MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, February 15, 2024

12:00 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. Tuwanna Guillory-August, Secretary/Treasurer
Mrs. Denise Rau, Commissioner
Mr. Tad Martin, Commissioner

Commissioners Absent:

Mr. Andrew D. Hankins, Commissioner
Mr. Nora Popillion, Commissioner

Others Present:

Mr. Bob Kleinschmidt, Legal Counsel
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
Ms. Desiree Daigle, Admin Specialist/Recording Secretary
Mr. Brett Downer, O’Carroll Group
Mr. Tyson Grenzebach, Landlocked Aviation LLC
Mr. Joe Torres, Million Air
Mr. Louis Todd, Todd & Associates
Mr. Richie Gregory, HUD Insurance

CALL TO ORDER

President B. Hankins called the meeting to order at 12:00 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 the FAA Annual Inspection went well. Mr. Melton stated that our maintenance crew spent time cleaning up the roadways and gave a shout out to the Lake Charles Police Department for their efforts to maintain a safe workspace for our team.

Mr. Theunissen gave a summary of events from the Washington Trip that he and Kevin attended.

Mr. David Whitaker gave an update summary pertaining to Air Cargo opportunities.

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

INSURANCE POLICIES RENEWAL

Mr. Todd gave a brief overview of the policies and cost. 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. MARTIN AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF INSURANCE POLICIES FROM TODD & ASSOCIATES AND PHYLLIS DUGAR-THIBODEAUX FOR GENERAL LIABILITY, PUBLIC OFFICIALS LIABILITY, AUTOMOBILE, PROPERTY, AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COVERAGES FOR THE YEAR COMMENCING MARCH 1, 2024 WITH PROPERTY WIND LIMITS BEING NO MORE THAN $75MM AND NOT LESS THAN $60MM AT THE QUOTED COSTS OR LESS.

HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE

Mr. Melton stated that the anticipated premium will increase by 12.5%. Mr. Melton stated that he requests to maintain the current employer and employee contribution ratio. Mr. Melton also stated that given the continued increase in premiums, we may have to revisit the employer/employee ratio. 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 RENEWAL OF THE EMPLOYEE GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE AT THE CURRENT COVERAGES FOR THE YEAR COMMENCING MARCH 1, 2024.

PLANNING SERVICES – ON-CALL SERVICES

Mr. Melton stated that he recommends entering into a Professional Services Contract for the Planning and On-Call Services with Kutchins & Groh,. 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. DALGLEISH, SECONDED BY MRS. RAU, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE AND SIGN A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KUTCHINS & GROH, LLC FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR A THREE YEAR PERIOD FOR THE AIRPORT ON-CALL SERVICES PROPOSED TO BE PARTIALLY FUNDED BY THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION.

ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES

Mr. Melton stated that that he recommends entering into a Professional Services Contract for the Engineering Consultant Services with KSA, Inc. 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 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE AND SIGN A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH KSA, INC. FOR ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR A THREE YEAR PERIOD FOR THE AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS PROPOSED TO BE PARTIALLY FUNDED BY THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION.

LEASE – CDL MENTORS

Mr. Melton stated that CDL Mentors have requested a smaller footprint, therefore these lease has been renegotiated. 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 RATIFYING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO A LEASE BETWEEN CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY AND CDL MENTORS.

FIREWATER PUMPHOUSE #3

Mr. Melton stated that the construction of Firewater Pumphouse #3 would generate future expansion capabilities of the airport, specifically Site 1. Mr. Melton also stated that this project will be funded by EDA, Capital Outlay, and Chennault. 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. 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 THE CONSTRUCTION OF FIREWATER PUMPHOUSE #3.

PERSONNEL & ADMINISTRATION POLICY MANUAL

Mr. Melton stated that the change is to add an annual tabletop review of the Airport Emergency Plan to the personnel and administration policy manual. 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 THE ADDITIONS TO THE PERSONNEL & ADMINISTRATION POLICY MANUAL PERTAINING TO THE ANNUAL REQUIREDMENT FOR AIRPORT STAFF TO REVIEW THE AIRPORT EMERGENCY PLAN.

HANGAR “A” ANNEX AIR CONDITIONING

EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT

Mr. Melton stated that the equipment is being replaced due to the age and cannot be repaired. Mr. Melton also stated that the replacement is very labor-intensive and must be advertised for bidding. 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. DALGLEISH, SECONDED BY MR. MARTIN AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PREPARE SPECIFICATIONS FOR, ADVERTISE FOR, OPEN BIDS FOR AND AWARD A CONTRACT FOR HANGAR “A” AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT.

SURPLUS OF EQUIPMENT

Mr. Melton stated that the equipment for surplus is a Polaris Ranger, Manlift, Tanker Truck, Aircraft Wing Stands, and Aircraft Tug. 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 DECLARE EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ADVERTISE, OPEN BIDS AND AWARD CONTRACT(S) TO SELL THE ITEMS TO THE HIGH BIDDER(S) OR TO NEGOTIATE A SALE IF BID(S) ARE DETERMINED TO BE UNREASONABLY LOW.

NOMINATING COMMITTEE

MR. B. HANKINS STATED THAT HE WANTS TO APPOINT A NOMINATING COMMITTEE TO SELECT THE BOARD OFFICERS. THE COMMITTEE WILL BE MADE OF THE CURRENT PRESIDENT AND THE PAST TWO PRESIDENTS

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 MRS. RAU, SECONDED BY MR. DALGLEISH AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 18, 2024 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. MARTIN, SECONDED BY MRS. GUILLORY-AUGUST, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. With no further business to come before the Commissioners, Vice President Dalgleish declared the meeting adjourned at 1:10 p.m.