MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, January 20, 2022

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

ATTENDANCE

Commissioners Present:
Mrs. Denise Rau, President
Mr. Bill Hankins, Vice President
Mr. Charles K. Dalgleish, Secretary/Treasurer
Mrs. Tuwanna Guillory-August, Commissioner
Mr. Andrew D. Hankins, Commissioner

Commissioners Absent:
Mr. Tad Martin, 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. Clint Johnson, Chennault Operations
Ms. Kristi Carter
Mr. Tyson Grenzebach, Landlocked Aviation LLC
Mr. Brett Downer, O’Carroll Group

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS
Mr. Melton reported the ongoing recovery projects. Mr. Melton reported that he asked Dr. Loren Scott to provide an Economic Impact Study for Chennault. Mr. Melton reported that he requested from tenants to support Chennault with grants and with letters of intent. Mr. Melton reported that he is anticipating two letters of intent.

Ms. Carter reported a brief summary or the audit report and reported there are no findings.

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

HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE
Mr. Melton stated that the anticipated premium will increase by 10.2%. Mr. Melton also stated that he requests to maintain the current employer and employee contribution ratio. PRESIDENT RAU 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 AUTHORIZE THE RENEWAL OF THE EMPLOYEE GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE AT THE CURRENT COVERAGES FOR THE YEAR COMMENCING MARCH 1, 2022.

MILLION AIR FBO GENERATOR REPLACEMENT
Mr. Melton stated that the current generator is in need of replacement. Mr. Melton stated the replacement generator will be the refurbished Control Tower’s generator and a cost savings initiative. PRESIDENT RAU 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. B. HANKINS, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PREPARE SPECIFICATIONS FOR, SOLICIT FOR, OPEN BIDS AND AWARD A CONTRACT FOR MILLION AIR FBO GENERATOR REPLACEMENT.

BUILDING 3010 (BLADDER SHOP) BUILDING REPAIRS
Mr. Melton stated that the building was damaged due to the hurricanes. Mr. Melton stated building 3010 supports Landlocked. PRESIDENT RAU 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. B. HANKINS, SECONDED BY MR. A. HANKINS, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR, ADVERTISE OR SOLICIT FOR, OPEN BIDS AND AWARD A CONTRACT FOR BUILDING 3010 (BLADDER SHOP) BUILDING REPAIRS.

FIRE STATION STORAGE BUILDING REPLACEMENT
Mr. Melton stated that the portable building was damaged by Hurricane Laura. Mr. Melton stated the electrical for the CIAA Fuel Farm is fed from the building and is more feasible, efficient and a long term cost savings to replace the portable building with a permanent structure. PRESIDENT RAU 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. B. HANKINS, SECONDED BY MR. A. HANKINS, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR, ADVERTISE OR SOLICIT FOR, OPEN BIDS AND AWARD A CONTRACT FOR FIRE STATION STORAGE BUILDING REPLACEMENT.

HANGAR “D” ENVELOPE, ROOF AND WALL REPAIRS
Mr. Melton stated that the building was damaged due to the hurricanes. PRESIDENT RAU 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. B. HANKINS, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR, ADVERTSE FOR, OPEN BIDS AND AWARD A CONTRACT FOR HANGAR “D” ENVELOPE, ROOF AND WALL REPAIRS.

MINUTE APPROVAL
PRESIDENT RAU 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 APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 16, 2021 REGULAR MEETING WITH THE PROPOSED CORRECTION.

ADJOURNMENT
PRESIDENT RAU 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 Rau declared the meeting adjourned at 12:50 p.m.