HomeMy WebLinkAboutLaurel Airport Authority Minutes 04.23.2013 Laurel Airport
Laurel, MT
Authority
April 23, 2013
Meeting called to order @ 1902 hours by Chairman John Smith
Members present were Robert Western, John Smith, and Randy Hand. and Kyle Albers.
Minutes of previous meeting read and approved
Claims presented and approved: AWOS maintenance, power bills, misc. maintenance.
Guests present: Craig Canfield of KLJ, Robert Engh regarding hanger lease assignment
OLD BUSINESS: Robert Westem made motion to retain KLJ for engineering services
regarding outstanding items. Motion seconded and approved.
NEW BUSINESS:
Kyle Albers presented a brief synopsis of his background and interest in aviation prior
to moving to the Laurel area.
Craig Canfield presented the final Environmental Assessment to the board, and has
forwarded the assessment to all appropriate agencies. Craig of KLJ also went over
the scope of work for the "land acquisition services ". Indicated he would begin the
request for appraiser /Review appraises for the land, and will provide forms to the
board for approval. Land Acquisition will be handled by the Bismarck office of KLJ.
Craig went over the farm land compatible use with farming rulings, which noted that
not all farmland needs to be fenced. Noted that a feedlot operation may be in the
fringe of a wildlife attractant, depending on how operated.
AWOS, nothing new still, again, yet.
Cost for electric and gas may be finalized this month may be slightly less than
original estimate.
Maintenance hold back funds of $109,293.00 were released to board
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NEW BUSINESS
Budget needs to be gone over and finalized
Airport cleanup to be scheduled, and some markers need to be replaced.
Approval of lease assignment to Robert Engh from Glen Larsen. Motion by Bob
Western to approve, seconded and approved.
Discussed painting of "Quonset ". Tabled for further discussion with other
maintenance items.
Adjourned @ 1935 hours
Randy Hand
Unofficial Secretary