HomeMy WebLinkAboutLaurel Airport Authority Minutes 12.03.2024Laurel Airpo►t
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P.O. Box 242
Laurel, MT 59044-0242
Laurel Airport Rd.
MEETING MINUTES
December 3, 2024
Meeting called to order @ 19:00 hours by Chairman Shane Linse. Other board members
present were Randy Hand, Jim Wise and nominated member Doug Meyers.
Approved minutes of last board meeting of 10/22/24
Claims approved. Normal and recurring for power and utilities, approved without exception.
Financial Update provided showing current balances.
Public Comments: Non -agenda items, none
Agenda items, discussed as per agenda.
Guests present: Ben Schaak, Ron Weber, Frank Felke, Murl Williams, Will Metz, John
Roberts, Jim Roberts, Brian Star
Reports: Justin Lindell w/KLJ Engineering.
1. Master plan update and Grant Application Updates, currently under review
at Helena ADO. Amended grant request as labor had not been extended.
Access road proposal awaiting geotechnical report. Dry vault for fire
suppression awaiting electrical design and costs if needed.
2. Chairmans Report: Ceilometer complete with exception of one electronic
bridge. FAA part 13 report discussed with Mandy at FAA. Line bored for camera
on Beacon Tower, provided at no cost by Big Sky Communication.
Old Business:
a. Courtesy car grant, vehicle offered but decision tabled at this time.
b. Ceilometer installation completed by Big Sky Communication.
c. Camera installation complete with exception of wire for Beacon camera.
d. Heath Olson contacted for past due lease
e. Heath Olson needs completion of construction. Stated will comply ASAP.
f. Prairie Dogs:, Ben Schaak proposed alternative chemical to use, and it was
noted Randy Reiter should be contacted. Motion passed to further
investigate.
g. Google forms, phone tree, website. In progress for correction.
h. Accountant search, motion passed too continue with current firm.
i. Motion made to approve Banner towing by Leatherneck Aviation on
temporary basis pending final operations approval.
j. Jim Schaak hangar/spray operation tabled to look at design and location
requirements.
k. Reviewed commercial operations option for Murl Williams. No conforming
options found. Commercial activity to be discontinued at Greening location.
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I. 2020 Fox Road sub lease to be sent to Attorney for approval of any
changes.
m. 5 G (2020 Fox Road) signage approved, pending lease approval.
New Business:
a. Approved new 50 year leases for 2410 Rathbun, 2239 and 2235 Stormont,
2240-2256 Stormont, and 2243-2259 Greening.
b. Proposal to develop hangar space on East side of Cory made. Preliminary
layout given to KU for feasibility and options.
c. Discussed options for Brian Starr to build new hangar, Greening or new area
east of Cory discussed.
Meeting Adjourned @ 22:05 hours all motions at meeting were approved
unanimously
Randy Hand
Substitute Secretary