AAB minutes: October 2000
Aviation Advisory Board
Minutes from Thurs., October 16, 2000 Board Meeting
Board Members Present:
Rick Bryant, Chair Jerry Sherman Rod Bremby
Dave Downing Bob Newton
August Minutes were approved.
Airport Update:
Debbie Van Saun, Airport Manager, submitted a written update to board members.
Lloyd Hetrick Update
- Hetrick Aircraft still attempting to remedy leaking roof of new hangar with city.
Regular Agenda
KU Remote Aeronautical Engineering Lab Request
Jan Roskam, KU Prof. Aerospace Engineering, presented to the board a KU request for access to Runway 1/19 for periodic operations of remote powered aircraft by students in his design. Roskam explained the nature of his students' research and the implications for military and commercial applications.
The request centered on pre-arranged access to the runway that would result in temporary cancellation of flight operations by GA aircraft. Roskam would coordinate with Hetrick Aircraft, FBO for runway access.
The Board voted unanimously to endorse and encourage this aviation research and department at the airport.
Stuber Research Lease Request
Al Stuber made his annual request to the board for rent relief consistent with his lease agreement with the city based on his economic development activities. The Board received his presentation and discussed the merits of the request. Debbie Van Saun circulated to board members a memo of historical background and pertient issues related to a board decision.
The Board discussed several issues of potential impact to the airport and City with regards to upcoming FAA funded construction projects, and additional developmental issues.
The Board voted to table discussion and a decision for/against at this meeting when Debbie Van Saun offered to compile some research for the board on options available that offer relief and a clear understanding of each parties' obligations.
KDOT 24/40 Update
Rick Bryant presented results of an Oct. 6 meeting between himself and Project Leaders on a new 24/40 alignment. KDOT Design Leader Bob Hirt had called Rick and invited him to Topeka to meet with Hirt's team.
The meeting resulted with both sides sharing their vision and project timelines. KDOT clearing indicated their proposed alignment would cut on the north side of the existing 24/40 highway and impact property on the airport's southern edge. However, KDOT stressed that no funding or project timeline has been established for this project, and it appeared a minimum of 10 years would expire before any definite would/could occur.
Bryant told KDOT that due to recent Federal funding appropriations the airport was proceeding with construction plans to begin in Spring 2001 for completion in early Fall 2001 to accommodate increasing regional traffic at the airport.
Both sides concurred that a larger meeting involving potential stakeholders in that region was timely and appropriate. Bryant and Hirt would poll staff, organizations, etc. for a common meeting date and KDOT would host the meeting in Topeka.
The meeting date was scheduled for Nov. 6.
2001 Construction Plans
The board reviewed possible construction plans for 2001 based on recent acquired Federal funds from Congr. Moore's office. The Board voted unanimously to proritize the following airport projects for completion in 2001:
- Extend 15/33 to 5,500ft.
- Strengthen 15/33 to 60,000lb. dwg.
- Expand and strengthen apron north of terminal to 50,000 sq. yds and 60,000lbs dwg.
Misc. Business:
•1. Bryant distributed current copies of the Airport's Master Plan to board members for study. A board goal in 2001 is a revised 20-year Master Plan to maximize changes in airport demands and operations.
•2. Bryant detailed his trip to New Orleans and National Business Aviation Assoc. tradeshow. Bryant represented the City and Chamber of Commerce at the Kansas Dept. of Economic Development tradeshow booth.
•3. Board agreed to skip November meeting and meet in December.
Meeting adjourned moved by Bryant.
