Board Members in Attendance: Travis Atwood, Rick Bryant, Gary Fish, Bob Newton, Paul Stewart and Jim Stogsdill. David Downing was absent.

Rick Bryant called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and recorded the meeting minutes.

 

At 6:00 p.m., the Aviation Advisory Board, Airport Manager and Hetrick Air Services, Inc. welcomed and hosted the first tenants’ appreciation social in the terminal lobby. About 10 tenants were greeted by airport officials and a brief welcome and introduction to the airport and its services were given by Debbie Van Saun, Rick Bryant and Lloyd Hetrick.  The regular board meeting began approximately 7:00 p.m.

1.         Review and approval of May 2004 meeting minutes

The May 2004 Board Meeting minutes were reviewed and approved by a 6-0 vote.

2.         Airport Manager's Report – Debbie Van Saun

Debbie Van Saun’s report is attached to the end of these minutes.

 

3.         Airport Survey

Paul Stewart presented an interest in developing and collecting user data about services and facilities at LWC.  Stewart believed with a marginal growth projected for general aviation during the next decade that our airport should gather information from users about flying habits, impressions of services/facilities and their future needs at the airport.

 

A sub-committee was designated from the chair with Stewart leading the group and asked board members Travis Atwood and Gary Fish along with AOPA rep Larry Kellogg to meet and prepare an action plan for implementation of a survey for the July 8 board meeting for board member review.

 

4.        75^th Anniversary Open House

 

Board discussion focused on finalizing basic details of open house agenda presented at last board meeting.  After discussion, Board decided to conduct the Open House from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. with the Fly-In Breakfast from 7 – 9 a.m.

 

 

The ‘To Do’ List was reviewed and assignments added/changed as required. This list will be distributed to appropriate individuals working on the Open House.

5.         Board Resignation

The Board accepted with regret the resignation of Vice Chair Jim Stogsdill, the KU Board representative, effective with tonight’s meeting. Jim has left the University for a position with Washburn University in Topeka.

Jim was thanked for the many contributions during his board service, and encouraged by the board to submit a letter of interest to the Mayor to serve when the next citizen-appointed position becomes available.

6.         Next Meeting

The next regular Aviation Advisory Board Meeting will be Thursday, July 8, 2004 at 6:30 p.m. in the Terminal Building pilot’s lounge.

7.         Meeting Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 10, 2004

 

ü       Runway 1/19 Project

A review set of plans/specs available from ADG June 16^th. Project is still on schedule to bid in July.  August deadline looms for grant application.

 

ü       Minimum Standards

Final draft has been completed.  I have final review comments from other City Departments.  I would suggest combining a September Aviation Advisory Board meeting with an opportunity for public comment on the draft.  If agreeable to the Board, I would work with Lisa Patterson to arrange for appropriate public notification.

 

ü       Maintenance Update

o        Purchase of display case for entry way – on order

o        Outside lights for new t-hangar buildings – two are installed, more to be installed as schedules permit

o        Men’s restroom upgrade – complete except for some minor electrical work needed to install hand dryers

o        Runway 1-19 sign replacement – complete

o        Concrete to replace grass around t-hangar building A – estimates being received from contractors; also to include working on drainage problem

o        Ruway 15-33 crack sealing – scheduled for fall, 2004

 

ü       Draft of Airport Security Report

Comments have been received from two (2) board members and the FBO.    I propose review of these comments with the Lawrence Police Department and other City staff prior to presenting a prioritized list of recommendations with an associated action plan for Board review. 

 

ü       Pavement Maintenance Program

This is still a work in progress.  Program has been updated on City’s intranet with inspection results.  Deadline looms (August grant application)

 

ü       Snow Removal and De-Icing Program

Developing a program that identifies operations, schedule, priorities, etc.

 

ü       T-Hangar Update

The attached reflects the current rental status of all leases at the airport. 

 

Note: due to another commitment, I will not be able to stay for all of the June 10^th meeting.