HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-06-1965 Regular Meeting.34
AIRPORT BOARD
A pr i l 6, 1965
9 : OO P. M.
Present: Or. Mullins Mr. Niemeyyer, Mr. Lacey, Mr. Wi tznadel,
Mr. Harold Fates and ter. Ack Moore.
Absent: None.
Minutes of the previous meeting were read. Mr. Lacey moved,
Mr. Niemeyer seconded that they be approved. Motion carried.
Mr. Ack Moore reported on his meeting with Mr. Lane Taylor
of the F.A.A. concerning widening, lengthening and strength-
ening of the present runway. Mr. Moore stated that in order
to extend the runway 1800' it would be necessary to purchase
25.71 additional acres.
Mr. Lacey moved, Mr. Nie eyer seconded, that the Airport Board
ask the City Council foXrmission to apply for Federal
assistance for the purpose of widening, lengthening and
strengthening the present runway. Motion carried.
Mr. Harold Yates of the Gulf Coast Experimental Station discussed
soil erosion and recommended the purchase of low ggrowing centi-
pede grass for sodding the wash area and an,overalI coverage of
Bahia grass. Mr. Yates agreed to oversee this work.
Dr. Mullins moved that the Airport Board ask the City to make
available between Z1,000 and 09 200 for the purpose of erosion
control. Mr. Lacey seconded. ko t i on carried.
Dr. Mullins agreed to consult the Grand Hotel regarding their
maintenance crew being made available for the seeding and
sprigging. Mr. Niemeyer also agreed to check with other sources.
Mr. Niemeyer reported that the City would install 2 lights at
the entrance road. Mr. Witznadel to consult Mr. John Ferguson
concerning the electrical hook-up.
The Board agreed that lighting of the new sign was not necessary
at this time.
T-hangar rental fees were discussed. Two letters from the City
of Albertville and the Talledega Airport Board were read and
placed on file.
Mr. Lacey moved that AAA,Air Service be requested to re-evaluate
their estimate of T-hangar rental costs and report their
intention right away to the Airport Board. Mr. Niemeyer seconded.
Motion carried.
Mr. Niemeyer reported on his meeting with the Wisteria Garden
Club. Mr. Niemeyer moved, Mr. Lacey seconded that the Chairman
write the Wisteria Garden Club and ask that they consider
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including the Airport in their beautification plans for
this year. Mr. Lacey seconded. Motion carried.
Mr. Witznadel reported that he is still in the process
of seeking.funds in order to buy paint for the center
line striping.
The Chairman asked that the Airport Manager discuss
the future of AAA to the best of his knowledge. Mr.
Witznadel stated that due to the tragic death of Mr.
R. Ludger Lapeyrouse, President of AAA, Mrs. Lapeyrouse
would assume his duties as President of the Company and
Mr. Leo Deakle would assist her in the handling of
business.
Mr. Lacey moved that Mr. Niemeyer request Riviera
Utilities to place a volt meter at the Airport and
request further investigation of same. Dr. Mullins
seconded. Motion carried.
Mr. Lacey moved to adjourn. Mr. Niemeyer seconded.
Motion carried.
C. B. Niemeyer
Secretar