Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2022

Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners

The Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board will consider and vote on several financial and operational items, including approval of the FY2023 budget, engagement of an audit firm for FY2022, and a fiscal agent agreement with Home Bank, N.A. The board will also vote on amendments and contracts related to Opportunity Machine, Inc., marketing, social media, and a small business resource center. Additionally, the CEO will present year-end highlights and remind commissioners of required ethics and harassment training.

• Consideration and vote on engaging an audit firm for FYE 12/31/2022 financial audit and Agreed Upon Procedures audit
• Approval of FYE 12/31/2023 budget
• Consideration and vote on a Fiscal Agent Agreement with Home Bank, N.A.
• Consideration and vote on an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with Opportunity Machine, Inc.
• Consideration and vote on an agreement with BBR for implementation of LEDA's 2023 Marketing Strategic Plan

The Board adopted the FYE 12/31/2022 Amended Budget and the FYE 12/31/2023 Budget. Several contracts were approved for marketing, community revitalization, and the establishment of a small business resource center.

• Adopted FYE 12/31/2022 Amended Budget (unanimous)
• Adopted FYE 12/31/2023 Budget (unanimous)
• Approved FYE 12/31/2022 Financial audit contract with Wright, Moore, DeHart, Dupuis & Hutchinson, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Fiscal Agent Agreement with Home Bank, N.A. (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with BBR for 2023 Marketing Strategic Plan (unanimous)
• Approved contract addendum with SHIFT, LLC for 2023 small and minority business programming (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Neighborhood Evolution LLC for community revitalization, contingent on legal counsel (unanimous)
• Approved lease negotiation with Holy Rosary Land Holdings, Inc. for a small business resource center, contingent on legal counsel (unanimous)

Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners

The Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board will consider approving a renovation contract with Master Builders & Specialists, Inc. for the third floor of the Opportunity Machine Innovation Center, contingent on state and legal approval. They will also approve September financial statements and paid bills, and renew a cafeteria plan. The meeting includes routine items like approving prior minutes and a CEO report.

• Vote on agreement with Master Builders & Specialists, Inc. for Opportunity Machine Innovation Center renovations (314 Jefferson St.)
• Approval of financial statements for September 2023
• Approval of bills paid during September
• Renewal of Section 125 Cafeteria Plan agreement
• Reminder: annual ethics and sexual harassment training due by Dec. 31, 2022

The Board approved a renovation agreement for the third floor of the Opportunity Machine Innovation Center. Members also approved September financial statements, bills, and a Section 125 Cafeteria Plan renewal.

• Approved September 26, 2022, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial statements for month ended September 30, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved bills paid during September (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Master Builders & Specialists, Inc. for renovations at 314 Jefferson Street, contingent on Facility, Planning & Control and legal counsel approval (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Adoption Agreement and Certificate of Resolution for Section 125 Cafeteria Plan, contingent on legal counsel approval (unanimous)

Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners

The Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board will consider and vote on several agreements, including a contract with Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Insurance Company for completion of the Opportunity Machine Innovation Center project and authorization for contractors. The board will also vote on an agreement with the Cajundome Convention Center for the 2023 LEDA Job Fair and a HVAC maintenance contract with Broussard and Smith Services. Additionally, the board will approve the August 2022 financial statements and bills paid.

• Agreement with Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Insurance Company for completion of Opportunity Machine Innovation Center project and disposition of remaining contract proceeds
• Authorization to enter into contractor agreements for project completion, aggregate sum not to exceed remaining contract balance
• Agreement with Cajundome Convention Center for 2023 LEDA Job Fair, contingent on legal counsel approval
• HVAC preventative maintenance service agreement with Broussard and Smith Services for 10/3/22 through 10/2/23
• Approval of financial statements for month ended August 31, 2022, and bills paid during August

The Board approved financial statements and bills for August 2022. It authorized agreements for the 2023 LEDA Job Fair and the completion of the Opportunity Machine Innovation Center project. An HVAC maintenance contract was also approved.

• Approved August 29, 2022, Regular Board Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial statements for month ended August 31, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved bills paid during August (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Cajundome Convention Center for 2023 LEDA Job Fair (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Insurance Company for Opportunity Machine Innovation Center project completion and disposition of proceeds, contingent upon legal counsel approval (unanimous)
• Authorized President/CEO and/or Board Chair to enter into contractor agreements for Opportunity Machine Innovation Center Project not to exceed remaining contract balance, contingent upon legal counsel approval (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Broussard and Smith Services, LLC for HVAC preventative maintenance from 10/3/22 through 10/2/23, contingent upon legal counsel approval (unanimous)

Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review financial statements, approve the 2022-2023 Executive Committee slate, and vote on several items including amended bylaws. The meeting also includes a vote regarding the sale of property in the LEDA Interstate Industrial Park.

• Sale of property in LEDA Interstate Industrial Park to Lafayette Consolidated Government for North St. Antoine Extension right of way
• Approval of 2022-2023 Executive Committee officers
• Vote on LEDA's millage
• Termination of Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with WAITR HOLDINGS INC.
• Approval of audited financial statements for FYE 12/31/2021

The Board approved the 2022 millage rate and authorized the sale of property in LEDA Interstate industrial Park to Lafayette Consolidated Government. The Board also approved a new slate of officers and amended the agency bylaws.

• Set 2022 millage rate at 1.80 mills (unanimous)
• Authorized sale of LEDA Interstate industrial Park property to Lafayette Consolidated Government for North St. Antoine Extension Right of Way (unanimous)
• Approved termination of Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with WAITR HOLDINGS INC. (unanimous)
• Approved amended LEDA bylaws (unanimous)
• Approved 2022-2023 Executive Committee officers (unanimous)
• Approved audited financial statements for FYE 12/31/2021 (unanimous)
• Approved July 31, 2022, financial statements and bills paid (unanimous)
• Approved July 31, 2022, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners

The Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board will meet to approve minutes, financial statements, and bills for June 2022. The board will also consider and vote on authorizing a contract for a door access system and an agreement with Jack & Associates, both contingent upon legal counsel approval. Reports from the President/CEO and Chairman are also on the agenda.

• Approval of June 30, 2022 regular board meeting minutes
• Approval of financial statements for June 2022
• Approval of bills paid during June
• Consideration and vote on authorizing a door access system contract (contingent on legal counsel)
• Consideration and vote on an agreement with Jack & Associates (contingent on legal counsel)

The Board approved financial statements and bills for June 2022. Members authorized the installation of a door access system and an agreement with Jack and Associates, LLC, both contingent on legal counsel approval.

• Approved June 30, 2022 Regular Board Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial statements for months ended June 30, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved bills paid during June (unanimous)
• Authorized engaging a company to install a door access system at LEDA, contingent upon legal counsel approval (unanimous)
• Approved Agreement between Jack and Associates, LLC and LEDA, contingent upon legal counsel approval (unanimous)

Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners

The LEDA Board of Commissioners will review May 2022 financial statements and bills. The board will also consider updating the LEDA Bylaws and authorizing officials to receive funds for the LEED Center Accelerate Program.

• Approval of May 31, 2022 financial statements
• Vote on updating LEDA Bylaws
• Authorization to receive Louisiana State Treasurer funds for the LEED Center Accelerate Program
• Authorization for a strategic data/retail analysis subscription agreement

The Board approved an agreement with SHIFT, LLC for strategic marketing consulting and authorized the receipt of funds from the Louisiana State Treasurer’s Office for the LEED Center Accelerate Program. The Board also approved May financial statements and updates to the LEDA Bylaws.

• Approved Agreement with SHIFT, LLC for strategic marketing consulting (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution to receive funds from Louisiana State Treasurer’s Office for LEED Center Accelerate Program (7-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved updating LEDA Bylaws (unanimous)
• Approved strategic data/retail analysis subscription agreement (unanimous)
• Approved May 23, 2022, Regular Board Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial statements for months ended May 31, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved bills paid during May (unanimous)

Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review financial statements and bills from March and April 2022. The meeting includes a vote on a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between LEDA and the Louisiana Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (LEED) Center.

• Approval of March 28, 2022, meeting minutes
• Approval of financial statements for March and April 2022
• Approval of bills paid during March and April 2022
• Vote on a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the LEED Center

The Board approved a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (LEED) Center, pending legal counsel approval. The Board also approved previous meeting minutes and financial records for March and April 2022.

• Approved March 28, 2022, Regular Board Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial statements for months ended March 31, 2022, and April 30, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved bills paid during March and April (unanimous)
• Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between LEED Center and LEDA, contingent upon legal counsel approval (5-0, 1 abstention)

Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners

The Lafayette Economic Development Authority Executive Committee met to review the LEDA Strategic Plan. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded during the meeting.

Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners

The Lafayette Economic Development Authority board will receive a presentation of its strategic plan. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation of LEDA’s Strategic Plan

Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners

The Lafayette Economic Development Authority is meeting to review monthly financial statements and vote on multiple contracts. The board will consider agreements with various private companies and local organizations.

• License Agreement between the Cajundome Commission and LEDA
• Business Associate Agreement between McGriff Insurance Services, Inc. and LEDA
• Agreement between Unlimited Cleaners and LEDA
• Amendments to Memorandums of Understanding with Lafayette Central Park, Inc. and Acadiana Center for the Arts
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between Space Force, LLC and LEDA

The Board approved a resolution granting the President and CEO authority to handle facilities and maintenance contracts up to $5,000. The Board also approved multiple agreements with local entities and businesses, including the Cajundome Commission and Space Force, LLC.

• Approved February 21, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved February 28, 2022 financial statements and bills paid (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing President and CEO to handle facilities, operations, and maintenance contracts up to $5,000 (unanimous)
• Approved License Agreement with Cajundome Commission (unanimous)
• Approved Business Associate Agreement with McGriff Insurance Services, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Agreement with Unlimited Cleaners (unanimous)
• Approved MOU amendments for Lafayette Central Park, Inc. and Acadiana Center for the Arts (unanimous)
• Approved termination of Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Perficient and a new agreement with Space Force, LLC (unanimous)

Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners

The Board approved a Strategic Plan and authorized the President and CEO to implement its strategies and tactics. The Board also approved several service agreements with vendors and organizations, some contingent upon legal counsel approval.

• Approved January 31, 2022, Regular Board Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
• Approved February 4, 2022, Special Board Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial statements for month ended January 31, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved bills paid during January (unanimous)
• Approved agreement renewal with Acadiana Filter Service, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Schindler Elevator Corporation (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Global Data Fusion, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Festival International de Louisiane, contingent upon legal counsel approval (unanimous)

Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners

The Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting for a board retreat. The primary purpose of the meeting is to consider and discuss strategic planning.

• Strategic Planning Discussion

Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners

The LEDA Board of Commissioners will review financial statements for November and December 2021. The meeting includes votes on several agreement renewals and a property purchase at 318 Jefferson Street.

• Renewal of agreements with Acadiana Center for the Arts, Full Circle Strategies, LLC, OneAcadiana, Inc., Opportunity Machine, Inc., and The Picard Group, LLC
• Meeting Room Rental Agreement with the Cajundome Commission
• Change Order for R.S. Bernard contract not to exceed $40,000
• Substantial Completion of R.S. Bernard’s contract for 314 Jefferson Street
• Act of Sale with Louisiana Capitol for property at 318 Jefferson Street

The Board approved the purchase of 318 Jefferson Street from Louisiana Capitol. Several service agreement renewals were approved, and the Board authorized a change order and substantial completion for a contract with R.S. Bernard.

• Approved purchase of 318 Jefferson Street from Louisiana Capitol
• Authorized Change Order for R.S. Bernard contract not to exceed $40,000
• Authorized Substantial Completion for R.S. Bernard contract at 314 Jefferson Street
• Approved agreement renewal with Acadiana Center for the Arts
• Approved Meeting Room Rental Agreement with Cajundome Commission
• Approved agreement renewal with Full Circle Strategies, LLC
• Approved agreement renewal with OneAcadiana, Inc.
• Approved agreement renewals with Opportunity Machine, Inc. and The Picard Group, LLC