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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-28-1987 Regular MeetingThe Airport Board of the City of Fairhope met August 28, 1987 at the City Administration Building, 161 N. Section Street, at 8:00 A.M. Present: Chairman Mason McGowin, members Jeanette Puckett Russ Kilgore, Buzz Colling and M.L. Aust,Consulting Engineer Mason said that he had several things to discuss today, first being the dedication ceremony planned for September 19th. Buzz had the written press release and all read over and agreed on what written. Mason said he had received air show waiver. He had also called and written Ft. Rucker, Eglin AFB, Ala. Air National Guard and asked for aircraft for the show. The board talked further about marking the runway, crowd control parking and concessions. Jeanette and Betty to get invitations out, Russ will get other addresses to them. On the T-hangars, we are ready for the erectors but so far have not showed up yet. (9/01 /87-Russ called to say they are working) Mason brought to the Board's attention that he had been contacted by at least two people on the possibility of leasing some land from the airport to erect private T-hangars. That they would like to work out a ground lease with the City. Mason said he would like to come up with some logical arrangement whereby we could do this and was seeking board's comments. Said they would be located on the lower south end. The only comment Russ made was that he would like to have the lease restricted to them buying fuel from us. Mason said he would like to proceed with negotiation with these people with the Board's approval. M.L. brought up that we would need approval from the F.A.A. as this location was our sight submitted for the 2nd FBO. Mason acknowledged we would do this when necessary. Russ Kilgore put in the form of a motion that the chairman be given the authorization to discuss the possibility of providing space for private hangars at the airport, having full cooperation from the FAA in guidelines on locations. Jeanette Puckett seconded and motion carried unanimously. At this time Russ mentioned that there are FAA funds available on planning for future expansion, developing a "Master Plan". Jeanette to inform the Council that we had discussed this possibility. On the project M. L. reported that he had not been able to get any cooperation at all from W.S. Newell on finishing the little work that needs to be done. That he wants to inform the bonding company and throw him into default, that possibly this will get some action. Russ Kilgore moved to have the Chairman meet with the Mayor and inform him of Newell's refusing to cooperate, and after conference have M.L. proceed in accordance with procedures set forth in the project specifications, that the Fairhope Airport Board acting by and through the City of Fairhope is notifying him we hold him in default., Buzz Colling seconded and motion carried unanimously 10 The Board had several bills to consider: Givens Surveing and Engineering Co. for alignment and elevation on T-Hangar project $440.00 Mark IV Constructors Estimate No. I on T-Hangar project $14,769.18 Bill from Jim Reid, City Attorney $261.53 Motion was made by Jeanette Puckett, seconded by Russ Kilgore and unanimously carried to approve these bills for payment as funds available. There being no futher business, meeting was duly adjourned.