.C. will lease 32.9 acres of site 3 along Prien Lake Road for a laydown yard for electrical material in support of a Jeff Davis Electric 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. POPILLION, SECONDED BY MR. A. HANKINS, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY AND R.O.W.C., L.L.C. D/B/A DIAMOND D INDUSTRIES.
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. The commissioners began the Executive Session at 4:14 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 MRS. RAU, SECONDED BY MR. POPILLION, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO RECONVENE THE REGULAR SESSION. The Regular Session was reconvened at 4:43 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. POPILLION, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 23, 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. A. HANKINS, 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 4:45 p.m.