HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-14-2006 Regular MeetingThe Airport Authority met March 14, 2006 at 4:00 PM at the City
Administration Building, 161 N. Section Street.
Present: Colton Coile, Chairman; Chuck Zunk, Joe McEnerney, Jim Garrett,
Mike Ford, Ken Knutsen, Mike Baugh arrived late. Betty Rivenbark,
Secretary
The minutes of the February 14, 2006 meeting were considered and
approved with one addition. Everyone was reminded that the new meeting
time has been set at 4:OOPM on the second Tuesday of the month.
The runway construction project was discussed. Colton presented a letter
from Don Brown, project engineer, asking about the need for installation of
static grounding points as they are no longer being utilized. After discussion
it was the consensus of the members that they are in the plans and we
have funding for it so do it. Chuck reported on the time frame of the project
saying he feels like they missed a few good working days and they are
going to be close on making the deadline. He said they have a meeting on
Wednesday but emphasized the last month is critical. Jim asked if they are
going to put up the fence at the south end and Chuck said they indicated
they were. Contractual deadline is April 18cn
Colton reported on his and Charlie Bassett's trip to the County Commission
meeting this morning and the Commission's pledge of $26,000 towards the
planned dedication program. He said that makes their budget of $96,000 in
pledges. A hand out of the budget was given to the members. Ken reported
on the invitation list and said it had grown to around 400 he mentioned all
the dignitaries that were listed to be invited. Joe said rule of thumb was
about 35%-50% attendance and all agreed that would be good. He said
another meeting, probably the final one will be held in two weeks.
Chuck discussed with the other members the financial base presentation
that he, Joe and Colton presented to the City Council at their last meeting
March 9tn. They were not asking for immediate approval but wanted
response that we were heading in the right direction and they received that.
Mike Ford told them that it was very impressive and informative. Chuck said
now he feels that next steps would be to work towards getting a lease
document and budget set up for the authority.
T-hangar status was discussed and what we wanted to do about future
development at the airport. Building and leasing the t-hangars ourselves vs
allowing someone else to do it and receiving ground rent only was
discussed with prices for each discussed. It was the consensus that we
would want to pursue building them ourselves to maximize revenue income.
When asked what is available out there it was answered there is one
existing pad that ten units could be built on now and possibly fit
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two more ten unit buildings on available land later. It was suggested
that we get specs together for the hangars, get it out for quotes and ask
council for permission to go forward with building 10 units, give them list of
people who are waiting for hangars to back up need for building more. Mike
told them when Council Meeting dates were and when they needed to
submit to be on the agenda. Chuck Zunk moved that the Airport Authority
go forward on assumption it is in the best interest of the Authority to proceed
on its own and have study done by Jim. Ken Knutsen 2"d the motion and it
carried unanimously.
Jim gave a report on the public safety hangar, he said they will have the
rough in plumbing by Friday and building be delivered by the 31st of March.
He said he has a wish list from the state troopers. He brought up the
finished painting called for on the columns and beams and said that they will
be treated before being installed so this is unnecessary, and said he would
go to Wayne and ask him to delete this cost so it will go back in the project
for other use. Chuck Zunk moved that based on the fact that the beams are
treated with cover that don't need paint, that this amount be deducted and
put back in the project, contingent on approval from the treasurer. Jim
Garrett 2"d the motion and it carried unanimously. Results will be e-mailed
to members.
Safety & Security Plan - Jim gave a report and said they are still missing a
drawing which they are waiting on, that we've gotten with the Fire Chief and
Police Chief to get input, that we are on track but it has turned out to be a
longer process than what expected.
Eminent Domain — Chuck reported on meeting with Dr. Eagerton and said
that a bill is being introduced in the Senate and House that would limit
growth. He said he had talked with Sen. Byrne and was told that was not
what intended but it could be a snake bite. Mike Ford said he would call
Perry Rocquemore, head of the league, tomorrow to find out more about it.
New Business — The Annual Alabama Airport Conference was talked about
on April 19-21 and the application was given out in hopes that someone
from the board could go and represent us. Chuck said he attended last year
and it really is good conference to attend.
Mike Ford reported that he had called Mason McGowin again and left word
for him to call. He is keeping in touch with him.
There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned at 6:15 PM.