City of Lawrence

Aviation Advisory Board Minutes

May 19, 2010

MEMBERS PRESENT:	Theresa Gordzica, Richard Haig, Tom Rainbolt & Stan Sneegas
MEMBERS ABSENT:	Tom Kern, Gary Fish & Bob Newton
STAFF PRESENT:	Chuck Soules, Mark Thiel
PUBLIC PRESENT:	Lloyd Hetrick – FBO,  Ron Renz & Dr. Mark Ewing, Chair KU Aerospace Engineering Dept.

Richard Haig called the meeting to order at 6:43 p.m.

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

The April 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 4-0.

2. KU Aerospace Engineering Proposed Project

Dr. Mark Ewing presented to the LAAB potential projects they would like to pursue at the Lawrence Municipal Airport.  He specifically asked for support of the KU Autoland project.  Theresa Gordzica moved and Stan Sneegas seconded the motion to recommend approval for the project subject to City Staff receiving FAA agreement with the project.  Motion passed by a vote of 4-0.

3. Airport Manager’s Report

Utilities (Water/Sewer) Update – the waterline is in and the sewer project should start this summer.

Parachute Complaint – City Staff presented revised Minimum Insurance Requirements per FAA request to clarify and strengthen City insurance requirements.  Tom Rainbolt moved and Theresa Gordzica seconded the motion recommending the City Commission adopt the City Staff proposed Minimum Insurance Requirements.  Motion passed by a vote of 4-0.

4. T-Hanger Discussion (Attachment)

A revised financing scenario was presented to the LAAB.

5. Open House – Tentatively planned for October 9

6. Miscellaneous

The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:44 p.m. 

Next Meeting time is to6:30 PM on Monday, June 14, 2010

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