Aviation Advisory Board
August 12, 2004 minutes
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MEMBERS PRESENT: |
Travis Atwood, Rick Bryant, Gary Fish, Bob Newton and Paul Stewart
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MEMBERS ABSENT: |
David Downing and Theresa Klinkenberg
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STAFF PRESENT: |
Debbie Van Saun
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PUBLIC PRESENT: |
Duane and Dillon Filkins, Lloyd Hetrick, Bruce Liddel, Ron Renz,
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Rick Bryant called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. and Gary Fish volunteered to record the meeting minutes.
1. Review and approval of July 2004 meeting minutes
The July 2004 Board Meeting minutes were reviewed and approved by a 5-0 vote.
2. Airport Manager's Report
Debbie Van Saun’s report is given in Attachment A.
3. FBO Report – Lloyd Hetrick
Lloyd Hetrick announced that Hetrick Air Services, Inc. is now an FAA Repair Station. He explained that his previous company, Hetrick Aircraft, Inc., was an FAA Repair Station but that the certification remained with their Topeka operation when the two companies divided their operations. He also informed the Board that he is working on Part 135 certification which would allow his company to pursue charter work.
Lloyd also announced that a Cessna Citation would be based at the Lawrence Municipal Airport beginning in September. He also informed the Board that Tom Rainbolt has purchased a new Cessna Skylane. Although this new airplane will not be available for rental, Tom’s Skyhawk has been sold to a partnership that intends to continue its leaseback arrangement through Hetrick Air Services, Inc.
4. 75th Anniversary Open House Planning
Rick Bryant lead a discussion of the arrangement for the Airport’s 75th Anniversary Celebration scheduled for August 28, 2004.
Several items were discussed including a review of the planned media activities, schedule of events, logistical considerations, CAP’s involvement, security, door prizes and aircraft displays. It was also suggested that special recognition should be given to Steve Craig for his long-term contributions to the airport and, in particular, for his recent involvement in attracting unique warbirds to the Dole and 75th Anniversary events.
Rick announced that the contributions of Delbert and Arlen Richardson would be recognized by the City Commission on Tuesday, August 24th and he encouraged Board members to attend this event.
5. Misc. Business
Several visitors from Lawrence’s Sister City in Eutin, Germany will be visiting Lawrence in mid September. A request was made to provide seven of those guests with an aerial tour of the City on Wednesday, September 15th. Gary Fish, Ron Renz and Lloyd Hetrick volunteered to fulfill this request.
6. Next Meeting
The next regular Aviation Advisory Board Meeting will be Wednesday, September 29, 2004 at 6:30 p.m. in the Delbert and Arlen Richardson Memorial Pilot’s Lounge in the main terminal building.
7. Meeting Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Attachment A
August 12, 2004
ü Runway 1/19 Project
FAA grant for 95% of project costs has been accepted. Construction contract has been awarded to Emery Sapp & Sons. A pre-construction conference with the engineer, contractor, and other interested parties (airport property farmers, tenants, etc.) will be held prior to the start of construction. Construction tentatively scheduled to start first week of September.
ü Minimum Standards
Final draft has been completed. I have final review comments from other City Departments. I’m planning on using the September Aviation Advisory Board meeting as an opportunity for public comment on the draft. I have asked Lisa Patterson to post draft minimum standards on City website and she will be arranging for appropriate public notification of the public comment opportunity.
ü Maintenance Update
o Purchase of display case for entry way – installed
o Outside lights for new t-hangar buildings – installed; might need to be adjusted
o Concrete to replace grass around t-hangar building A – grading completed; seems to have worked
o Runway 15-33 crack sealing – scheduled for fall, 2004
ü Draft of Airport Security Report
Comments have been received from three (3) board members and the FBO. I will review 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
The program (previously e-mailed to Aviation Advisory Board members) has been submitted to FAA and approved.
ü Snow Removal and De-Icing Program
I’m working with Public Works staff to develop 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.
ü Signage Master Plan
Lisa Patterson is working with other members of the City’s Marketing Communications Team on a plan to strengthen the recognition of the services available from the City of Lawrence. This Team is pursuing a project to address the city’s visual identity in a comprehensive manner, thus strengthening the city’s image and enhancing recognition of all city services. I’ve asked Lisa to include the airport and related services in this project. I felt that any work done in this area would naturally precede any signage master plan for the airport, particularly if logo changes or other identity issues are addressed. My plan is to coordinate the results of this project with the results of the Security Report prior to embarking upon any effort to progress on a signage master plan.
ü Kansas UAV Consortium
Dr. Richard Colgren Assoc. Professor with KU’s department of Aerospace Engineering invited me to become a member of the Kansas Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) Consortium and to attend a meeting on July 21st with representatives from Senator Roberts’ office to discuss the possibility of supporting UAV development and flight test programs. A roster of members of the Consortium is attached. I plan to attend future meetings as my schedule permits and will keep the Board informed of issues, etc.