MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING

Thursday, September 18, 2025

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

ATTENDANCE

Commissioners Present:

Mr. Nora Popillion, President
Mrs. Tuwanna Guillory-August, Vice President
Mr. Bill Hankins, Commissioner
Mrs. Denise Rau, Commissioner
Mr. Kenneth B. Martin, Commissioner
Mr. Lee W. Boyer, Commissioner

Commissioners Absent:

Mr. Charles K. Dalgleish, Secretary/Treasurer

Others Present:

Mr. Kevin Melton, Executive Director
Mr. Robert Kleinschmidt, Legal Counsel
Mrs. 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. Steve Shows, VSG Architects
Mr. Wejee Lechtenberg, Lechtenberg Consulting, Inc.
Chief Josh Arnold, Centerra
Mr. Tyson Grenzebach, LandLocked Aviation Services
Mr. Reed Friese, LandLocked Aviation Services
Mr. Stanley Mayer, LandLocked Aviation Services
Mr. Robert Stanford, Million Air Lake Charles
Mr. Mark McElveen, T-Hangar Tenant

CALL TO ORDER

President Popillion 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 Popillion requested additions, deletions, and amendments to the proposed agenda and Mr. Melton announced that there were none to report.

ANNOUNCEMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE

Mr. Melton stated that Chennault Airport now has three Louisiana Department of Economic Development (LED) Site Certified sites. Mr. Melton stated that we remain hopeful for approval from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help support building a new single bay paint hangar. Mr. Melton stated that the airport is moving forward with the installation of fiber in order to improve infrastructure and to have dependable communication. Mr. Melton stated that Chennault is awaiting for full occupancy of the Waste Water Treatment Building pending the City of Lake Charles providing appropriate water pressure.

Mr. Downer gave a brief summary of the ongoing public relations with regards to actions and achievements being made at Chennault and marketing efforts including social media.

UNIVERSAL PROTECTION SERVICE, LLC D/B/A ALLIED UNIVERSAL SECURITY SERVICES – AIRPORT SECURITY CONTRACT

Mr. Melton stated that the intent of this contract is for Universal Protection Service, LLC d/b/a Allied Universal Security Services to provide and lead all issues related to the security of the airport. PRESIDENT POPILLION 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. BOYER, SECONDED BY MR. HANKINS, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO A SIX MONTH CONTRACT WITH UNIVERSAL PROTECTION SERVICE, LLC D/B/A ALLIED UNIVERSAL SECURITY SERVICES FOR CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY (CIAA) SECURITY COMMENCING NOVEMBER 1, 2025 UNTIL APRIL 30, 2026.

CITY OF LAKE CHARLES – COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT (CEA) LAND SWAP – ADDITIONAL PROPERTY

Mr. Melton stated that the amendment is to swap an additional .05+ acres to allow for utility access for the new public works facility. PRESIDENT POPILLIONASKED 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 ENTER INTO AN AMENDMENT TO THE COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT (CEA) BETWEEN CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY (CIAA) AND THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES PERTAINING TO THE PUBLIC WORKS LAND SWAP FOR ADDITIONAL PROPERTY.

AAHLB, LLC (LABRIE) – LEASE AGREEMENT – AMENDMENT #3

Mr. Melton stated that the amendment is to deduct .05+ acres from the current lease to allow for utility access for the new public works facility. PRESIDENT POPILLION 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. HANKINS, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SIGN AMENDMENT #3 TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY (CIAA) AND AAHLB, LLC (LABRIE).

ROSTAN SOLUTIONS, LLC – CIAA TO APPROVE PAYMENT FOR OBLIGATED FUNDS

Mr. Melton stated that the payment of $1,000,000.00 is for Rostan’s services pertaining to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) obligated funds of $10,800,000.00 for the Climate Controlled Warehouse. Mr. Melton stated that we are contractually obligated to pay 20% of the obligated funds with $1,000,000.00 paid within 90 days, which is what the board previously approved. Mr. Melton further stated that we owe Rostan Solutions, LLC the remaining 20% of the obligated amount spread out over the next seven years. PRESIDENT POPILLION ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. Mr. Grenzebach asked what was the building? Mr. Melton stated Climate Controlled Warehouse. Mr. Grenzebach stated that it must be a pretty big one. Mr. Melton stated 50,000 square feet. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. MARTIN, SECONDED BY MRS. RAU, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO APPROVE A PAYMENT OF $1,000,000.00 TO ROSTAN SOLUTIONS, LLC FOR SERVICES WITH REGARD TO FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) AND GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS (GOHSEP) PROGRAM MANAGEMENT. 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

PRESIDENT POPILLION 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. RAU, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING LITIGATION. The commissioners began the Executive Session at 12:25 p.m.

REGULAR SESSION

PRESIDENT POPILLION 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 RECONVENE THE REGULAR SESSION. The Regular Session was reconvened at 1:34 p.m. with no action taken during the Executive Session.

MINUTE APPROVAL

PRESIDENT POPILLION 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. HANKINS AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 21, 2025 REGULAR MEETING AS AMENDED.

ADJOURNMENT

PRESIDENT POPILLION 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. HANKINS AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. With no further business to come before the Commissioners, President Popillion declared the meeting adjourned at 1:36 p.m.