MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, July 20, 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. Denise Rau, Commissioner
Mr. Tad Martin, Commissioner

Commissioners Absent:

Mrs. Tuwanna Guillory-August, Secretary/Treasurer
Mr. Andrew D. Hankins, Commissioner
Mr. Nora Popillion, Commissioner 

Others Present:

Mr. Kevin Melton, Executive Director
Mr. Robert Kleinschmidt, Legal Counsel
Mr. Gerald Theunissen, Consultant
Ms. Loretta Hanks, Director of Finance
Ms. Andrea LaFleur, Director of Executive & Airport Affairs
Mr. John McMullen, Director of Facilities & Maintenance
Mr. Mitch O’Neal, Director of Operations
Ms. Paulette Moss, Admin Specialist/Recording Secretary
Ms. Pam Doucet, O’Carroll Group
Mr. Josh Arnold, Centerra
Mr. Tyson Clemens, Centerra
Mr. Cory Kowarsch, Centerra
Mr. Wejee Lechtenberg, Lechtenberg Consulting, Inc.
Mr. Tyson Grenzebach, Landlocked Aviation LLC

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 Mr. Bill Hankins and Mr. Nora Popillion attended the Paris Airshow June 16 – 23, 2023. Mr. Melton reported that there is continued discussions for a new paint hangar.

DVW – PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT RENEWAL

Mr. Melton stated that he recommends renewing the agreement with DVW Aviation Advisor so that Chennault International Airport can move forward with Air Cargo opportunities. 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 AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO A PROFESIONAL SERVICES AGREMENT RENEWAL WITH DVW AVIATION ADVISOR PERTAINING TO AIR CARGO PROSPECTS, COMMENCING SEPTEMBER 15, 2023.

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP)

Mr. Melton stated that the Resolution is required in order to participate in future projects funded by the FAA and DOTD. 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 ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) REQUEST TO THE FAA VIA DOTD.

ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

Mr. Melton stated that the change to the organizational chart are an additional position in the Maintenance Department. 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 ADOPT THE REVISION TO THE CIAA ORGANIZATIONAL CHART.

LEASE – CDL MENTORS

Mr. Melton stated that CDL Mentors will lease the concrete area along Merganser Street in front of where Building 1350 was for a one year term commencing October 28, 2023. Mr. Melton stated that CDL Mentors will use the premises exclusively for a truck driving 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. DALGLEISH, SECONDED BY MR. MARTIN, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO A LEASE RENEWAL BETWEEN CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY AND CDL MENTORS.

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR AIRPORT ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES

Mr. Melton stated that the request for qualifications is a requirement of FAA and other Federal and State Grant opportunities, as well as EDA, CDBG, etc., for the engineering services to be reimbursable. Mr. Melton also stated that these services include but not limited to Airport Engineering Services. 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 AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ADVERTISE FOR A REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR AIRPORT ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS PROPOSED TO BE PARTIALLY FUNDED BY THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION OR OTHER GRANT OPPRTUNITIES.

BUILDING 3009 LIGHTS AND FANS

Mr. Melton stated that this is a request from Northrop Grumman to improve lighting in the building. Mr. Melton stated that the lights will be a more energy efficient light fixture and the fans will improve productivity during hot weather. 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. DALGLEISGH 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 3009 LIGHTS AND FANS.

LINE OF CREDIT – FIREWATER PUMPHOUSE # 3

Mr. Melton stated that the resolution must accompany the Request for a Line of Credit to the State Bond Commission, Commissioner of Administration, and the Attorney General. 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 MRS. RAU, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO APPLY TO THE STATE BOND COMMISSION FOR A LINE OF CREDIT FOR THE FIREWATER PUMPHOUSE #3 AND INFRASTRUCTURE, PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION.

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. MARTIN AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 14, 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. 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 1:04 p.m.