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AIRPORT BOARD
March 27, 1964
Members present: Dr. Mullins, Mr. Lacey, Mr. Byrne,
Mayor Schneider
Guests: Mr. L. Lapeyrouse
The Board noted receipt of Southern Industries check in
amount of $5, 000.00.
Mr. Lapeyrouse outlined his proposed building pro ram. He
reported y that Mr. G. F. Arnold was no longer with their
corporation and announced the pending purchase of 75•% of
Mobile Air Service.
Mr. Lacey expressed some dissatisfaction but generally
agreed along with the other Board members that their prime
interest was in a favorable operation.
Mr. Lapeyrouse announced that the name AAA Air Service
would be changed to Fairhope Air Service. Mr. Lacey to
check into legal action concerning same to correct lease
records.
Mr. Lapeyrouse suggested an open - drive through type
hangar. After some discussion the board generally agreed
with Mr. Lapeyrouse that a hangar of this type would be
more practical at present.
Material to be used for hangars - steel with plastic paint
covering - concrete for floor. Mr. Schneider suggested
asphalt paving rather than cement. Length of hangar -36'.
Fuel facilities to be installed by April 30, 1964.
Mr. Lapeyrouse stated that a man for pumping gasoline would
be hiredysooh• also advertising program to be zn at an
earl date. ke further proposed an investment of approx.
,15,000.00 in office building and one (1) hangar.
After some discussion Mr. Lacey moved, I9r. By
rne e seconded,
that the following resolution be adopted. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Fairhope Airport Board will
approve the development proposal as set forth by Mr.
Lapeyrouse, which includes immediate construction of office
facilities and one (1) hangar, with the understanding that
the additional will be built as needs indicate.
Mr. Lacey suggested that a telephone booth be installed on
the field. Ne also suggested that someone be hired to
watch over present installations. Mr. Lapeyrouse agreed
to contact someone for this purpose.
Mr. Byrne reported that the water well and pump had been
installed in preparation for the building program at a
cost of r444.16 and that additional poles and wiring would
be required in the immediate future; also that the pump
needs housing.
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March 27, 1964 meeting continued:
The following facts and figures were given by Mr. Lapeyrouse:
1. Rate schedule for gasoline - �.10 a gallon profit
$.44 total cost per gallon.
2. Tie downs will be completed the first week in April.
3. Definite plans for office construction to be
completed and contract negotiated by April 10,1964.
4. Ramp service to begin as soon as fuel is installed.
A dedication date was discussed. Mr. Schneider suggested
the fourth of July. The Board agreed that Mr. Byrne could
work out a date between June 10 and July 10.
-T meeting adjourned.
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