Alexandria, LA (April 4, 2024) – The newly appointed chairman of the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority (GAEDA) has called for a special meeting on Friday, April 5th, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. The meeting, to be held at The Hotel Bentley in the Bayou Roberts Room, will address crucial matters, with a primary focus on rescinding and declaring void all actions taken at the previous meeting on February 19, 2024.
At the February 19th meeting, the board passed a motion to approve the Compensation Package and Contract for the Executive Director, Angela Varnado unanimously. However, concerns have arisen regarding the meeting’s compliance with Louisiana’s Open Meetings Law, La. Rev. Stat. 42:11 et. seq. Due to alleged improper notice of the meeting, the board seeks to nullify the actions taken during that session.
In addition to this critical agenda item, the meeting will also consider other important matters, including approval of Cooperative Endeavor Agreements with external organizations. These agreements entail financial support for events such as the Louisiana Beauticians & Barbers Association’s 77th Conference, Trade Show & Education, and the SkillsUSA Louisiana Leadership and Skills Conference.
The agenda is as follows:
Special Called Meeting Agenda
- Call to Order
- Invocation
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Roll Call
Active Items
- To consider rescinding and declaring void all action taken at the Monday, February 19, 2024 meeting of the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority because the meeting was not properly noticed pursuant to Louisiana’s Open Meetings Law, La. Rev. Stat. 42:11 et. seq.
- To consider approval of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Beauticians & Barbers Association, Inc. in the amount of $3,000 for advertising and marketing and $5,000 for meals for the 77th Conference, Trade Show & Education “Mastering Trends for Beauty Industry Success” to be held April 13, 2024 in Alexandria.
- To consider approval of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Community and Technical College System in the amount of $10,000 for the annual SkillsUSA Louisiana Leadership and Skills Conference to be held April 15 – 17, 2024 in Alexandria.
Executive Director, Commissioner, Legal Counsel, Accountant Comments
- Public Comments or Questions
- Adjourn
GAEDA emphasizes that additions to the agenda will be made by unanimous consent only.
Attendees are encouraged to limit their comments to three minutes per person.
