AAB minutes: May 2009
City of Lawrence
Aviation Advisory Board Minutes
May 6, 2009
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MEMBERS PRESENT: |
Rick Bryant, Gary Fish, Theresa Gordzica, Richard Haig, Bob Newton, Tom Rainbolt & Stan Sneegas |
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MEMBERS ABSENT: |
None |
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STAFF PRESENT: |
Chuck Soules, Mark Thiel, Steve Bennett & Roger Zalneraitis |
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PUBLIC PRESENT: |
Larry Kellogg, Karen Kellogg, William McCauley - Kansas Skydive Center, Jim Marchello (Speaker #7), Maria Preston-Cargill, Greg Hildenbrand (Speaker #1), Cort Buffington (Speaker #9), Shannon O-Connor (Speaker #6), Ron Renz (Speaker #3), Rob Renfro (Speaker #5), Jerry Strumpf (Speaker #8), Adrian Horne, Bruce Liddel (Speaker #2) & Lloyd Hetrick - FBO (Speaker #4) |
Board Chair Rick Bryant called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
1. Review and approval of April 15, 2009 meeting minutes
The April 15, 2009 Board Meeting minutes were reviewed. Gary Fish moved and Richard Haig seconded the motion to approve the minutes. Motion passed by a vote of 7-0.
2. Airport Manager's Report
Chuck Soules updated the Board concerning the items in the attached Airport Manager's Report.
3. FBO Report
Lloyd Hetrick discussed upcoming events.
4. William McCauley's Kansas Skydive Center Proposal
Mr. William McCauley presented a revised proposal for The Kansas Skydive Center to be located at the Lawrence Municipal Airport. He described the proposal and answered Board Member questions. Members of the public (identified above) were given the opportunity to express their opinions about the proposal. Eight speakers opposed the plan and one was neutral to the plan. Bob Newton moved the Lawrence Aviation Advisory Board (LAAB) recommend disapproval with the option of resubmitting the proposal with an offsite drop zone. The motion died for lack of a second. Tom Rainbolt moved LAAB recommend disapproval of the proposal. Gary Fish seconded the motion. Motion passed by a vote of 7-0.
5. 80th Anniversary Event Planning
Maria Preston-Cargill, Lawrence Journal-World presented the media plan for the 80th Anniversary Event. The LAAB and audience were very appreciative of the substantial contributions of the World Company. Various logistical details were discussed. Rick Bryant reviewed the schedule and assignment list.
6. Other Business
Rick Bryant announced his departure for the LAAB and the Board Members praised his many years of quality service to the City of Lawrence.
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:45 p.m.
Next Meeting time is to be announced in the Richardson Memorial Pilots' Lounge at the Lawrence Municipal Airport Terminal Building.
Airport Update - Airport Manager's report, as presented
May 6th, 2009
Projects
Preparations are being made for the Birthday and APWA celebration
City Manager and Staff
Rezoning Airport - Currently GPI (General Public/Institutional)
Proposed zoning would be IG (Industrial General)
Both allow airports, process complete in August
Utility (water/sewer) extension to Lawrence Airport
BG Consultant selected/contract pending
Meeting with airport board to be scheduled
Master Plan is the next project to proceed
Airport Tenant Waiting List
42 people are on the waiting list
Updating T-hanger leases
Maintenance Issues
Crack sealing for the airport has been presented to Public Works Director
Looking at resealing the apron area
Rutting and deteriorating of new area by GUT Works and KU Hanger
