AAB: March 2009
City of Lawrence
Aviation Advisory Board Minutes
March 25, 2009
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MEMBERS PRESENT: |
Rick Bryant, Gary Fish, Theresa Gordzica, Richard Haig, Stan Sneegas, Tom Rainbolt |
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MEMBERS ABSENT: |
Bob Newton |
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STAFF PRESENT: |
Chuck Soules, Mark Thiel |
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PUBLIC PRESENT: |
Tony Berg-LJW, Al Stuber, Tom Keeton-LCC, Ron Renz, William McCauley, Chuck Kellerman - ADG & Lloyd Hetrick - FBO |
Board Chair Rick Bryant called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
•1. Review and approval of February 12, 2009 meeting minutes
The February 12, 2009 Board Meeting minutes were reviewed and approved by a vote of 4-0.
2. Airport Manager's Report
Mark Thiel presented the attached Airport Update. . Chuck Kellerman - ADG presented a status report of the purchase of the runway protection zone land.
3. FBO Report
Lloyd Hetrick discussed a few maintenance issues.
4. T-Hanger Development
The tenant waiting list has 43 names. The need was discussed, but appropriate funding has not been agreed upon.
5. 80th Anniversary Event Planning
Rick Bryant presented a proposed sequence of events. William McCauley presented a proposal for sky diving during the event. The Board supported allowing a few skydivers to land on the airport as part of the opening events. However, public landings would have to have to occur off the airport for traffic safety considerations. Individual events and assignments were discussed and agreed upon.
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:45 p.m.
Next Meeting time is 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 15, 2009 (Tax Day)
in the Richardson Memorial Pilots' Lounge at the Lawrence Municipal Airport Terminal Building.
