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July 19, 2007
Brookings, SD 57006
A meeting of the Brookings Airport Board was called to order by
Chairperson Robb Sexauer at 3:30 PM on Thursday, July 19, 2007, in the
Meeting Room at City Hall. Members present were James Bailey, Jeff
Boulware, Harry Forsyth, Lynn Riedesel, and Sexauer. Also present were Bob
Fite, TSA Robert Lehmann, Airport Manager Mike Wilson, and City Engineer
Jackie Lanning.
Item #2 – (Forsyth/Bailey) Motion to approve the minutes from the June 21,
2007 meeting. All present voted aye. MOTION CARRIED.
Item #3 – (Bailey/Boulware) Motion to approve the agenda. All present voted
aye. MOTION CARRIED.
Item #4 – The next meeting will be on Thursday, August 16, 2007.
Old Business
Item #5 – Update on temporary zoning control issue – Lanning told the Board
City Attorney Britzman has been doing some research on the 7460 issue for the
ordinance. Tom Schauer, Bob Babcock and Andy Olson discussed with Jackie
and Mike the issue of what undeveloped parcels need temporary zoning
controls. HNTB is working on the temporary zoning control map to present to
the City Council. Tom Schauer has been involved all the way along with this
project and agrees with temporary zoning controls for the RPZ, but it has been
taking longer than had hoped. With regards to height restrictions, Andy Olson
thought it involved more area than just the RPZ, and they are still working on
the map.
Bailey questioned if there was going to be an ordinance for issuing
building permits where a 7460 is required? Lanning stated that the CDI building
is the only recent building that has been in the area affected by a 7460. Civil
Design may build a 2-story building instead of a 3-story building because of the
height restrictions and the proposed height of the building would cause no
hazards.
Sexauer asked if an ordinance could be drawn up for the temporary
zoning area, which would not allow any building permits to be issued? Lanning
mentioned there is zoning already in place, but she is waiting for a map from
the HNTB to put the temporary zoning issue on a council agenda.
Bouleware asked if Lanning would have the map by the end of this
month? Lanning hoped she would have the e-mailed map by the end of the
month and would hopefully present it to the City Council on the August 10th
meeting for the first reading.
Riedesel asked Lanning if the Council would agree with the map.
Lanning stated that the city staff, consultants and attorney has been involved
with the whole process and Tom Shauer has been kept informed about it, and
felt they should agree with it. Bailey mentioned that they needed to work with
the FAA and not ignore them.
Boulware commented on how much work has been done in a short
amount of time, the progress that has been made in that amount of time and
the decision making is only a couple of council meetings away.
New Business
Item #6 Budget Presentation – Lanning said next year’s CIP budget was the
same as what was propos ed in last years’ budget. The heating budget almost
doubled, which may be due to the heated ARFF garage. Patrick had
budgeted extra funds for contracting for snow removal but the Airport now
has its own snow equipment. In the CIP line item, $5,000 is budgeted for a
used truck that would be used for fencing and other uses around the airport.
There are major cracks in the crosswind runway, which would cost around
$15,000 to repair 12,000 – 15,000 lineal feet.
Wilson mentioned that the taxiway is worse than the runway. Some of
the potholes are nearing 3” deep x 5” diameter and they will be required to
be fixed. Lanning stated she plans to budget $15,000 each year for pavement
repairs.
Boulware questioned if the taxiway near SDSU will get repaired at the
same time as the crack sealing takes place. Yes, it will be repaired at the same
time Wilson stated.
On August 1st, the 2008 budget will be presented to the City Council for
approval. Forsyth asked Lanning if she was going to explain the airport budget
to the City Council or does she just present it with no explanation. Lanning
answered she will explain the airport budget to the council, if they ask her to.
Sexauer asked if the airport budget could be e-mailed to the board
members and Lanning said she would.
Lanning informed the board she had applied for a grant for our LEO’s
program and the program is to start October 1, 2007. TSA reimbursements are
based on the number of landings, so we will receive less grant reimbursement
than what we spend on Leo personnel.
Lanning handed out a Performance Budget Narrative sheet 2008 for the
Airport. This was a different budget narrative from the previous years. She
explained the different sections of the narrative to the board along with the
estimated budget cost for the different items within the budget. Lanning
mentioned she would budget for a new fuel system in 2009, which will be
above ground for the airport.
There was a section on goals listed on the Budget Narrative and the
board revised the list as follows:
GOALS
1. To ensure the safety of residents, pilots and passengers by maintaining a
hazard-free airport.
2. To provide a first class aviation facility for economic development and
the regional community
3. To meet and exceed all FAA, TSA and State requirements for the airport
4. Deleted
5. To increase revenue provided by landing fees, terminal rent, land
leases, fuel sales, hangar leases and other sources of revenue
(Boulware/Forsyth) Motion to approve the changes of the goals. All present
voted aye. Motion carried.
Item #7 – Mission Statement – Sexauer stated the Airport Board had done a
mission statement about 10 years ago but none of the board members could
recall what it said. The board decided on a mission statement, which reads
“The Brookings Regional Airport strives to provide a safe, first class airport for
regional residents and the flying community.”
(Forsyth/Boulware) Motion to approve the Mission statement. All present
voted aye. Motion carried.
Item #8 – Airport Manager’s Report
Safety Inspection – Wilson told the board the safety inspection with Deputy Fire
Chief Pete Bolzer went well except the fire extinguishers all need to be
switched from A, B,C to B, C, aluminum. He is in the process of getting the fire
extinguishers changed.
Bailey asked if the fire extinguishers are located 50 feet from the
refueling tanks and suggest that each board member receive a drawing of
the location of the fire extinguishers.
FBO Agreement with Big Sioux Aviation - The City Attorney is reviewing the
agreement and it hasn’t been viewed by Big Sioux yet.
Riedesel asked if the City knew what Jones was asking from them.
Lanning commented that once everything was down in writing, the City
Manager would need to sign it after both parties agree with the terms of the
agreement. It will be copied and distributed to the board for review. This item
will be on the agenda for next month with Jones’ proposal.
Riedesel hoped the fueling agreement would encompass the credit
card machine. The credit card machine was not functioning properly –
wouldn’t give out a receipt and made double charges on his statement.
There was some discussion on what the difference between the term
“FBO” Fixed Based Operator and “Service Provider”.
Fite mentioned in compliance with the rules and regulations – the term
“FBO” is changed to “Service provider” which is more commonly used by the
public. The FAA is using the term “Service provider". It was decided that these
two words could be interchangeable.
Wilson mentioned that Big Sioux hadn’t presented a financial business
plan for operating the FBO. Jones was not present for any comment.
Runway overlay project – Wilson mentioned the runway will be closed for the
overlay project by Bowes starting on Monday the 30th and will be closed for a
few days. The commercial carrier has cancelled its flights because of the
runway closing. Use of the crosswind runway would be available. Bowes will
be doing the painting after approximately 24 days after the overlay is done.
Item #9 - FBO Report - No Representative present.
Item #10 – TSA Report – Lehmann gave the board an update on the security
programs for the airports. All TSA staff take tests to keep everyone updated
with the security measures. If TSA staff doesn’t pass, they have to retest within
30 days. Everyone is subject to screening no matter what connection they
have with the aircraft from fueling, maintenance or security guard.
Item #11 – Air Carrier Report - No representative was present.
The meeting was adjourned.
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Barb Wiehr, Acting Secretary Robb Sexauer, Chairperson