City of Lawrence

Aviation Advisory Board Minutes

April 22, 2010

MEMBERS PRESENT:	Theresa Gordzica, Richard Haig, Tom Kern, Gary Fish, Bob Newton, Tom Rainbolt & Stan Sneegas
MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT:	Chuck Soules
PUBLIC PRESENT:	Lloyd Hetrick – FBO, Rick Bryant – ADG & Ron Renz

Richard Haig called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m.

1. Review and approval of March 22, 2010 meeting minutes

The March 22, 2010 Board Meeting minutes were reviewed.  Theresa Gordzica moved and Stan Sneegas seconded the motion to approve the minutes.  Motion passed by a vote of 6-0.

2. Airport Manager’s Report

CUP-1-2-10 was presented to the Lawrence Aviation Advisory Board for review.  Bob Newton moved and Richard Haig seconded the motion to recommend approval of the CUP 1-2-10 with a finding of no adverse impact to the airport.  Motion carried 7-0.

Hawkeye project is waiting for final financial arrangements to be complete soon.

Utilities (Water/Sewer) Update was provided.  The water line is in.  The sewer will follow.

Master Plan contractor has been approved.  All documentation will be submitted to the FAA soon.

Parachute Complaint – The board members discussed the 23 March 2010 FAA letter and the City’s response.  Numerous factual errors were noted in the FAA letter.  Tom Rainbolt moved and Bob Newton seconded the motion for Chuck Soules and Richard Haig to confer with the City Attorney to provide an appropriate response to the FAA.  Motion carried 7-0.

3. T-Hanger Discussion (Attachment)

The Board supports City Staff efforts to proceed with planning for 20 additional T-Hangers.

4. Airport Signage

Stan moved and Gary Fish seconded the motion for the recommendation that the City Commission approve $25,000 for airport signage in the 2010 budget.  Motion carried 5-0.

5. Open House – Tentatively planned for October 9

6.  PIECE Flights (4/28/10; 8:30 a.m.; 31 children)

7. Miscellaneous

The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:49 p.m. 

Next Meeting time is to6:30 PM on May 19, 2010

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