Regular Session 7-26-07


		The England Economic and Industrial Development District Board of Commissioners Regular Session July 26, 2007 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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, July 26, 2007. There were present: Mr. William Barron, Chairman; Mr. Curman Gaines, Vice-Chairman; Mr. Richard Bushnell, Secretary/Treasurer; Bridgett Brown, Wayne Denley, Mr. Lance Harris, Mr. Martin Johnson, Mr. Kit Provine, Mr. Michael Tudor and Mr. Charles Waites. Absent: Also present were: Members of the England Authority staff, legal counsel, and members of the public, press and media. Commissioner Waites gave the invocation and Commissioner Denley led the Pledge of Allegiance. England Economic and Industrial Development District was duly convened as the governing authority of said District by Mr. William Barron, Chairman, who then stated that the England Economic and Industrial Development District was ready for the transaction of business. Consent Calendar Chairman Barron asked for a motion to approve consent calendar for items #1 through #5, #7, #8 be approved. Pull items #6, #9 and #10 to insert company names and award amount of project. Motion by Mr. Johnson, second by Ms. Brown to approve consent agenda items #1 through #5, #7, #8 for approval, with items #6, #9 and #10 to be read again with appropriate company names and award amount for projects. On vote, motion carried. MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES FROM THE JUNE 28, 2007 REGULAR BOARD MEETING. Motion by Mr. Johnson, second by Ms. Brown, to approve Minutes from the June 28, 2007, regular Board Meeting. On vote, motion carried. 071-2007 MOTION TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF PROVOSTY BILL FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE, 2007. Motion by Mr. Johnson, second by Ms Brown, to approve payment of Provosty bill for the month of June, 2007. On vote, motion carried. 072-2007 MOTION TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF ATTORNEY’S BILL TO ADAMS AND REESE LLP FOR THE INSSUANCE OF $475,000 OF CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS, SERIES 2007A AND $725,000 OF TAXABLE CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS, SERIES 2007B. Motion by Mr. Johnson, second by Ms. Brown, to approve payment of attorney’s bill to Adams and Reese LLP for the issuance of $475,000 of Certificates of Indebtedness, Series 2007A and $725,000 of Taxable Certificates of Indebtedness, Series 2007B. On vote, motion carried. 073-2007 MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SIGN A SHORT-TERM LEASE WITH CENLA KUSTOM KRUISERS FOR THE CENTRAL LOUISIANA HOT ROD REUNION. Motion by Mr. Johnson, second by Ms. Brown, to authorize Executive Director to sign a short-term lease with Cenla Kustom Kruisers for the Central Louisiana Hot Rod Reunion. On vote, motion carried. 074-2007 MOTION TO REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR CONSTRUCTION OF RENTAL CAR PARKING AND AUTHORIZING RE-ADVERTISEMENT. Motion by Mr. Johnson, second by Ms. Brown, to reject all bids received for construction of rental car parking and authorizing re-advertisement. On vote, motion carried. 075-2007 MOTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ACCEPT LOW BID FROM MIGUES DELOACH COMPANY, LLC, IN THE AMOUNT OF $382,600.00 FOR BUILDING 1315 SPRINKLER SYSTEM. Motion by Mr. Gaines, second by Mr. Denley, authorizing Executive Director to accept low bid from Migues Deloach Company, LLC, in the amount of $382,600.00 for Building 1315 Sprinkler System. On vote, motion carried. 076-2007 MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE AIP (AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM) GRANT FROM FAA IN THE AMOUNT OF $257,730.00. Motion by Mr. Johnson, second by Ms. Brown, to authorize Executive Director to execute AIP (Airport Improvement Program) Grant from FAA in the amount of $257,730.00. On vote, motion carried. 077-2007 MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE AIP GRANT (AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM) FROM FAA FOR THE MASTER PLAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $722,330.00. Motion by Mr. Johnson, second by Ms. Brown, to authorize Executive Director to execute AIP Grant (Airport Improvement Program) from FAA for the Master Plan in the amount of $722,330.00. On vote, motion carried. 078-2007 MOTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE CONTRACT WITH PAN AMERICAN ENGINEERS FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES REGARDING EXTENSION OF RUNWAY 14. Motion by Mr. Harris, second by Mr. Denley, authorizing Executive Director to execute contract with Pan American Engineers for engineering design services regarding extension of Runway 14. On vote, motion carried. 079-2007 MOTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE CONTRACT WITH TRC OF ALEXANDRIA FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES REGARDING INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT NEAR UNION TANK CAR. Motion by Mr. Harris, second by Mr. Johnson, authorizing Executive Director to execute contract with TRC of Alexandria for engineering design services regarding industrial development near Union Tank Car. On vote, motion carried. 080-2007 ADDITIONS TO AGENDA (2/3 VOTE REQUIRED) Comments by Legal Counsel – None Comments or Questions by Commissioners – Mr. Barron congratulated staff on receiving the AIP grant. Commissioner Gaines and Commissioner Waites led discussion regarding accommodations for the elderly and handicap passengers when boarding and un-boarding the airplanes. Staff Report – a. Economic Development - Heart Association will return with their Heart Walk at the Airpark along with a Health Fair at the Community Center in March, 2008. The Rapides Junior Runners will have two races at the Airpark. Over 1000 kids participate. Mr. Williams is working with CVB, City of Alexandria, City of Pineville and some other partners with a film marketing initiative, American Film Market in Santa Monica. Over 8,000 participants in this market. Should get AEX a lot of publicity. Mr. Williams is also trying to establish a car show with parade, one in the spring, the other in the fall. b. Executive Director – Financial Report for May: Revenues were on target, expenditures were under. Comparative Air Traffic Report: 6% above where AEX was this time last year. Public Comments or Questions - None There being no further business to come before the Board, meeting was adjourned. _____________________________ William Barron, Chairman England Economic and Industrial Development District Board of Commissioners ____________________________ Richard Bushnell, Secretary/Treasurer England Economic and Industrial Development District Board of Commissioners --------------------------------------------------------------------------------