HomeMy WebLinkAboutLaurel Airport Authority Minutes 01.26.2010LAUREL AIRPORT AUTHORITY January 26,2010
Meeting called to order at 1900 by Chairman John Smith.
Members present were Roy Zahm,Bill Brennan,Don Schlegelmilch,and Bob Western.
Guests present were Pfeifle,Spannagle,C.Potter,Mogan,Canfield,Metz,Ostlund,Blain and
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Minutes of the previous meeting were approved.
Bills were presented and approved.
Craig Canfield reported on ongoing projects.Environmental Assesment on surrounding
property that we may have to acquire.Historical Assesment,any structure over 50 years
old must be considered.Wetlands inventory,stockpond must be saved.
L.P.V. System submitted,no determination yet.
Entitlement money loan requested by Wolf Point and Miles City.We will receive these
funds back when we are ready to start our project also funds loaned to West Yellowstone
and Colstrip.F.F.A.matching funds are not available for crosswind runways.
Montana Aeronautics conference in March.
Old Business.
Kirby killed in vehicle accident.Need to find out what estate will do about his hangar
lease(in old area).No response from Stewart concerning his hangar compliance.
Will Metz sold his commercial hangar to Dave Gibson.Brennan moved we approve lease
transfer,second by Zahm,passed.
John Ostlund complained that S.O.M.E. was listed last on our website.Explained that this
was last business initiated at Airport and site has not been updated for several years.
Wants to know all sbout McKamy leases.Feels that he is being unfairly treated.Does not
think Chairman should be able to consult attorney without prior approval by the
Authority.Wants 20 year lease on S.O.M.E. Fuel system property with automatic 10 year
renewal.Lease renewal is on the agenda for February.
On February's agenda we will include discussion of electrically operated gates with
keypads.,also discuss future construction of pilots lounge.
Randy wanted to discuss snow removal.
Adjourned and wenr into executive session at 2010.
Bil re
Secretary