Board Members in Attendance: Rick Bryant, Dave Downing, Tim Holverson, Bob Newton, Jim Stogsdill, and Jerry Sherman

Rick Bryant called the meeting to order at 6:35 PM.  David R. Downing recorded minutes.

 

1.                  Review and approval of April meeting minutes

The April meeting minutes were reviewed and approved by a 6-0 vote.

2.                  Airport Manager's Report  - Debbie Van Saun

A.                  Introduction

 

Debbie introduced Chuck Soules, Public Works Director.  Mr. Soules participated in the rest of the meeting.

 

B.                  Sanitary Sewer System Study

 

Report and permit application has been submitted to KDHE and the City is awaiting their response.  Debbie met with B&V staff on 5/17 to discuss the delay.  Debbie will draft a letter this week to send to Karl Mueldener seeking his intervention on getting a response.

 

C.                  AIP Project – Phase II

 

The consultant selection forms have been submitted to the FAA.  Debbie has received verbal approval and is just waiting for written confirmation.  The ADG contract has been signed.  Preliminary plans and specs should be received by 5/14/02.  City staff comments on the engineering and storm water aspects of the project are due 5/24. It is anticipated that all the needed land acquisitions can be done without the need to do any condemnation.

C.  T-Hangars Project

The City has received four responses to the T-Hangar Planning RFP it issued., it has received four responses.  A Review Committee has been formed and is tentatively scheduled to review these proposals on 5/29/02.

 

D.    2003 Operating Budget Proposal

 

The proposed operating budget for the Airport for 2003 was distributed.  This budget information was presented during Public Works budget conference with City Commission on 5/21/02.

 

E.     Board Terms Expiring

 

Mayor Hack wanted to remind the board that application and recommendations of individuals to serve on the Board are needed.

 

F.     Roof Replacement Project

 

On 5/21/02, the City Commission has approved the low bid from American Roofing on 5/21/02 to replace the terminal building roof.  Schedule coordination will be done with Bennett, Lloyd, and contractor.  It is anticipate that this project will be completed this summer.

 

3.                  FBO Report – Lloyd Hetrick

Lloyd met with the FAA to review ground rules for the 2002 Race Week.  It is anticipated that operations this year should be similar to last year.  Departures will be handled by the RCAG but the FAA will probably not be able to provide an operations trailer.  However, if about 30 aircraft are expected, the FAA will send someone to help.  A change this year is that will be helicopter service with landing pad at the raceway.  They believe that we will have more volume in the future. 

4.                  Lawrence Municipal Airport Open House

The plans for the June 1 Lawrence Municipal Airport Open House were reviewed.  Cessna at no cost to the Airport has produced a slick Open House brochure and mailed it to pilots & airplane owners.  A number of Airport businesses have agreed to provide static displays including Gutworks and the Kansas Flight Test Center.  At least eight free rides will be awarded as door prizes. It is anticipated that this event will attract a large number of Lawrence and vicinity citizens. The Airport Advisory Board wanted to give special thanks all those companies and individuals who have worked so hard to make this event a success.

 

5.                  Airport Security Fencing/Apron Gate Design Study

Ron Renz presented a briefing detailing the recommendation of the Ad-Hoc Study Committee.   As a result of a lively discussion, several items were identified that need further study.

Board Action:          The Board directed the Ad Hoc Committee to develop a detailed plan that included an emergency access strategy, cost estimates, and a prioritized list of improvements.  The Board the adopted the general concept as presented and recommended that the phased plan be initiated with airport operating funds as soon as is practical.

6.                  Review of the Board By-Laws

Rick Bryant asked the Board members to individually review the Board’s operational procedures and by-laws and thinking strategically, identify changes that will allow the Board to continue to be an agent for the development of the airport.

7.                  Next Board Meeting

The Next Aviation Advisory Board will meet on July 18, 2002 at 6:30 PM in the Airport Pilot lounge.

8.                  Meeting Adjournment

The Meeting adjourned at 8:45 PM.