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MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
Thursday,
September 17, 2026
12:00 Noon
CIAA Board Room/
3650 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Avenue/
Lake Charles, LA 70615
ATTENDANCE Commissioners Present:
Mr. Charles K. Dalgleish, Vice President
Mr. Lee W. Boyer, Secretary/Treasurer
Mrs. Denise Rau, Commissioner
Mr. Kenneth B. Martin, Commissioner
Dr. Robbie L. Smith, Commissioner
Mr. Tommy Little, Commissioner
Commissioners Absent:
Mrs. Tuwanna Guillory-August, President
Others Present:
Mr. Kevin Melton, Executive Director
Mrs. Andrea LaFleur, Director of Executive & Airport Affairs
Ms. Loretta Hanks, Director of Finance
Mr. John McMullen, Director of Facilities & Maintenance
Mrs. Desiree K. Daigle, Admin. Specialist/Recording Secretary
Mr. Brett Downer, OCarroll Group
Chief Joshua Arnold, Centerra
Ms. Cathy Brady, LandLocked Aviation Services
Mr. Robert Stanford, Million Air Lake Charles
Mr. Matthew Bruce, Northrop Grumman
Dr. Neil Aspinwall, SOWELA Technical Community College
Mr. Adam Reed, SOWELA Technical Community College
Mr. David LaFargue, SOWELA Technical Community College
Mr. Robert Null, SOWELA Technical Community College
Mr. Anthony Bartie, Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
Mr. Tony Guillory, Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
CALL TO ORDER
Vice President Dalgleish 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 Dalgleish requested additions, deletions, and amendments to the proposed agenda and Mr. Melton announced that there were none to report.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE
Vice President Dalgleish welcomed the newly appointed Board Members, Mr. Tommy Little and Dr. Robbie L. Smith. Mr. Melton introduced the attending police jurors. Mr. Melton stated that the current Louisiana Millwork lease amendment expires December 31, 2026, and the new lease has been signed. Mr. Melton stated that we are continuing the LandLocked Aviation Services lease agreement negotiations and finalizing the verbiage. Mr. Melton stated that the Thunder Over Louisiana Airshow has been the most successful airshow that we have had in 8 years, with estimated over 20,000 in attendance.
Guest, Dr. Aspinwall stated that he is happy to announce that last week SOWELA Technical Community College officially signed the buy-sell agreement and are under contract to purchase the property that is currently All Purpose Roofing and Supplies. Dr. Aspinwall stated that it is part of an exciting new future project that will take place probably within the next new year using that property. Dr. Aspinwall thanked Mr. Melton, the City of Lake Charles, and the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury for being partners in this project. Dr. Aspinwall introduced members of the SOWELA Technical Community College team: Mr. Adam Reed, Executive Director Office of Facilities Planning and Management and College Operations, Mr. David LaFargue, Vice Chancellor of Workforce Solutions, and Mr. Robert Null, Director of SOWELA Flight School.
Mr. Downer stated that the Thunder Over Louisiana Airshow offered tremendous opportunity to showcase Chennault International Airport Authority at large and SOWELA Technical Community College by extension. Mr. Downer stated that Chennault received earned media coverage from KPLC 7 News, front page newspaper article, the Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) Louisiana: The State Were In, etc.
LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
Mr. Melton stated that the legal services agreement expires September 30, 2026. Mr. Melton stated that the cost and services will remain the same. 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. RAU, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO RENEW AN AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES WITH THE CALCASIEU PARISH DISTRICT ATTORNEYS OFFICE FOR A ONE-YEAR PERIOD COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2026.
HANGARS A, B, & C WALL POST
INDICATOR VALVE REPLACEMENTS
Mr. McMullen stated that the scope of work includes replacement of approximately 100 wall post indicator valves and tamper switch devices that interface with the hangar building fire alarm notification systems. Mr. McMullen stated that the existing wall post indicator valves and tamper switch devices are original to each hangar building and are in disrepair. 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 MR. LITTLE, 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 HANGARS A, B, AND C WALL POST INDICATOR VALVE REPLACEMENTS.
GROUND LEASE SOWELA
TECHNICAL COMMUNITY
COLLEGE FLIGHT SCHOOL
Mr. Melton stated that SOWELA Technical Community College will lease approximately 7.011 acres to build a new flight school building. Mr. Melton stated that this 20-year lease with one 20-year option will allow the development of a flight school program. Mr. Reed stated if everything goes well, we can probably put the project out to bid, award by the end of this year, get a construction contract signed and start breaking ground. Dr. Aspinwall stated that this project has grown into a very nice $9,000,000.00 facility. 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. RAU, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A GROUND LEASE WITH SOWELA TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FLIGHT SCHOOL.
INSURANCE REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS (RFP)
Mr. Melton stated that the intent is to invite current insurance agents and agents interested in submitting proposals for property, liability, automobile, public official, and workers compensation insurance coverages. Mr. Melton stated that the current insurance coverage expires February 28, 2027. 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 MR. BOYER, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SOLICIT REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR PROPERTY, LIABILITY, AUTOMOBILE, PUBLIC OFFICIAL, AND WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE COVERAGES.
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. MARTIN AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 20, 2026, REGULAR MEETING AS AMENDED.
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 AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. With no further business to come before the Commissioners, Vice President Dalgleish declared the meeting adjourned at 12:35 p.m.
MRS. TUWANNA GUILLORY-AUGUST, PRESIDENT
MR. LEE W. BOYER, SECRETARY
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Notice Cost- $223.00