City of Lawrence

Aviation Advisory Board Minutes

December 6, 2006

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:	Gary Fish, Theresa Gordzica, Bob Newton, Stan Sneegas and Jim Stogsdill
MEMBERS ABSENT	Rick Bryant and David Downing
STAFF PRESENT:	Debbie Van Saun, Steve Bennett, Chuck Soules
PUBLIC PRESENT:	Larry Kellogg, Karen Kellogg, Lloyd Hetrick, Ron Renz, Neal Lintecum

 

 

Gary Fish called the meeting to order at 7:25 p.m. and Jim Stogsdill recorded the meeting minutes.

 

1.      Q & A from Tenants on airport issues

None.

2.      Review and approval of October 2006 meeting minutes

The October 2006 Board Meeting minutes were reviewed and approved by a 5-0 vote.

 

3.      Airport Manager's Report

Debbie Van Saun, Airport Manager reviewed her report.  A copy of the report is attached.  Debbie informed the Board that the 2006 taxiway project was completed with eight days remaining on the contract.  She credited Hamm’s construction and the City’s inspection process for the timely completion.  She also informed the Board that her CIP plan would be due in early February and that any changes in priorities should be discussed at the January Board meeting.

4.      FBO Report

Lloyd Hetrick informed the Board that he had received several inquiries from tenants of Leavenworth Airport regarding hangar space. He said that this facility, which has served both military and civilian operations, may be phasing out its general aviation activities which would result in 16-20 airplanes being relocated to other airports.  Bob Newton suggested that this may be an opportune time to consider additional t-hangars.  Debbie Van Saun said that there are currently 13 persons on the waiting list and that she is closely monitoring demand for additional hangar space. 

5.      Next Board Meeting

The next Board Meeting was set for Thursday, Jan. 25 at 6:30 p.m. in the Richardson Memorial Pilots' Lounge at the LMA Terminal Building.

 

 

December 6, 2006

 

ü       2006 Taxiway Project

The project is completed.  A final walk-through was done last week and a punch list developed.  All FAA form/notification items are underway.  The project consisted of building a new taxiway D.  The taxiway is approximately 2700 feet long and 35 feet wide and consists of 5” of asphalt, 10” of rock subbase and 9” of fly ash treated subgrade.  Hamm’s construction was the prime contractor for a project bid at $1,263,374.  Construction started on August 28 and was completed on November 11, with 8 working days remaining on the contract.

 

ü       Calendar Item for Board Members

The City of Lawrence and Douglas County are once again planning an Advisory Board reception for all members serving on a board.  The date is January 22, 2007 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Lawrence Arts Center.

 

ü       Runway 15-33 safety Area Project

City staff has received review plans, specifications, and the Engineer’s report for the above referenced project.  A review has been completed and comments provided.  We plan to do in-house inspection services for this project.

 

ü       Airport Tenant List

An updated list of tenants renting from the City of Lawrence is attached.

 

ü       Maintenance Update

Maintenance activities underway at the airport:

o Apron lights are waiting for Capital Electric to repair

o AOPA signs have been put up and we have extras available