MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING

Thursday, August 21, 2025

12:00 noon
CIAA Board Room/ 3650 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Avenue/Lake Charles, LA 70615

ATTENDANCE

Commissioners Present:

Mrs. Tuwanna Guillory-August, Vice President
Mr. Charles K. Dalgleish, Secretary/Treasurer
Mr. Bill Hankins, Commissioner
Mr. Kenneth B. Martin, Commissioner
Mr. Lee W. Boyer, Commissioner

Commissioners Absent:

Mr. Nora Popillion, President
Mrs. Denise Rau, Commissioner

Others Present:

Mr. Kevin Melton, Executive Director
Mr. Robert Kleinschmidt, Legal Counsel
Ms. Andrea LaFleur, Director of Executive & Airport Affairs
Ms. Loretta Hanks, Director of Finance
Mr. John McMullen, Director of Facilities & Maintenance
Mr. Mitch O’Neal, Director of Operations
Mrs. Desiree K. Daigle, Admin. Specialist/Recording Secretary
Mr. Brett Downer, O’Carroll Group
Mr. Donnie Morris, Consultant
Mr. Kyle Jones, Rostan Solutions, LLC
Mr. Jonathan Farmer, KSA Alliance, Inc.
Chief Josh Arnold, Centerra
Mr. Tyson Grenzebach, LandLocked Aviation Services
Mrs. Scarlett Grenzebach, LandLocked Aviation Services
Mr. Robert Stanford, Million Air Lake Charles
Mr. Keith Thompson, Northrop Grumman
Mr. Mark McElveen, T-Hangar Tenant
Mr. Scott Walker, Chamber SWLA Economic Development Alliance
Mr. Tony Guillory, Calcasieu Parish Police Jury

CALL TO ORDER

Vice President Guillory-August 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 Guillory-August requested additions, deletions, and amendments to the proposed agenda and Mr. Melton announced the same: i.e. ADD: Item #13(A) Discuss and take appropriate action to adopt a Resolution authorizing the Executive Director to accept a grant offer from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LA DOTD) for the General Aviation (GA) Maintenance 2025, and to sign all applications, forms, grant agreements, assurances, reports and reimbursement requests associated with the grant. VICE PRESIDENT GUILLORY-AUGUST 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. HANKINS, SECONDED BY MR. DALGLEISH, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED AGENDA AS AMENDED.

ANNOUNCEMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE

Mr. Melton stated that he, Mr. Walker, Mr. Moses, and Mr. Groves attended the Louisiana Board of International Commerce (LaBIC) meeting in Baton Rouge, of which Mr. Melton serves as a Board Member. Mr. Melton welcomed Mr. Walker and stated that he is doing phenomenal work and that he and his new team are going to be game changers for Southwest Louisiana. Mr. Melton stated that he wanted to give Mr. Walker an opportunity to come to Chennault and see how we do business at the airport and meet our Board Members.

Mr. Walker stated that he was brought here to accelerate economic development as well as rebuild the overall organization. Mr. Walker stated that within the six months he has been here, he has been rebuilding the Chamber of Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance which includes hiring new staff and creating a strategic economic development plan for our region of which includes the five parishes of Southwest Louisiana. Mr. Walker stated that the philosophy that he brings is that regions are successful when they demonstrate a strategic, long-term vision that their united around and work together to achieve, invest in themselves first and make quality of life investments that attract people and then corporate and company investments will follow, organize themselves for collaboration and work across organizational boundaries, work at the speed and ease of business, and lastly continuously improve. Mr. Walker stated that he looks forward to collaborating with Chennault regarding economic development.

Mr. Melton stated that we have a couple companies that are interested in leasing sites as laydown yards and bus and vehicle parking which will produce revenue for the airport.

Mr. Melton stated that Chennault representatives attended the LegisGator Luncheon. Mr. Melton stated that Governor Landry highlighted Chennault Airport and the success regarding Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding. Mr. Melton stated that Governor Landry is the one who quite frankly enabled this.

Mr. Jones gave a status update on the availability of funds which was previously awarded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to be used towards building the new paint hangar. Mr. Melton stated that the design for the paint hangar will be complete in October 2025. Mr. Jones shared that Governor Landry has continued to show his support and has offered to engage with Homeland Security and the Federal Government if Chennault hasn’t received the official approval of the funding by October 1, 2025. Mr. Jones also shared a summary of other significant mild stones regarding projects being obligated, costs of projects remaining to be obligated, and additional expenditures submitted for final review for reimbursement which were not originally part of a particular project.

Mr. Melton gave updates on the Firewater Pumphouse #3 (FWPH) and the New Guard House at the Industrial Row Gate. Mr. Melton stated that everything we’re doing out here is geared towards improving the environment for our tenants so that we can produce more jobs.

Mr. Downer gave a brief summary of the ongoing public relations, marketing efforts, and long-term strategies for the future.

LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

Mr. Melton stated that the legal services agreement expires September 30, 2025, and recommends renewing the agreement with the Calcasieu Parish District Attorney’s Office.

Mr. Melton stated that the cost and services will remain the same. VICE PRESIDENT GUILLORY-AUGUST 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. HANKINS, SECONDED BY MR. BOYER, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO RENEW AN AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES WITH THE CALCASIEU PARISH DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE FOR A ONE-YEAR PERIOD COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2025.

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP)

Mr. Melton stated that the Resolution is required in order to participate in future projects funded by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD). VICE PRESIDENT GUILLORY-AUGUST 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 PREPARE AND SUBMIT A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) REQUEST TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA) VIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT (DOTD).

SYSTEMS SURVEY & COMPLIANCE QUESTIONNAIRE

Mr. Melton stated that a completed Systems Survey and Compliance Questionnaire is required by the Legislative Auditor. Mr. Melton stated that the questionnaire must be presented to and adopted by the Board of Directors (governing body) annually as part of the financial and compliance audit. VICE PRESIDENT GUILLORY-AUGUST 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. HANKINS, SECONDED BY MR. BOYER, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE COMPLETED “SYSTEMS SURVEY AND COMPLIANCE QUESTIONNAIRE” AND AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SUBMIT IT TO STULB AND ASSOCIATES FOR USE IN ITS ANNUAL AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF CIAA AS OF JUNE 30, 2025.

CHENNAULT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING INTERIOR RENOVATIONS PROJECT

Mr. Melton stated that the administration building renovations will repair/update the employee lounge, restrooms, and entrance. VICE PRESIDENT GUILLORY-AUGUST 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 PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR, SOLICIT FOR OR ADVERTISE FOR, OPEN BIDS FOR AND AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE CHENNAULT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING INTERIOR RENOVATIONS.

LEASE – CALCAM LOGISTICS

Mr. Melton stated that CalCam Logistics will be leasing approximately eight acres to support the Louisiana LNG Project. Mr. Melton stated that the initial term will be four (4) years with four (6) month options to renew at the new lease rates. VICE PRESIDENT GUILLORY-AUGUST 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. BOYER AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE AND TO SIGN A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CALCAM LOGISTICS.

MASTER PLAN STUDY – KSA ALLIANCE, INC.

Mr. Melton stated that Task Order #103936 is to develop a new Master Plan for the airport. Mr. Melton stated that this is generally a year-long process and that is why he wants to start the process right away. Mr. Melton stated that these funds will be reimbursed by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LA DOTD). VICE PRESIDENT GUILLORY-AUGUST 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. BOYER AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO TASK ORDER #103936 WITH KSA ALLIANCE, INC. FOR THE MASTER PLAN STUDY.

AIRPORT RATES AND CHARGES

Mr. Melton stated that this was brought to the Business Development/Architectural/Engineering Committee which voted to bring it to the Board. Mr. Melton requested comments from the committee members. Mr. Dalgleish stated that this is something we needed to do and move forward. VICE PRESIDENT GUILLORY-AUGUST 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. BOYER AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADOPT THE AIRPORT RATES AND CHARGES FOR CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY.

CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY (CIAA) ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

Mr. Melton stated that the change to the organizational chart is due to the reclassification of maintenance position titles. VICE PRESIDENT GUILLORY-AUGUST 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 THE PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE CIAA ORGANIZATIONAL CHART.

LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT (DOTD) – GRANT RESOLUTION GENERAL AVIATION (GA) MAINTENANCE 2025

Mr. Melton stated that the resolution will authorize the Executive Director to accept the grant, submit reports, and sign reimbursement requests for the General Aviation (GA) Maintenance (2025). VICE PRESIDENT GUILLORY-AUGUST 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. HANKINS, SECONDED BY MR. DALGLEISH AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ACCEPT A GRANT OFFER FROM THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT (LA DOTD) FOR THE GENERAL AVIATION (GA) MAINTENANCE 2025, AND TO SIGN ALL APPLICATIONS, FORMS, GRANT AGREEMENTS, ASSURANCES, REPORTS AND REIMBURSEMENT REQUESTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE GRANT.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

VICE PRESIDENT GUILLORY-AUGUST 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. HANKINS, SECONDED BY MR. MARTIN, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING LITIGATION. The commissioners began the Executive Session at 12:40 p.m.

REGULAR SESSION

VICE PRESIDENT GUILLORY-AUGUST 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 1:21 p.m. with no action taken during the Executive Session.

MINUTE APPROVAL

VICE PRESIDENT GUILLORY-AUGUST 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 JULY 17, 2025 REGULAR MEETING.

ADJOURNMENT

VICE PRESIDENT GUILLORY-AUGUST 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, Vice President Guillory-August declared the meeting adjourned at 1:22 p.m.