HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirMinutes_2021_01_21Brookings Regional Airport Board
Brookings, SD 57006
January 21, 2021
The Brookings Airport Board was called to order by Brian VanLiere on
Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 3:30 PM in the Community Room #300. Members
present were Brady Klocker, Lynn Riedesel, Ory Smidt, and VanLiere. Absent was
Judy McLaughlin. Also present were Airport Manager Matthew Sommerfeld,
Maintenance Technician Lucas Dahl, City Engineer Jackie Lanning, SDSU-Chris
Funk, FBO-Randy Hanson and Paul Hanusa, and Helms's - Mike Schmidt.
Item #1 - Roll Call
Item #2 - (Riedesel/Smidt) Motion to approve the agenda. All present voted
aye. MOTION CARRIED.
Item #3 - (Klocker/Riedesel) Motion to approve the December 17, 2020 Minutes.
All present voted aye. MOTION CARRIED.
Item #4 --The next scheduled meeting date is February 18, 2021.
Item #5 Airport Manager's Update - Sommerfeld summed up the numbers from
the Air Traffic Report showing the traffic for 2020. Additionally, there was a 20%
decrease in fuel in 2020. Riedesel asked how much money is typically received
by the city from fuel sales. Sommerfeld stated approximately $7,000.00 in fuel
flowage fees.
Snow season has been good so far. The last two significant storms haven't
required much snow removal due to the wind blowing. There haven't been any
closures yet this season.
They are looking at purchasing new security cameras which will be purchased
with CARES funds.
Items #6 - Helm's Update - Schmidt explained that they are working on
closeouts on the projects. He will need to have some discussion with staff
regarding punch list items on the Apron project. The next project will be the seal
coat project which will cause just minor interruptions.
Item #7 SDSU Report - Funk reported that they picked up another airplane,
making it a total of 14 in their fleet. They are in need of hangar space. Funk
explained that the $4 million dollar allotment to the Aeronautics Commission isn't
looking too promising. But there are some members of the legislature that are
on board and backing this funding and they are talking with the Governor's
office.
Items #8 FBO Report - Fuel prices went up this week. Hanusa was able to obtain
some pricing for deicing fluid. This fluid has a 2 -year shelf life. Hansen explained
that there is a company that is able to provide training to the FBO staff, but the
FBO would like the City to invest in the equipment. Sommerfeld has been
looking for equipment but things are expensive or they are items that will need
to be modified that will cost additional funds. He wonders what people think
would be the best "type" of equipment? VanLiere wondered if there was a
containment issue that they needed to look into if they decided to purchase
equipment and offer this service. Schmidt stated that Aberdeen has
containment but he doesn't think Watertown does.
FBO's fuel contract ends this year. Hansen's wondered if anyone had any other
suggestions on companies to use. They also are looking into purchasing a Jet
fuel truck.
Items #9 Land Lease Agreement - Sommerfeld had completed some
modifications to the lease and sent out a draft for review. Bob Fite is going to
review it and make some modifications so it will be ready for action at the
February Airport Board meeting. Hansen asked if the FBO hangar lease will be
changed also. Sommerfeld stated that the intent of the new lease is to extend
the lease terms to be longer.
Items #10 Other Items & Reports -
The meeting was adjourned.
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Lana Schwartz, Secretary Brian VanLiere, Chairperson