City of Lawrence

Aviation Advisory Board Minutes

March 31, 2005

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:	Travis Atwood, Rick Bryant, Dan Chambers, David Downing, Gary Fish, Bob Newton and Jim Stogsdill
MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT:	Steve Bennett and Duane Peterson
PUBLIC PRESENT:	Lloyd Hetrick, Bruce Liddell and Chet Fitch

 

Rick Bryant called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. and David Downing recorded the meeting minutes.

1.                              Review and approval of February 2005 meeting minutes

The February 2005 Board Meeting minutes were reviewed and approved by a 5-0 vote.  Travis Atwood and Jim Stogsdill arrived after the vote was taken.

2.                              Airport Manager's Report

Debbie Van Saun was not present at the meeting but had supplied her March Manager’s Report that is attached to these minutes.

3.                              FBO Report

Lloyd Hetrick announced implementation of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Flight School Security Awareness Training.  This training is required for all instructors at Part 135 operation.  After a review of the training course, Lloyd felt it would be good for all the airport employees to also complete the training.

The Board will review this training to determine if it would be useful for other entities at the airport.

Lloyd also announced that on Wednesday, April 20 Cessna would present their “Back to Basics” seminar, which will include a section on the new glass cockpit.  Cessna will also participate in a FAA safety seminar at the airport on Thursday, April 21.

4.         Airport Rules and Regulations Final Review

After a final review of the Airport Rules and Regulations, a motion was made that the Board approve them.  The motion was passed by a 5-0 vote.  Travis Atwood and Jim Stogsdill arrived after the vote was taken.

5.                  Airport Marketing Activities

Following up on the discussion on the development of an Airport Marketing Plan at the February Board Meeting, Rick Bryant invited Duane Peterson, Special Events Supervisor for the Lawrence Park and Recreation Department, to brief the Board on the City’s Summer Playground Program. The Board then discussed the possibility of the Aviation Advisory Board coordinating and hosting a field trip for the Summer Playground participants at the airport.  The Board was enthusiast about this opportunity and agreed to study the options available.  The Board committed to get back to Mr. Peterson by May 1, 2005 to indicate what the Board could offer.  Dan Chambers volunteered to be the Board’s liaison with Mr. Peterson and the Parks and Recreation Department

The Board committed to the hosting of the 1^st Annual Father’s Day Fly-In on June 18, 2005.  The Board also initiated planning for a Fall Fly-In.

Bruce Lindell briefed the Board on his preliminary findings about the EAA “Young Eagles” programs in Kansas.  The Board asked Bruce to continue his research and report back at the next board meeting

6.         Friends of the Airport

A goal of the Board’s Airport Marketing Plan is to secure the support of individuals beyond those who are currently doing do business at the airport.  As a mechanism to achieve this goal, David R. Downing offered the idea of creating a “Friends of the Airport” organization similar to the very successful Friends of the Library.  It is anticipated that there are a number of aviation enthusiasts in and around Lawrence who are not currently doing business at the airport but who support the airport and General Aviation, e.g., retired pilots.  A “Friends of the Airport” organization could enhance the communication between the Board and the general public about airport related activities.  Such an organization could also help the Board recruit volunteers for Airport events.  Downing agrees to research this idea and report back to the Board at their April meeting.

7.         Next Board Meeting

The next Aviation Advisory Board meeting will be on Wednesday, April 27, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. in the Richardsons’ Pilot lounge. 

8.               Meeting Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.

 

March 31, 2005

 

ü       2005 Taxiway Project

FAA comments regarding engineering contract/selection process have been forwarded to ADG for a response.  FAA is reviewing the revised scope and we await their comments, as well.  A revised schedule will be developed once all comments have been received.

 

ü       FAA ACIP Data Sheets

We received comments from FAA on the data sheets that were submitted for our Capital Improvement Program.  The following summarizes those comments:

·    The ARFF truck is not eligible for FAA funding.

·    The snow removal equipment and equipment storage building should be submitted n separate ACIP data sheets, as they have differing eligibility and justification requirements.

·    The fencing data sheet needs additional information (i.e. TSA reports) to justify the fencing; fencing is a “low priority when compared with other projects….requested.”

·    The apron expansion project should be accompanied by sizing calculations.

·    The significant amount of work proposed to be conducted during 2007 and 2008 will require funding well in excess of the projected Non Primary Entitlement amounts available to Lawrence.

We’ll prepare appropriate responses.  Attached is the summary data sheet as submitted to FAA per recommendations from the Advisory Board.

 

ü       Future Projects

The following projects were submitted to Congressman Moore’s office for inclusion in the transportation earmark request from the City of Lawrence:

·         $2,000,000 to improve Runway 15/33 Safety Area to Category C-II (includes widening safety area, obstruction removal, and grading to current standards)

·         $500,000 to install perimeter/security fence and access control

 

ü       Rules and Regulations Update

A letter (attached) was sent to all current airport tenants on March 1^st, along with a copy of the draft Rules and Regulations, seeking tenant input.  We asked for comments back by April 1^st.  To date, no comments have been received.  The attached version of the Rules and Regulations is the one that was sent to the tenants and should be used by the Board as the latest draft, in the event there are additional changes recommended by the Board.

 

 

ü       Maintenance Update

No major projects underway – routine maintenance ongoing.

 

ü       Draft of Airport Security Report

No status change.  City Manager’s Office intern is researching “best practices” from other similarly situated airports in the Midwest to compare with recent FAA security guidelines for general aviation airports.

 

ü       Snow Removal and De-Icing Program

Draft of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) under review by Public Works staff.  A survey of similarly situated KAA airports is underway.  Materials study also underway.  Priority snow removal map completed and distributed to Advisory Board members.  SOPs (when complete) and map will be posted on City’s website.

 

ü       Rental Revenue Update

The attached reflects the current rental status of all leases at the airport.  We are in the process of negotiating a lease for the one vacant unit (B-2).

 

ü       Signage Master Plan

No status change.  Lisa Patterson’s committee working on identity/logo issues to wrap up their report and recommendations in early 2005.