Regular Session 11-15-01


		The England Economic and Industrial Development District Board of Commissioners Regular Session November 15, 2001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The England Economic and Industrial Development District met in Regular Session at the England Authority Board Room, 1611 Arnold Drive, England Industrial Airpark and Community, Alexandria, Louisiana, on Thursday, November 15, 2001, immediately following the November Committee meeting. There were present: Mr. Martin Johnson, Chairman; Mr. Michael Tudor, Vice Chairman; Mr. Richard Bushnell, Mr. Elwood Carroll, Mr. Charles Waites, Mr. Wayne Denley, Ms. Bridgett Brown, Mr. Hank Bruser Absent: Mr. Kit Provine and Mr. Wayne Miller Also present were: Mr. Jon Grafton, Executive Director, members of the England Authority staff, legal counsel, and members of the public, press and media. Rev. Soloman Shorter offered the invocation. Commissioner Wayne Denley led the pledge of Allegiance. TO HEAR FROM MR. CURMAN GAINES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL LOUISIANA BUSINESS INCUBATOR The Chair recognized Mr. Gaines. Mr. Gaines presented information concerning the Central Louisiana Business Incubator. MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES Motion by Ms. Brown, seconded by Mr. Carroll to approve Minutes from the October 25, 2001, Regular Board Meeting. On vote, motion carried. 152-2001 MOTION TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF ATTORNEY BILL This item was deferred until the December meeting. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE IMPLEMENTATION OF 4% RAISE EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 26, 2001 AS CONTAINED IN THE 2001/2002 BUDGET FOR ALL ENGLAND AUTHORITY EMPLOYEES. Motion by Mr. Denley, second by Mr. Waites to implement 4% raise effective November 26, 2001 as contained in the 2001/2002 budget for all England Authority employees. On vote, motion carried. 153-2001 ADDITIONS TO AGENDA 1. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE MR. MUNSTERMAN TO REQUEST ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OPINION ON REQUEST BY UTS/LLC, A SUBSIDIARY OF CLECO, FOR EARLY MUTUAL LEASE TERMINATION. Motion by Mr. Bruser, seconded by Ms. Brown to add the following item to the agenda: By unanimous vote, the item was added. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE MR. MUNSTERMAN TO REQUEST ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OPINION ON REQUEST BY UTS/LLC, A SUBSIDIARY OF CLECO, FOR EARLY MUTUAL LEASE TERMINATION. Motion by Mr. Bruser, seconded by Ms. Brown to authorize Mr. Munsterman to request Attorney General's opinion on request by UTS/LLC, a subsidiary of CLECO, for early mutual lease termination. On vote, motion carried. 154-2001 COMMENTS BY LEGAL COUNSEL - None COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS BY COMMISSIONERS - None EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT Mr. Grafton reminded the Board that there will be only one (1) meeting in December, following will be the Christmas reception. Also, pictures will be taken prior to meeting. Meeting date December 13th, 2001. Mr. Grafton also briefed the commissioners on the status of air traffic, operations and finances. Sammy Bonnette gives the status of the FTZ Advisory Group. First meeting will be November 20, 2001. PUBLIC COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS Ms. Rita Ellis requested information concerning legal billing. Mr. Provosty responded. MOTION TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion by Hank Bruser, seconded by Ms. Brown to enter into Executive Session. The Chairman called for a vote, on vote motion carried to enter into Executive Session. EXECUTIVE SESSION CONDUCTED Motion by Mr. Bruser, seconded by Ms. Brown to exit the previously authorized Executive Session. Upon unanimous vote, the Chairman called the meeting back to order and back into public session. There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. Martin W. Johnson, Chairman England Economic and Industrial Development District Board of Commissioners __________________________________ C. E. Provine, Secretary/Treasurer England Economic and Industrial Development District Board of Commissioners