MINUTES OF THE

BOARD OF

COMMISSIONERS

REGULAR MEETING

Thursday, April 24, 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. Charles K. Dalgleish, Secretary/Treasurer

Mr. Bill Hankins, Commissioner

Mr. Lee W. Boyer, Commissioner

Mr. Tad Martin, Commissioner

Commissioners Absent:

Mrs. Denise Rau, Commissioner

Others Present:

Mr. Kevin Melton, Executive Director

Mr. Bob Kleinschmidt, Legal Counsel

Mr. Gerald Theunissen, Consultant

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

Mrs. Paige Eaves, Secretary/Receptionist

Mr. Brett Downer, OCarroll Group

Chief Joshua Arnold, Centerra

Mr. Donnie Morris, Consultant

Mr. Wejee Lechtenberg Jr., Lechtenberg Consulting, Inc.

Dr. Sandra J. Leder, The Ninety-Nines, Inc., President

Mrs. Catherine Cox, The Ninety-Nines, Inc., Vice President

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 there were none to report.

ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS

Mr. Melton welcomed the ladies from The Ninety-Nines Inc., International Organization of Women Pilots, Lake Charles Chapter of the South Central Section. Dr. Sandra Leder and Mrs. Catherine Cox thanked Mr. Melton and his team for hosting the chapter members presentation, luncheon, and tour of Chennault.

Mr. Melton stated that we received an official letter from Louisiana Economic Development (LED) stating that they intend to support Chennaults need to provide 10% of the matching funds to secure Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disaster recovery funds that can be used for new construction.

Mr. Melton announced that the B-52s (Barksdale Air Force Base) and F-15 (Louisiana National Guard) are conducting a joint mini exercise on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Mr. Melton stated that the purpose of the visit, other than their exercise, is to find synergies and look for collaboration with our National Guard and the B-52s to potentially use the National Guard Readiness Center as an operational location.

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

BOARD MEETING DATE CHANGE

Mr. Melton stated that the purpose of the change in the date for the June 2025 Regular Board meeting is due to he and Mr. Hankins will be attending the Paris Airshow and Exposition in support of the Louisiana Economic Development (LED). 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. DALGLEISH, SECONDED BY MR. HANKINS, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO CHANGE THE DATE OF THE JUNE 2025 REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FROM JUNE 19, 2025 TO JUNE 26, 2025 AT 12:00 NOON.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

ROSTAN SOLUTIONS, LLC

Mr. Melton stated that the Evaluation Committee ranked the responses received from the following three engineering firms: Rostan Solutions, LLC, HGA, and CohnReznick, LLP. Mrs. LaFleur stated that the submissions were ranked based on experience, location, hourly rates, etc. Mr. Melton stated that this is a well-vetted process. Mrs. LaFleur added that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requires a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) in order to receive reimbursement for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funded projects. 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. DALGLEISH, SECONDED BY MR. MARTIN, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SIGN A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ROSTAN SOLUTIONS, LLC FOR FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) AND THE GOVERNORS OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS (GOHSEP) PROGRAM MANAGEMENT.

FAA GRANT RESOLUTION

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER (ATCT)

CONCRETE & CARPET REPAIRS PROJECT

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 MRS. GUILLORY-AUGUST, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ACCEPT A GRANT OFFER FROM THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA) FOR THE AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER (ATCT) CONCRETE AND CARPET REPAIRS PROJECT, AND TO SIGN ALL APPLICATIONS, FORMS, GRANT AGREEMENTS, ASSURANCES, REPORTS AND REIMBURSEMENT REQUESTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE GRANT.

DOTD GRANT RESOLUTION

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER (ATCT)

CONCRETE & CARPET REPAIRS PROJECT

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. DALGLEISH, SECONDED BY MR. MARTIN, 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 AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER (ATCT) CONCRETE AND CARPET REPAIRS PROJECT, AND TO SIGN ALL APPLICATIONS, FORMS, GRANT AGREEMENTS, ASSURANCES, REPORTS AND REIMBURSEMENT REQUESTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE GRANT.

NEW GUARD HOUSE

AT THE INDUSTRIAL ROW GATE

Mr. Melton stated that this project is a previously board-approved project to construct a permanent facility for the delivery gate, which includes building an indoor restroom, electric gate and relocation. Mr. Melton stated that the project is $270,000.00 over budget, which is why it is being brought back to the board. Mr. Melton stated that utilities, fencing, and gate are the items that drove the cost up from the original rough order of magnitude (ROM) of $420,000.00. 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. DALGLEISH, SECONDED BY MR. MARTIN, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO RATIFY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT WITH SCOTT TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $690,000.00 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW GUARD HOUSE AT THE INDUSTRIAL ROW GATE.

CONTRACT LEASE SERVICES

AERO LAW CENTER

Mr. Melton stated that they will review the leases and make sure we are federally compliant. 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. BOYER, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH AERO LAW CENTER FOR LEGAL SERVICES PERTAINING TO RESTRUCTURING THE TENANT LEASE AGREEMENTS.

CONTRACT RESTRUCTURED

TENANT LEASE AGREEMENTS AMCG

Mr. Melton stated that the purpose of this contract is to support the effort to standardize lease terms with a focus on a lease rate study/review to ensure an appropriate lease rate structure. 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. MARTIN, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH AMCG FOR LEASE POLICIES AND RATES PERTAINING TO RESTRUCTURING THE TENANT LEASE AGREEMENTS.

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. HANKINS, SECONDED BY MRS. GUILLORY-AUGUST, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 20, 2025 REGULAR MEETING.

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. BOYER, SECONDED BY MR. DALGLEISH, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. With no further business to come before the Commissioners, President Popillion declared the meeting adjourned at 1:00 p.m.

MR. NORA POPILLION, PRESIDENT

MR. CHARLES K.

DALGLEISH,

SECRETARY/

TREASURER

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Notice Cost- $268.00