HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirMinutes_2022_12_05Brookings Regional Airport Board
Brookings, SD 57006
December 5, 2022
The Brookings Airport Board was called to order by Brian VanLiere on Monday,
December 5, 2022 at 3:30 PM in Conference Room #241, Second Floor.
Members present were Brady Klocker, Judy McLaughlin, Lynn Riedesel, Ory
Smidt and VanLiere. Also present were Airport Manager Lucas Dahl, Public
Works Director John Thompson, and Devin Bastemeyer from SDSU.
Item #1 - Roll Call
Item #2 - (Riedesel/McLaughlin) Motion to approve the agenda. All present
voted aye. MOTION CARRIED.
Item #3 - (Klocker/Smidt) Motion to approve the November 17, 2022 minutes. All
present voted aye. MOTION CARRIED.
Item #4 - Hangar Lease Agreement
(Klocker/Riedesel) Motion to approve the lease agreement with Section 6.1.H.
referencing Brookings Regional Airport rather than City Council, as proposed in
the draft lease. All present voted aye. MOTION CARRIED.
Thompson explained the changes in the lease agreement, 1. Late Charge
Finance Fee and 2. Payment Remittance Address being the significant changes.
The other minor changes were also discussed.
Fite is concerned about Section 6.1.1-1. - this section in the draft states Comply
with all Rules and Regulations as adopted by the "City Council" and before it
had been the Brookings Regional Airport. The way it has been rewritten, it gives
the City Council the right to void all terms. Thompson explained that the
Brookings Regional Airport is the City. Fite stated that this is not accurate. Fite
doesn't feel that the City Council should be allowed to change the terms of a
contract. He would like it to continue to say the Brookings Regional Airport. Fite
doesn't agree that the Brookings Regional Airport and the City Council are the
"same". Thompson will talk with the City Attorney regarding this section. Board
members would like to have this section read Brookings Regional Airport and
would like it to revert back to the original.
Section 6.2.E says that the tenants "will" be charged for snow removal if City
staff is required to complete the removal. This is being changed from "may."
Article 12. Insurance is not being changed at this time. The insurance coverage
will be discussed in the Rules and Regulations discussion.
Item #5 - Discussion on Airport Rules & Regulations
Thompson wanted to start discussion on the Rules and Regulations, specifically
the insurance requirements. Fite explained the reason why the Rules and
Regulations didn't have insurance requirements. Previous staff had spoken with
the City insurance company and it was in the City's best interest not to require
insurance for private persons. VanLiere explained that as of now, there is no
requirement for a private owner to have liability insurance on their hangar or
aircraft, so most don't have any insurance coverage.
Future discussion will be had at the next airport board meeting. City staff will
review the document and provide some suggested changes.
Item #6 - Hangar Lease Renewals
(Riedesel/Klocker) Motion to approve the renewals of the M&C Partners, Robert
Fite and Steve Pofahl hangar leases. All present voted aye. MOTION CARRIED.
Item #7 - Airport Manager's Report
Dahl reported that there have not been any snow events since the last meeting.
The Maintenance Technician position has closed and interviews will be
scheduled soon. The Airport Conference is scheduled for March 29th and 30th.
Item #8 - SDSU Report - Bastmeyer reported that they have received a new
plane. SDSU is working with the Air Force to bring in an Aim High Flight Academy
next Spring/Summer.
Item #9 - FBO Report - None.
Item #10 - Other Items & Reports -
Item #117 Next Scheduled Meeting - January 19, 2023.
Item #12 - Adjournment
Lea a Schwartz, Secretar
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Brian VanLiere, President