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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-02-1984 Regular Meeting22 1.9 The Airport Board of the City of Fairhope met July 2, 1984 at the City Hall Complex at 5:00 p.m. Present: Chairman Russ Kilgore; members Jim Gaston, Trisha Nelson, Robert Colling, M.L. Aust Consulting Engineer, Tommie Werneth Consultant, members of the Fairhope City Council Mayor Nix and Mason McGowin This meeting was requested by the Chairman jointly with the Council to let them know what was going on at the Airport at this time. Russ explained the events leading up to our getting the 1.7 million dollar grant offer from the FAA for an extension to the present runway from 5200 ft to 6600 ft. that it was a 90/10 funding grant and that we might be short some money when the time came for us to give our 10%. That Mason had given a donation of land to help with the project but we weren't sure that this was all needed that we need to know before we go any farther that the Council will back us when the time comes. M.L. spoke at this time saying the grant was given based on what is there now. That the FAA had waived all the items on safety that were necessary for this extension project and we were approach- ing the design phase of the project. The Council was very receptive to what the Airport Board said and stated that they were sure we would not leave them hanging when the time came for money needed. Mr. Nix assured the Airport Board members that the door was not closed, that they would definite- ly discuss it further and see what is facing them but we needed to know a figure, that they could not just say $85,000 and then have the Airport Bd come back with twice that much. That if all they needed was a vote of confidence they had it. At this time the Council left and the Airport Board acted on some other business. Discussion led to a motion by Trish Nelson to inform the F.A.A. that all mail coming to the Airport Board should be sent to City Hall and have the secretary make copies for Board members. Trisha Nelson also moved to proceed with the ADAP 04 project and enter the Design Phase, Jim Gaston 2nd and motion carried unanimously. Jim Gaston moved to instruct the engineer to amend the grant agreement to include the items the FAA would participate in. Trisha Nelson seconded and motion carried unanimously. 230 The Board discussed the possibility of putting up T-hangars. They also mentioned leasing Mason McGowan enough land to build 10 T-hangars for 25 years. Having Meg act as agent on the rental of tie -down space was discussed and it was a unanimous decision to let her handle it. There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned.