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The Fairhope Airport Authority met Tuesday, October 18, 2011, at 4:30 PM at the City
Administration Building, 161 N. Section Street.
Present: Chuck Zunk, Chairman. Members: Rod Platt, Pam Caudill, Joe McEnerney,
Dan Stankoski, Gregg Mims, City Administrator, and Howard Hadley. Attorney: David
Bagwell. Absent: Charlie Bassett. Pandora Heathcoe, City Administrative Assistant took
the minutes.
The minutes of the June 19th meeting were considered and duly approved on motion by
1st Pam Caudill, 2"d by Rod Platt and unanimously carried.
Update on 2012 AIP Project for West Side — Chuck Zunk reported that this project is
for the re -pavement of the south apron and the purchase/installation of a new beacon.
The processed grant paperwork has been received back from both ALDOT and the FAA
approving total project cost of $617,133. Volkert was given the authorization to bid out
the project, which this process has been completed. Hosea Weaver won the bid. Chuck
Zunk has signed the contract and therefore the work on the south apron should begin very
soon.
Update on Management Services Contract for T-Hangars — Attorney David Bagwell
reported that he has spoke to attorney Jim Smith to discuss the current Continental
contract. David Bagwell told Mr. Smith that he believed Mr. Smith was looking at an
earlier version of the Continental's contract. Mr. Bagwell sent Mr. Smith a new and
corrected version of the contract; however has not heard back from Mr. Smith at this
time.
Nominations for Officer Positions — Chuck Zunk designated all members in attendance
as the Nominating Committee for annual election of Officers. On a motion by 1st Dan
Stankoski, 2"d by Howard Hadley and unanimously carried, the Committee nominated all
current Officers to retain their existing positions, and closed the nominations. Elections
will be held at next month's meeting.
Authorization for 2011 AIP Projects — A resolution was presented to authorize the
Chairman to execute any applications and other documents pertaining to 2012 AIP grant
applications (up to $1 million) and capital improvement plans (for the next five fiscal
years). This was a motion by lst Pam Caudill, 2"d by Joe McEnerney and unanimously
carried.
Authorization for Public Safety Hangar Lease Renewal — The lease for the Public
Safety Building has expired and needs to be redone. Chuck stated that with a law
enforcement presence on the premises, it displays the FAA as a very secure facility, and
that the officers use their fleet to assist the City and County frequently.
A resolution was presented to authorize the Chairman to execute a new lease with the
terms and conditions similar to those in the expired lease. This was a motion by lst Pam
Caudill, 2"d by Rod Platt and unanimously carried.
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Treasurer's Report — Chuck Zunk said that as of right now they do not have final
financial statements due to September being the end of the fiscal year and the year end
audit is being done. There have been no changes to expenditures and the City Council
did approve the new budget request.
New Business — Chuck Zunk stated he has been in contact with Schaeffer -O'Neil who
are qualified airport engineers, for assistance in complying with the FAA requirement to
re -do the "Engineer of Record" contract about once every five years. All interested and
qualified engineering firms will be allowed to participate in the final process.
Rod Platt discussed his participation in the 2011 Alabama Airport Conference held in
Gulf Shores. (See Attached)
There being no further business, on motion to adjourn by 0 Howard Hadley, 2nd by Pam
Caudill and unanimously carried, the meeting was duly adjourned at 5:30 PM.