MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, September 21, 2023
12:00 Noon
CIAA Board Room/ 3650 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Avenue/Lake Charles, LA 70615
ATTENDANCE
Commissioners Present:
Mr. Charles K. Dalgleish, Vice President
Mrs. Tuwanna Guillory-August, Secretary/Treasurer
Mr. Tad Martin, Commissioner
Mr. Andrew D. Hankins, Commissioner
Mrs. Denise Rau, Commissioner
Commissioners Absent:
Mr. Bill Hankins, President
Mr. Nora Popillion, Commissioner
Others Present:
Mr. Kevin Melton, Executive Director
Mr. Robert Kleinschmidt, Legal Counsel
Mr. Gerald Theunissen, Consultant
Ms. Andrea LaFleur, Director of Executive & Airport Affairs
Ms. Paulette Moss, Admin Specialist/Recording Secretary
Mr. Mitch O’Neal, Director of Operations
Mr. Brett Downer, O’Carroll Group
Mr. Josh Arnold, Centerra
Mr. Chris Lognion, MediaPost
CALL TO ORDER
Vice President Dalgleish 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
Vice President Dalgleish 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 Mrs. Denise Rau attended the LED Summit in Baton Rouge on September 12-13, 2022. Mr. Melton reported that there are continued discussions for Sowela Flight School. Mr. Melton reported that the JSTARS Jet that was donated to Sowela arrived at the Air Cargo Facility on September 19, 2023. Mr. Melton reported that Dr. Loren Scott will give his annual economic update on October 3, 2023 and that all of the Commissioners can attend.
Mr. David Whitaker gave an update summary pertaining to Air Cargo opportunities.
Mr. Theunissen gave an update on the November 2023 Election, dates and Constitutional Amendments.
Mrs. Denise Rau reported that she attended the LED Summit in Baton Rouge.
Mr. Brett Downer gave a brief summary of the public relations ongoing efforts.
AOA FENCING EXPANSION (CITADEL PARKING LOT)
Mr. Melton stated that this project will enable Chennault International Airport Authority to expand the aircraft storage capability. Mr. Melton stated that this project will also replace the 4 foot fence with an 8 foot fence with three strands of barbwire. VICE PRESIDENT DALGLEISH 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. A. HANKINS, SECONDED BY MR. MARTIN 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 THE AOA FENCING EXPANSION (CITADEL PARKING LOT).
AIRPORT RATES AND CHARGES
Mr. Melton stated that this updates the established rates for services across the airport which include lease and service charges. VICE PRESIDENT DALGLEISH 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 ADOPT THE AIRPORT RATES AND CHARGES FOR CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AIR CARGO FACILITY.
PERSONNEL & ADMINISTRATION POLICY MANUAL
Mr. Melton stated brief descriptions of the changes in the policy manual. VICE PRESIDENT DALGLEISH 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 ADOPT THE REVISIONS AND ADDITIONS TO THE PERSONNEL & ADMINISTRATION POLICY MANUAL.
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY – CEA
Mr. Melton stated that the Resolution authorizes the Executive Director to enter into a CEA with the Louisiana Department of Treasury for a $150,000.00 grant. VICE PRESIDENT DALGLEISH 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. A. HANKINS AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SIGN THE COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT AND SUBMIT ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE STATE AID TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENTITIES THROUGH THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY AND THE STATE OF LOUISIANA.
MINUTE APPROVAL
VICE PRESIDENT DALGLEISH 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 APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 24, 2023 REGULAR MEETING.
ADJOURNMENT
VICE PRESIDENT DALGLEISH 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 ADJOURN THE MEETING. With no further business to come before the Commissioners, Vice President Dalgleish declared the meeting adjourned at 12:55 p.m.