City of Lawrence

Aviation Advisory Board Minutes

December 11, 2008

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Rick Bryant, Gary Fish, Stan Sneegas, Richard Haig, Bob Newton,  Theresa Gordzica

MEMBERS ABSENT:

Tom Rainbolt

STAFF PRESENT:

Chuck Soules, Steve Bennett, Roger Zalneraitis

PUBLIC PRESENT:

Larry & Karen Kellogg, Ron Renz & Chuck Kellerman - ADG

 

 

Board Chair Rick Bryant called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

 

1.      Review and approval of October 22, 2008 meeting minutes

The October 22, 2008 Board Meeting minutes were reviewed.  Rick moved and Gary seconded the motion to approve the minutes.  Motion passed by a vote of 5-0.

 

2.   Airport Manager’s Report

 

Chuck Soules presented a draft 2009 CIP program for comment.  The Board agreed with the approach he presented.  Formal adoption will take place during the January 14, 2009 Board meeting.  Steve Bennett gave a progress report on current airport improvements. 

 

3.   FBO Report

Lloyd Hetrick was unable to attend due to a death in his family.  Rick provided background information about two development proposals from Hawk Eye Helicopter and TranscendX.  More definitive information would be presented at future meetings.  Chuck Kellerman suggested this might be a time to consider self contained sewer systems.

4.  T-Hanger Development

Mr. Chuck Kellerman, ADG, presented a revised cost estimate for 20 T-Hangers to be  $1.6M versus $1.72M presented at the last meeting.  Roger Zalneraitis answered financing questions.  Mr. Kellerman also advised the Board about the possibility of an airports improvement part of the Federal job stimulus package.  Projects the Board thought might apply included the 1) T-Hanger site preparation and construction, 2) 1-19 Taxiway extension (complete the project Congressman Moore assisted in securing Federal financing), and 3) Perimeter fencing.

5. 80th Anniversary Event Planning

Rick Bryant presented three pages of ideas for the May 16, 2009 Lawrence Municipal Airport 80th Anniversary Celebration from 10 AM – 4 PM.  Most Board Members agreed to take individual assignments. 

The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:35 p.m. 

 

 

Next Meeting time is 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 14, 2008

 in the Richardson Memorial Pilots' Lounge at the Lawrence Municipal Airport Terminal Building.