HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirMinutes_2021_08_19Brookings Regional Airport Board
Brookings, SD 57006
August 19, 2021
The Brookings Airport Board was called to order by Brady Klocker on
Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 3:30 PM in Conference Room #241, Second Floor.
Members present were Judy McLaughlin, Ory Smidt, Riedesel and Klocker.
VanLiere was absent. Also present were Airport Manager Matthew Sommerfeld,
Airport Maintenance Technician Lucas Dahl, FBO - Randy Hansen and Helms &
Associates - Mike Schmidt.
Item #1 - Roll Call
Item #2 - (Smidt/McLaughlin) Motion to approve the agenda with the addition
of Item #5a - Action on Lease Agreement with Medary Aviation, LLC. All
present voted aye. MOTION CARRIED.
Item #3 - (Riedesel/Smidt) Motion to approve the July 21, 2021 minutes. All
present voted aye. MOTION CARRIED.
Item #4 - The next scheduled meeting date is Thursday, September 16, 2021, at
3:30 p.m.
Item #5 - Hangar Development - Sommerfeld reported that all documentation
required for the building of the hangar has been received from Mills
Construction. The lease agreement is ready for approval and action.
Hansen reviewed the site plan and building plan with those in attendance. The
hangar will be built east of the ARFF building. There is a plan for a future
addition which will be the mechanics area and at that time water will be
installed to this building. Each bay will have its own door and each bay will hold
3 planes, housing a total of 12 planes.
Item #5a - Action on Lease Agreement with Medary Aviation, LLC. - Sommerfeld
explained the details to this lease agreement. This will be a 5 year lease instead
of the 25 year lease. This lease will go into effect in September as it will need to
be approved by City Council. There may be a transfer of the hangar within 5
years.
(Riedesel/Klocker) Motion to approve the Lease Agreement with Medary
Aviation, LLC. All present voted aye. MOTION CARRIED.
Item #6 - Airport Manaaer's Report - Sommerfeld reported that the C-17 aircraft
will no longer be coming to Brookings because due to budget reallocation.
They would still like to come here for a fly -over but it won't be until after October
1St when they review budget and funds availability. COVID funds have been
requested from the FAA for reimbursement of expenses. Funds should be
received within the next few months. Sommerfeld would like some suggestions
on how to use these funds, he suggests maybe landscaping. If members of the
board could bring ideas to the next meeting he would appreciate it. Signage at
the airport was suggested.
NORAD testing will begin soon, they will be arriving on August 26th and will start
testing a few days later. The seal coat project has been pushed back by a
week to allow for unforeseen circumstances that could come up for the testing,
weather for example
Item #7 - Helm's Updates - A preconstruction meeting was held this week for
the seal coat project at the Airport. The mill and overlay part of the project will
be complete first. They anticipate there will be 2 days of closure of 17/35 and
this would allow sufficient time for the asphalt to cure up. The seal coat portion
will be done next. They plan that this part of the project will probably last 3 to 4
days during the week of September 13th. There will also be a period of time that
the seal coat will need to cure before they can paint the markings, so the
painting will take place in early October.
Items #8 - SDSU Report - Riedesel reported for SDSU, they have approximately
180 active pilots. Hiring is good right now for these pilots. Currently they have
about 30 flight instructors.
Item #9 - FBO Report - Sandia has been in contact with Pheasants Fury for a
fuel contracting for the NORAD testing while they are here. They are also
inquiring on prices to hangar their aircraft while they are here.
Items #10 - Other Items & Reports - None.
Items #11 - Adiournment.
La a Schwar z, Secr ry
Brady Mocker, Vice -Chairperson