MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING

Thursday, November 9, 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
Mr. Andrew D. Hankins, Commissioner
Mr. Tad Martin, Commissioner

Commissioners Absent:

Mrs. Denise Rau, Commissioner
Mr. Nora Popillion, 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 Facilities & Maintenance
Mr. Mitch O’Neal, Director of Operations
Ms. Paulette Moss, Admin Specialist/Recording Secretary
Mr. Brett Downer, O’Carroll Group
Mr. Wejee Lechtenberg, Lechtenberg Consulting, Inc.
Mr. Russell Stutes, Attorney

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 Air Cargo Americas Expo was in October 2023 and that Charles Dalgleish, Brett Downer, David Whitaker and Paulette Moss attended. Mr. Melton reported that the Family and Youth Philanthropy Breakfast is on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. Mr. Melton reported that he continues to have discussions with Landlocked Aviation in regards to the new paint hangar.

Mr. David Whitaker gave an update summary pertaining to Air Cargo opportunities and gave an update in regards to the Air Cargo Americas Expo that he attended in October 2023.

Mr. Brett Downer gave a brief summary of the public relations ongoing efforts.

Mr. Theunissen gave an update on the November 2023 Election, dates and Constitutional Amendments.

PERSONNEL & ADMINISTRATION POLICY MANUAL

Mr. Melton stated that the change is adding cyber security training that is now required for anyone who has access to the server. 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 MRS. GUILLORY-AUGUST, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADOPT THE REVISIONS AND ADDITIONS TO THE PERSONNEL & ADMINISTRATION POLICY MANUAL.

BYLAWS

Mr. Melton stated that the revision to the By-Laws is to adopt the policies pertaining to the public meeting laws adopted in ACT 393 of 2023. 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 ADOPT THE REVISIONS AND ADDITIONS TO THE CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY BYLAWS.

AIRPORT RATES AND CHARGES

Mr. Melton stated that this updates the Established rates for services across the Airport, which include lease, service charges, and T-Hangar Rates beginning January 1, 2024. 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 ADOPT THE AIRPORT RATES AND CHARGES FOR CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY.

BANK ACCOUNTS

Mr. Melton stated that the resolution is necessary in order for the Executive Director to open an account (CD’s) and invest funds. 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 ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO OPEN ONE OR MORE ACCOUNTS AND INVEST FUNDS.

CONTRACT MODIFICATION #5 – STRATIGOS DYNAMICS, INC

Mr. Melton stated that the scope of work remains the same. 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 CONTRACT MODIFICATION #5 WITH STRATIGOS DYNAMICS, INC., FOR TWO YEAR RENEWAL.

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. A. HANKINS, SECONDED BY MR. MARTIN, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS LITIGATION WITH STARR INSURANCE. The commissioners began the Executive Session at 12:38 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 MR. MARTIN, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO RECONVENE THE REGULAR SESSION. The Regular Session was reconvened at 1:20 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. DALGLEISH, SECONDED BY MR. A. HANKINS AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 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. A. HANKINS, SECONDED BY MR. DALGLEISH, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. With no further business to come before the Commissioners, President B. Hankins declared the meeting adjourned at 1:21 p.m.