Board Members in Attendance: Rick Bryant, David Downing, Travis Atwood, Gary Fish, Paul Stewart, and Jim Stogsdill

Rick Bryant called the meeting to order at 6:45 PM.  David Downing recorded the minutes.

 

1.                  Review and approval of October meeting minutes

The October meeting minutes were reviewed and approved by a 6-0 vote.

2.                  Airport Manager's Report

A.                 T-Hangar Project

Transformer is relocated and all other punch list items are complete.  Vacancies at all three buildings stand at ten (eight if a prospect sends in his deposits for two units he’s asking me to “hold” for him).  Of those ten, three are in the new buildings.

 

B.                Runway 1/19 Project

See attached updated CIP data sheet for the project, which was sent to Jan Monroe at FAA.  Jan anticipates that it will be either later winter or early spring before we know if FAA funding is available for the project.  Maintenance on surface (fill and seal cracks) must be done in the interim.

 

C.                Maintenance update

City staff continues working on the following maintenance items:

o       getting price quotes for electric security gates

o       barricades for placement on abandoned taxiway – delivered to airport, awaiting placement on taxiway

o       reviewing ADG suggestions for electrical repairs associated with lighting operation issues (awaiting Lloyd’s input regarding postponement of repairs to next electrical lighting project)

o       investigating replacement options for floor tiles in men’s restroom in terminal building – project will be completed this winter

o       tree topping off Runway 15 – working with Parks & Recreation dept. staff to determine scope and schedule

 

3.                  FBO Report

Lloyd Hetrick presented the following items:

A.                 2004 NASCAR Season

Lloyd is working on developing a strategy to recruit race teams use of the Lawrence Airport for the upcoming season.  He suggested that a coordinated City and Airport approach similar to that used prior to the initial races the City replicate the approach use prior to the first season.  He will set up a meeting with Judy Billings to discuss these ideas. The Board suggested that the City hold discussion with the Raceway management aimed at getting more support for expansion of Lawrence's support of the races.

B.                Learn to Fly Night

The Learn to Fly Night Event was a great success. Nineteen attendees ranging in age from 12 to 40 seemed to have a great time.  Also the support by Cessna was excellent.

C.                On-line Scheduling System

Hetrick Air Services now has an Internet-based scheduling system for its rental aircraft.   This system operating on a 24/7 basis, allows a customer, with a password protected account, to view the current availability of aircraft and instructors, and enter their schedule and then enter any service needed.

4.                  Board Officer Elections

The Advisory Board held officer elections.  Nominations were solicited and a vote was taken.  The results were the unanimous election of Rick Bryant as Chair, Jim Stogsdill as Vice Chair and David Downing as Secretary.

5.                  Draft Minimum Standards Document

The Board reviewed Sections IV, V and VI of the draft Minimum Standards Document, and suggested language changes.  Rick Bryant collected the changes and forwarded to Debbie Van Saun, who will distribute a new draft version that incorporates the changes suggested by the Board.  Bruce Liddell submitted a last minute chapter entry of Skydiving and Hang-gliders/Ultra-Lights. Bryant instructed board members to review on their own during December and submit suggested language changes to him; then forwarded to Van Saun.

6.         Next Board Meeting

The next regular Aviation Advisory Board will meet in January 21.

7.         Meeting Adjournment

The Meeting adjourned at 10:00 PM.