HomeMy WebLinkAboutLaurel Airport Authority Minutes 05.28.2024May 28, 2024 Minutes
•Roll Call was taken to include Randy Hand, Shane Linse, Joseph Mutchler, and Jim Wise
•Meeting Attendance: Justin Zindell, Will Metz, Jim Roberts, John Roberts, Brad Sinclair
•Financial Update
•Claims: Reviewed/Updated
•Public input on Non-agenda items: None
•Public input on Agenda items: None
Reports: KLJ Engineering
Old Business:
•Fly-in Update: Will take place on 7/13/2024 at 8:00 am until the early afternoon. Motion was
approved to order and pay for 5 porto-potties.
•Motion for new airport entrance sign to be refreshed and updated to “Laurel Municipal Airport”
at a cost of $1,600.00 approved.
•Workman’s Comp coverage quote requested and awaiting for further information.
•Motion approved to have WispWest Internet and static IP address installed for Wi-Fi Cameras
•Still have two individuals that have past due lease payments
•Application completed for additional courtesy car and insurance quote
•Policy for past-due lease agreements will be updated at the next meeting. Joe Mutchler will draft
a proposal.
•Liability insurance Renewal will be updated at the next meeting.
•Unfair Economic Advantage Initiative for the LAA will be tabled to New Business.
•2024 Fox Road is awaiting and update from the attorney.
•2020 Fox Road non-aeronautical lease awaiting update from attorney.
Laurel Airport Authority
P.O. Box 242 Laurel, MT 59044
406-628-0172
•2020 Fox Road sub-lease is awaiting non-aeronautical lease from the attorney.
New Business:
•FAA conducted an inspection on the airfield and found the temporary/permanent ag operation on
the ramp must stop and contain the chemical spills. The operation must also request a new
location and a commercial lease for the operation. Joe Mutchler will contact Jim Shock
•The gate by 2020 Fox Road was found open during the inspection. KLJ Engineering will inquire
if the LAA can request a grant for an automatic gate to be purchased and installed. A lock will
be installed for the time being.
Board Member Initiatives:
None.
Meeting Adjourned.
Laurel Airport Authority
P.O. Box 242 Laurel, MT 59044
406-628-0172