HomeMy WebLinkAboutLaurel Airport Authority Minutes 06.26.2018June 26, 2018
P.O. Box 242
Laurel, MT 59044-0242
Laurel Airport Rd.
Meeting called to order @ 19:00 hours by Chairman John Smith. All board members were
present.
Guests present: Nathan Schroht and Craig Canfield of KLJ. Kent Potter and Bob Miller
from Northern Skies Aviation. Russell Schmitt of Eastern Aviation Fuels. Sidney Boyce,
Frank Felke, Mark Webb and Doug Poehls as interested parties, and Mike Mattingly as
guest of John Smith.
Minutes approved of last meeting. (5-22-2018)
Claims approved: e-mail claims did not come thru. We did have one invoice for airport
liability insurance from Regal Aviation, that bill was approved to pay on a voice vote. No
invoices processed this month for runway project.
Reports: Craig of KLJ
1. 2/3rds of preload dirt has been removed from runway and relocated to
future hangar area.
2. Earthwork is continuing.
3. Project still on track for completion late August or early September,
assuming normal weather patterns.
4. National Guard MUST build on owned, (not leased) property, and FAA
reluctant to release the area if not for General Aviation use. (area H1, may
be available, checking classification) Joe Nye of FAA has talked to Guard,
and there is a possibility of a "joint use!' agreement being accomplished.
1. Web Page ...... in progress for revisions
2. Date for FAA funding discussion ...... pending
3. Will need updated signature card for check register, Randy has contacted
bank, signature cards were signed at this meeting.
4. Prior to next snow season we will need to re -visit snow removal policies for
airport and ramp areas.
5. Notice to proceed has been given for demolition and hangar relocation
affective July 15, 2018. (in schedule already, discussion was for July 9t'
start)
New Business:
1. Hangar leases of Jim Vissor was reassigned to Rob Efflinger. Lease of
Bill Mayes was reassigned to Mud Williams.
2. John Ruft has been nominated as a new board member, pending approval
of application by City of Laurel.
ULM
July 20, 2018
3. Tentative schedule of a fly in and dedication of runway was made for Sept.
15th, 2018. We will need advertising etc. and arrangements for event.
4. Kent Potter from Northern Skies informed us that he will be closing his
operation by end of year, retiring. With this acknowledged the following
items were discussed.
a. His existing lease expires June 30, 2018. Motion made by Randy
Hand to extend lease on a month to month basis until the end of
calendar year to expedite a sale/transfer of all or part of the assets,
and avoid another loss of fuel availability or legal problems. Passed
via voice vote.
b. Russell Schmitt of Eastern Aviation Fuels is considering purchase
of some of the assets of Northern Skies Aviation, and wanted to
have a lease of 20-30 years if sale can be finalized. He provided a
brief synopsis of his intentions, and would sell branded "Shell"
products. Negotiations are continuing between the parties, so the
short extension of lease terms will hopefully create an opportunity
for all parties to benefit.
Meeting Adjourned 20:40 hours
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Secretary