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March 17, 2008
Brookings, SD 57006
A meeting of the Brookings Airport Board was called to order by Vice-
chairperson Jeff Boulware on March 17, 2008 at 1:00 PM in the Meeting Room at City
Hall. Members present were Jim Bailey, Lynn Riedesel, and Boulware. Robb Sexauer
and Harry Forsyth were absent. Also present were Duane Bymers, Jim Christophersen,
Randy Hanson-Pheasant’s Fury Aviation, City Manager Jeff Weldon, Assistant City
Engineer Thad Drietz, City Engineer Jackie Lanning, Airport Operations and
Maintenance Technician Jeremy Scott, and Airport Manager Mike Wilson.
Item #2 - (Bailey/Riedesel) Motion to approve the minutes of the January 22, 2008
meeting. All present voted aye. MOTION CARRIED.
Item #3 - (Riedesel/Bailey) Motion to approve the agenda. All present voted aye.
MOTION CARRIED.
Item #4 – The next scheduled meeting will be on Monday, April 28, 2008 at 1:30 PM in
the City Hall meeting room.
Old Business
Item #5 – Essential Air Service – Airport Manager Mike Wilson advised that the US
Senate and US House have passed the EAS eligibility bill, and the President has signed
it. The bill is good until September 30, 2008, and re-authorization of the bill will likely be
in November 2008. The re-authorization bill will most likely be bid soon, but Mesaba will
not bid and Great Lakes may not bid because of new Montana routes they have
added. A successful bidder would only be guaranteed service through September
30, 2008. Boulware felt that, realistically, Brookings shouldn’t expect service until
January 1, 2009. Wilson added that the TSA still has their equipment in the terminal.
Item #6 – General Aviation Subleases – City Engineer Jackie Lanning stated that City
Attorney Steve Britzman has added the city’s language for the subleases. He used
Bailey’s form and added to it. She said that Britzman felt that someone at the airport
could hangar a plane for a short time without a sublease. If there were a longer term
lease, the lessee should fill out the form. City Manager Jeff Weldon suggested that
the Airport Board have a time length for the lease. The Board felt that 30 days would
be appropriate. Duane Bymers asked about the aircraft in Robb McLaughlin’s
hangar. The Board said it is McLaughlin’s hangar; he is the one working on the plane,
so he is covered. Wilson said the FBO is covered under their own agreement.
Boulware said the blue SDSU hangar is not intended for lease space. The current
planes not operated by SDSU will be removed.
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(Riedesel/Boulware) Motion to adopt the presented sublease form with the
addition of the statement, “An Agreement is not necessary for any term less than 30
days.” All present voted aye. MOTION CARRIED.
New Business
Item #7 – Pheasant’s Fury Aviation – Randy Hanson explained that Paul Hartje will
provide mechanical services and annuals from the Pheasant’s Fury hangar.
SDSU ethanol is currently under a six (6) month sublease, and they are
requesting a three (3) year sublease.
(Bailey/Riedesel) Motion to approve a one (1) year sublease for Paul Hartje and
a three (3) year lease with SDSU. All present voted aye. MOTION CARRIED. The airport
board also stated that they would like to see all extensions of these leases
automatically extended without the need for the airport board to approve them.
Item #8 – Permanent FBO Agreement – Lanning stated that Britzman wrote the FBO
agreement which included the changes requested by Hanson. The current issue with
the agreement is the funding. Boulware was concerned about approving a draft
form. Weldon wanted the Airport Board to give input. Hanson will possibly ask the City
Council for a two (2) month extension. That way the Airport Board would have final
approval of the final draft. Bailey said he had some questions, such as: is de-icing
equipment available? Are tie down services available? Hanson answered yes, but
the de-icing equipment is for smaller aircraft, and tie down services are available.
Boulware asked if the de-icing should be under authorized services, and Weldon
agreed. Bailey asked Weldon if he wanted the courtesy car and car rentals under
authorized services. Weldon agreed that those should be authorized services. Bailey
felt that the discrimination section needed to be removed. Hanson said he gives a
discount to certain businesses, but Bailey believed discounts should go to anyone. He
felt Hanson was discriminating by giving the discounts to airport tenants. Weldon
commented that this discrimination clause deals with discrimination based on race,
sex, color, national origin, etc. Boulware said Britzman should look into the matter. The
Airport Board thought sales prices could vary for different people as long as they are
not based on race, religion or gender. Wilson said he needs to add the fuel farm
drawing for the FBO agreement to be finished. Hanson requested that the city pay for
a one-time replacement of the existing hoses if they were to break, and he would
maintain them after they are replaced. The condition of the hoses is unknown.
Hanson said the hoses were expensive, and there are hoses for both Jet A and Av
gas. Wilson said the hoses should last until the new fuel farm is purchased. He added
that a new FBO would need a new fuel agreement. An attachment regarding the
replacement of the hoses will be added. The Board felt they would probably
recommend a two (2) month extension. Hanson would like this to go to the present
council before the election since there could be different council members after the
election.
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(Bailey/Riedesel) Motion to pass the FBO temporary agreement for two months.
All present voted aye. MOTION CARRIED.
Item #9 New hangar proposal (temporary structure) – Wilson described the temporary
30’ x 30’ hangar and distributed a drawing of it. The location would be on the east
end of the taxiway on Block 3. The lessee would pay the same lease amount as the
rest of the general aviation lessees at the airport. Boulware asked Wilson’s opinion.
Wilson wasn’t sure if the plane would have an N number. Riedesel asked if snow
removal would be a problem. Wilson didn’t think so. Wilson said it was only a
temporary hangar, and he didn’t have a problem with it. The plane wing span is 24’
wide. FAA is doing the 7460 airspace study. Bailey said the temporary structure should
be subject to FAA, city, and state approval. The Board discussed how log
“temporary” would be. They felt a temporary structure could be in place for one (1)
year maximum time and then be removed. Boulware felt that the tent-like hangar
should not be installed next to the permanent hangars. Riedesel said he has not seen
a temporary hangar at any other airport. The audience felt this may start a bad
precedence because others may want to do the same.
(Riedesel/Bailey) Motion to deny the request for a temporary hangar at the
airport. All present voted aye. MOTION CARRIED.
Item #10 – Electronic Security – Wilson said that former Airport Manager Patrick Dame
had applied for an airport security grant of $40,000, and that it has been granted.
Three cameras will be installed airside, these three cameras are pan/tilt and will view
the ramp and runways. These cameras will only be able to see well lit areas at night.
The ARFF building will also have a security camera viewing the parking area and an
electronic door lock. There will be a control in the airport managers office to let
people into the building electronically. There will also be a camera positioned to
watch the large gate at the terminal building. This camera will also have infrared to
view everything at night. There was not enough funding for a security camera on the
General Aviation gate. Up to four (4) months of information could be stored on the
systems hard drive. The trench work will start in May 2008. Bymers asked if the cameras
would alert the police. Wilson said they could be tied into the police department if
there were a need. Boulware asked if SDSU could view the feed. Wilson said the
system has that capability on-line. Weldon added that it should be used carefully and
for homeland security purposes only.
Item #11 – Alpha Eta Rho Fly-In – Boulware described the fly-in for April 12. If rain, it will
be moved to April 19. This will be an open house event. Hanson will give tours. A spot
landing contest will be held. Food and shirts will be available for sale. There may also
be a glider and parachutes on display. Wilson said no glider in April as the ground will
still be too soft, and it cannot sit in the safety areas.
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(Bailey/Riedesel) Motion to approve the Alpha Eta Rho Fly-In for 2008. All
present voted aye. MOTION CARRIED.
Item #12 – Airport Manager’s Report –
• Recap on certification inspection and items completed – Wilson said the
airport was written up on not documenting ice and snow removal training. He
has taken care of that item. Wilson described the PAPI testing and the fire
fighter training. The foam also needs to be tested. Trees will be cut on the
airport land, and stickers will be affixed to the Jet A cabinet and fire
extinguishers will be mounted to the Av Gas area.
• Update of the Airports Conference in Deadwood – Wilson reported that
Brookings was told at the Tuesday meeting that the state aeronautics wants
Brookings to request money. Tom Schauer said they could dictate where the
state spends their money. Each city can only spend 75% of their entitlements for
2008. Everyone has to get bids out soon, and grants will be issued by June 30,
2008. Wilson said some airports have gotten concrete runways because the
cost is close to asphalt with the rising oil costs.
Lanning introduced Assistant City Engineer Thad Drietz and explained that he
would be trained as an Airport Security Coordinator.
Item #13 FBO Report – Hanson said he wants to install signs for two (2) courtesy
vehicles. He said fuel sales were doing fairly well, and General Aviation is going well.
Verisun is a user that will be missed. Hanson said he has seen a drop in aviation traffic,
but it should increase. The cardtrol is still acting up. Wilson said it might need a new
credit card machine. Boulware asked if it is a good system. Wilson said you can pay
for a maintenance plan, but it is a $2,000 per year service plan. Boulware asked if it is
the equipment or the wiring that is the problem. Wilson said probably the equipment.
Boulware said it is very important to get it fixed. Lanning said she will look at the
budget to see if there is money to fix it.
The meeting was adjourned.
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Jackie Lanning, Acting Secretary Jeff Boulware, Vice-chairperson