Iberia Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2021
12 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Iberia Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
The Iberia Economic Development Authority Board will consider routine items including approval of November minutes and financials, and setting 2022 meeting dates. A key discussion item is correspondence from Richards Clearview Center regarding the 'Shops at New Iberia' project. The board will also receive updates on the Business Park and economic development from Mike Tarantino.
- Acceptance of minutes from November 2021 meeting
- Acceptance of financials for November 2021
- Discuss and consider approval of meeting dates for 2022
- Discuss correspondence from Richards Clearview Center regarding 'Shops at New Iberia'
- Business Park and Funding update from Mike Tarantino
The Board unanimously approved the November 2021 meeting minutes, financial reports, and the proposed 2022 meeting dates. The Board also discussed a lease request for 'The Shops at New Iberia' and received updates on business park infrastructure projects.
- Approved November 2021 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved November 2021 financials (Unanimous)
- Approved proposed 2022 meeting dates (Unanimous)
- Instructed staff to schedule a meeting regarding 'The Shops at New Iberia' outparcel lease request
Iberia Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to review October 2021 financials and minutes. The body will discuss ad placement in Discover Iberia for the coming year and receive updates on the business park and economic development.
- Ad placement in Discover Iberia for the upcoming year
- Business Park and Funding update
- Economic Development update
The Board unanimously approved the meeting minutes and financial reports for October 2021. No action was taken regarding the renewal of an advertisement in the Discover Iberia publication. The board received updates on the Progress Point waterline, the UL/NIRC Bio Innovation Center, and airport access road construction.
- Approved October 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved October 2021 financials (unanimous)
- No action taken on Discover Iberia ad purchase
Iberia Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to accept the September 2021 meeting minutes and financial reports. The agenda also includes updates regarding the Business Park, funding, and economic development.
- Acceptance of September 2021 financials
- Business Park and Funding update from Mike Tarantino
- Economic Development update from Mike Tarantino
The Board unanimously approved the September 2021 meeting minutes and financial reports. Members received updates on the Progress Point business park, including waterline construction and the UL/NIRC Bio Innovation Center. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved September 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved September 2021 financials (unanimous)
Iberia Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
The Iberia Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to review August 2021 minutes and financials. The board will also discuss a resolution to move regular monthly meetings to the fourth Friday of each month.
- Resolution 092421-01 to change regular monthly meeting day
- Business Park and Funding update from Mike Tarantino
- Economic Development update from Mike Tarantino
The Board unanimously approved a resolution to pay $51,543.50 in additional pipe costs to Lawco to ensure the construction of a water line to Progress Point. The Board also amended its bylaws to change the monthly meeting day. August 2021 meeting minutes and financials were approved.
- Approved $51,543.50 to cover increased pipe costs for Lawco water line project (Unanimous)
- Amended bylaws to change monthly meeting day from fourth Thursday to fourth Friday (Unanimous)
- Approved August 2021 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved August 2021 financials (Unanimous)
Iberia Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
The Iberia Economic Development Authority will discuss committing funds to cover costs for the Progress Point Business Park sewer line extension that exceed available state funds. The board will also consider changing its monthly meeting schedule and purchasing a new desktop computer for video editing.
- Resolution 082621-01: Funding for Progress Point Business Park sewer line extension costs
- Resolution 082621-02: Changing regular meeting day to the fourth Friday of each month
- Purchase of a desktop computer for drone and video editing from the 2021-2022 budget
The Board adopted a resolution to cover costs for the Progress Point Business Park sewer line extension that exceed available state funds. The Board also postponed the September meeting to September 24, 2021, to allow for public notice regarding a bylaw change.
- Approved July 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved July 2021 financials (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 082621-01 to pay costs exceeding state funds for Progress Point Business Park sewer line extension (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 082621-02 to amend bylaws regarding monthly meeting day (unanimous)
- Postponed September 2021 meeting to September 24, 2021 (unanimous)
Iberia Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss resolutions to accept state-allocated funds from Act 119 and Act 485. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a contract with LAWCO for a water line extension to Progress Point Business Park.
- Resolution 072921-01: Accepting State Visitor Enterprise Funds (Act 119)
- Resolution 072921-02: Accepting Capital Outlay funds (Act 485)
- Resolution 072921-03: Contract with LAWCO for Progress Point Business Park water line extension
- Resolution 072921-04: Committing funds for Progress Point water line costs exceeding state funds
- Resolution 072921-05: Affirming IEDA property ownership of Progress Point Business Park
The Board unanimously adopted resolutions to accept state funds from Act 119 and Act 485. The Board also approved a contract with LAWCO for a water line extension at Progress Point Business Park and committed to cover costs exceeding state funds.
- Approved June 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved June 2021 financials (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 072921-01 to accept state Visitor Enterprise Funds from Act 119 (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 072921-02 to accept state Capital Outlay funds from Act 485 (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 072921-03 to contract with LAWCO for Progress Point Business Park water line extension, pending legal review (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 072921-04 to pay costs for Progress Point water line extension exceeding state funds, pending legal review (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 072921-05 affirming IEDA ownership of Progress Point business park property for the life of project bonds, pending legal review (unanimous)
Iberia Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review May 2021 meeting minutes and financial statements. The agenda also includes progress updates regarding the Business Park and general economic development.
- Acceptance of May 2021 financials
- Business Park and Funding update from Mike Tarantino
- Economic Development update from Mike Tarantino
The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the meeting minutes and financial reports from May 2021. The board received updates on the Airport Access Road and BioInnovation Corridor projects. It was noted that Aldi will open a location in New Iberia.
- Approved May 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved May 2021 financials (unanimous)
Iberia Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and vote on adopting the amended 2020-2021 operating budget and the proposed 2021-2022 operating budget. The meeting also includes updates on the Business Park, economic development, and a potential financial review by P&N.
- Public hearing for amended 2020-2021 operating budget
- Public hearing for proposed 2021-2022 operating budget
- Resolution to adopt amended 2020-2021 operating budget
- Resolution to adopt proposed 2021-2022 operating budget
- Authorization of P&N engagement letter for financial statement review
The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the amended 2020-2021 and proposed 2021-2022 operating budgets. The board also authorized a financial review engagement with Postlethwaite & Netterville. Updates were provided on several infrastructure projects and local economic indicators.
- Adopted amended 2020-2021 operating budget (unanimous)
- Adopted proposed 2021-2022 operating budget (unanimous)
- Approved April 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved April 2021 financials (unanimous)
- Authorized Chairman to sign audit engagement letter with Postlethwaite & Netterville
Iberia Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
The Iberia Economic Development Authority Board will discuss and consider approval of the Progress Point Business Plan as recommended by a working group. The board will also accept minutes and financials from March 2021 and receive updates on the Business Park and economic development from Mike Tarantino.
- Discuss and consider approval of the Progress Point Business Plan
- Acceptance of minutes from March 2021 meeting
- Acceptance of financials for March 2021
- Business Park and funding update from Mike Tarantino
- Economic Development update from Mike Tarantino
The Board unanimously approved the Progress Point Business Plan and adopted a resolution supporting the expansion of the New Iberia Research Center. The Board also approved the March 2021 meeting minutes and financial reports.
- Approved March 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved March 2021 financials (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 04222021-01 supporting New Iberia Research Center expansion and the creation of an Iberia Bio-Innovation Accelerator (unanimous)
- Approved the Progress Point Business Plan (unanimous)
Iberia Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
The Iberia Economic Development Authority Board will consider minutes and financials from February, then receive updates from Mike Tarantino on the Business Park and funding, as well as an economic development update. No votes on specific projects or contracts are listed.
- Update on Business Park and funding from Mike Tarantino
- Economic development update from Mike Tarantino
The Board of Commissioners unanimously accepted the February 2021 meeting minutes and approved the February 2021 financial reports. Members received updates on the Progress Point development, the LAWCO line extension agreement, and the Airport Access Road project.
- Accepted February 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved February 2021 financials (unanimous)
Iberia Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
The Iberia Economic Development Authority Board will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to authorize the Chairman to execute a Pad Site Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements for property at 900 E. Admiral Doyle Drive, New Iberia, acquired from Seritage Finance LLC. The board will also discuss and consider approval of two crop damage payments totaling $18,823.12 to Rebel V Farm, LLC for damages related to water line and sewer line construction to Progress Point Business Park. Additionally, the board will receive updates on the business park, legal matters, and economic development.
- Vote to open public hearing on Pad Site Declaration for property at 900 E. Admiral Doyle Drive
- Resolution to authorize Chairman to execute the Pad Site Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements
- Crop damage payment of $12,483.64 to Rebel V Farm, LLC for water line construction damages
- Crop damage payment of $6,339.48 to Rebel V Farm, LLC for sewer line construction damages
- Business Park and funding update from Mike Tarantino; legal update from Jeff Simon
The Board authorized the Chairman to execute a Pad Site Declaration of Covenants for property at 900 E. Admiral Doyle Drive. Two crop damage payments totaling $18,823.12 were approved for Rebel V Farm, LLC. The Board also accepted January 2021 minutes and financials.
- Approved Resolution 01282021-03 authorizing Chairman to execute Pad Site Declaration of Covenants for 900 E. Admiral Doyle Drive (Unanimous)
- Approved $12,483.64 crop damage payment to Rebel V Farm, LLC for water line construction to Progress Point Business Park
- Approved $6,339.48 crop damage payment to Rebel V Farm, LLC for sewer line construction to Progress Point Business Park (Unanimous)
- Accepted January 2021 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved January 2021 financials (Unanimous)
Iberia Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
The board will elect officers for 2021, accept December 2020 minutes and financials, and consider several resolutions including authorizing the chairman to accept state capital outlay funds and execute a pad site declaration for property at 900 E. Admiral Doyle Drive. They will also discuss and potentially adopt the Progress Point Business Plan, approve the purchase of audio/visual equipment and a drone controller, and transfer $12,000 from capital outlay to office equipment. Updates on the business park, legal matters, and economic development will be provided.
- Election of officers for calendar year 2021
- Resolution authorizing chairman to accept funds from Louisiana State Capital Outlay Fund
- Resolution for Pad Site Declaration of Covenants at 900 E. Admiral Doyle Drive
- Discussion and adoption of Progress Point Business Plan
- Purchase of AV equipment and drone controller with $12,000 budget transfer
The Board appointed its leadership for the calendar year and approved the FY ending June 30, 2020 audit. Commissioners authorized the purchase of audio/visual and drone equipment and approved a resolution regarding property at 900 E. Admiral Doyle Drive. No action was taken on the Progress Point Business Plan.
- Appointed Cecil Hymel as Chairman, Damon Migues as Vice Chair, Fran Henderson as Treasurer, and Bart Romero as Secretary (unanimous)
- Approved December 2020 meeting minutes and financials (unanimous)
- Authorized all IEDA Officers as signatures on the Community First Bank checking account (unanimous)
- Authorized Chairman to execute paperwork for Louisiana State Capital Outlay Fund (unanimous)
- Approved IEDA audit for FY ending June 30, 2020 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 01282021-03 regarding Pad Site Declaration for 900 E. Admiral Doyle Drive (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of audio/visual equipment and drone controller not to exceed $14,000
- Approved reallocation of $12,000 to Office Equipment and $2,000 to Economic Development Support Services (unanimous)