HomeMy WebLinkAboutLaurel Airport Authority Minutes 01.15.2019MINUTES
LAUREL AIRPORT AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
A Laurel Airport Authority Board meeting was held in the Airport Pilot's
Lounge and called to order by Chairman Randy Hand • •
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❑ Randy Hand, Chairman
❑ Brock Williams, Secretary
❑ Shane Linse
❑ Will Metz
OTHERS PRESENT:
Matt Lurker, Craig Canfield, Hardin Graham
1. Public Input
Citizens may address the board regarding any item of business not on the agenda.
The duration for an individual speaking under Public Comment is limited to three
minutes. While all comments are welcome, the board will not take action on any item
not on the agenda.
a. Craig Canfield provided input on a campaign to increase fuel
tax and therefore grants from MDT. Board approved Craig to
send the flyer he created to the legislature.
2. General Items
a. Previous minutes approved by unanimous consent
b. Regular occurring claims were approved
i. Randy had approved 3 in advance as they were past due:
City garbage $13.55, YVEC $61.67, PO Box $48.00
ii. Will requested to review our fire assessment at a future
meeting. Matt Lurker stated he would ask the fire chief.
c. Report from Craig Canfield of KU on runway project:
i. Project essentially done. Guidance sign issue is still
outstanding, also getting the SRE buildings moved.
ii. FAA Supplemental Funding request has been submitted
iii. Craig to attend MDT Aeronautics meeting on Thursday and
hopes we will receive a grant towards our pavement
maintenance project.
d. SRE Buildings:
i. Contractor has started but hasn't made much progress.
ii. Craig to notify Riverside that we are holding $80,000 in
retainange until complete.
e. Sign issue:
i. Craig had sent letter to Midland notifying them that it was
their issue. They responded that they disagreed, that it
was an Act of God and therefore not their issue.
ii. Board feels the contract is clear and the issue is Midland's.
iii. Motion was made to offer to pay for the one sign that was
existing, and Midland will still be responsible for the rest.
Passed unanimous.
3. New Business
a. Introduced new board member, Jim Swensgard.
b. MTANG. Discussion regarding how to move the negotiations
forward, how to set lease rates, etc. Will Metz to draft a letter
for review including a proposal for lease rates.
c. Hardin Graham:
i. Has contractor working on hangar footprints, needs to
know where water/sewer access is, stormwater
ii. Wants to put in new self -serve AvGas system and needs to
know where. Also will provide Jet -A but not self -serve.
iii. Looking to build 100x80 building including office space,
pilot lounge, restrooms. Needs room for 2 fuel trucks,
AvGas system, 1-2 Jet -A tanks
iv. Pilot lounge would be available 24/7 via separate exterior
entrance with key -code entry
v. Doesn't want to operate flight school himself, but will
cooperate with someone else.
vi. Will offer all FBO required services.
d. Snowplow damage. Need to discuss with the plow
operators/volunteers how to be more aware of damage and how
to avoid.
e. Tie -down charges and rules. Discussed that we need to add an
item to next agenda for further discussion
4. Old Business
a. Northern Skies. We understand that Russell Schmidt's deal is off
at the moment and aren't aware of any other progress.
Discussed regarding NSA being in breach of their lease. Going to
start discussion with the authority's attorney.
b. By-laws: no further progress to report.
c. Safety deposit box: Randy checked and it was essentially empty.
Motion/2nd to close it out. Passed unanimous.
5. Other Items
none
Announcements
M. none
The meeting was adjourned at 21:30.
Respectfully submitted,
Brock Williams
Secretary
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