City of Lawrence
Aviation Advisory Board
September 29, 2004
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MEMBERS PRESENT: |
Travis Atwood, Rick Bryant, Dan Chambers, David Downing, Gary Fish, and Paul Stewart
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MEMBERS ABSENT: |
Bob Newton
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STAFF PRESENT: |
Debbie Van Saun
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PUBLIC PRESENT: |
Bruce Liddel, Jerry Sherman, Donna Tucker
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Rick Bryant called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. and David Downing recorded the meeting minutes.
1. Public Comment on Airport Minimum Standards Draft
Debbie Van Saun and Rick Bryant presented an overview of the philosophy and process used to develop the Airport Minimum Standards draft document. The Board was polled and none had received any public comment.
The floor was then open for Public comments. Donna Tucker asked for clarification of the Minimum Standard Sections II-B Aircraft Rental/Flying Club Operation. The Board and Airport Manager explained the requirements for Flying Clubs and the logic used to formulate these requirements. The Board encouraged Ms Tucker to send them any suggested alternate wording that would enhance the clarity of this section.
2. Officer Elections for 2004-2005
Nominations were taken from the floor and the Board elected David Downing as Secretary, Travis Atwood as Vice Chair and Rick Bryant as Chair for the 2004-05 term.
3. Review and Approval of August 2004 Board Meeting Minutes
The August 2004 Board Meeting minutes were reviewed and approved by a 6-0 vote.
4. Airport Manager's Report
Debbie Van Saun’s report is given in Attachment A.
One item that was discussed was the Kansas UAV Consortium. This consortium is a group of university researchers, local industry and government representatives that have mutual interest in the development of technologies for and the operation of Unmanned Aerospace Vehicles (UAV). The purpose of the consortium is to build on the unique expertise to enable Lawrence to become a major player in future federal and state funded research and development opportunities. Debbie Van Saun described her role of representing the City in consortium meetings and David Downing described the activities at KU and at local industries including KalScott Engineering, Kohlman Systems Research, and GutWorks. David Downing is a member of the KU Aerospace Engineering team on the Consortium. Debbie and David agreed to keep the Board up to date on the Consortium’s status.
5. FBO Report
Lloyd Hetrick announced that 3 race teams had made reservation at the airport for the October 9 NASCAR race. Also the Golden Knights Army precision parachute team that will participate in the KU-KSU football game will be based at the airport.
Finally, to better serve visitors attending special events in Lawrence and who are flying into the LMA to attend special events, he will post a NOTAM defining special flight rules.
6. 75th Anniversary Review/Wrap-up
The Board reviewed the operations of the Airport 75th Anniversary celebration. It was agreed that this was a very successful event. Lots of good efforts – Rick Bryant handed out videotape copies of the Channel 6’s River City Weekly 75th Anniversary Airport episode to board members, the airport manager and FBO to says thanks for their efforts in making the open house a success.
6. Airport Survey Committee
The Airport Survey Committee is continuing its work with the current task of securing options and pricing info on mailing list. They will present a status report at the November Board meeting.
7. Misc.
Don Chamber, the newest Board Member reviewed his background which included extensive service in the Navy and as a county officer. He has recently accepted a position in the University of Kansas, Business and Financial Planning Office His duties includes the management of the KU flight operations
9. New Business
Rick Bryant proposed that the 2004-05 Board have as a major focus the development of a vision that would define the airport’s mission. The Board unanimously approved this proposal.
10. Next Meeting
The next regular Aviation Advisory Board Meeting will be Wednesday, Nov11, 2004 at 6:30 p.m. in the Delbert and Arlen Richardson Memorial Pilot’s Lounge in the main terminal building.
11. Meeting Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Attachment A
September 29, 2004
ü Runway 1/19 Project
Construction underway. Equipment failures this past week has slowed progress, but should see equipment back into operation this week.
ü Minimum Standards
Public meeting for comments set for 9/29/04.
ü Maintenance Update
o Runway 15-33 crack sealing – completed
ü Draft of Airport Security Report
Comments have been received from three (3) board members and the FBO. I will review these comments with the Lawrence Police Department and other City staff prior to presenting a prioritized list of recommendations with an associated action plan for Board review.
ü Snow Removal and De-Icing Program
I’m working with Public Works staff to develop a program that identifies operations, schedule, priorities, etc.
ü T-Hangar Update
The attached reflects the current rental status of all leases at the airport.
ü Signage Master Plan
Lisa Patterson is working with other members of the City’s Marketing Communications Team on a plan to strengthen the recognition of the services available from the City of Lawrence. This Team is pursuing a project to address the city’s visual identity in a comprehensive manner, thus strengthening the city’s image and enhancing recognition of all city services. I’ve asked Lisa to include the airport and related services in this project. I felt that any work done in this area would naturally precede any signage master plan for the airport, particularly if logo changes or other identity issues are addressed. My plan is to coordinate the results of this project with the results of the Security Report prior to embarking upon any effort to progress on a signage master plan.
ü Kansas UAV Consortium
My schedule did not permit me to attend the August meeting.