HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-21-2007 Special MeetingThe Fairhope Airport Authority met in a special meeting Wednesday,
February 21, 2007 at 8:00 AM at the City Administration Building, 161 N.
Section Street
Present: Charles Zunk, Ken Knutsen, Charles Bassett, Joe McEnerney,
Mike Ford. David Bagwell, Attorney and Betty Rivenbark, Secretary
Absent: Mike Baugh
The minutes of the February 13th meeting were duly considered and
approved with one amendment that Mike Ford be the contact on the
planned subdivision next to the airport on Hwy 32 & 13. Motion made
by Ken Knutsen, 2"d by Joe McEnerney and unanimously carried.
Discussion was held on appointing a new chairman and Mike Ford moved
that Charles "Chuck" Zunk assume that position. Charles Bassett 2"d and
motion carried unanimously. Further discussion led to decision to review
this position every year upon anniversary date.
Discussion was held on appointment for vacant position on the authority
created by Colton Coile's resignation. Louis Mapp was put up for
consideration Charlie Bassett moved that he be appointed. Joe McEnerney
2"d the motion and it carried unanimously. Also discussed and approved
was inserting Mr. Mapp's name in the proposed resolutions coming before
the city council Monday evening everywhere Colton Coile's name had
appeared previously.
Mike Ford reported on his conversation with Dick Lacey regarding the
proposed subdivision next to the airport. A meeting has been planned on
the 22"d with the developer and airport board members.
Transfer to airport to Authority, acquisition of land and financing, resolutions
to enact transfer, land acquisition, and financing —
Chuck said we are going to discuss these three items together and
asked Mike Ford to give his take on Bob Young's presentation to the City
Council. Mike said everything was well received and everyone thought Allied
Irish Bank was a good choice as they gave us the best rate and he had a
chance to meet with them when they were down Feb 12th. Joe said in a
situation like this you go with the best rate given, not necessarily a local
bank. The members discussed the resolutions proposed and David said he
had presented them to Geniece for placement on the February 26th city
council agenda as it should be.
Joe gave a report on insurance and said we will need 3 distinct coverages —
Directors & officers, Liability insurance and a special policy for the air show.
He said he will work with Robbie Robertson. David said he will also write a
sample letter on immunity and send to Robbie.
Airport Authority
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Chuck discussed the schedule for the March meetings and suggested dates
of March 6 at 4:00 PM for a special meeting and rescheduling our regular
March meeting date to March 14th at 4:00 PM. This was put in the form of a
motion by Charles Bassett, 2"d by Joe McEnerney and motion carried
unanimously.
Mike reported on the rip- rap situation and said all parties involved are
working together to resolve the issue and everyone has been in contact with
each other.
Everyone was reminded of the Ethics meeting tomorrow at 2:00 PM
Meeting was duly adjourned at 10:00 AM