HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport Authority Minutes 12.1.2020MINUTES
LAUREL AIRPORT AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
A Laurel Airport Authority Board meeting was held in the Airport Pilot’s
Lounge and called to order by Chairman Randy Hand at 19:00.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
☐ Randy Hand, Chairman
☐ Brock Williams, Secretary
☐ Shane Linse
☐ Jim Swensgard
☐ Will Metz via Teleconference
OTHERS PRESENT:
Jim Wise
1.General Items
a.Previous minutes approved by unanimous consent
b.Regular and reoccurring claims were approved by unanimous
consent
2.Reports from KLJ
a.Craig has requested 2 grants: $200,000 from FAA for design
work for more hangar space and 04/22 extension, and $9,000
from MDT for a new beacon
3.New Business
a.Reviewed options for new beacon
i.As another option, MDT will loan us a functional base plate
for our existing beacon if we get it from them in Helena
ii.Lead time to purchase a new beacon is 12-16 weeks
iii.Motion to order a new beacon immediately, and pursue
reimbursement from MDT via a grant. Motion passed
without dissent.
b.Snowplow Plastic. RDO quote is $5,000 to install the plastic,
which cost $3,500 to buy. Jim knows someone who may be able
to bend it and he will look into it.
c.Garbage Collection. Cost from city is $14/month for small
container or $42.50/month for a 300 gallon container dumped
weekly. Motion to approve 300 gallon container passed without
dissent. Will place it somewhere adjacent to the FBO that works
for Tom.
d.Internet. There has been some interest in Internet service in the
hangar area, and Rural Broadband has stated they are likely able
to service it. Shane will also check with Charter and see if their
service is available.
4.Old Business
a.SRE Building. Need a steel beam. Shane to see if he has one
available, otherwise Randy to order.
b.Gate. Trucking company has arranged with Frontier Fence to
repair, which should be completed soon pending weather.
c.RMC. No further developments at this time
d.Heliport. No further developments at this time
5.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.none received
6.Other Items
none
7.Announcements
a.none
The meeting was adjourned at 19:45.
Respectfully submitted,
Brock Williams
Secretary
NOTE: This meeting is open to the public. This meeting is for
information and discussion of listed agenda items.