Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2021
15 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
The Lafayette Economic Development Authority will hold a public hearing to approve the 2022 budget and an amended 2021 budget. The board will also consider agreements with several private firms and a presentation on the EntreCon conference.
- Approval of FYE 12/31/2022 Budget Resolution
- Vote on proposal from CSL International
- Vote on agreements with The Russo Group, Inc., Dovetail Digital Marketing, and Louisiana Public Innovation Alliance (LPIA)
- Vote on amendment to agreement with Opportunity Machine, Inc.
- Vote on engagement of Becker & Hebert, LLC
The Board adopted the FYE 12/31/22 budget and an amended budget for FYE 12/31/21. Members approved several business agreements and authorized the sale of 8-10 acres of property in Northpark to Prospect Eggbeater. The board also approved audited financial statements for FYE 12/31/2020.
- Adopted FYE 12/31/22 Budget (unanimous)
- Adopted FYE 12/31/21 Amended Budget (unanimous)
- Approved sale of 8-10 acres in Northpark to Prospect Eggbeater (unanimous)
- Approved Agreement with Lafayette Public Innovation Alliance (10-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved Agreements with CSL International, The Russo Group, and Dovetail Digital Marketing (unanimous)
- Approved Agreement with Cornerstone Government Affairs, Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved Amendment to Agreement with Opportunity Machine, Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved FYE 12/31/2020 audited financial statements (unanimous)
Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review the Finance Committee report, including financial statements and bills paid for September 2021. The meeting also includes a presentation regarding the LEDA Job Fair.
- Approval of September 27, 2021, and September 30, 2021, meeting minutes
- Approval of financial statements for months ended September 30, 2021
- Approval of bills paid during the month of September
- Presentation by Ryan LaGrange regarding LEDA Job Fair
The Board of Commissioners approved the meeting minutes from September 27 and September 30, 2021. The board also approved the financial statements and bills paid for the month of September. A presentation on 2021 Job Fairs was delivered by the Manager of Workforce Development.
- Approved September 27, 2021 Regular Board Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
- Approved September 30, 2021 Special Board Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
- Approved financial statements for the month ended September 30, 2021 (unanimous)
- Approved bills paid during the month of September (unanimous)
Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
The Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to adopt the 2021 millage rate and approve a purchasing agreement with GoMedia, LLC. A purchase order with IDI Workspaces for Knoll furniture is also up for approval.
- Adoption of 2021 LEDA millage rate
- Approval of purchasing agreement with GoMedia, LLC
- Approval of Knoll purchase order with IDI Workspaces
The Board of Commissioners set the millage rate for the 2021 tax roll. The board also approved purchasing agreements with GoMedia, LLC and IDI Workspaces, Inc.
- Set millage rate at 1.80 mills for the 2021 tax roll (unanimous)
- Approved purchasing agreement with GoMedia, LLC (unanimous)
- Approved purchase order with IDI Workspaces, Inc. (unanimous)
Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
The Lafayette Economic Development Authority board will consider adopting the 2021 millage rate and vote on terms of the President and CEO contract. The board will also approve financial statements and bills for August, and receive a presentation on Louisiana public access laws. Several sets of meeting minutes are up for approval.
- Adoption of 2021 LEDA millage rate
- Vote on President and CEO contract terms
- Approval of August 2021 financial statements
- Approval of August bills paid
- Presentation on Louisiana public access laws
The Board approved the 2021 tax roll millage rate and the employment contract for President and CEO Mandi Mitchell. Financial statements and bills for August 2021 were also approved.
- Set 2021 millage rate at 1.80 mills (unanimous)
- Approved President and CEO contract for Mandi Mitchell (unanimous)
- Approved August 31, 2021 financial statements (unanimous)
- Approved bills paid during August (unanimous)
- Approved September 2, 2021 Regular Board Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
- Approved September 9, 10, 13, 20, and 23 Special Board Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
The Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to select a new President/CEO. The board will vote to enter executive session to discuss the character, professional competence, or physical/mental health of four candidates, then vote on two to advance, followed by a final vote.
- Vote on executive session to discuss President/CEO candidates
- Candidates: Monique Boulet, Verdell Hawkins, Mandi Mitchell, John O'Toole
- Vote to narrow candidates to two
- Final vote on President/CEO selection
The Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners met in a special session to select a new leader. The board appointed Mandi Mitchell as President and CEO and authorized the Chairman to negotiate salary and benefits.
- Selected Mandi Mitchell as President and CEO (unanimous)
- Authorized the Chairman to enter into salary and benefits negotiations (unanimous)
- Entered and exited Executive Session to discuss President/CEO candidates (unanimous)
- Skipped item #4 on the agenda (unanimous)
Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
The Lafayette Economic Development Authority board will hold a special meeting to vote on entering an executive session to discuss the character, professional competence, or physical/mental health of President/CEO candidate Verdell Hawkins, including a candidate interview. No votes on the candidate will occur during the closed session.
- Vote on executive session to discuss President/CEO candidate Verdell Hawkins
- Candidate interview to be conducted in closed session
The Board of Commissioners met in a special session to select a new leader for the agency. The board voted to appoint Mandi Mitchell as President and CEO and authorized the Chairman to negotiate salary and benefits.
- Selected Mandi Mitchell as President and CEO (unanimous)
- Authorized Chairman to enter salary and benefits negotiations (unanimous)
- Entered Executive Session to discuss President/CEO candidates (unanimous)
- Exited Executive Session (unanimous)
- Skipped item #4 on the agenda (unanimous)
Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
The Lafayette Economic Development Authority is holding a special board meeting. The primary purpose is to vote on and conduct an executive session to interview John O’Toole for the President/CEO position.
- Interview of President/CEO candidate John O’Toole
The Board of Commissioners met in a special session to conduct an interview with President/CEO candidate John O’Toole. The interview took place in executive session. No other substantive decisions were recorded.
- Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss and interview President/CEO candidate John O’Toole (unanimous)
- Approved motion to exit executive session and return to open session (unanimous)
Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
The Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to vote on entering executive session to discuss the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of a President/CEO candidate, including an interview with Mandi Mitchell. No other substantive business is on the agenda.
- Vote on executive session to discuss President/CEO candidate Mandi Mitchell
The Board of Commissioners met in a special session and entered executive session to discuss the professional competence and interview a candidate, Mandi Mitchell, for the President/CEO position. No public votes on appointments or contracts were recorded.
- Approved motion to enter executive session to interview President/CEO candidate Mandi Mitchell (unanimous)
- Approved motion to exit executive session and return to open session (unanimous)
- Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)
Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
The Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of a President/CEO candidate. The agenda includes an interview with candidate Monique Boulet.
- Executive session discussion regarding President/CEO candidate
- Candidate interview with Monique Boulet
The Board of Commissioners met in a special session and entered executive session to discuss the professional competence and interview a candidate, Monique Boulet, for the President/CEO position. No public votes or decisions on the candidacy were recorded in the open session.
- Approved motion to enter executive session to interview President/CEO candidate Monique Boulet (unanimous)
- Approved motion to return to open session (unanimous)
- Approved motion to adjourn meeting (unanimous)
Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review financial statements and bills from recent months. The meeting includes a vote on entering executive session to discuss the competence or health of four President/CEO candidates.
- Approval of 2021-2022 Executive Committee officers
- Meeting room rental contract with Cajundome Commission for Industrial Trades Job Fair
- Amendments to restrictive covenants for Southpark, Interstate Park, Industrial Park, and Northpark regarding signage
- Executive session discussion regarding President/CEO candidates Monique Boulet, Verdell Hawkins, Mandi Mitchell, and John O’Toole
- Millage discussion
The Board approved the 2021-2022 Executive Committee officers and a rental contract with the Cajundome Commission for a job fair. Members voted to amend restrictive covenants regarding signage for Southpark, Interstate Park, Industrial Park, and Northpark, pending legal and engineering approval. Discussion on LEDA's millage was tabled for further legal review.
- Approved 2021-2022 Executive Committee officers (unanimous)
- Approved amendments to restrictive covenants for Southpark, Interstate Park, Industrial Park, and Northpark signage specifications (unanimous)
- Approved meeting room rental contract with Cajundome Commission for Industrial Trades Job Fair (unanimous)
- Tabled discussion on LEDA’s Millage for legal review (unanimous)
- Approved July 26, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved financial statements and bills paid for July 2021 (unanimous)
- Approved financial statements and bills paid for May and June 2021 (unanimous)
Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
The Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board will vote on several motions, including amending signage restrictions for LEDA's Southpark, Interstate Park, Industrial Park, and Northpark. The board will also consider approving financial statements, bills paid, and a meeting room rental contract with the Cajundome Commission for the Industrial Trades Job Fair. Minutes from the May 22, 2021 meeting are also up for approval.
- Motion to amend restrictive covenants for LEDA Southpark, Interstate Park, Industrial Park, and Northpark regarding signage specifications, contingent on legal and engineering approvals
- Motion to approve meeting room rental contract between Cajundome Commission and LEDA for Industrial Trades Job Fair
- Motion to approve financial statements for May and June 2021
- Motion to approve bills paid during May and June 2021
- Motion to approve May 22, 2021 regular board meeting minutes
The Board approved financial statements and bills for May and June 2021. Members approved a meeting room rental contract with the Cajundome Commission for an Industrial Trades Job Fair. The Board also approved amendments to restrictive covenants regarding signage for four LEDA parks, pending legal and engineering approval.
- Approved May 22, 2021 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
- Approved financial statements for months ended May 31, 2021 and June 30, 2021
- Approved bills paid during May and June
- Approved meeting room rental contract with Cajundome Commission for Industrial Trades Job Fair
- Approved amendments to Restrictive Covenants for Southpark, Interstate Park, Industrial Park, and Northpark regarding signage specifications (contingent upon legal and engineering approvals)
Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
The Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners will conduct a regular board meeting. The agenda includes committee reports and the approval of minutes from the April 26, 2021, meeting.
- Approval of April 26, 2021, Regular Board Meeting Minutes
The Board approved financial statements and bills for April 2021. Two agreements were approved contingent upon legal counsel review: a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Louisiana Economic Development and a security system agreement with Acadian Total Security.
- Approved April 26, 2021 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
- Approved adding motions to the agenda
- Approved financial statements for the month ended April 30, 2021
- Approved bills paid during the month of April
- Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between Louisiana Economic Development and LEDA (contingent upon legal counsel approval)
- Approved Security and Fire Alarm System Agreement with Acadian Total Security (contingent upon legal counsel approval)
Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
The Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to approve minutes from the February 22, 2021 meeting. The board will also consider recommendations from the Finance Committee regarding monthly financial statements and paid bills.
- Approval of February 22, 2021 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
- Approval of financial statements for months ended February 28, 2021 and March 31, 2021
- Approval of bills paid during February and March
The Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners approved the meeting minutes from February 22, 2021. The Board also approved financial statements and bills paid for February and March 2021.
- Approved February 22, 2021 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
- Approved financial statements for months ended February 28, 2021 and March 31, 2021
- Approved bills paid during February and March
Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
The Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners holds a regular meeting to approve the January 25, 2021 minutes and receive committee and CEO reports. No major decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.
- Motion to approve January 25, 2021 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
The Board approved financial statements and bills for January 2021. The Board also renewed agreements with The Picard Group, LLC and OneAcadiana, Inc., and approved a data infrastructure proposal from Southern Technologies of America, Inc.
- Approved January 25, 2021 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
- Approved Executive Committee to also serve as the Personnel Committee
- Approved financial statements for the month ended January 31, 2021
- Approved bills paid during the month of January
- Approved revised License Agreement with Cajundome Commission for 2021 LEDA Job Fair
- Approved renewal of Agreement with The Picard Group, LLC until December 31, 2021
- Approved renewal of Memorandum of Understanding with OneAcadiana, Inc. until December 31, 2021, contingent upon legal counsel approval
- Approved proposal from Southern Technologies of America, Inc. for data infrastructure installation
Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
The Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board will consider approving several renewals and agreements, including a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Amazon.com Services LLC, the state, and the City of Carencro. The board will also vote on financial statements and bills paid for November and December 2020, and renew memorandums of understanding with the Acadiana Center for the Arts and Opportunity Machine.
- Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between Louisiana, LEDA, City of Carencro, and Amazon.com Services LLC (contingent on legal counsel)
- Renewal of MOU with Acadiana Center for the Arts until Dec 31, 2021
- Renewal of MOU with Opportunity Machine, Inc. until Dec 31, 2021
- Renewal of agreement with Full Circle Strategies, LLC until Dec 31, 2021
- Approval of financial statements for months ended Nov 30 and Dec 31, 2020
The Board approved a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement involving Amazon.com Services LLC and several other entities. They also renewed agreements with the Acadiana Center for the Arts, Opportunity Machine, Inc., and Full Circle Strategies, LLC. Financial statements and bills for November and December 2020 were approved.
- Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between State of Louisiana, Louisiana Department of Economic Development, LEDA, City of Carencro, and Amazon.com Services LLC (contingent upon legal counsel approval)
- Approved MOU renewal with Acadiana Center for the Arts until December 31, 2021 (contingent upon legal counsel approval)
- Approved MOU renewal with Opportunity Machine, Inc. until December 31, 2021 (contingent upon legal counsel approval)
- Approved Agreement renewal with Full Circle Strategies, LLC until December 31, 2021 (contingent upon legal counsel approval)
- Approved financial statements for months ended November 30 and December 31, 2020
- Approved bills paid during November and December
- Approved November 23, 2020 Regular Board Meeting Minutes