Jamaika Parfait

The Houma-Terrebonne Airport Commission is implementing a strategic vision to establish its airport as a premier test site for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the Gulf of Mexico, aiming to diversify the local economy and create high-tech jobs. This initiative focuses on fostering academic partnerships for UAV pilot and mechanic training programs and securing legislative support, such as the designation as the largest UAV airport in Louisiana. Key efforts include obtaining grants for essential infrastructure like dedicated UAV facilities and a vertiport, and enhancing security. The commission leverages existing regional infrastructure to become a national leader in UAV research, development, and operations.

The Houma-Terrebonne Airport Commission meeting addressed several key areas, including financial matters such as approving the Budget to Actual Financial Statement for May 2024 and authorizing various payables. Discussions and approvals were made concerning the Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) effort, involving the hiring of Capital Funding Solutions for a Smart Grant submission and payments to contractors for RPA Campus Roads. The commission also discussed the establishment of a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Distributorship, the West Ramp Reconstruction, and a request to re-survey Lease No. N-1-16. Additionally, the commission approved a new lease with Rentokil North America, Inc., and the demolition of a building damaged by Hurricane Ida. The meeting also included an executive session to discuss the character and professional competence of its staff and ended with the approval to hire ADK & Executive Search for professional services related to hiring a new executive director.

The Houma-Terrebonne Airport Commission meeting addressed several key areas, including Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) efforts, where they approved a change order and multiple payments related to construction and services. They discussed the establishment of a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Distributorship and approved payments for related services. Additionally, payments were approved for the reconstruction of Taxiway Foxtrot and the West Ramp. The commission also addressed lease-related matters, including refusing an offer to purchase improvements, selling improvements to P3 Global Personnel, and assigning a lease to the same entity. The meeting concluded with the adoption of resolutions acknowledging the retirement and induction of Charles Lindy "Charlie" Hammonds and John W. "Corkey" Fornof into the Louisiana Aviation Hall of Fame.

The Houma-Terrebonne Airport Commission meeting addressed various financial and operational matters. These included approving the Budget to Actual Financial Statement for February 2024 and payables through March 21, 2024. Discussions and actions were taken regarding Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) efforts, including payments to Milford & Associates, Inc., Byron E. Talbot, Inc., The Padina Group, and COTS Technology, LLC for various services and travel. The commission also addressed the reconstruction of Taxiway Foxtrot, a new lease agreement with Acadian Ambulance Service/Air Med Services, soliciting architectural services for the old Bristow hangar, and an appraisal for a building on Lease No. W-1-72. Additionally, the commission approved a request from Hammonds Air Services and Aaron Taylor Properties, LLC, to amend a lease and approved travel/training for the remaining 2024 conferences.

The Houma-Terrebonne Airport Commission meeting addressed several key areas, including approval of payables, updates on the Aviation Area expansion and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) effort, and progress on Taxiway Echo and Taxiway F reconstruction. The commission also approved a new lease with Moreau Properties- Global X-Ray and authorized the Executive Director to sign an Intergovernmental Agreement with Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government regarding a gas line replacement. Additionally, the installation of culverts at security fence locations and reimbursement for continuing education were authorized.