Minutes from Thurs., April 5, 2001 Board Meeting

 

 

Board Members Present:

Rick Bryant(Chair), Bob Newton, Jim Sherman, and Jim Stogsdill

 

1.                  Meeting Called to Order

Rick Bryant called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M.

 

2.                  Meeting Minutes Approved

June and Sept. 2000 and Jan. and Feb 2001 minutes were approved

 

3.                  Airport Update – Debbie Van Saun

Sanitary Sewer System Study update – The City Commission approved a phased approach to the construction of the contained wetlands option.  KDHE is reviewing the B&V anti-degradation study.

Survey/Platting/Storm Water Management Plan Update – The preliminary plat was approved by the Planning Commission with conditions that includes a meeting between Chad Voigt and the Kaw Drainage District to review the plan.

Water Improvements Update – City Commission approved a contract with Layne Western to install a new non-potable well at the airport

Miscellaneous Items – City Engineer is drawing up a concept for submittal of a left turn land and deceleration lane on Highway 24/40.  A new airport sign was installed on Highway 24/40 and Art & Sign is preparing cost estimates for additional signage.  New terminal lobby furniture is on the project list for a phased in approach to improve the lobby.

CIP Projects update – Environmental Assessment project underway with ADG.  Land acquisition process for runway extension project underway with City legal staff.

T-Hangars Comment – The Board was reminded that the Commission has not approved the project for new T-hangars; authorization is only for an RFP.

 

 

4.                  Report by FBO

Lloyd Hetrick presented several items relative to current airport operations:

There continues to be leaks at the new hangar with a new leak being recently discovered.  Lloyd reported that a new repair crew was to arrive on scene to correct the defects.

Life Flight is working with the City Building Inspectors to obtain the proper permits for construction of their office space in the hangar.

 

5.                  Construction 2001 update

Rick Bryant updated the Board on the status of the airport enhancement project.  Rick summarized an April 4 meeting with FAA Air Traffic Control in the attached document.  The highlights included an estimated 400 aircraft will be arriving throughout the area to attend each race of which Lawrence is prepared to handle a significant portion.  Additionally the FAA has suggested establishing a special ATC ground frequency for Lawrence traffic that will go directly to KC, not Wichita Flight Service.  This will expedite air traffic using the Lawrence airport.  Rick will prepare the official letter for the establishment of this frequency by mid-April.

Rick also summarized the Pre-Design Conference of April 3 with the FAA.  Joyce Coates agreed to split the project into two phases: one for FY 2001 and the second constructed in FY 2002.  The first phase will be completed by mid-September will include the overlay of existing runway 15/33, overlay/expand apron (15,000 sq yd) and connecting taxiway and overlay parallel taxiway to runway 15/33.  Phase Two will then extend runway 15/33 300 feet to the north and 400 feet the south and will be completed during the spring of 2002.  Additionally, the project budget increased to more than $3.6 million.  It was recommended that a 3 dimensional model be constructed showing the airport improvements for interested parties to view.

 

6.                  Airport Parking Project

Rick made a request to Commissioner Kennedy, who was present, for the need of additional automobile parking spaces at the airport terminal.  Presently we have 52 spaces that include two handicapped stalls.  Rick reported that for the first race we already have been informed by Enterprise Car Rentals that they will have 12 cars out here.  200 parking spaces has been estimated at $300,000 but the costs could be less if constructed along with other airport improvements. 

 

7.                  Pilot’s Lounge Rehabilitation

A subcommittee, Jerry Sherman, Lloyd Hetrick and Ron Renz, was created to prepare a design layout for the renovation of the pilots' lounge area and the adjacent office space.  Ms. Van Saun reminded the Board that there has not been any approval by the City Commission for renovations but that city staff could be helpful in preparing estimates for the Commissioners approval.

 

 

 

8.                  Misc.

Ron Renz distributed a schedule for the review of the Airport Master Plan, which was accepted by the Board.

 

9.                  Next Board Meeting

The next Aviation Advisory Board will meet at 6:30 PM on May 10, 2001

 

10.             Meeting Adjourned

A motion was made and seconded to adjourn the Meeting.  Following unanimous vote the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 PM.