HomeMy WebLinkAboutLaurel Airport Authority Minutes 06.28.1994LAUREL AIRPORT AUTHORITY June 28 , 1994
Meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Chairman John Smith.
"embers present were ; Roy Zahm , Bob Western , Dick Clayton , Bill Brennan
Guests present were ; Frank Miller , Rich McKamy , Larry Grubbs , Frank Felke
Bob Roods , Bob Spannagel , John Ostlund , Lonnie Kellog
Darrel McGillen , Cal Cumin , Will Metz , Linda Strong
Mike Strong , John Lowry , Kent Potter , Bob Redding
Frank Wagner , etal.
Letter from Larry Grubbs attorney for Rich McKamy will be included with minutes.
Minutes of the meeting of May'24 , 1994 were approved as read.
Bills presented were ;
Bernhard Seed & Chemical
Laurel Co-op
Laurel Co-op
Laurel Coop
Mont.Depit.State Lands
Mont.Aero.Div.
"ont.Aero.Div.
John Mohr , Atty.
City of Laurel
weed control 1,077.67
ball & hitch (sweeper) 32.84
gas cap (sweeper) a 6.43
gas & oil (tractor) 59.87
land lease 340.00
wind socks & beacon lenses N 108.83
principal on loan 4,297.09
legal fees 125.00
filing fee , quit claim $
n 12.OC
Frank Wagner chain for gate 0 10.50
Yel1.Vall.Elece power May 1994 70.14
Laurel Hardware keys (pickup) 3.37
Moved by Dick Clayton , seconded by Bob Western to approve payment of the bills.
Motion passed.
The F.A.A. sent approval for new taxiway consruction.
The Department of State Lands has approved Kent Potter's F.B.O. lease(#3777)•
The Department of State Lands sent the Right of Way Deed for the land west of
the Airport.The State can still use the land and they want a additional $2,115.00.
Alderman Lonnie Kellog introduced Laurel Fire Chief Darrel McGillen.McGillen stated
that the Airport has been paying t 220.00 per year for fire protection but with
all the new hangar construction they would like to base thier fee on the taxable
valuation of the property (wants more money). McGillen will get an updated
evaluation from City Treasurer , Vicki Metzger , and submit a proposal.
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LAUREL AIRPORT. AUTHORITY May 280994 continued
Cal. Cumin reported that the Trade Port Authority will give the Airport a grant
of $ 15,000 and a loan of $ 14,920 ( 40 / 5.yrs ) for taxiway construction.
5000.00 will be withheld from the Grant until completion of a proposal for an
Airport Faster Developement Plan. A committee will be set up to include two members
from the Airport Authority , Two from the Laurel_ City/County Planning Boaed 9 two
from the Laurel Airports Users Ass'n., one member from the Laurel City Council , and
one member from the Laurel Chamber of Commerce. Chairman John Smith appointed
Roy Zahm and Bob Western as the Airport's representatives.
Craig Canfield , H.T.M. explained required bidding documentation for taxiway const-
ruction.Will provide for 601wide X 701deep buildings.There is no need to build a turn
around on the acess road extension.H.K.M. will survey and assist wih building.
Engineering and design ?5000 ;Const.insp. $1,7001total ?7,000.
Bids must be advertised for 21 day prior th contract award.P-!otion made by Brennan
that H.K.M. be authorized to proceed with the specifications and advertise for bids.
Seconded by Bob Western .?`otion passed.
Discussed the letter recieved from the South Central Pilot's Association. requesting
heated restrooms and pilots lounge.This is a convenience traditionaly provided by
local, F.B.O.s. It would involve installing a septic tank , water supply.,power supply
and some source of heating as well as the cost of the structure itself.
The Association also requested regular security patrols.If we can't reach an agreement
with the Laure Police Dept. to provide security at the Airport and were to have to
contract for private security it would coat more than our entire present budget.
Kent Potter reported that his plumbing is plugging with sand.We will check into it and
worn with him to rectify the problem.
Kent Potter doing business as NORTHERN SKIES AVIATION is our new fixed base operator
and now has 80/87 oct.,100 Oct lo-lead,as well as car gas available-Please support
your local F.B.C.
We need to meet with the skydivers concerning thier activities.
Meeting adjourned at 9:10 P.M.
Bill Brennan
Secretary