HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirMinutes_2021_11_18Brookings Regional Airport Board
Brookings, SD 57006
November 18, 2021
The Brookings Airport Board was called to order by Brady Klocker on
Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 3:30 PM in Community Room #300,
Third Floor. Members present were Ory Smidt, Lynn Riedesel and Klocker. Also
present were Airport Manager Matthew Sommerfeld, City Engineer Charlie
Richter, SDSU-Devin Bastemeyer, Isaac Wilde, and FBO-Paul Hanusa.
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 September 16, 2021 minutes.
All present voted aye. MOTION CARRIED.
Item #4 - The next scheduled meeting date is Thursday, December 16, 2021, at
3:30 p.m.
Item #5 - Through the Fence Agreement - Sommerfeld explained the process
and reason for a "Through the Fence Agreement." Isaac and a few other
investors purchased a portion of land next to the airport and they would like to
build an airpark. They would like access to the airport from this land. This
access would be a locked gate that only these individuals would have access
to. Allowing an agreement like this would allow people to build their own
residential hangars on their private land, but then they would have access to
the airfield through this gate. A taxilane would have to be built to allow access
to the airport. This taxilane would be the financial responsibility of the owners of
the airpark. Additionally, these owners would be responsible for the
maintenance of this taxilane. Sommerfeld noted that the FAA feels that 2023 is
a very ambitious timeline to the agreement in place. This agreement and
everything related to this agreement will need to be approved by the FAA
before anything can get started.
Item #6 - Hangar Development - A bit of construction will be starting soon.
Footing will be complete in the next week or two.
Item #7 Airport Manager's Report - The roof on the terminal building is leaking
and repairs will be needed soon. To replace the roof will cost about $40,000.00.
Staff is looking at other options such as patching rather than a complete
replacement. The Airport Data Sheet will have a remark added stating that the
preferred runway will be 30 in calm conditions to help with noise sensative areas.
Hay bid letting took place and will go to council in a week for approval. There
were 5 bids submitted and they were very competitive.
The PAPI on 35 is out because they needed to repair a PAPI on 30 and utilize the
red filter from RWY 35 for the repair. Airside Solutions is going to cover the cost
of the filter that exploded. They are going to investigate why this bulb exploded
breaking the filter.
Snow operations will be reviewed next month.
City Council has shown interest in receiving aircraft rides. Sommerfeld feels that
this is something that should be entertained. Klocker would like to have contact
information provided to him and a few others and they can make contact with
those council members that are interested.
Item #8 - Helm's Updates - None.
Items #9 - SDSU Report - So far the students have flown for about 3,000 hours.
They have applied for a Cessna grant and have been awarded this so a new
Cessna will be arriving for them to use for a period of time.
Item #10 - FBO Report - Jet fuel and AvGas sales continue to be strong. The
basketball and soccer teams have been utilizing the airport. A few people
have called asking about de-icing. Klocker stated that we need to continue to
look at an opportunity for Brookings Regional Airport to provide de-icing
services.
Items #10 - Other Items & Reports - None.
Items #11 - Adjournment - Smidt made a motion to adjourn.
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Lan chwa t ,_S ecrwMry Brady Klocker, Vice -Chairperson