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Mon Dec 8, 2025
Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
LED board to vote on 2026 budget, audit firm, and multiple renewal agreements
The Lafayette Economic Development Authority board will hold a public hearing and meeting to discuss and vote on the FYE 12/31/25 budget amendment, FYE 12/31/26 budget resolution, and an audit engagement. The board will also consider renewals of several agreements with local organizations and adopt a new strategic plan.
- Vote on FYE 12/31/25 Budget Amendment Resolution
- Vote on FYE 12/31/26 Budget Resolution
- Consider and vote on engaging Darnall, Sikes & Frederick for FYE 12/31/25 audit and SAPs audit
- Renewal of Agreement with Acadiana Center for the Arts (AcA)
- Adoption of 2026-2029 LEDA Strategic Plan
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✓ Decided: LEDA approves 2026-2029 Strategic Plan and annual budgets
The Board approved the 2026-2029 Strategic Plan and budget resolutions for FYE 12/31/25 and 12/31/26. The board also renewed multiple agreements with community partners and authorized a marketing engagement proposal.
- Approved 2026-2029 LEDA Strategic Plan (unanimous)
- Approved FYE 12/31/25 Budget Amendment Resolution (unanimous)
- Approved FYE 12/31/26 Budget Amendment Resolution (unanimous)
- Authorized engagement proposal with BBR Creative Marketing Partners (unanimous)
- Approved engagement of Darnall, Sikes & Frederick for FYE 12/31/25 audit (unanimous)
- Renewed agreements with Acadiana Center for the Arts, LCDF, MKR Development, One Acadiana, Opportunity Machine, Inc., and The Picard Group (unanimous)
- Approved agreements with Group C Media, Inc. and Festival International de Louisiane (unanimous)
- Approved renewal of Section 125 Cafeteria Plan Adoption Agreement (unanimous)
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Notice Posted: 12/5/25 at 1:00 pm
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING/MEETING
I. A public hearing will be held as follows:
DATE/TIME: Monday, December 8, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: LEDA Conference Room, 211 E. Devalcourt St, Lafayette, LA 70506
1. Call to order
2. To hear public comment on LEDA’s consideration of the FYE 12/31/25 Budget Amendment
Resolution.
3. To hear public comment on LEDA’s consideration of the FYE 12/31/26 Budget Resolution.
4. Close public hearing; Adjournment
II. A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE/TIME: Monday, December 8, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. or immediately following public hearing
LOCATION: LEDA Conference Room, 211 E. Devalcourt St, Lafayette, LA 70506
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of the October 27, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
4. Finance Committee Report and Related Board Action
a. Approval of the October 2025 Finance Report
b. Consideration and vote on engaging Darnall, Sikes & Frederick to conduct LEDA’s FYE
12/31/25 audit and Statewide Agreed-Upon Procedures (SAPs) audit
c. Approval of the FYE 12/31/25 Budget Amendment Resolution
d. Approval of the FYE 12/31/26 Budget Resolution
5. Executive Committee Report and Related Board Action
a. Consideration and vote on renewal of the Adoption Agreement and Certificate of
Resolution for a Section 125 Cafeteria Plan.
b. Consideration and vote on renewal of the Agreement with Acadiana Center for the …
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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF LAFAYETTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (LEDA)
The Board of Commissioners of the Lafayette Economic Development Authority held a public hearing on Monday, December 8, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. at 211 E. Devalcourt Street, Lafayette, Louisiana.
Present: Blake David, Mark Dore’, Chad Hanks, Frank Neuner, Wayne Phillips, Vincent Pierre, Bently Senegal, and Michael Soileau
Absent: Kristi Anderson, Kumer Das, Pamela Granger, and Vincent June
Commissioner Hanks then opened the Public Hearing and read the agenda:
To hear public comment on LEDA’s consideration of the FYE 12/31/25 Budget Amendment Resolution.
To hear public comment on LEDA’s consideration of the FYE 12/31/26 Budget Resolution.
No public comments were made. The hearing was closed.
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF LAFAYETTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (LEDA)
The Board of Commissioners of the Lafayette Economic Development Authority met in regular session on Monday, December 8, 2025, at 4:05 p.m. at 211 E. Devalcourt Street, Lafayette, Louisiana. Commissioner Hanks called the meeting to order.
Present: Blake David, Mark Dore’, Chad Hanks, Frank Neuner, Wayne Phillips, Vincent Pierre, Bently Senegal, and Michael Soileau
Absent: Kristi Anderson, Kumer Das, Pamela Granger, and Vincent June
MOTION: To amend the agenda to add the following item to the agenda:
Consideration and vote on authorizing the President and CEO to negotiate and execute an Engagement Proposal wit …
Mon Oct 27, 2025
Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
LEDA board to vote on cooperative agreements with MMR Group, DMR Technologies, Drone Institute, and a memorandum with Lafayette Housing Authority
The Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners will consider and vote on cooperative endeavor agreements with MMR Group, Inc., DMR Technologies, Inc., and Drone Institute, LLC. The board will also vote on authorizing the President and CEO to execute a memorandum of understanding with the Lafayette Housing Authority contingent on a HUD Jobs Plus Grant, and on a memorandum of understanding with the Acadiana Center for the Arts. The meeting includes approval of the September 2025 meeting minutes and a finance report.
- Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with MMR Group, Inc.
- Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with DMR Technologies, Inc.
- Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Drone Institute, LLC.
- Memorandum of Understanding with Lafayette Housing Authority (contingent on HUD Jobs Plus Grant)
- Memorandum of Understanding with Acadiana Center for the Arts
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✓ Decided: LEDA approves multiple Cooperative Endeavor Agreements and MOUs
The Board of Commissioners approved three Cooperative Endeavor Agreements and two Memoranda of Understanding. The board also approved the September 2025 Finance Report and previous meeting minutes.
- Approved September 29, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
- Approved September 2025 Finance Report (unanimous)
- Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with MMR Group, Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with DMR Technologies, Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Drone Institute, LLC (unanimous)
- Approved MOU with Lafayette Housing Authority contingent upon HUD Jobs Plus Grant (unanimous)
- Approved MOU with Acadiana Center for the Arts (unanimous)
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Notice Posted: 10/24/25 at 1:00 pm
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE/AGENDA
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MEETING DATE/TIME: Monday, October 27, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
MEETING LOCATION: LEDA Conference Room, 211 E. Devalcourt St, Lafayette, LA 70506
Agenda Items:
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of the September 29, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
4. Finance Committee Report and Related Board Action
a. Approval of the September 2025 Finance Report
5. Executive Committee Report and Related Board Action
a. Consideration and vote on a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with MMR Group, Inc.
b. Consideration and vote on a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with DMR
Technologies, Inc.
c. Consideration and vote on a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Drone Institute, LLC.
d. Consideration and vote on authorizing LEDA’s President and CEO to execute a
Memorandum of Understanding with Lafayette Housing Authority (LHA) contingent
upon their receipt of a HUD Jobs Plus Grant
e. Consideration and vote on a Memorandum of Understanding with Acadiana Center
for the Arts (AcA)
6. President and CEO Report
a. LEDA Highlight: Opportunity Machine
7. Chair of the Board Report
8. Adjournment
Chad Hanks, Chair
Lafayette Economic Development Authority
211 E. Devalcourt St., Lafayette, LA 70506
337-593-1400
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Pamela LaFleur at ( …
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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF LAFAYETTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
(LEDA)
The Board of Commissioners of the Lafayette Economic Development Authority met in regular session on
Monday, October 27, 2025, at 4:07 p.m. at 211 E. Devalcourt Street, Lafayette, Louisiana. Commissioner
Phillips called the meeting to order.
Present: Kristi Anderson, Kumer Das, Blake David, Pamela Granger, Chad Hanks, Vincent June, Vincent
Pierre, Wayne Phillips, and Bently Senegal
Absent: Mark Dore’, Frank Neuner and Michael Soileau
MOTION: To approve the September 29, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes. Moved by Commissioner
June, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, voted aye by all attending.
FINANCE COMMITTEE:
MOTION: To approve the September 2025 Finance Report. Moved by Commissioner David, seconded
by Commissioner Phillips, voted aye by all attending.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
MOTION: To approve the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with MMR Group, Inc. Moved by Das,
seconded by David, voted aye by all attending.
MOTION: To approve the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with DMR Technologies, Inc. Moved
by David, seconded by June, voted aye by all attending.
MOTION: To approve the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Drone Institute, LLC. Moved by
Das, seconded by Anderson, voted aye by all attending.
MOTION: To approve authorize LEDA’s President_and CEO to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding with Lafayette Housing Authority (LHA) contingent upon their receipt of HUD Jobs
Plus Grant. …
Mon Sep 29, 2025
Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
LEDA board to vote on lease, job fair, and finance agreements
The Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners will consider and vote on several agreements, including a lease with Holy Rosary Land Holdings, Inc., a 2026 job fair partnership with the Cajundome Commission, and contracts with Lafayette Public Trust Finance Authority, Downtown Lafayette Unlimited, and Lafayette Economic Development Foundation. The board will also approve audited financial statements for fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, and July/August 2025 finance reports.
- Lease Agreement with Holy Rosary Land Holdings, Inc.
- Agreement with The Cajundome Commission for 2026 Job Fair
- Agreement with Lafayette Public Trust Finance Authority (LPTFA)
- Agreement with Downtown Lafayette Unlimited (DLU)
- Approval of Audited Financial Statements for FYE 12/31/2024
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✓ Decided: LEDA approves multiple agency agreements and financial statements
The Board of Commissioners approved the FYE 12/31/2024 audited financial statements and the July and August 2025 finance reports. The board also approved several agreements with local organizations and a lease agreement with Holy Rosary Land Holdings, Inc.
- Approved July 28, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
- Approved August 8, 2025 Special Board Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
- Approved July and August 2025 Finance Report (unanimous)
- Approved Audited Financial Statements for FYE 12/31/2024 (unanimous)
- Approved Agreement with The Cajundome Commission for 2026 Job Fair (unanimous)
- Approved Lease Agreement with Holy Rosary Land Holdings, Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved Agreement with Lafayette Public Trust Finance Authority (unanimous)
- Approved Agreement with Downtown Lafayette Unlimited and Lafayette Economic Development Foundation, Inc.
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Notice Posted: 9/26/25 at 3:00 pm
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE/AGENDA
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MEETING DATE/TIME: Monday, September 29, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
MEETING LOCATION: LEDA Conference Room, 211 E. Devalcourt St, Lafayette, LA 70506
Agenda Items:
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of the July 28, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
4. Approval of the August 8, 2025 Special Board Meeting Minutes
5. Finance Committee Report and Related Board Action
a. Approval of the July and August 2025 Finance Report
b. Approval of the Audited Financial Statements for the FYE 12/31/2024
6. Executive Committee Report and Related Board Action
a. Consideration and vote on an Agreement with The Cajundome Commission (2026
Job Fair)
b. Consideration and vote on a Lease Agreement with Holy Rosary Land Holdings, Inc.
c. Consideration and vote on an Agreement with Lafayette Public Trust Finance
Authority (LPTFA)
d. Consideration and vote on an Agreement with Downtown Lafayette Unlimited (DLU)
e. Consideration and vote on an Agreement with Lafayette Economic Development
Foundation, Inc. (LEDF)
Notice Posted: 9/26/25 at 3:00 pm
7. President and CEO Report
a. LEDA Highlight: Hoyt Strain, Director of Business Attraction
8. Chair of the Board Report
9. Adjournment
Chad Hanks, Chair
Lafayette Economic Development Authority
211 E. Devalcourt St., Lafayette, LA 70506
337-593-1400
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF LAFAYETTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY (LEDA), STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON MONDAY,
SEPTEMBER 29, 2025.
The Board of Commissioners of the Lafayette Economic Development Authority, State of Louisiana,
met in regular session at their office, located at 211 E. Devalcourt Street, Lafayette, Louisiana, at 4:07
p.m. pursuant to the following notice:
Notice is hereby given that the regular monthly Board Meeting will be held on Monday, September 29,
2025, at 4:00 p.m. in the LEDA Board Room located at 211 E. Devalcourt Street, Lafayette, Louisiana.
There were present: Kristi Anderson, Kumer Das, Blake David, Mark Dore’, Pamela Granger, Vincent
June, Frank Neuner, Vincent Pierre, Wayne Phillips, Bently Senegal, and Michael Soileau
There were absent: Chad Hanks
Commissioner Phillips then announced the Board of Commissioners was duly convened in regular
session and ready for the transaction of business.
MOTION: To approve the July 28, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes. Moved by Commissioner
Dore’, seconded by Commissioner Das, voted aye by all attending.
MOTION: To approve the August 8, 2025 Special Board Meeting Minutes. Moved by Commissioner
David, seconded by Commissioner Dore’, voted aye by ail attending.
FINANCE COMMITTEE:
MOTION: To approve the July and August 2025 Finance Report. Moved by Commissioner Pierre,
seconded by Commissioner David, voted aye by all attending.
MOTION: To approve the Audite …
Fri Aug 8, 2025
Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
LEDA Board to approve 2025-2026 Executive Committee officers
The Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to review the Nominating Committee Report. The Board will also conduct a discussion regarding strategic planning.
- Approval of 2025-2026 Executive Committee slate: Chad Hanks (Chair), Wayne Phillips (Vice-Chair), Mark Dore’ (Secretary/Treasurer), Kristi Anderson (Member at Large), and Blake David (Immediate Past Chair)
- Strategic Planning Discussion
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✓ Decided: LEDA Board approves 2025-2026 Executive Committee officers
The Board of Commissioners approved the slate of officers for the 2025-2026 Executive Committee. The board also held a discussion regarding strategic planning for the Lafayette Economic Development Authority.
- Approved 2025-2026 Executive Committee slate: Chad Hanks (Chair), Wayne Phillips (Vice-Chair), Mark Dore’ (Secretary/Treasurer), Kristi Anderson (Member at Large), and Blake David (Immediate Past Chair) (unanimous)
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Notice Posted: 8:00am on 8/7/25
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Pamela LaFleur at (337)
593-1400 describing the assistance that is necessary.
LAFAYETTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (LEDA)
211 E. Devalcourt Street, Lafayette, LA 70506
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE/AGENDA
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
MEETING DATE/TIME: Friday, August 8, 2025 at 8:30 a.m.
MEETING LOCATION: LEDA Conference Room, 211 East Devalcourt St., Lafayette, LA 70506
The LEDA Board will conduct a Special Meeting to consider and discuss the following items:
Agenda:
1. Call to Order
2. Review and Approval of Nominating Committee Report and Actions
a. Approval of the following slate of officers for the 2025 -2026 Executive
Committee: Chair of the Board, Chad Hanks; Vice -Chair of the Board, Wayne
Phillips; Secretary/Treasurer, Mark Dore’; Member at Large, Kristi Anderson; and
Immediate Past Chair of the Board, Blake David.
3. Strategic Planning Discussion
4. Adjournment
Blake R. David, Chair
Lafayette Economic Development Authority
211 E. Devalcourt St., Lafayette, LA 70506
337-593-1400
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF LAFAYETTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY (LEDA), STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON FRIDAY, AUGUST
8, 2025.
The Board of Commissioners of the Lafayette Economic Development Authority, State of Louisiana,
met in special session at their office, located at 211 E. Devalcourt Street, Lafayette, Louisiana, at 8:38
a.m. pursuant to the following notice:
Notice is hereby given that a special Board Meeting will be held on Friday, August 8, 2025, at 8:30 a.m.
in the LEDA Board Room located at 211 E. Devalcourt Street, Lafayette, Louisiana.
There were present: Kumer Das, Blake David, Mark Dore’, Chad Hanks, Pamela Granger, Vincent June,
Vincent Pierre, Wayne Phillips, Bently Senegal, and Michael Soileau
There were absent: Kristi Anderson and Frank Neuner
Commissioner David then announced the Board of Commissioners was duly convened in regular
session and ready for the transaction of business.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE:
MOTION: To approve the following slate of officers for the 2025-2026 Executive Committee: Chair of
the Board, Chad Hanks; Vice-Chair of the Board, Wayne Phillips; Secretary/Treasurer, Mark Dore’;
Member at Large, Kristi Anderson; and Immediate Past Chair of the Board, Blake David. Moved by
Commissioner Pierre, seconded by Commissioner June, voted aye by all attending.
Discussion was held regarding strategic planning for the Lafayette Economic Development Authority.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned …
Mon Jul 28, 2025
Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
LEDA board to vote on tax millage, Neighborhood Evolution amendment, and UL entrepreneurship agreement
The Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners will meet on July 28, 2025, to consider and vote on LEDA's millage, an amendment to an agreement with Neighborhood Evolution, and a cooperative endeavor agreement with the University of Louisiana's LEED Center. The board will also approve the June 2025 finance report and the June 30, 2025 meeting minutes.
- Consideration and vote on LEDA's millage
- Consideration and vote on an amendment to the agreement with Neighborhood Evolution
- Consideration and vote on a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the University of Louisiana's Louisiana Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (LEED) Center
- Approval of the June 2025 Finance Report
- Approval of the June 30, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
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✓ Decided: LEDA sets 2025 millage rate and approves agreement with UL's LEED
The Board approved the 2025 millage rate and a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the University of Louisiana’s LEED. An amendment to the Neighborhood Evolution agreement was also approved. The board accepted the June 2025 Finance Report and previous meeting minutes.
- Approved June 30, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
- Approved June 2025 Finance Report (unanimous)
- Set 2025 millage rate at 1.80 mills (unanimous)
- Approved Amendment to the Agreement with Neighborhood Evolution (unanimous)
- Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with University of Louisiana’s LEED (7-0)
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Notice Posted: 7/25/25 at 3:00 pm
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE/AGENDA
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MEETING DATE/TIME: Monday, July 28, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
MEETING LOCATION: LEDA Conference Room, 211 E. Devalcourt St, Lafayette, LA 70506
Agenda Items:
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of the June 30, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
4. Finance Committee Report and Related Board Action
a. Approval of the June 2025 Finance Report
b. Consideration and vote on LEDA’s millage
5. Executive Committee Report and Related Board Action
a. Consideration and vote on an Amendment to the Agreement with Neighborhood
Evolution
b. Consideration and vote on a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the University
of Louisiana’s Louisiana Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (LEED)
Center
6. President and CEO Report
7. Chair of the Board Report
8. Adjournment
Blake R. David, Chair
Lafayette Economic Development Authority
211 E. Devalcourt St., Lafayette, LA 70506
337-593-1400
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF LAFAYETTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY (LEDA), STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, JULY
28, 2025.
The Board of Commissioners of the Lafayette Economic Development Authority, State of Louisiana,
met in regular session at their office, located at 211 E. Devalcourt Street, Lafayette, Louisiana, at 4:12
p.m. pursuant to the following notice:
Notice is hereby given that the regular monthly Board Meeting will be held on Monday, July 12, 2025,
at 4:00 p.m. in the LEDA Board Room located at 211 E. Devalcourt Street, Lafayette, Louisiana.
There were present: Kristi Anderson, Blake David, Chad Hanks, Pamela Granger, Vincent Pierre, Wayne
Phillips, Bently Senegal, and Michael Soileau
There were absent: Kumer Das, Mark Dore’, Vincent June, and Frank Neuner
Commissioner David then announced the Board of Commissioners was duly convened in regular
session and ready for the transaction of business.
MOTION: To approve the June 30, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes. Moved by Commissioner
Pierre, seconded by Commissioner Phillips, voted aye by all attending.
FINANCE COMMITTEE:
MOTION: To approve the June 2025 Finance Report. Moved by Commissioner Phillips, seconded by
Commissioner Senegal, voted aye by all attending.
MOTION: To adopt a Resolution to set LEDA’s millage rate at 1.80 mills for the 2025 tax roll on all
property subject to taxation by LEDA. Moved by Commissioner Granger, seconded by Commissioner
Phil …
Mon Jun 30, 2025
Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
LEDA board to vote on multiple economic development agreements
The Lafayette Economic Development Authority (LEDA) board will consider and vote on several cooperative endeavor agreements and contracts, including partnerships with the Louisiana Department of the Treasury, The Reinvestment Fund, and Louisiana Economic Development. The board will also vote on renewing agreements with Jack & Associates, the Lafayette Public Trust Financing Authority, and ResearchFDI, as well as a resolution authorizing Mandi Mitchell to serve on the IEDC board. Additionally, the board will consider changing the monthly meeting time to 4:00 PM.
- Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Louisiana Department of the Treasury and State of Louisiana
- Agreement with The Reinvestment Fund to perform a Market Value Analysis
- Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with LED for Louisiana Tech Transfer Office partnership
- Renewal of the Agreement with Lafayette Public Trust Financing Authority (LPTFA)
- Resolution authorizing Mandi Mitchell to serve on the IEDC Board
✓ Decided: LEDA approves multiple economic development agreements and partnerships
The Board approved several Cooperative Endeavor Agreements with state agencies and private firms. It also renewed existing service contracts and authorized a board appointment for the International Economic Development Council.
- Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Louisiana Department of the Treasury (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution authorizing President/CEO and/or CAO to receive funds from State Treasurer’s Office (unanimous)
- Approved Agreement with The Reinvestment Fund for Market Value Analysis (unanimous)
- Approved renewal of Agreement with Jack & Associates (unanimous)
- Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with LED for LTTO partnership with LEDA and Opportunity Machine, Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with LED for Innovation partnership with LEDA and Opportunity Machine, Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved renewal of Agreement with Lafayette Public Trust Financing Authority (unanimous)
- Approved Agreement with Business Facilities LiveXchange (unanimous)
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Notice Posted: 6/27/25 at 2:20 pm
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE/AGENDA
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MEETING DATE/TIME: Monday, June 30, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
MEETING LOCATION: LEDA Conference Room, 211 E. Devalcourt St, Lafayette, LA 70506
Agenda Items:
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of the May 19, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
4. Finance Committee Report and Related Board Action
a. Approval of the May 2025 Finance Report
5. Executive Committee Report and Related Board Action
a. Consideration and vote on a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Louisiana
Department of the Treasury and State of Louisiana
b. Consideration of a Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of LEDA
authorizing the President and CEO and/or CAO to sign for and receive funds for
LEDA from the Louisiana State Treasurer’s Office
c. Consideration and vote on an Agreement with The Reinvestment Fund to perform a
Market Value Analysis
d. Consideration and vote on renewal of the Agreement with Jack & Associates
e. Consideration and vote on a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Louisiana
Economic Development (LED) for Louisiana Tech Transfer Office (LTTO) partnership
with LEDA and the Opportunity Machine, Inc. (OM)
f. Consideration and vote on a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Louisiana
Economic Development (LED) for Innovation partnership with LEDA and the
Opportunity Machine, Inc. (OM)
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF LAFAYETTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY (LEDA), STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE
30, 2025.
The Board of Commissioners of the Lafayette Economic Development Authority, State of Louisiana,
met in regular session at their office, located at 211 E. Devalcourt Street, Lafayette, Louisiana, at 5:15
p.m. pursuant to the following notice:
Notice is hereby given that the regular monthly Board Meeting will be held on Monday, June 30, 2025,
at 5:00 p.m. in the LEDA Board Room located at 211 E. Devalcourt Street, Lafayette, Louisiana.
There were present: Kumer Das, Mark Dore’, Chad Hanks, Vincent Pierre, Bently Senegal, Wayne
Phillips, and Michael Soileau
There were absent: Kristi Anderson, Blake David, Vincent June, Frank Neuner, and Pamela Granger
Commissioner Hanks then announced the Board of Commissioners was duly convened in regular
session and ready for the transaction of business.
MOTION: To approve the May 19, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes. Moved by Commissioner
Dore’, seconded by Commissioner Pierre, voted aye by all attending.
FINANCE COMMITTEE:
MOTION: To approve the May 2025 Finance Report. Moved by Commissioner Dore’, seconded by
Commissioner Phillips, voted aye by all attending.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
MOTION: To approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Department of the
Treasury and State of Louisiana. Moved by Das, seconded by Phillips, voted aye by all attendin …
Mon May 19, 2025
Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
LEDA to vote on cooperative homestead exemption audit mapping system and agreements with LFT Fiber and LPTFA
The Lafayette Economic Development Authority (LEDA) Board will hold a regular meeting on May 19, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at 211 E. Devalcourt St. Key actions include voting on a cooperative endeavor agreement for a homestead exemption audit mapping system, agreements with LFT Fiber and Lafayette Public Trust Finance Authority, and discussing the board meeting time. The board will also hear a presentation from the Director of Business Retention & Expansion.
- Vote on a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Lafayette Parish taxing bodies for a Homestead Exemption Audit Mapping System
- Vote on an agreement with LFT Fiber
- Vote on an agreement with Lafayette Public Trust Finance Authority (LPTFA)
- Discussion on changing the LEDA Board meeting time
- Presentation by Mark Mouton, Director of Business Retention & Expansion
✓ Decided: LEDA approves agreements with LFT Fiber and Lafayette Public Trust Authority
The Board approved several operational agreements and a resolution regarding a Homestead Exemption Audit Mapping System. The board also approved the April 2025 Finance Report and previous meeting minutes.
- Approved April 21, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
- Approved April 2025 Finance Report (unanimous)
- Approved resolution authorizing Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for Homestead Exemption Audit Mapping System (unanimous)
- Approved Agreement with LFT Fiber (unanimous)
- Approved Agreement with Lafayette Public Trust Authority (LPTFA) (unanimous)
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Notice Posted: 5/16/25 at 3:00 pm
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE/AGENDA
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MEETING DATE/TIME: Monday, May 19, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
MEETING LOCATION: LEDA Conference Room, 211 E. Devalcourt St, Lafayette, LA 70506
Agenda Items:
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
3. Presentation by Lafayette Parish Tax Assessor, Justin Centanni
4. Approval of the April 21, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
5. Finance Committee Report and Related Board Action
a. Approval of the April 2025 Finance Report
6. Executive Committee Report and Related Board Action
a. Consideration and vote on a Board Resolution authorizing that LEDA enter into
a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement by and among the Lafayette Parish taxing
bodies concerning the Homestead Exemption Audit Mapping System
b. Consideration and vote on Agreement with LFT Fiber
c. Consideration and vote on Agreement with Lafayette Public Trust Finance
Authority (LPTFA)
d. To discuss: LEDA Board Meeting time
7. President and CEO Report
a. LEDA Highlight: Mark Mouton, Director of Business Retention & Expansion
8. Chairman of the Board Report
9. Adjournment
Notice Posted: 5/16/25 at 3:00 pm
Blake R. David, Chair
Lafayette Economic Development Authority
211 E. Devalcourt St., Lafayette, LA 70506
337-593-1400
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Pamela LaFleur at (337) 5 …
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF LAFAYETTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY (LEDA), STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, MAY
19, 2025.
The Board of Commissioners of the Lafayette Economic Development Authority, State of Louisiana,
met in regular session at their office, located at 211 E. Devalcourt Street, Lafayette, Louisiana, at 5:07
p.m. pursuant to the following notice:
Notice is hereby given that the regular monthly Board Meeting will be held on Monday, May 19, 2025,
at 5:00 p.m. in the LEDA Board Room located at 211 E. Devalcourt Street, Lafayette, Louisiana.
There were present: Kristi Anderson, Blake David, Mark Dore’, Chad Hanks, Vincent June, Frank Neuner,
Vincent Pierre, Bently Senegal, and Michael Soileau
There were absent: Kumer Das, Pamela Granger, and Wayne Phillips
Commissioner David then announced the Board of Commissioners was duly convened in regular
session and ready for the transaction of business.
Presentation by Lafayette Parish Tax Assessor, Honorable Justin Centanni
MOTION: To approve the April 21, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes. Moved by Commissioner
June, seconded by Commissioner Senegal, voted aye by all attending.
FINANCE COMMITTEE:
MOTION: To approve the April 2025 Finance Report. Moved by Commissioner Neuner, seconded by
Commissioner Dore’, voted aye by all attending.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
MOTION: To approve a Board Resolution authorizing the President to enter into a Co …
Mon Apr 21, 2025
Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
LEDA Board to vote on construction and consulting agreements
The Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to review financial reports and vote on several business agreements. The board is also considering authorization to submit a financial compliance questionnaire regarding GAAP standards.
- Proposal from Manecke Construction, LLC
- Agreement with Opportunity Machine, Inc. (Tech Council)
- Agreement with Hickey Global Economic Development Consulting LLC
- Agreement with Lafayette Economic Development Foundation, Inc.
- Vote on GAAP financial records compliance questionnaire
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Notice Posted: 4/17/25 at 2:00 pm
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE/AGENDA
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MEETING DATE/TIME: Monday, April 21, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
MEETING LOCATION: LEDA Conference Room, 211 E. Devalcourt St, Lafayette, LA 70506
Agenda Items:
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of the March 17, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
4. Finance Committee Report and Related Board Action
a. Approval of the March 2025 Finance Report
b. Consideration and vote on granting authority to the Chairman of the Board,
Secretary/Treasurer and President/CEO of the Lafayette Economic Development
Authority to submit answers of a questionnaire (System Survey & Compliance
Questionnaire) pertaining to the fair representation of the Lafayette Economic
Development Authority’s financial records in compliance with the Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
5. Executive Committee Report and Related Board Action
a. Consideration and vote on a Proposal from Manecke Construction, LLC
b. Consideration and vote on an Agreement with Opportunity Machine, Inc. (Tech
Council)
c. Consideration and vote on an Agreement with Hickey Global Economic
Development Consulting LLC
d. Consideration and vote on an Agreement with Lafayette Economic
Development Foundation, Inc.
Notice Posted: 4/17/25 at 2:00 pm
6. President and CEO Report
a. REMINDER: Personal Financial Disclosure Statements are due Thursday, May …
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF LAFAYETTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY (LEDA), STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, APRIL
21, 2025.
The Board of Commissioners of the Lafayette Economic Development Authority, State of Louisiana, met
in regular session at their office, located at 211 E. Devalcourt Street, Lafayette, Louisiana, at 5:01 p.m.
pursuant to the following notice:
Notice is hereby given that the regular monthly Board Meeting will be held on Monday, April 21, 2025, at
5:00 p.m. in the LEDA Board Room located at 211 E. Devalcourt Street, Lafayette, Louisiana.
There were present: Kristi Anderson, Blake David, Mark Dore’, Pamela Granger, Chad Hanks, Vincent June,
Frank Neuner, Wayne Phillips, Vincent Pierre, Bently Senegal, and Michael Soileau
There were absent: Kumer Das
Commissioner David then announced the Board of Commissioners was duly convened in regular session
and ready for the transaction of business.
MOTION: To amend the agenda to add the following item to the agenda:
Consideration and vote on authorizing the Chair to sign and record the Notice of Acceptance for the
renovations to the LEDA building, contingent on the recommendation from the engineer.
Moved by Commissioner Neuner, seconded by Commissioner Vincent, voted aye by all attending.
MOTION: To approve the March 17, 2025, Regular Board Meeting Minutes. Moved by Commissioner
Hanks, seconded by Commissioner Dore’, voted aye by all attending.
FINANCE COMMITTEE …
Mon Mar 17, 2025
Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
LEDA board to vote on four contracts including BBR Creative and TFS Results
The Lafayette Economic Development Authority board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes and finance reports, and vote on four proposed agreements: an engagement with BBR Creative, an agreement with TFS Results (Mark Perna), an agreement with STEM Global Action, and an agreement with Opportunity Machine, Inc. (Innovate South). The meeting will also include reports from the President/CEO and Board Chair.
- Consideration and vote on an Engagement Proposal with BBR Creative
- Consideration and vote on an Agreement with TFS Results (Mark Perna)
- Consideration and vote on an Agreement with STEM Global Action
- Consideration and vote on an Agreement with Opportunity Machine, Inc. (Innovate South)
- Approval of the February 2025 Finance Report
✓ Decided: LEDA approves engagement proposal and three service agreements
The Board of Commissioners approved the January 27 meeting minutes and the February 2025 Finance Report. The Board also approved an engagement proposal with BBR Creative and agreements with TFS Results, STEM Global Action, and Opportunity Machine, Inc. (Innovate South).
- Approved January 27, 2025, Regular Board Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
- Approved February 2025 Finance Report (unanimous)
- Approved Engagement Proposal with BBR Creative (unanimous)
- Approved Agreement with TFS Results (unanimous)
- Approved Agreement with STEM Global Action (unanimous)
- Approved Agreement with Opportunity Machine, Inc. (Innovate South) (unanimous)
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Notice Posted: 3/14/25 at 10:16 am
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE/AGENDA
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MEETING DATE/TIME: Monday, March 17, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
MEETING LOCATION: LEDA Conference Room, 211 E. Devalcourt St, Lafayette, LA 70506
Agenda Items:
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of the January 27, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
4. Finance Committee Report and Related Board Action
a. Approval of the February 2025 Finance Report
5. Executive Committee Report and Related Board Action
a. Consideration and vote on an Engagement Proposal with BBR Creative
b. Consideration and vote on an Agreement with TFS Results (Mark Perna)
c. Consideration and vote on an Agreement with STEM Global Action
d. Consideration and vote on an Agreement with Opportunity Machine, Inc.
(Innovate South)
6. President and CEO Report
7. Chairman of the Board Report
8. Adjournment
Blake R. David, Chair
Lafayette Economic Development Authority
211 E. Devalcourt St., Lafayette, LA 70506
337-593-1400
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Pamela LaFleur at (337) 593-
1400 describing the assistance that is necessary.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF LAFAYETTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY (LEDA), STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, MARCH
17, 2025.
The Board of Commissioners of the Lafayette Economic Development Authority, State of Louisiana, met
in regular session at their office, located at 211 E. Devalcourt Street, Lafayette, Louisiana, at 5:0 5 p.m.
pursuant to the following notice:
Notice is hereby given that the regular monthly Board Meeting will be held on Monday, March 17, 2025,
at 5:00 p.m. in the LEDA Board Room located at 211 E. Devalcourt Street, Lafayette, Louisiana.
There were present: Kristi Anderson, Blake David, Pamela Granger, Chad Hanks, Vincent June, Wayne
Phillips, Vincent Pierre, Bently Senegal, and Michael Soileau
There were absent: Kumer Das, Mark Dore’, and Frank Neuner
Commissioner David then announced the Board of Commissioners was duly convened in regular session
and ready for the transaction of business.
MOTION: To approve the January 27, 2025, Regular Board Meeting Minutes. Moved by Commissioner
June, seconded by Commissioner Phillips, voted aye by all attending.
FINANCE COMMITTEE:
MOTION: To approve the February 2025 Finance Report. Moved by Commissioner Pierre, seconded by
Commissioner Soileau, voted aye by all attending.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
MOTION: To approve an Engagement Proposal with BBR Creative. Moved by Granger, seconded by June,
voted aye by all attending.
MOTION: To appr …
Mon Jan 27, 2025
Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
LEDA board to vote on renewing 5 economic development agreements
The Lafayette Economic Development Authority board will consider and vote on renewing agreements with the Acadiana Center for the Arts, One Acadiana, Opportunity Machine, The Picard Group, and Festival International de Louisiane. The board will also vote on an HVAC maintenance contract with Broussard and Smith Services, a change request with Trahan Construction, an addendum to a fiscal agency agreement with Home Bank, and a service agreement for the Skill Up Program. Additionally, the board will hear the 2025 Program of Work and a presentation from CSRS.
- Renewal of Agreement with Acadiana Center for the Arts
- Renewal of Agreement with One Acadiana
- Renewal of Agreement with Opportunity Machine, Inc.
- Renewal of Agreement with Festival International de Louisiane
- Change Request #1 with Trahan Construction, LLC
✓ Decided: LEDA Board approves multiple agreement renewals and service contracts
The Board of Commissioners approved the December 2024 Finance Report and several agreement renewals for local organizations. They also authorized a maintenance contract, a construction change order, and a service agreement for the Skill Up Program.
- Approved December 2, 2024, Regular Board Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
- Approved December 2024 Finance Report (unanimous)
- Approved agreement renewal with Acadiana Center for the Arts (unanimous)
- Approved agreement renewal with One Acadiana (unanimous)
- Approved agreement renewal with Opportunity Machine, Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved agreement renewal with The Picard Group (unanimous)
- Approved agreement renewal with Festival International de Louisiane (unanimous)
- Approved HVAC Preventative Maintenance Service Contract with Broussard and Smith Services LLC (unanimous)
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Notice Posted: 1/24/25 at 2:00 pm
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE/AGENDA
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MEETING DATE/TIME: Monday, January 27, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
MEETING LOCATION: Opportunity Machine, 314 Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA 70501
Agenda Items:
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of the December 2, 2024 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
4. Finance Committee Report and Related Board Action
a. Approval of the December 2024 Finance Report
5. Executive Committee Report and Related Board Action
a. Consideration and vote on renewal of Agreement with the Acadiana Center for
the Arts
b. Consideration and vote on renewal of Agreement with One Acadiana
c. Consideration and vote on renewal of Agreement with Opportunity Machine, Inc.
d. Consideration and vote on renewal of Agreement with The Picard Group
e. Consideration and vote on renewal of Agreement with Festival International de
Louisiane
f. Consideration and vote on renewal of an HVAC Preventative Maintenance
Service Contract with Broussard and Smith Services LLC
g. Consideration and vote on a Change Request #1 with Trahan Construction, LLC
h. Consideration and vote on an Addendum to the Fiscal Agency Agreement
with Home Bank, N.A.
i. Consideration and vote on a Service Agreement with Dr. Mechelle Roberthon
Enterprise, LLC (Skill Up Program)
Notice Posted: 1/24/25 at 2:00 pm
6. President and CEO Report
a. 2025 Program of Work
b. Guest pr …
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF LAFAYETTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY (LEDA), STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON
MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2025.
The Board of Commissioners of the Lafayette Economic Development Authority, State of
Louisiana, met in regular session at Opportunity Machine , located at 314 Jefferson Street,
Lafayette, Louisiana, at 5:02 p.m. pursuant to the following notice:
Notice is hereby given that the regular monthly Board Meeting will be held on Monday, January
27, 202 5, at 5:00 p.m. at Opportunity Machine, located at 314 Jefferson Street, Lafayette,
Louisiana.
There were present: Kum er Das, Blake David, Mark Dore’, Chad Hanks, Vincent June, Wayne
Phillips, Vincent Pierre, Bently Senegal, and Michael Soileau
There were absent: Kristi Anderson, Pamela Granger, and Frank Neuner
Commissioner David then announced the Board of Commissioners was duly convened in regular
session and ready for the transaction of business.
MOTION: To approve the December 2, 2024, Regular Board Meeting Minutes. Moved by
Commissioner Pierre, seconded by Commissioner June, voted aye by all attending.
FINANCE COMMITTEE:
MOTION: To approve the December 2024 Finance Report . Moved by Commissioner Hanks,
seconded by Commissioner Dore’, voted aye by all attending.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
MOTION: To approve renewal of the Agreement with the Acadiana Center for the Arts. Moved
by June, seconded by Das, voted aye by all attendin …
Mon Dec 2, 2024
Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
LEDA board to vote on FY 2024-25 budgets and audit firm selection
The Lafayette Economic Development Authority will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to consider approving the FY 2024 budget amendment and FY 2025 budget, select an audit firm, and renew agreements with Lafayette Community Development Fund and ResearchFDI.
- Public hearing on FYE 12/31/24 Budget Amendment Resolution
- Public hearing on FYE 12/31/25 Budget Resolution
- Consideration and vote on engaging an audit firm for FYE 12/31/24 financial audit
- Consideration and vote on renewal of Agreement with Lafayette Community Development Fund
- Consideration and vote on renewal of Agreement with ResearchFDI
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✓ Decided: LEDA approves 2024 budget amendment and 2025 budget
The Board of Commissioners approved the budget amendment for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, and the budget resolution for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. The board also authorized the engagement of an audit firm and renewed several service agreements.
- Approved FYE 12/31/24 Budget Amendment Resolution (unanimous)
- Approved FYE 12/31/25 Budget Resolution (unanimous)
- Approved engaging an audit firm for FYE 12/31/24 Financial audit (unanimous)
- Approved renewal of Agreement with Lafayette Community Development Fund (unanimous)
- Approved renewal of Agreement with ResearchFDI (unanimous)
- Approved Agreement with Group C Media, Inc (unanimous)
- Approved renewal of Adoption Agreement and Certificate of Resolution for Section 125 Cafeteria Plan (unanimous)
- Approved October 30, 2024, Regular Board Meeting minutes (unanimous)
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Notice Posted: 11/27/24 at 11:00 am
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING/MEETING
I. A public hearing will be held as follows:
DATE/TIME: Monday, December 2, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Opportunity Machine, 314 Jefferson St., Lafayette, LA 70501
1. Call to order
2. To hear public comment on LEDA’s consideration of the FYE 12/31/24 Budget
Amendment Resolution.
3. To hear public comment on LEDA’s consideration of the FYE 12/31/25 Budget
Resolution.
4. Close public hearing; Adjournment
II. A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE/TIME: Monday, December 2, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. or immediately following public hearing
LOCATION: Opportunity Machine, 314 Jefferson St., Lafayette, LA 70501
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of the October 30, 2024 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
4. Finance Committee Report and Related Board Action
b. Approval of the October 2024 Finance Report
c. Consideration and vote on engaging an audit firm for LEDA’s FYE 12/31/24
Financial audit
d. Approval of the FYE 12/31/24 Budget Amendment Resolution
e. Approval of the FYE 12/31/25 Budget Resolution
5. Executive Committee Report and Related Board Action
a. Consideration and vote on renewal of the Agreement with Lafayette
Community Development Fund
b. Consideration and vote on renewal of the Agreement with ResearchFDI
Notice Posted: 11/27/24 at 11:00 am
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF LAFAYETTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY (LEDA), STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A PUBLIC HEARING HELD ON MONDAY,
DECEMBER 2, 2024.
The Board of Commissioners of the Lafayette Economic Development Authority, State of
Louisiana, held a public hearing at Opportunity Machine , located at 314 Jefferson Street,
Lafayette, Louisiana, at 5:00 p.m. pursuant to the following notice:
Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, December 2 , 2024, at 5:00
p.m. at Opportunity Machine, located at 314 Jefferson Street, Lafayette, Louisiana.
There were present: Kristi Anderson, Kume r Das, Blake David, Mark Dore’, Chad Hanks, Pamela
Granger, Vincent June, Frank Neuner, Wayne Phillips, Vincent Pierre, Bently Senegal, and Michael
Soileau
There were absent: None
Commissioner David then opened the Public Hearing and read the agenda:
To hear public comment on LEDA’s consideration of the FYE 12/31/24 Budget Amendment
Resolution.
To hear public comment on LEDA’s consideration of the FYE 12/31/25 Budget Resolution.
No public comments were made. The hearing was closed.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF LAFAYETTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY (LEDA), STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON
MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2024.
The Board of Commissioners of the Lafayette Economic Development Authority, State of
Louisiana, met in regular session at Opportunity Machine , located at 3 …
Mon Oct 28, 2024
Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
LEDA board to vote on CEO contract extension, renewals, and new agreement
The Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners will vote on several items including the renewal of an agreement with Neighborhood Evolution, a cooperative endeavor agreement with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Entrepreneurship and Economic Development Center, a new agreement with Professional Pools & Spas, Inc., and a proposed extension of the President and CEO's employment contract. The board will also approve the September 2024 meeting minutes and finance report.
- Renewal of agreement with Neighborhood Evolution
- Renewal of Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Louisiana Entrepreneurship and Economic Development Center
- New agreement with Professional Pools & Spas, Inc.
- Proposed extension of employment contract of President and CEO
- Approval of September 2024 Finance Report
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✓ Decided: LEDA Board approves several contract renewals and agreements
The Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners approved the September 2024 Finance Report and meeting minutes. The Board also authorized the renewal of agreements with Neighborhood Evolution and the UL Lafayette LEED Center, as well as a contract with Professional Pools & Spas, Inc. Additionally, the Board approved an employment contract extension for the LEDA President and CEO.
- Approved September 30, 2024, Regular Board Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
- Approved September 2024 Finance Report (unanimous)
- Approved renewal of Agreement with Neighborhood Evolution (unanimous)
- Approved renewal of Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with UL Lafayette’s LEED Center (7-0)
- Approved agreement with Professional Pools & Spas, Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved extension of employment contract with LEDA’s President and CEO (unanimous)
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Notice Posted: 10/25/24 at 3:45 pm
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE/AGENDA
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MEETING DATE/TIME: Monday, October 28, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
MEETING LOCATION: LEDA Conference Room, 211 E. Devalcourt St., Lafayette, LA 70506
Agenda Items:
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of the September 30, 2024 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
4. Finance Committee Report and Related Board Action
a. Approval of the September 2024 Finance Report
5. Executive Committee Report and Related Board Action
a. Consideration and vote on the renewal of an Agreement with Neighborhood
Evolution
b. Consideration and vote on the renewal of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement
with University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Louisiana Entrepreneurship and
Economic Development Center
c. Consideration and vote on agreement with Professional Pools & Spas, Inc.
d. Consideration and vote on proposed extension of employment contract of
President and CEO
6. President and CEO Report
7. Chairman of the Board Report
8. Adjournment
Blake R. David, Chair
Lafayette Economic Development Authority
211 E. Devalcourt St., Lafayette, LA 70506
337-593-1400
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Pamela LaFleur at (337) 593-
1400 describing the assistance that is necessary.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF LAFAYETTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY (LEDA), STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON
MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2024.
The Board of Commissioners of the Lafayette Economic Development Authority, State of
Louisiana, met in regular session at their office, located at 211 East Devalcourt Street, Lafayette,
Louisiana, at 5:00 p.m. pursuant to the following notice:
Notice is hereby given that the regular monthly Board Meeting of the Lafayette Economic
Development Authority will be held on Monday, October 28, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in the LEDA Board
Room located at 211 East Devalcourt Street, Lafayette, Louisiana.
There were present: Kristi Anderson, Kumar Das, Blake David , Chad Hanks, Pamela Granger,
Vincent June, Wayne Phillips, Vincent Pierre and Michael Soileau
There were absent: Mark Dore’ and Frank Neuner
Commissioner David then announced the Board of Commissioners was duly convened in regular
session and ready for the transaction of business.
MOTION: To approve the September 30, 2024, Regular Board Meeting Minutes. Moved by
Commissioner Hanks, seconded by Commissioner June, voted aye by all attending.
FINANCE COMMITTEE:
MOTION: To approve the September 2024 Finance Report. Moved by Commissioner Phillips,
seconded by Commissioner Anderson, voted aye by all attending.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
MOTION: To approve renewal of the Agreement with Neighborhood Evolution . Moved by
Commissioner Grang …
Mon Sep 30, 2024
Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
LEDA board to vote on 2024 millage rates and Buc-ee's agreement
The Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board will hold a public hearing and meeting on September 30, 2024. The board will consider levying or adjusting millage rates for 2024, and vote on resolutions adopting rates of 1.69 and 1.80 mills. They will also vote on a license agreement with the Cajundome Convention Center, a cooperative endeavor agreement with Buc-ee's Limited, and a memorandum of understanding with the University of Louisiana System for the Reginald F. Lewis Scholars program.
- Public hearing on levying additional or increased millage rates for tax year 2024
- Resolution No. 1: adopting adjusted millage rate of 1.69 mills
- Resolution No. 2: adopting adjusted millage rate of 1.80 mills, rolling forward to prior year's maximum
- Vote on Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Buc-ee's Limited
- Vote on Memorandum of Understanding with University of Louisiana System for Reginald F. Lewis Scholars (Tech Sector Workforce Grant)
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✓ Decided: LEDA adopts 2024 millage rates and approves Buc-ee's agreement
The Board adopted two resolutions setting adjusted millage rates for the 2024 tax year. The Board also approved a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Buc-ee’s Limited and a license agreement with the Cajundome Convention Center.
- Approved August 26, 2024, Regular Board Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
- Approved August 2024 Finance Report (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No. 1 setting 2024 adjusted millage rate at 1.69 mills (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2 setting 2024 adjusted millage rate not exceeding 1.80 mills (unanimous)
- Approved License Agreement with Cajundome Convention Center (unanimous)
- Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Buc-ee’s Limited (unanimous)
- Approved MOU with University of Louisiana System and University of Louisiana at Lafayette for Reginald F. Lewis Scholars (passed)
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Notice Posted: 9/27/24 at 8:30 am
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING/MEETING
I. A public hearing will be held as follows:
DATE: Monday, September 30, 2024
TIME: 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION: LEDA Conference Room, 211 E. Devalcourt St., Lafayette, LA 70506
1. Call to order
2. To hear public comment on LEDA’s consideration of levying additional or increased
millage rates without further voter approval or adopting the adjusted millage rates after
reassessment and rolling forward the millage to a rate not to exceed the prior year’s
maximum millage for the tax year 2024.
3. Close public hearing; Adjournment
II. A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: Monday, September 30, 2024
TIME: 5:00 p.m. or immediately following public hearing
LOCATION: LEDA Conference Room, 211 E. Devalcourt St., Lafayette, LA 70506
Agenda:
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of the August 26, 2024 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
4. Finance Committee Report and Related Board Action
a. Approval of the August 2024 Finance Report
b. Consideration and vote on a resolution (Resolution No. 1) adopting the adjusted
millage rate for the tax year 2024 on all property subject to taxation by LEDA at 1.69
mills
c. Consideration and vote on a resolution (Resolution No. 2) adopting the adjusted
millage rate for the tax year 2024 and rolling forward to the millage rate not
exceeding the prior year’s maximum authorized rate for the tax year 2024 o …
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF LAFAYETTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY (LEDA), STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A PUBLIC HEARING HELD ON MONDAY,
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024.
The Board of Commissioners of the Lafayette Economic Development Authority, State of
Louisiana, held a public hearing at their office, located at 211 East Devalcourt Street, Lafayette,
Louisiana, at 5:00 p.m. pursuant to the following notice:
Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, September 30, 2024, at 5:00
p.m. in the LEDA Board Room located at 211 East Devalcourt Street, Lafayette, Louisiana.
There were present: Kristi Anderson, Kumar Das, Blake David, Mark Dore’, Chad Hanks, Pamela
Granger, Wayne Phillips, Vincent Pierre and Michael Soileau
There were absent: Vincent June and Frank Neuner
Commissioner David then opened the Public Hearing and read the agenda:
To hear public comment on LEDA’s consideration of levying additional or increased millage
rates without further voter approval or adopting the adjusted millage rates after reassessment
and rolling forward the millage to a rate not to exceed the prior year’s maximum millage for the
tax year 2024.
No public comments were made. The hearing was closed.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF LAFAYETTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY (LEDA), STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2024.
The Board of Commissioners of the Lafayette Economic Deve …
Mon Aug 26, 2024
Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
LEDA board to elect officers for 2024-2025 term
The Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, a finance report, and elect its 2024-2025 executive officers. The proposed slate includes Blake David as Chair, Chad Hanks as Vice-Chair, Wayne Phillips as Treasurer, Mark Dore' as Member at Large, and Frank Neuner as Immediate Past Chair.
- Approval of July 2024 finance report
- Election of 2024-2025 executive committee officers: Chair Blake David, Vice-Chair Chad Hanks, Secretary/Treasurer Wayne Phillips, Member at Large Mark Dore', Immediate Past Chair Frank Neuner
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✓ Decided: LEDA Board appoints 2024-2025 Executive Committee officers
The Board approved the slate of officers for the 2024-2025 Executive Committee. The Board also approved the August 5, 2024, meeting minutes and the July 2024 Finance Report.
- Approved August 5, 2024, Regular Board Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
- Approved July 2024 Finance Report (unanimous)
- Approved 2024-2025 Executive Committee officers: Blake David (Chair), Chad Hanks (Vice-Chair), Wayne Phillips (Secretary/Treasurer), Mark Dore' (Member at Large), and Frank Neuner (Immediate Past Chair) (unanimous)
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Notice Posted: 8/23/24 at 12:35 pm
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE/AGENDA
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MEETING DATE/TIME: Monday, August 26, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
MEETING LOCATION: LEDA Conference Room, 211 E. Devalcourt St., Lafayette, LA 70506
Agenda Items:
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of the August 5, 2024 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
4. Finance Committee Report and Related Board Action
a. Approval of the July 2024 Finance Report
5. Review and Approval of Nominating Committee Report and Actions
a. Approval of the following slate of officers for the 2024-2025 Executive Committee:
Chair of the Board, Blake David; Vice -Chair of the Board, Chad Hanks;
Secretary/Treasurer, Wayne Phillips; Member at Large, Mark Dore’; and
Immediate Past Chair of the Board, Frank Neuner.
6. President and CEO Report
7. Chairman of the Board Report
8. Adjournment
Frank X. Neuner, Jr., Chair
Lafayette Economic Development Authority
211 E. Devalcourt St., Lafayette, LA 70506
337-593-1400
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Pamela LaFleur at (337) 593-
1400 describing the assistance that is necessary.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF LAFAYETTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY (LEDA), STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON
MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2024.
The Board of Commissioners of the Lafayette Economic Development Authority, State of
Louisiana, met in regular session at their office, located at 211 East Devalcourt Street, Lafayette,
Louisiana, at 5:01 p.m. pursuant to the following notice:
Notice is hereby given that the regular monthly Board Meeting of the Lafayette Economic
Development Authority will be held on Monday, August 26, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in the LEDA Board
Room located at 211 East Devalcourt Street, Lafayette, Louisiana.
There were p resent: Kristi Anderson, Chris Arsement , Blake David , Mark Dore’, Chad Hanks,
Pamela Granger, Mike Guidroz, Vincent June, Ramesh Kolluru, Frank Neuner, and Wayne Phillips
There were absent: None
MOTION: To approve the August 5, 202 4, Regular Board Meeting Minutes. Moved by
Commissioner Granger, seconded by Commissioner David, voted aye by all attending.
FINANCE COMMITTEE:
MOTION: To approve the July 2024 Finance Report. Moved by Commissioner Hanks, seconded
by Commissioner David, voted aye by all attending.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
MOTION: To approve the following slate of officers for the 2024 -2025 Executive Committee:
Chair of the Board, Blake David; Vice -Chair of the Board, Chad Hanks; Secretary/Treasurer ,
Wayne Phillips; Member at Large, Mark Dore’; and Immediate Past Ch …
Mon Aug 5, 2024
Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
LEDA board to vote on 2023 audited financials, millage rate, and property sale
The Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider several financial and operational items. Key actions include approving the audited financial statements for fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, discussing the 2024 millage rate, and voting on a potential property sale at 400 Commercial Blvd in Broussard. The board will also consider renewing an agreement with Jack & Associates and authorizing a memorandum of understanding with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette for a tech workforce grant.
- Approval of audited financial statements for FYE 12/31/2023
- Discussion of 2024 millage rate
- Vote on authorizing sale negotiations for 400 Commercial Blvd, Broussard, LA 70518
- Vote on renewal of agreement with Jack & Associates
- Vote on MOU with University of Louisiana at Lafayette for tech workforce grant
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✓ Decided: LEDA board approves 2024 millage rate roll forward and several project agreements
The Board of Commissioners approved the roll forward of the 2024 millage rate and the FYE 12/31/2023 audited financial statements. The board also authorized agreements for tech workforce grants, building renovations, and the potential sale of a property in Broussard.
- Approved rolling forward the 2024 millage rate (unanimous)
- Approved FYE 12/31/2023 Audited Financial Statements (unanimous)
- Approved renewal of agreement with Jack & Associates (unanimous)
- Approved MOU with University of Louisiana at Lafayette for Reginald F. Lewis Scholars (unanimous)
- Authorized Cooperative Endeavor Agreements with IT/Tech employers (unanimous)
- Authorized negotiations for the sale of 400 Commercial Blvd, Broussard, LA (unanimous)
- Approved agreement with Trahan Construction for LEDA building renovations (unanimous)
- Authorized Notice of Acceptance for New Office for the OM – Phase 2 project (unanimous)
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Notice Posted: 8/2/24 at 4:00 pm
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE/AGENDA
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MEETING DATE/TIME: Monday, August 5, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
MEETING LOCATION: LEDA Conference Room, 211 E. Devalcourt St., Lafayette, LA 70506
Agenda Items:
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of the June 18, 2024 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
4. Finance Committee Report and Related Board Action
a. Approval of the June 2024 Finance Report
b. Approval of the Audited Financial Statements for the FYE 12/31/2023
c. To discuss 2024 millage rate
5. Executive Committee Report and Related Board Action
a. Consideration and vote on renewal of agreement with Jack & Associates
b. Consideration and vote on a Memorandum of Understanding with the University
of Louisiana at Lafayette to support Reginald F. Lewis Scholars (Tech Sector
Workforce Grant)
c. Consideration and vote on authorizing LEDA President and CEO and legal counsel
to approve Cooperative Endeavor Agreements with IT/Tech employers (Tech
Sector Workforce Grant)
d. Consideration and vote on authorizing LEDA President and CEO and legal counsel
to enter negotiations regarding the sale of 400 Commercial Blvd, Broussard, LA
70518
e. Consideration and vote on authorizing LEDA’s participation in the Sound Music
Cities Census Study and Cultural Economy Strategy and authorizing LEDA’s
President and CEO and legal counsel to review and approve an associated
agreement
f. Conside …
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF LAFAYETTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY (LEDA), STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON
MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2024.
The Board of Commissioners of the Lafayette Economic Development Authority, State of
Louisiana, met in regular session at their office, located at 211 East Devalcourt Street, Lafayette,
Louisiana, at 5:08 p.m. pursuant to the following notice:
Notice is hereby given that the regular monthly Board Meeting of the Lafayette Economic
Development Authority will be held on Monday, August 5, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in the LEDA Board
Room located at 211 East Devalcourt Street, Lafayette, Louisiana.
There were present: Kristi Anderson, Chris Arsement , Blake David , Pamela Granger, Mike
Guidroz, Ramesh Kolluru, and Wayne Phillips
There were absent: Mark Dore’, Chad Hanks, Vincent June, Frank Neuner, and Michelle Williams
MOTION: To amend the agenda to add the following:
1. Consideration and vote on directing LEDA staff to initiate the process to roll forward
LEDA’s 2024 millage rate, including issuance of all notices for rolling forward
required by law.
2. Consideration and vote on authorizing the Chairman to sign and record the Notice
of Acceptance for the New Office for the OM – Phase 2 project contingent on the
recommendation from the engineer.
Moved by Commissioner Arsement, seconded by Commissioner Granger, voted aye
by all attending.
Commissioner Neuner then announced the Board o …
Tue Jun 18, 2024
Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
LEDA board to vote on cooperative agreement with Louisiana Treasury and CSRS contract
The Lafayette Economic Development Authority board will consider and vote on a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Department of the Treasury, a resolution authorizing the CEO to receive funds from the state treasurer, and authorization to negotiate an agreement with CSRS. The board will also approve the May 2024 meeting minutes and receive the finance committee report.
- Consideration and vote on a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Louisiana Department of the Treasury and the State of Louisiana
- Consideration and vote on a resolution authorizing the President and CEO and/or CAO to sign for and receive funds from the Louisiana State Treasurer’s Office
- Consideration and vote on authorizing the President and CEO to negotiate and execute an Agreement with CSRS in consultation with legal counsel
- Approval of the May 2024 Finance Report
- Approval of the May 20, 2024 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
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✓ Decided: LEDA approves state treasury agreement and funding authorization
The Board approved a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Department of the Treasury and the State of Louisiana. The Board also authorized the President and CEO and/or CAO to receive funds from the Louisiana State Treasurer’s Office.
- Approved May 20, 2024, Regular Board Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
- Approved May 2024 Finance Report (unanimous)
- Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Louisiana Department of the Treasury and the State of Louisiana (unanimous)
- Approved resolution authorizing President and CEO and/or CAO to sign for and receive funds from the Louisiana State Treasurer’s Office (unanimous)
- Approved authorization for President and CEO to negotiate and execute an Agreement with CSRS (unanimous)
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Notice Posted: 6/14/24 at 12:20 pm
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE/AGENDA
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MEETING DATE/TIME: Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
MEETING LOCATION: LEDA Conference Room, 211 E. Devalcourt St., Lafayette, LA 70506
Agenda Items:
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of the May 20, 2024 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
4. Finance Committee Report and Related Board Action
a. Approval of the May 2024 Finance Report
5. Executive Committee Report and Related Board Action
a. Consideration and vote on a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Louisiana
Department of the Treasury and the State of Louisiana
b. Consideration and vote on a Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of LEDA
authorizing the President and CEO and/or CAO to sign for and receive funds for
LEDA from the Louisiana State Treasurer’s Office
c. Consideration and vote on authorizing the President and CEO to negotiate and
execute an Agreement with CSRS in consultation with legal counsel
6. President and CEO Report
7. Chairman of the Board Report
8. Adjournment
Frank X. Neuner, Jr., Chair
Lafayette Economic Development Authority
211 E. Devalcourt St., Lafayette, LA 70506
337-593-1400
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1400 describing the assistance that is necessary.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF LAFAYETTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY (LEDA), STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE
18, 2024.
The Board of Commissioners of the Lafayette Economic Development Authority, State of Louisiana, met
in regular session at their office, located at 211 East Devalcourt Street, Lafayette, Louisiana, at 5:01 p.m.
pursuant to the following notice:
Notice is hereby given that the regular monthly Board Meeting of the Lafayette Economic Development
Authority will be held on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in the LEDA Board Room located at 211 East
Devalcourt Street, Lafayette, Louisiana.
There were present: Kristi Anderson, Chris Arsement, Blake David , Pamela Granger, Mike Guidroz, Chad
Hanks, Ramesh Kolluru Frank Neuner, and Wayne Phillips
There were absent: Mark Dore’, Vincent June, and Michelle Williams
Commissioner Neuner then announced the Board of Commissioners was duly convened in regular
session and ready for the transaction of business.
MOTION: To approve the May 20, 2024, Regular Board Meeting Minutes. Moved by Commissioner
David, seconded by Commissioner Phillips, voted aye by all attending.
FINANCE COMMITTEE:
MOTION: To approve the May 2024 Finance Report. Moved by Hanks, seconded by Kolluru, voted aye
by all attending.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
MOTION: To approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Louisiana Department of the Treasury
and the State of Louisiana …
Mon May 20, 2024
Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
LEDA board to vote on three agreements including LPTFA and TFS Results
The Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on May 20, 2024. The board will consider and vote on three agreements: one with the Lafayette Public Trust Financing Authority (LPTFA), one authorizing the President and CEO to negotiate an agreement with TFS Results, and one with Leotta Location & Design, LLC. They will also approve the April 2024 finance report and the minutes from the April 22, 2024 meeting.
- Consideration and vote on an Agreement with the Lafayette Public Trust Financing Authority (LPTFA)
- Consideration and vote on authorizing the President and CEO to negotiate and execute an Agreement with TFS Results
- Consideration and vote on an Agreement with Leotta Location & Design, LLC
- Approval of the April 2024 Finance Report
- Approval of the April 22, 2024 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
✓ Decided: LEDA approves agreements with LPTFA, TFS Results, and Leotta Location & Design
The Board approved three separate agreements and the April 2024 Finance Report. The President and CEO was authorized to negotiate a contract with TFS Results. The Board also approved the minutes from the April 22, 2024, meeting.
- Approved Agreement with Lafayette Public Trust Financing Authority (LPTFA) (unanimous)
- Authorized President and CEO to negotiate and execute Agreement with TFS Results (unanimous)
- Approved Agreement with Leotta Location & Design (unanimous)
- Approved April 2024 Finance Report (unanimous)
- Approved April 22, 2024, Regular Board Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
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Notice Posted: 5/17/24 at 11:59 am
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE/AGENDA
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MEETING DATE/TIME: Monday, May 20, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
MEETING LOCATION: LEDA Conference Room, 211 E. Devalcourt St., Lafayette, LA 70506
Agenda Items:
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of the April 22, 2024 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
4. Finance Committee Report and Related Board Action
a. Approval of the April 2024 Finance Report
5. Executive Committee Report and Related Board Action
a. Consideration and vote on an Agreement with the Lafayette Public Trust Financing
Authority (LPTFA)
b. Consideration and vote on authorizing the President and CEO to negotiate and
execute an Agreement with TFS Results in consultation with legal counsel
c. Consideration and vote on an Agreement with Leotta Location & Design, LLC
6. President and CEO Report
7. Chairman of the Board Report
8. Adjournment
Frank X. Neuner, Jr., Chair
Lafayette Economic Development Authority
211 E. Devalcourt St., Lafayette, LA 70506
337-593-1400
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF LAFAYETTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY (LEDA), STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON
MONDAY, MAY 20, 2024.
The Board of Commissioners of the Lafayette Economic Development Authority, State of
Louisiana, met in regular session at their office, located at 211 East Devalcourt Street, Lafayette,
Louisiana, at 5:01 p.m. pursuant to the following notice:
Notice is hereby given that the regular monthly Board Meeting of the Lafayette Economic
Development Authority will be held on Monday, May 20, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in the LEDA Board
Room located at 211 East Devalcourt Street, Lafayette, Louisiana.
There were present: Kristi Anderson, Blake David, Mark Dore’, Vincent June, Frank Neuner,
Wayne Phillips, and Michelle Williams
There were absent: Chris Arsement, Pamela Granger, Mike Guidroz, Chad Hanks, and Ramesh
Kolluru
Commissioner Neuner then announced the Board of Commissioners was duly convened in
regular session and ready for the transaction of business.
MOTION: To amend the agenda to move the President and CEO Report to the beginning of
the agenda. Moved by Commissioner David, seconded by Commissioner June, voted aye by all
attending.
PRESIDENT and CEO REPORT:
A millage presentation was given by Hon. Conrad Comeaux, Lafayette Parish Tax Assessor.
MOTION: To approve the April 22, 2024, Regular Board Meeting Minutes. Moved by
Commissioner June, seconded by Commissioner David, voted aye by all attending.
FINANCE …
Mon Apr 22, 2024
Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
LEDA Board to consider amendments to several service agreements
The Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to review the March 2024 Finance Report and vote on contract amendments. The board will also hear reports from the Executive Committee, President and CEO, and Chairman.
- Approval of the March 2024 Finance Report
- Amendment to agreement with Ally Advisors
- Amendment to agreement with STEM Global Action
- Amendment to agreement with UL Lafayette’s LEED Center
- Amendment to agreement with GrantWorks
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✓ Decided: LEDA Board approves four agreement amendments and March finance report
The Board of Commissioners approved the March 2024 Finance Report and the minutes from the March 4, 2024 meeting. The Board also approved amendments to four separate agreements with external partners.
- Approved March 4, 2024 Regular Board Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
- Approved March 2024 Finance Report (unanimous)
- Approved Amendment to the Agreement with Ally Advisors (unanimous)
- Approved Amendment to the Agreement with STEM Global Action (unanimous)
- Approved Amendment to the Agreement with University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s LEED Center (unanimous)
- Approved Amendment to the Agreement with GrantWorks (unanimous)
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Notice Posted: 4/19/24 at 12:40 pm
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE/AGENDA
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MEETING DATE/TIME: Monday, April 22, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
MEETING LOCATION: LEDA Conference Room, 211 E. Devalcourt St., Lafayette, LA 70506
Agenda Items:
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of the March 4, 2024 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
4. Finance Committee Report and Related Board Action
a. Approval of the March 2024 Finance Report
5. Executive Committee Report and Related Board Action
a. Consideration and vote on an Amendment to the Agreement with Ally Advisors
b. Consideration and vote on an Amendment to the Agreement with STEM Global
Action
c. Consideration and vote on an Amendment to the Agreement with University of
Louisiana at Lafayette’s Louisiana Entrepreneurship and Economic Development
(LEED) Center
d. Consideration and vote on an Amendment to the Agreement with GrantWorks
6. President and CEO Report
REMINDER: Personal Financial Disclosure Statements are due May 15, 2024
7. Chairman of the Board Report
8. Adjournment
Frank X. Neuner, Jr., Chair
Lafayette Economic Development Authority
211 E. Devalcourt St., Lafayette, LA 70506
337-593-1400
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1400 describing the assistance that is necessary.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF LAFAYETTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY (LEDA), STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON
MONDAY, APRIL 22, 2024.
The Board of Commissioners of the Lafayette Economic Development Authority, State of
Louisiana, met in regular session at their office, located at 211 East Devalcourt Street, Lafayette,
Louisiana, at 5:03 p.m. pursuant to the following notice:
Notice is hereby given that the regular monthly Board Meeting of the Lafayette Economic
Development Authority will be held on Monday, April 22, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in the LEDA Board
Room located at 211 East Devalcourt Street, Lafayette, Louisiana.
There were present: Kristi Anderson, Chris Arsement, Mark Dore’, Pamela Granger, Mike Guidroz
Chad Hanks, Frank Neuner, Wayne Phillips, and Michelle Williams
There were absent: Blake David, Ramesh Kolluru, and Vincent June
Commissioner Neuner then announced the Board of Commissioners was duly convened in
regular session and ready for the transaction of business.
MOTION: To approve the March 4, 2024, Regular Board Meeting Minutes. Moved by
Commissioner Hanks, seconded by Commissioner Guidroz, voted aye by all attending.
FINANCE COMMITTEE:
MOTION: To approve the March 2024 Finance Report. Moved by Hanks, seconded by Guidroz,
voted aye by all attending.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
MOTION: To approve an Amendment to the Agreement with Ally Advisors. Moved by Hanks,
seconded by Granger, voted aye by all attending.
MOTION: To …
Mon Mar 4, 2024
Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
LEDA board to vote on HVAC contract renewal and multiple partnerships
The Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board will consider approving a preventative maintenance contract for HVAC systems with Broussard and Smith Services LLC. They will also vote on granting authority to submit a financial compliance questionnaire, and discuss partnership agreements with the Lafayette Parish School System, STEM Global Action, and South Louisiana Community College for workforce grants.
- Renewal of HVAC Preventative Maintenance Service Contract with Broussard and Smith Services LLC
- Authorization to submit a System Survey & Compliance Questionnaire for GAAP compliance
- Partnership with Lafayette Parish School System and TFS Results for Career Pathways program
- Partnership Agreement with STEM Global Action
- Memorandum of Understanding with South Louisiana Community College regarding EDA workforce grant
✓ Decided: LEDA Board approves several service contracts and educational agreements
The Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners approved a maintenance contract and authorized the President and CEO to negotiate agreements with educational institutions and a global action group. The board also approved the January 22, 2024, meeting minutes.
- Approved January 22, 2024, Regular Board Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
- Renewed HVAC Preventative Maintenance Service Contract with Broussard and Smith Services LLC (unanimous)
- Authorized submission of GAAP compliance questionnaire (unanimous)
- Authorized President/CEO to negotiate and execute contract with Lafayette Parish School System (LPSS) and TFS Results (unanimous)
- Authorized President/CEO to negotiate and execute Agreement with STEM GLOBAL ACTION (unanimous)
- Authorized President/CEO to negotiate and execute Memorandum of Understanding with South Louisiana Community College (SLCC) (approved, one abstention)
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Notice Posted: 3/1/24 at 2:30 p.m.
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE/AGENDA
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MEETING DATE/TIME: Monday, March 4, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
MEETING LOCATION: LEDA Conference Room, 211 E. Devalcourt St., Lafayette, LA 70506
Agenda Items:
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of the January 22, 2024 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
4. Chairman of the Board Report and Related Board Action
a. Consideration and vote on renewal of an HVAC Preventative Maintenance
Service Contract with Broussard and Smith Services LLC
b. Consideration and vote on granting authority to the Chairman of the Board,
Secretary/Treasurer and President/CEO of the Lafayette Economic Development
Authority to submit answers of a questionnaire (System Survey & Compliance
Questionnaire) pertaining to the fair representation of the Lafayette Economic
Development Authority’s financial records in compliance with the generally
accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
c. Partnership with Lafayette Parish School System and TFS Results for Career
Pathways program
d. Consideration and vote on partnership Agreement with STEM Global Action
e. Consideration and vote on MOU with South Louisiana Community College (SLCC)
regarding EDA workforce grant
5. President and CEO Report
6. Adjournment
Frank X. Neuner, Jr., Chair
Lafayette Economic Development Authority
211 E. Devalcourt St., Lafayette, LA 70506
337-593-1400
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF LAFAYETTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY (LEDA), STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON
MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2024.
The Board of Commissioners of the Lafayette Economic Development Authority, State of
Louisiana, met in regular session at their office, located at 211 East Devalcourt Street, Lafayette,
Louisiana, at 5:05 p.m. pursuant to the following notice:
Notice is hereby given that the regular monthly Board Meeting of the Lafayette Economic
Development Authority will be held on Monday, March 4, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in the LEDA Board
Room located at 211 East Devalcourt Street, Lafayette, Louisiana.
There were present: Mark Dore’, Pamela Granger, Chad Hanks, Vincent June, Ramesh Kolluru,
Frank Neuner, Wayne Phillips, and Michelle Williams
There were absent: Kristi Anderson, Chris Arsement, Blake David, and Mike Guidroz
Commissioner Neuner then announced the Board of Commissioners was duly convened in
regular session and ready for the transaction of business.
MOTION: To approve the January 22, 2024, Regular Board Meeting Minutes. Moved by
Commissioner Hanks, seconded by Commissioner Dore’, voted aye by all attending.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
MOTION: To renew an HVAC Preventative Maintenance Service Contract with Broussard and
Smith Services LLC. Moved by Hanks, seconded by Kolluru, voted aye by all attending.
MOTION: To grant authority to the Chairman of the Board, Secretary/Treasurer and
President/CEO of the Lafaye …
Mon Jan 22, 2024
Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
LEDA board to vote on $28,015 change order and several contract renewals
The Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes and finance reports, vote on a $28,015.23 change order with Master Builders & Specialists, Inc., and consider renewing agreements with the Acadiana Center for the Arts, One Acadiana, Opportunity Machine, Inc., The Picard Group, and Festival International de Louisiane. The board will also vote on a resolution authorizing an intergovernmental agreement with Lafayette Consolidated Government.
- Change order with Master Builders & Specialists, Inc. for $28,015.23
- Resolution to authorize intergovernmental agreement with Lafayette Consolidated Government
- Renewal of agreement with Acadiana Center for the Arts
- Renewal of agreement with One Acadiana
- Renewal of agreement with Festival International de Louisiane
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✓ Decided: LEDA approves $28,015 change order and renews multiple organizational agreements
The Board approved a change order for Master Builders & Specialists, Inc. and authorized an Intergovernmental Agreement with Lafayette Consolidated Government. The Board also voted to renew agreements with six different organizations. Finance reports and previous meeting minutes were approved.
- Approved December 4, 2023, Regular Board Meeting Minutes
- Approved November and December 2023 Finance Report
- Approved $28,015.23 Change Order with Master Builders & Specialists, Inc.
- Approved Resolution authorizing Intergovernmental Agreement with Lafayette Consolidated Government
- Renewed Agreement with Acadiana Center for the Arts (AcA)
- Renewed Agreement with One Acadiana
- Renewed Agreement with Opportunity Machine, Inc.
- Renewed Agreement with The Picard Group and Festival International de Louisiane
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Notice Posted: 1/19/24 at 10:00 am
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE/AGENDA
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MEETING DATE/TIME: Monday, January 22, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
MEETING LOCATION: LEDA Conference Room, 211 E. Devalcourt St., Lafayette, LA 70506
Agenda Items:
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of the December 4, 2023 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
4. Finance Committee Report and Related Board Action
a. Approval of the November & December 2023 Finance Report
5. Executive Committee Report and Related Board Action
a. Consideration and vote on Change Order with Master Builders & Specialists,
Inc. at a cost of $28,015.23
b. Consideration and vote on a Resolution approving and authorizing the
President and CEO to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with
Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG)
c. Consideration and vote on renewal of Agreement with the Acadiana Center
for the Arts
d. Consideration and vote on renewal of Agreement with One Acadiana
e. Consideration and vote on renewal of Agreement with Opportunity
Machine, Inc.
f. Consideration and vote on renewal of Agreement with The Picard Group
g. Consideration and vote on renewal of Agreement with Festival International
de Louisiane
Notice Posted: 1/19/24 at 10:00 am
6. President and CEO Report
7. Chairman of the Board Report
8. Adjournment
Frank X. Neuner, Jr., Chair
Lafayette Economic Development Authority
211 E. Deva …
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF LAFAYETTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (LEDA), STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2024.
The Board of Commissioners of the Lafayette Economic Development Authority, State of Louisiana, met in regular session at their office, located at 211 East Devalcourt Street, Lafayette, Louisiana, at 5:05 p.m. pursuant to the following notice:
Notice is hereby given that the regular monthly Board Meeting of the Lafayette Economic Development Authority will be held on Monday, January 22, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in the LEDA Board Room located at 211 East Devalcourt Street, Lafayette, Louisiana.
There were present: Kristi Anderson, Chris Arsement, Blake David, Mark Dore’, Mike Guidroz, Chad Hanks, Vincent June, Wayne Phillips, and Michelle Williams
There were absent: Pamela Granger, Ramesh Kolluru and Frank Neuner
Commissioner David then announced the Board of Commissioners was duly convened in regular session and ready for the transaction of business.
MOTION: To approve the December 4, 2023, Regular Board Meeting Minutes. Moved by Commissioner Arsement, seconded by Commissioner Williams, voted aye by all attending.
FINANCE COMMITTEE:
MOTION: To approve the November and December 2023 Finance Report. Moved by Commissioner Arsement, seconded by Commissioner Phillips, voted aye by all attending.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
MOTION: To approve a Change Order with Master Builders & Specialists, Inc. at a cost of $28, …
Mon Dec 4, 2023
Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
LEDA board to hold public hearing on amended 2023 and 2024 budgets, consider consultant agreements
The Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a resolution to approve an amended budget for fiscal year 2023 and a budget for fiscal year 2024. The board will also vote on agreements with Ally Advisors LLC and ResearchFDI for economic development services, and authorize the President and CEO to finalize an agreement with Louisiana Economic Development.
- Public hearing and vote on FYE 12/31/2023 Amended Budget Resolution
- Public hearing and vote on FYE 12/31/2024 Budget Resolution
- Vote on agreement with Ally Advisors LLC
- Vote on authorizing President and CEO to negotiate and execute agreement with ResearchFDI
- Vote on resolution to authorize President and CEO to negotiate and execute agreement with Louisiana Economic Development
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✓ Decided: LEDA approves FYE 12/31/2023 budget and several service agreements
The Board adopted the proposed FYE 12/31/2023 Budget and Amended Budget. The Board also approved agreements with Ally Advisors LLC and ResearchFDI, and authorized documents related to Louisiana Economic Development.
- Approved October 30, 2023, Regular Board Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
- Approved October 2023 Finance Report (unanimous)
- Adopted FYE 12/31/2023 Amended Budget (unanimous)
- Adopted FYE 12/31/2023 Budget (unanimous)
- Approved Agreement with Ally Advisors LLC (unanimous)
- Authorized President and CEO to negotiate and execute Agreement with ResearchFDI (unanimous)
- Authorized President and CEO to manage documents for Agreement between LEDA and Louisiana Economic Development (unanimous)
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Notice Posted: 12/1/23 at 12:30 pm
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE/AGENDA
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MEETING DATE/TIME: Monday, December 4, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
MEETING LOCATION: LEDA Conference Room, 211 E. Devalcourt St., Lafayette, LA 70506
Agenda Items:
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of the October 30, 2023 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
4. Finance Committee Report and Related Board Action
a. Approval of the October 2023 Finance Report
5. PUBLIC HEARING – BUDGET
a. Approval of FYE 12/31/2023 Amended Budget Resolution
b. Approval of FYE 12/31/2024 Budget Resolution
6. Executive Committee Report and Related Board Action
a. Consideration and vote on Agreement with Ally Advisors LLC
b. Consideration and vote on authorizing the President and CEO to negotiate
and execute an Agreement with ResearchFDI
c. Consideration and vote on a Resolution to authorize the President and CEO
to negotiate, sign, implement, execute, maintain, amend or renew all
documents required related to the Agreement between LEDA and Louisiana
Economic Development
7. President and CEO Report
a. Reminder: Annual Ethics Training and Preventing Sexual Harassment Training
must be complete by December 31, 2023
Notice Posted: 12/1/23 at 12:30 pm
b. 2023 Year-End Highlights
8. Chairman of the Board Report
9. Adjournment
Frank X. Neuner, Jr., Chair
Lafayette Economic Development Authority …
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF LAFAYETTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY (LEDA), STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON
MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2023.
The Board of Commissioners of the Lafayette Economic Development Authority, State of
Louisiana, met in regular session at their office, located at 211 East Devalcourt Street, Lafayette,
Louisiana, at 5:04 p.m. pursuant to the following notice:
Notice is hereby given that the regular monthly Board Meeting of the Lafayette Economic
Development Authority will be held on Monday, December 4, 2023, at 5 :00 p.m. in the LEDA
Board Room located at 211 East Devalcourt Street, Lafayette, Louisiana.
There were present: Kristi Anderson, Chris Arsement, Blake David, Mark Dore’, Pamela Granger,
Mike Guidroz, Chad Hanks, Vincent June, Frank Neuner, Wayne Phillips, and Michelle Williams
There were absent: Ramesh Kolluru
Commissioner Neuner then announced the Board of Commissioners was duly convened in
regular session and ready for the transaction of business.
MOTION: To approve the October 30, 202 3, Regular Board Meeting Minutes. Moved by
Commissioner David, seconded by Commissioner Hanks, voted aye by all attending.
FINANCE COMMITTEE:
MOTION: To approve the October 2023 Finance Report. Moved by Commissioner Guidroz,
seconded by Commissioner Hanks, voted aye by all attending.
PUBLIC HEARING – BUDGET:
MOTION: To adopt a resolution approving and adopting the proposed FYE 12/31/202 3
A …
Mon Oct 30, 2023
Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
LEDA Board to consider audit firm engagement and property disposal
The Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners will review the September 2023 finance report and discuss several administrative items. The board is scheduled to vote on hiring an audit firm for the 2023 fiscal year and authorizing the auction or disposal of certain movable properties.
- Vote on engaging an audit firm for FYE 12/31/2023 financial and AUP audits
- Authorization of public auction for certain movable property
- Disposal of certain movable properties no longer needed for public purpose
- Approval of Addendum 2.0 with Quest Technology Management
- Renewal of the Section 125 Cafeteria Plan Adoption Agreement
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✓ Decided: LEDA approves financial audit firm and disposal of surplus property
The Board approved the September 2023 Finance Report and contracted Darnall, Sikes & Frederick for the FYE 12/31/2023 financial audit. Members also authorized the auction and disposal of unnecessary movable property and approved a technology contract addendum.
- Approved September 25, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved September 2023 Finance Report (unanimous)
- Engaged Darnall, Sikes & Frederick for FYE 12/31/2023 financial and AUP audits (unanimous)
- Authorized public auction and title transfer of unnecessary movable property (unanimous)
- Authorized disposal of unnecessary movable properties (unanimous)
- Approved removal of assets below capitalization threshold from Fixed Asset List (unanimous)
- Renewed Adoption Agreement and Certificate of Resolution for Section 125 Cafeteria Plan (unanimous)
- Approved Addendum 2.0 with Quest Technology Management (unanimous)
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Notice Posted: 10/27/23 at 1:00 pm
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE/AGENDA
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MEETING DATE/TIME: Monday, October 30, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
MEETING LOCATION: LEDA Conference Room, 211 E. Devalcourt St., Lafayette, LA 70506
Agenda Items:
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of the September 25, 2023 Regular Board
Meeting Minutes
4. Finance Committee Report and Related Board Action
a. Approval of the September 2023 Finance Report
b. Consideration and vote on engaging an audit firm for LEDA’s FYE 12/31/2023
Financial audit and Agreed Upon Procedures (AUP) audit
5. Executive Committee Report and Related Board Action
a. Consideration and vote authorizing the public auction of certain movable property
owned by LEDA and no longer needed for public purpose and transfer of title to
the successful bidder
b. Consideration and vote authorizing the disposal of certain movable properties
owned by LEDA and no longer needed for public purpose
c. Consideration and vote to remove assets from the Fixed Asset List that are below
LEDA’s current capitalization threshold
d. Consideration and vote on renewal of the Adoption Agreement and Certificate of
Resolution for a Section 125 Cafeteria Plan
e. Consideration and vote on approving Addendum 2.0 with Quest Technology
Management
Notice Posted: 10/27/23 at 1:00 pm
6. President and CEO R …
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF LAFAYETTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (LEDA), STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2023.
The Board of Commissioners of the Lafayette Economic Development Authority, State of Louisiana, met in regular session at their office, located at 211 East Devalcourt Street, Lafayette, Louisiana, at 5:03 p.m. pursuant to the following notice:
Notice is hereby given that the regular monthly Board Meeting of the Lafayette Economic Development Authority will be held on Monday, October 30, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. in the LEDA Board Room located at 211 East Devalcourt Street, Lafayette, Louisiana.
There were present: Kristi Anderson, Chris Arsement, Mark Dore’, Mike Guidroz, Chad Hanks, Vincent June, Ramesh Kolluru, Frank Neuner, Wayne Phillips, and Michelle Williams
There were absent: Blake David and Pamela Granger
Commissioner Neuner then announced the Board of Commissioners was duly convened in regular session and ready for the transaction of business.
MOTION: To approve the September 25, 2023, Regular Board Meeting Minutes. Moved by Commissioner Hanks, seconded by Commissioner Guidroz, voted aye by all attending.
FINANCE COMMITTEE:
MOTION: To approve the September 2023 Finance Report. Moved by Commissioner Kolluru, seconded by Commissioner Dore’, voted aye by all attending.
MOTION: To engage the firm Darnall, Sikes & Frederick to conduct LEDA’s FYE 12/31/2023 Financial audit and Agreed Upon Procedures …
Mon Sep 25, 2023
Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
Board to vote on grant applications and contracts
The Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board will consider resolutions to authorize the CEO to apply for federal grants (EDA Disaster Supplemental and Recompete) and negotiate contracts with GrantWorks and Fishman Haygood LLP. The board will also vote on the August finance report and minutes, and hear a presentation from the Opportunity Machine executive director.
- Resolution to authorize CEO to apply for EDA Recompete Grant
- Resolution to authorize CEO to apply for EDA FY23 Disaster Supplemental Grant
- Authorization to negotiate contract with GrantWorks
- Authorization to negotiate contract with Fishman Haygood LLP
- Renewal of agreement with Neighborhood Evolution LLC
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✓ Decided: LEDA authorizes grant applications and professional service contracts
The Board approved resolutions to seek federal grants from the Economic Development Administration and authorized contracts for legal and grant management services. The Board also approved the August 2023 Finance Report and previous meeting minutes.
- Approved August 28, 2023, Regular Board Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
- Approved August 2023 Finance Report (unanimous)
- Authorized President, CEO, CAO, and Accountant to receive funds from Louisiana State Treasurer’s Office (unanimous)
- Authorized President and CEO to partner in a U.S. Economic Development Administration Recompete Grant application (unanimous)
- Authorized President and CEO to be lead applicant in an Economic Development Administration FY23 Disaster Supplemental Grant application (unanimous)
- Authorized President and CEO to execute contract with GrantWorks (unanimous)
- Authorized President and CEO to execute contract with Fishman Haygood, LLP (unanimous)
- Approved renewal of Agreement with Neighborhood Evolution, LLC (unanimous)
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Notice Posted: 9/22/23 at 3:00 pm
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE/AGENDA
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MEETING DATE/TIME: Monday, September 25, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
MEETING LOCATION: Opportunity Machine, 314 Jefferson St., Lafayette, LA 70501
Agenda Items:
1. Call to Order
2. Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of the August 28, 2023 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
4. Finance Committee Report and Related Board Action
a. Approval of the August 2023 Finance Report
5. Executive Committee Report and Related Board Action
a. Consideration and vote on a Resolu tion of the Board of Commissioners of LEDA
authorizing the President and CEO, CAO and Accountant to sign for an d receive
funds for LEDA from the Louisiana State Treasurer’s Office.
b. Consideration and vote on a Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of LEDA
authorizing the President and CEO to represent LEDA in serving as partner in a U.
S. Economic Development Administration Recompete Grant application.
c. Consideration and vote on a Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of LEDA
authorizing the President and CEO to represent LEDA in serving as lead applicant
in an Economic Development Administration FY23 Disaster Supplemental Grant
application.
d. Consideration and vote on authorizing the President and CEO to negotiate and
execute a contract with GrantWorks.
e. Consideration and vot e on authorizing the President and CEO to negotiate and
execute a contract with Fishman Hayg …
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF LAFAYETTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY (LEDA), STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2023.
The Board of Commissioners of the Lafayette Economic Development Authority, State of
Louisiana, met in regular session at the Opportunity Machine, Inc., located at 314 Jefferson
Street, Lafayette, Louisiana, at 5:01 p.m. pursuant to the following notice:
Notice is hereby given that the regular monthly Board Meeting of the Lafayette Economic
Development Authority will be held on Monday, September 25, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. at the
Opportunity Machine, Inc. located at 314 Jefferson Street, Lafayette, Louisiana.
There were present: Kristi Anderson, Chris Arsement, Blake David, Mark Dore’, Pamela Granger,
Mike Guidroz, Vincent June, Frank Neuner, Wayne Phillips, and Michelle Williams
There were absent: Chad Hanks and Ramesh Kolluru
Commissioner Neuner then announced the Board of Commissioners was duly convened in
regular session and ready for the transaction of business.
MOTION: To approve the August 28, 202 3, Regular Board Meeting Minutes. Moved by
Commissioner Arsement, seconded by Commissioner Guidroz, voted aye by all attending.
FINANCE COMMITTEE:
MOTION: To approve the August 2023 Finance Report. Moved by Commissioner Phillips,
seconded by Commissioner Arsement, voted aye by all attending.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
MOTION: To approve a Resolution of the Board of Commissioner …
Mon Aug 28, 2023
Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
Board to elect officers and approve cooperative agreements
The Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to approve minutes, finance reports, and audited financial statements for FYE 2022. They will elect a slate of officers for the 2023-2024 Executive Committee. The board will also consider and vote on multiple cooperative endeavor agreements with state and local entities, as well as a professional services agreement and a license agreement.
- Approval of audited financial statements for FYE 2022
- Election of 2023-2024 officers: Chair Frank Neuner, Vice-Chair Blake David, Secretary/Treasurer Chad Hanks
- Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Louisiana Department of the Treasury (Act 397)
- Memorandum of Understanding with Opportunity Machine, Inc. (Innovate South)
- Second Amendment to Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with CGI Federal, Inc.
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✓ Decided: LEDA Board approves multiple economic development agreements and new officers
The Board approved the 2023-2024 Executive Committee officers and several financial reports. Members also approved a series of Cooperative Endeavor Agreements and professional service contracts with state agencies, educational institutions, and private firms.
- Approved June 26, 2023 Regular Board Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
- Approved June and July 2023 Finance Report (unanimous)
- Approved Audited Financial Statements for FYE 12/31/2022 (unanimous)
- Approved 2023-2024 Executive Committee officers (unanimous)
- Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreements with Louisiana Department of the Treasury for Act 397 and Act 447 (unanimous)
- Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Opportunity Machine, Inc (unanimous)
- Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with UL Lafayette’s LEED Center (unanimous minus one abstention)
- Approved Professional Services Agreement with Retail Strategies, LLC (unanimous)
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Notice Posted: 8/25/23 at 9:15 am
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE/AGENDA
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MEETING DATE/TIME: Monday, August 28, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
MEETING LOCATION: LEDA Conference Room, 211 E. Devalcourt St., Lafayette, LA 70506
Agenda Items:
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of the June 26, 2023 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
4. Finance Committee Report and Related Board Action
a. Approval of the June and July 2023 Finance Report
b. Approval of the Audited Financial Statements for FYE 12/31/2022
5. Nominating Committee Report and Related Board Action
a. Approval of the following slate of officers for the 2023-2024 Executive Committee:
Chair of the Board, Frank Neuner; Vice -Chair of the Board, Blake David;
Secretary/Treasurer, Chad Hanks; Member at Large , Wayne Phillips; and
Immediate Past Chair of the Board, Christopher Arsement.
6. Executive Committee Report and Related Board Action
a. Consideration and vote on Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Louisiana
Department of the Treasury and the State of Louisiana (Act 397)
b. Consideration and vote on Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Louisiana
Department of the Treasury and the State of Louisiana (Act 447)
c. Consideration and vote on Memorandum of Understanding with Opportunity
Machine, Inc. (Innovate South)
d. Consideration and vote on Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with University of
Louisiana at Lafayette’s Louisiana Entrepreneurship an …
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF LAFAYETTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY (LEDA), STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON
MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 2023.
The Board of Commissioners of the Lafayette Economic Development Authority, State of
Louisiana, met in regular session at their office, located at 211 East Devalcourt Street, Lafayette,
Louisiana, at 5:05 p.m. pursuant to the following notice:
Notice is hereby given that the regular monthly Board Meeting of the Lafayette Economic
Development Authority will be held on Monday, August 28, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. in the LEDA Board
Room located at 211 East Devalcourt Street, Lafayette, Louisiana.
There were present: Chris Arsement, Blake David, Mark Dore’, Pamela Granger, Mike Guidroz,
Chad Hanks, Vincent June, Ramesh Kolluru, Willie Leday, Frank Neuner, and Wayne Phillips
There were absent: Kristi Anderson
Commissioner Arsement then announced the Board of Commissioners was duly convened in
regular session and ready for the transaction of business.
MOTION: To approve the June 26, 2023 , Regular Board Meeting Minutes. Moved by
Commissioner Kolluru, seconded by Commissioner David, voted aye by all attending.
FINANCE COMMITTEE:
MOTION: To approve the June and July 2023 Finance Report. Moved by Commissioner David,
seconded by Commissioner Dore’, voted aye by all attending.
MOTION: To approve the Audited Financial Statements for FYE 12/31/2022. Moved by
Commissioner David, seconded by …
Mon Jun 26, 2023
Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
LEDA Board to consider several service and intergovernmental agreements
The Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners will review the May 2023 Finance Report. The meeting includes votes on agreements with Observation Group, Inc., Dr. James A. Richardson, and Jack & Associates, as well as an intergovernmental agreement with Lafayette City-Parish Consolidated Government.
- Approval of May 2023 Finance Report
- Vote on Agreement with Observation Group, Inc.
- Vote on Agreement with Dr. James A. Richardson
- Vote on Intergovernmental Agreement with Lafayette City-Parish Consolidated Government
- Vote on renewing Agreement with Jack & Associates
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✓ Decided: LEDA approves multiple agreements and May finance report
The Board of Commissioners approved the May 2023 finance report and several service agreements. These included contracts with Observation Group, Inc., Dr. James A. Richardson, and Jack & Associates, LLC, as well as an intergovernmental agreement with Lafayette City-Parish Consolidated Government.
- Approved May 22, 2023, Regular Board Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
- Approved May 2023 Finance Report (unanimous)
- Approved Agreement with Observation Group, Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved Agreement with Dr. James A. Richardson (unanimous)
- Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Lafayette City-Parish Consolidated Government (unanimous)
- Approved renewing the Agreement with Jack & Associates, LLC (unanimous)
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Notice Posted: 6/23/23 at 1:30 pm
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE/AGENDA
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MEETING DATE/TIME: Monday, June 26, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
MEETING LOCATION: LEDA Conference Room, 211 E. Devalcourt St., Lafayette, LA 70506
Agenda Items:
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of the May 22, 2023 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
4. Finance Committee Report and Related Board Action
a. Approval of the May 2023 Finance Report
5. Executive Committee Report and Related Board Action
a. Consideration and vote on Agreement with Observation Group, Inc.
b. Consideration and vote on Agreement with Dr. James A. Richardson
c. Consideration and vote on Intergovernmental Agreement with Lafayette City -Parish
Consolidated Government
d. Consideration and vote on renewing the Agreement with Jack & Associates
6. President and CEO Report
7. Chairman of the Board Report
8. Adjournment
Christopher Arsement, Chairman
Lafayette Economic Development Authority
211 E. Devalcourt St., Lafayette, LA 70506
337-593-1400
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Pamela LaFleur at (337) 593-1400
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF LAFAYETTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY (LEDA), STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON
MONDAY, JUNE 26, 2023.
The Board of Commissioners of the Lafayette Economic Development Authority, State of
Louisiana, met in regular session at their office, located at 211 East Devalcourt Street, Lafayette,
Louisiana, at 5:00 p.m. pursuant to the following notice:
Notice is h ereby given that the regular monthly Board Meeting of the Lafayette Economic
Development Authority will be held on Monday, June 26, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. in the LEDA Board
Room located at 211 East Devalcourt Street, Lafayette, Louisiana.
There were p resent: Kristi Anderson, Chris Arsement, Mark Dore’, Frank Neuner, Pamela
Granger, Chad Hanks, Vincent June, Willie Leday, and Wayne Phillips
There were absent: Blake David, Mike Guidroz, and Ramesh Kolluru
Commissioner Arsement then announced the Board of Commissioners was duly convened in
regular session and ready for the transaction of business.
MOTION: To approve the May 22, 202 3, Regular Board Meeting Minutes. Moved by
Commissioner Hanks, seconded by Commissioner Dore’, voted aye by all attending.
FINANCE COMMITTEE:
MOTION: To approve the May 2023 Finance Report. Moved by Commissioner Dore’, seconded
by Commissioner Hanks, voted aye by all attending.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
MOTION: To approve an Agreement with Observation Group, Inc. Moved by Commissioner
Phillips, seconded …
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