Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2024
10 substantive meetings from 2024, 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 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
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)
Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
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
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)
Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
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)
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)
Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
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
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)
Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
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
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)
Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
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
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)
Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
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
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)
Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
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
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)
Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
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
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)
Lafayette Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
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
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