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FAIRHOPE MUNICIPAL_ AIRPORT BOARD
The Fairhope nswnic�;pal ,Airport Board met Friday, July 24, 1970
at 10:00 A.m.,,at the Airport. Present: Chairman R. C. Lacey;
members: Mr. James C. Nix, and Mr. James E. Gaston Airport
Manager, Mr. Dale Werhan. 77 �� �•
Mr. Lacey moved to approve minutes of last meeting, Mr. Gaston
seconded, motion carried.
Mr. Lacey reported to the Board that he had approximately 18
responses from letters to certain major corporations who would
use the Airport if the runway was of a greater length in order
to accommodate their type of aircraft.
Mr. Werhan pointed out that ramp space was needed in theft on
several occasions there had been somewhat of a problem. He
also pointed out the dangers involved when craft was so closely
parked, also that there would be a possible 35% increase in
gasoline revenue if the runway was extended.
The Board decided to go along with completion of application
for Federal and State Grants.
Lowering of electric lines was discussed. R.E.A. to be ap-
proached again.
Motion by Mr. Nix to hiMAust-Ponder Engineers to draw plans
for runway extension. Mr. Gaston seconded, motion carried.
Motion by Mr. Lacey, seconded by Mr. Nix to amend operation agree-
ment to read: "The City of Fairhope would be responsible for
mowing grass with the exception of around the administration
building. City also to be responsible for runway lights, adminis-
tration building exterior and beacon.
Lessee Responsible for maintaining interior of administration
building and mechanical equipment.
There being no further business, meeting adjourned.
Secretary