HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirMinutes_2007_08_16Brookings Airport Board
August 16, 2007
Brookings, SD 57006
A meeting of the Brookings Airport Board was called to order by
Vice-chairperson Jeff Boulware at 3:30 PM on Thursday, July 19, 2007, in
the Meeting Room at City Hall. Members present were James Bailey, Harry
Forsyth, Lynn Riedesel, and Boulware. Also present were Randy Hanson -
Pheasant’s Fury, Craig Kreyger, Bob Lehmann, TSA, Bob Babcock – Helms
& Assoc. Jim Jones Jr., and Jim Jones, Sr. – Big Sioux Aviation, Jeremy Scott
– Airport Operations and Maintenance Technician, Airport Manager Mike
Wilson, and City Engineer Jackie Lanning. Chairperson Robb Sexauer
arrived at 3:45 and resumed as chair.
Item #2 – (Bailey/Forsyth) Motion to approve the minutes from the July 19,
2007 meeting to include the changes directed by Airport Manager Mike
Wilson. All present voted aye. MOTION CARRIED.
Item #3 – (Forsyth/Boulware) Motion to approve the amended agenda
adding a discussion of the new hangar lease by Randy Hanson,
Pheasant’s Fury. All present voted aye. MOTION CARRIED.
Item #4 – The next meeting will be on Thursday, September 20, 2007.
Item #5 - Old Business
FBO Agreement with Big Sioux Aviation – Airport Manager Mike Wilson
stated that the present agreement with the Joneses needs to be
terminated so we can move ahead with a new FBO agreement. He
added that we must make sure the FBO agreement does not contradict
the Pheasant Fury lease. There was discussion on the parking lot. Jones Sr.
said he still wants to lease the parking lot area. Bailey asked what Big
Sioux Aviation gains from the parking lot. Jones Sr. stated that he wants
the area for expansion and a future hangar. He added that the City put
asphalt on top of their foundation and put in the fence. Riedesel asked
why Jones would want to pay for the parking lot in the lease. Jones said
they would still need a permit to build the hangar. Sexauer asked where
the parking for the students would be if the area had a hangar on it.
Jones felt the students didn’t need that many stalls. Randy Hanson,
Pheasant’s Fury thought there was a taxiway width problem also. Sexauer
asked why the City doesn’t want to keep the property. City Engineer
Jackie Lanning said one option would be for the City to give a right of first
refusal to Big Sioux Aviation, and hold the property in the mean time.
Lanning added that the City Attorney and the City Manager would need
to meet with Big Sioux Aviation and discuss the options. Jones said they
will listen to what City Attorney Britzman has to present. Riedesel said he
had to build his hangar in a certain amount of time. Forsyth felt that City
staff and Big Sioux Aviation should meet with the City Attorney. Riedesel
felt Big Sioux Aviation shouldn’t have to pay to lease the parking lot. The
group wanted to wait for the options. Riedesel also wanted the City to
state in the lease a definite amount of time that the lease holder has to
build a hangar on the land.
(Bailey/Forsyth) Motion to encourage the City Engineer and the
Airport Manager to meet with the City Attorney and the Joneses for
options and encourage them to give Big Sioux the right of first refusal
option. All present voted aye. MOTION CARRIED.
Discussion of draft ordinances – Lanning described the two ordinances.
The first requires application for State and Federal permits before
receiving a City building permit for new construction. The second
ordinance enacts temporary zoning controls. A new sentence was added
in State law under 2a. Bob Babcock, with Helms and Associates, said
some education needs to go with it. One of the Board members asked
what the punishment would be for building without taking the necessary
steps. Lanning said it probably would follow the civil or criminal procedure.
Sexauer asked what the feelings were of the Board, what the timeline
was, what it does for the City, and could the City be sued. Lanning said
that City Attorney Britzman had done research for this ordinance.
Babcock stated to the Board that after the ordinance is passed, the
building permit office cannot issue a permit which is an important issue.
Babcock also discussed the temporary zoning ordinance and that it was
very hard to know for sure which parcels to use for restrictions. The City
and the consultants want to have a discussion with the FAA to know for
sure before rezoning takes place. Babcock said the Department of
Transportation, the FAA, and everyone will meet in one room to discuss
that the right amount of property is being rezoned. Sexauer asked if a
motion were needed for action. Lanning said that it would show support if
there were to be a vote.
(Forsyth/Riedesel) Motion to support the two ordinances. All present
voted aye. MOTION CARRIED.
Item #6 - New Business
Airport budget – Lanning described the budget to the group. She
explained that the $5,000 for a pick-up was cut, but the airport received a
pick-up from the Park Department.
Presentation – Bob Babcock – Babcock said the environmental
assessment (EA) is moving forward, and the purpose and need statement
for the EA will be very important. Babcock added that the City Council will
be updated on the purpose and need statement. The Airport Board
would be invited to that presentation. The purpose and the need
statement are very important because they dictate what is done in the
future. At the meeting, we also want the City Council and citizens to state
any other options or what else needs to be studied. There is a meeting on
August 29 with the FAA and Tim Pugh (the environmentalist doing the
study) to discuss the specific wildlife issues. The FAA felt the initial report
was vague and wanted other information that Pugh could provide for the
report. An update will be placed on the website.
Runway Project - Babcock reported that the runway project went well.
Dave Anderson with the South Dakota Aeronautics Office was here to
inspect with Babcock. Babcock stated that the porous friction cause is a
one inch thick overlay and looks like Rice Krispies. Bowes Construction will
need to fix an area about 50’ x 10’ that needs extra oil. There is an edge
that needs to be ground off so it is less than 3 inches. We will be about
$50,000 under on quantities which gives enough under-run to do the
lighting project. Babcock also said they would like to get permission to put
up an additional wildlife fence. If the airport moves, the fence can not be
reused. But there is an equal chance the airport won’t move, and the
fence would be an improvement. This would also improve the safety issue
with the deer. Wilson said the fence would be installed where the deer
come in which is behind Mr. Aho’s property of the south side of the airport.
Bailey asked what else the extra money could be used for. Babcock said
the money would most likely be used for safety issues that were on the
certificate inspection. Taxiway work and maintenance are not eligible.
Boulware said the airport could use light posts on alpha and maybe
corner posts with reflective markers. Babcock said he could include
markers on the taxiway in his electrical project. Wilson and Boulware said
they will find the locations. Babcock said he wanted the Board’s blessing
to pursue the fence project.
(Forsyth/Riedesel) Motion to ask Helms & Associates to pursue the
fence and also install six (6) inset lights. All present voted aye. MOTION
CARRIED.
Riedesel complimented Wilson for opening the runway for a funeral
he and his family needed to attend. The Board thanked Wilson and
Babcock for a job well done.
Discussion on new hangar lease – Randy Hanson, Pheasant’s Fury, said he
would like to buy Steve Whitaker’s hangar. His intention is to lease the
hangar to South Dakota State University. There would be no other
changes other than ownership, and Pheasant’s Fury would own the
hangar. Lanning described the City’s policy on adding items for discussion
on the agenda at the last minute. Since the agendas are published prior
to a meeting, action items can not be added at the last minute as
concerned citizens that would be interested in the subject are not aware
it will be discussed and would not be available at the meeting. This item
will be on the September meeting for action.
Wilson discussed the new ARFF schedule and said it is working well.
The fire fighters seem to be satisfied with the new schedule.
Riedesel asked how the mower was working. Jeremy Scott,
Operations/Maintenance Technician, said it was working well. The tractor
will have a blade and snow blower for the winter. A new sander has been
received from the Street Department which will work better for the airport.
Bailey said he felt a different atmosphere at the airport. Forsyth asked
Wilson what the Board could do. Wilson suggested an Airport Board
meeting could be held at the airport or some of the City Council
members could be invited to the “first Wednesday of the month” potluck
supper. Boulware felt a personal invitation to each city councilor may
work for more in-depth interaction.
Item #8 – FBO Report – Jones Jr. said today there had been much activity.
Lowes, Alltech and some golfers were part of many flights. Alltech
purchased a lot of fuel, and Lowes bought some also.
Item #9 – FBO Report – Bob Lehmann reported that they are finished with
certification. He added that he would appreciate being notified of the
Essential Air Service status so he can share that with his screeners. He
added that boardings are doing great, and he sees lots of new users.
Dave Anderson, South Dakota Aeronautics Office, didn’t know the status
on the EAS. Wilson added that Senator Tim Johnson’s aides didn’t have
any information either. Sexauer said he will call Chuck Howell with Great
Lakes and report next month.
Item #10 – Air Carrier’s Report – No one was present from Great Lakes
Airlines.
(Bailey/Boulware) Motion for the FBO wish list to be passed along to
the City Council for review. All present voted aye. MOTION CARRIED.
The meeting was adjourned.
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Jackie Lanning, Acting Secretary Robb Sexauer, Chairperson