Aviation Advisory Board
July 8, 2004 minutes
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MEMBERS PRESENT: |
Travis Atwood, Rick Bryant, David Downing, Gary Fish, Theresa Klinkenberg, Bob Newton and Paul Stewart
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MEMBERS ABSENT: |
None.
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STAFF PRESENT: |
Debbie Van Saun
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PUBLIC PRESENT: |
Don Ruhl, Karen and Larry Kellogg, Lloyd Hetrick, Mike Atwood
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Rick Bryant called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. and David Downing recorded the meeting minutes.
1. New Board Member
The Board welcomed Theresa Klinkenberg, The University of Kansas-Chief Business & Financial Planning Officer, who is replacing Jim Stogsdill.
2. Review and approval of May 2004 meeting minutes
The June 2004 Board Meeting minutes were reviewed and approved by a 6-0 vote. Bob Newton arrived at the meeting after the minutes were approved.
3. Airport Manager's Report
Debbie Van Saun’s report is given in Attachment A.
4. FBO Report – Lloyd Hetrick
Lloyd Hetrick presented the following items:
A. A mailer was distributed by the Salina Airport alerting the flying community of changes in their operations due to planned construction at the airport. Lloyd recommended that a similar flyer to alert the flying community about our upcoming construction project at the Lawrence Municipal airport. The Board thought this was a good idea and suggested that Lloyd work with the City to make this happen
B. There is a need to coordinate the upcoming runway construction with the residents on the west side of the airport. In particular, discussions should be held with the University jet and king-air and Life Star helicopter operators to minimize the disruptions of their operations. The Board asked Lloyd and he agreed to work with the City to make this happen.
C. Finally, Lloyd briefed the Board on Down Town airport may be shutting down for about 3 months starting March 2005 for construction.
5. 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 status of the event planning showed that the publicity, recruitment of volunteers, logistics, security, door prizes, Kansas manufacture’s displays and the recognition of Delbert Richardson indicated that everything is on track. A final review will be conducted at the August Board Meeting. Rick Bryant announced that Congressman Dennis Moore has the event on his calendar and is expected to attend.
6. Airport Survey Committee
The Board reviewed the planned survey produced by the Board’s Ad-hoc Airport Survey Committee. This committee had been tasked with developing a survey that would allow the Airport Board to collect user data and suggestions. After a discussion, the Board approved the prototype survey instrument with minor changes. It was agreed that a separate version of the survey be developed for use at the Airport Anniversary Open House. The Board then directed the Committee to develop a distribution plan and get cost estimates.
7. Gift to Airport
Ron Renz announced that Gut Works has sponsored a team of students participating in the Lawrence Van Go Mobile Art, Inc. to design a bench. Gut Works would like to donate this bench to the Lawrence Municipal Airport. The board enthusiastically accepted this gift and thanked Ron for his efforts.
8. New Simulation Facility
David Downing announced that the University of Kansas Aerospace Engineering Department has purchased an AST 4000 Fixed based simulator that will be housed in the KU hangar. This facility should be operational by the Airport Anniversary Open House.
9. Next Meeting
The next regular Aviation Advisory Board Meeting will be Thursday, August 12, 2004 at 6:30 p.m. in the Terminal Building pilot’s lounge.
10. Meeting Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Attachment A
July 8, 2004
ü Runway 1/19 Project
Bid opening date is Tuesday, July 20th.
ü Minimum Standards
Final draft has been completed. I have final review comments from other City Departments. Planning on using a September Aviation Advisory Board meeting with an opportunity for public comment on the draft. I will work with Lisa Patterson to arrange for appropriate public notification.
ü Maintenance Update
o Purchase of display case for entry way – waiting to be installed
o Outside lights for new t-hangar buildings – four are installed, more to be installed as schedules permit
o Men’s restroom upgrade – complete
o Concrete to replace grass around t-hangar building A – dirt work underway to improve drainage
o Beacon light – short has been repaired (now have a back-up beacon light for future outages)
o Weed spraying – around lights, complete
o Ruway 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
Progress has been made using the FAA template. 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.