HomeMy WebLinkAboutLaurel Airport Authority Minutes 03.26.2013 Laurel Airport Laurel, MT
Authority
March 26, 2013
Meeting called to order @ 1900 hours by Chairman John Smith
Members present were Robert Western, John Smith, and Randy Hand. Al Koelzer called
in sick/vacation, Kyle Albers @ work.
Minutes of previous meeting read and approved
Claims presented and approved: Snow removal, power bills, misc. maintenance.
Guests present: Craig Canfield of KLJ, Robert Engh regarding hanger lease assignment
OLD BUSINESS: AWOS report, still no major changes on status
Gas and electric utility costs for new hanger almost finalized, about $ 3,300.00 per
lease space
NEW BUSINESS:
Could not introduce Kyle Albers, was not able to attend
Craig Canfield informed us that the environmental impact had been completed, and Airport
influence study should be done in June or July. Craig also indicated he would
provide a list of engineering firms so we could request a response by April 19, to
determine selection for next contract period.
Craig also went over the scope of work for the "land acquisition services" if they are
retained to do so. Motion presented and carried to have them prepare and send to
Gary Gates for project approval.
Craig also went over the entitlements, which must be used within four years unless
loaned out as part of the Federal Grant ($150,000), and the Block grant practice as
used in Michigan. Montana presently not doing much with block grants.
BLM /SEATS agreement would start May 1 if approved, and portions of airport used for
staging was discussed. Motion made by Bob western to approve and passed
unanimously.
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John Smith requested we get finalization of new Corporate Bank Resolution completed,
and signature cards finalized. Motion made, passed and carried.
Met with Robert Engh, formerly of Northland Corrosion Services, who will take over Glen
Larsen's hanger space lease.
Meeting adjourned @ 19:55 hours
Randy Hand
Unofficial Secretary