HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirMinutes_2019_03_21Brookings Regional Airport Board
Brookings, SD 57006
March 21, 2019
The Brookings Airport Board was called to order by Brian VanLiere on
Thursday, March 21, 2019 at 3:30 PM in Conference Room #241 located on the
second floor of the City & County Government Center at 520 3rd Street.
Members present were Ory Smidt, Judy McLaughlin, and VanLiere. Baker and
Riedesel were absent. Also present were Airport Manager Matthew
Sommerfeld, City Engineer Jackie Lanning, Sam Bjornestad - SDSU, Brady Klocker
- SDSU, Mike Schmidt - Helms, Paul Hanusa - FBO, and others.
Item #2 - (Smidt/McLaughlin) Motion to approve the agenda with the addition
of item # 5b. - Helm's Update and item # 6b. - Wilde Aerial Application. All
present voted aye. MOTION CARRIED.
Item #3 - (McLaughlin/Smidt) Motion to approve the February 21, 2019 minutes.
All present voted aye. MOTION CARRIED.
Item #4 - The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 25th, 2019 at 3:30pm
in the City & County Government Center at 520 3rd Street.
Item #5a - Winter Operations - Sommerfeld reported that they are having some
complications with the snow equipment. They are hoping to work on this
equipment this Spring and Summer. There were some recent drainage issues
due to the snow melt. Staff located the storm drains and cleaned the area to
allow the water to flow and drain. Lanning asked Schmidt if he knew if the
water from the hangar area drained to the storm sewer under the apron?
Schmidt didn't think so. Schmidt suggested that getting the drains jetted this
Spring or Summer may be a good idea. They could be clogged with
construction debris. Klocker stated that the staff did a great job with winter
operations, SDSU appreciates the efforts of the staff.
Item #5b - Helms Update - Mike Schmidt updated the board on the upcoming
projects. The Sanitary Sewer project was bid this last week and Meyer Services
Inc was the low bidder. The deadline for this project is June 15th and this should
be a quick project with no closures of the airport.
Plans and Specs have been submitted to the FAA for the Apron Project. They
are hopeful that May or June a bid letting can be held with the construction
being in 2020.
Temporary tie downs will be installed this Fall.
A potential hangar proposal has been designed for SDSU which would give
students and SDSU staff the ability to park outside the airfield. The FAA is trying to
get some grant funds available to build this hangar. Schmidt stated that there
will be more discussion held at the Airports Conference next week. Schmidt
explained that the City could front-end the costs and the submit for
reimbursement after the hangar is built and the grant funds are available.
Item #6a - FAA Inspection - Sommerfeld reported that the FAA inspectors will be
here April 17th thru the 19th. He is only concerned about the painting on Runway
12/30 and he is concerned that the inspectors will require this to be completed
ASAP. The painting of 12/30 is scheduled for 2021.
Item #6b - Wilde Aerial Application - Isaac has submitted all proper
documentation for 2019. Sommerfeld is recommending that the board approve
this application but to waive the $250.00 annual fee that is required to operate
out of the Brookings Regional Airport. Isaac provide chemicals to the airport,
free of charge, and therefore he feels this would be fair.
(McLaughlin/Smidt) Motion to approve the Wilde Aerial Application and waive
the annual fee. All present voted aye. MOTION CARRIED.
Items #7 Airport Manager's Report - The GCO antennas was temporarily moved
to the other side of the terminal, but it didn't resolve the issue. Staff moved the
antenna back and will need to move it off of the terminal completely. The ARFF
building is a possibility for the relocation.
There have been some recent parking issues at the airport, around the FBO, and
Sommerfeld feels that this is going to be an ongoing issue. So a future project
will need to be improved parking. A security system and cameras will be
replaced this year. The Airports Conference is being held next week in
Watertown. Dahl, Sommerfeld, McLaughlin, Smidt and VanLiere plan to attend.
Items #8 FBO Report - None.
Items #9 SDSU Report - Remain busy.
Items #10 Other Items & Reports - None.
The meeting was adjourned.
Lan chwa ),'S9&ry Brian VanLiere, Chairperson