City of Lawrence

Aviation Advisory Board Minutes

April 27, 2005

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Travis Atwood, Rick Bryant, Dan Chambers, Gary Fish, Bob Newton

 

MEMBERS ABSENT:

Dave Downing, Jim Stogsdill

 

PUBLIC PRESENT:

Lloyd Hetrick, Bruce Liddell, Ron Renz, Richard Colgren

 

STAFF PRESENT:

Debbie Van Saun

 

 

Rick Bryant called the meeting to order at 6:38 p.m. and Travis Atwood recorded the meeting minutes.

 

  1. Review and Approval of March 2005 meeting minutes

 

The March 2005 Board Meeting minutes were reviewed and approved by a 4-0 vote. Bob Newton arrived after the vote was taken.

 

  1. Lawrence Park & Recreation Kid’s Day

 

Dan Chambers presented ideas for kid’s day at Lawrence Municipal Airport. Suggestions were for egg drop competitions, Flight Sim demos and Nelson Krueger to bring aircraft panels and aviation items for children to view.

 

  1. Richard Colgren of the Kansas UAV Consortium.

 

Mr. Colgren gave presentation on UAV’s to the board on how they are bringing this industry to the state. Encouraged board members to join UAV committee. Gary Fish inquired whether the UAV Consortium would consider doing demo flights for Kid’s Day. Richard believed that they could.

Meetings held at Eaton Hall on the 3rd Monday of each month from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

  1. FBO Report

 

Lloyd say’s that runway lights are on photocell so lights cannot come on during daylight. Inquired whether photocell can be bypassed or is it FAA regulated. PAPI operates same way and needs to be operable during daylight hours as well. It was recommended to contact Dana Hartshorn with ADG in Denver. Reported that he had eight individuals show up for Night Flight Introduction. Two have now enrolled as students. The Thursday night glass cockpit seminar had 20 attendees.

 

  1. Airport Manager’s Report

 

Debbie Van Saun presented Airport Manager’s Report. Hopes to have annual report completed by May 6, 2005. Two T-hangars will become available for lease in August; it is anticipated that current tenants will renew. Defibulator has arrived. Debbie also inquired that everyone had received memorandum to take correct minutes.

 

  1. Father’s Day Fly-In June 18, 2005

 

Knights of Columbus are excited to be involved again, made close to $700.00 during last pancake breakfast. Rick Bryant suggested drawings for Father/Son airplane rides. Gary Fish to give two rides. Lloyd agreed to clear out community hangar for event, also volunteered to give .20 / gallon discounts on fuel. Vouchers will be given for free breakfast to pilots, city will issue check to Knights of Columbus for vouchers received. Rick requested purchasing ad crawler on Weather channel for two weekends leading up to event. Debbie agreed and instructed to contact Lisa Patterson. Rick inquired about Lloyd to run ad in Lawrence Journal World and offered with some financial assistance. It was also suggested that all tenants receive invite in May and June billings. Activities for entertainment were discussed; Debbie suggested fire truck or police car.

 

  1. AWAC 2006

 

Due to the lack of current resources (financial and manpower) it was recommended by the board that we withdraw from pursuing the hosting of the 2006 aerobatic championships, but to consider hosting the 2008 event. The board voted 5-0 in favor of withdrawing from pursuing 2006 event. Rick to draft letter to AWAC explaining decision and leaving door open to explore future events. Bruce Liddell spoke briefly about his concerns of safety operations had the board continued to pursue the hosting of the 2006 event, based on his experience at 1997 AWAC event.

 

  1. Next Board Meeting

 

May 19, 2005 and June 9, 2005

 

  1. Meeting Adjournment

 

The meeting adjourned at 9:32 p.m.