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Brookings Airport Board
Brookings, SD 57006
March 18, 2010
The Brookings Airport Board was called to order by Acting Chair Jim Bailey on
Thursday, March 18, 2010, at 4:30 PM in the first floor Meeting Room at City Hall.
Members present were Orv Smidt, Judy McLaughlin, and Bailey. Lynn Riedesel and
Jeff Boulware were absent. Also present were Jerry Waltman, Randy Hanson, and
Paul Hanusa representing Pheasant’s Fury Aviation and Chris VanderHook, Zac
Perrizo, and Nick Sand representing the Alpha Eta Rho Fraternity, and Airport
Manager Mike Wilson.
Item #2 – (Smidt/McLaughlin) Motion to approve the minutes from the February 18,
2010, meeting. All present voted aye. MOTION CARRIED.
Item #3 – (McLaughlin/Smidt) Motion to approve the agenda. All present voted aye.
MOTION CARRIED.
Item #4 – The next meeting will be held on April 15, 2010, at 4:30 PM in the
Community Room located in the lower level of City Hall.
Old Business
Item #5 – Snow Removal Operations – Airport Manager Mike Wilson stated that he
hopes snow removal is done for the year. He did report that people were parking on
the grass making large ruts. He will send out letters stating NO PARKING on the grass
until the ground is firm.
Jeff Boulware was present and took over chairing the meeting.
Item #6 – Discussion/approval for Pheasants Fury Aviation to rent hangar from Paul
Moriarty – Randy Hanson said he is negotiating with Paul Moriarty to rent the blue
hangar. He would like his agreement to state that he will pay a percentage on the
income from the hangar to Moriarty. He said there are now two planes in the
hangar, but it could possibly hold a total of six planes. Hanson asked the Board to
direct any parties interested in hangar rental to him. Boulware said that the hangar
had been serviced twice by Young’s Door Service.
(Smidt/McLaughlin) Motion to approve Randy Hanson’s sublease of the blue
hangar from Paul Moriarty. All present voted aye. MOTION CARRIED.
Item #7 – SD Airports Conference - Wilson stated that he and City Engineer Jackie
Lanning will be driving to Deadwood for the conference. Smidt, McLaughlin,
Riedesel, and Boulware will be flying. Wilson will pick them up at the airport before
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the afternoon meeting. Motel reservations and conference reservations have all
been made. Councilmen Tom Bezdichek and Mike Bartley will also be attending.
Item #8 – Update on Environmental Assessment – In the absence of Bob Babcock,
Wilson reported that little progress had been made since last month. The EA is still at
the State Historical Presentation Office (SHPO). Wilson said they have been provided
with the form they requested but nothing has been heard from them. Since the City
is not allowed to contact SHPO, the City has requested that FAA encourage SHPO on
the City’s behalf. Smidt asked when the public hearing would be. Wilson said he
can’t announce a date yet as it still depends on other entities and the time it takes
them to do their part in the assessment.
New Business
Item #9 – Presentation from Alpha Eta Rho on a Fly-In Pancake Breakfast – SDSU
aviation students, Chris VanderHook, Zac Perrizo, and Nick Sand conducted a
presentation for the Board on their planned Fly-In/Pancake Breakfast. The scheduled
date is Saturday, April 10th. It will be open to the public, and area pilots will be invited
to attend. It is scheduled from 7:00 AM to noon with spot landing competition after
that. There will also be club displays and booths. The community will definitely to be
included. They have created a Facebook group targeting SDSU students interested
in aviation. Advertising will be done on the radio, TV, and the community calendar.
McLaughlin asked if they would invite other FBOs, and the answer was yes. The event
will also be in aviation publications. Bailey asked with the cost would be. It will be
$5.00 for unlimited pancakes, sausage and juice. Hy-Vee will be catering and
preparing the pancakes on-site. Local businesses are also donating. Smidt asked if
they had any idea how many people would attend. They are hoping for 200.
Pheasants Fury will give a 60% discount price on fuel. The Civil Air Patrol will be
parking planes. The event will take place in the large Pheasant Fury hangar.
McLaughlin asked is there would be a rain date. The event will take place rain or
shine, and that is why they are hoping for a good community turn-out in the event
that area pilots can not fly in for breakfast. Wilson said that the fraternity is doing well
with their advertising. Boulware suggested they also contact the EAA Chapter in Tea,
South Dakota. Wilson also suggested advertizing on the AOPA website to generate
community interest. Wilson said he would be there to help with the regulations on the
spot landing contest. Sign-up for the contest will be from 7:00 AM to noon during the
breakfast. Boulware asked Wilson if there would be any construction going on at the
airport during the fly-in. Wilson said no.
Item #10 – Update Information in AOPA Directory – Bailey said the information in the
directory is not complete. He didn’t know whose responsibility it was to correct the
information. Wilson said he wasn’t sure where they received their information
because no one has even contacted him. He added that he has called the State
with inquiries but has not heard from them. Wilson also said that if restaurants are
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listed, all the Brookings restaurants should be listed. Brookings has 110 restaurants. His
feeling was to say that restaurants are available and not list them individually. The
same goes with the motels. Wilson said he will work on trying to fix the directory entry.
Hanson said he would like the FBO listed also with their hours of operation.
Item #11 – Airport Manager’s Report
Glide Slope Antenna – Wilson said the problem has been that the glide slope had
too much glare. It failed a check. He moved a ten acre area of snow, and that
didn’t help. Wilson said there are soybeans out from the antenna also. He may need
to reimburse the farmer and remove 3 – 4 acres of land from the lease. They (who is
they????) also wanted the hill removed, but Wilson said that will not happen until an
airport alternative is chosen. He said the airport has not had this issue before with the
glide slope antenna. Wilson said the Street Department helped the airport personnel
with removing the snow. Wilson said they (again who???) turned off the ILS. The
system will need to be recertified.
Wilson said he has been having problems with the crosswind and taxiway
lights. He has contacted another electrical company, and they are working on the
problem. The lights will be out for awhile.
Item #12 – FBO Report – Hanson said he has a new temporary renter. Wes Brown is
from Arlington. He will rent again in the fall. Hanson said the Civil Air Patrol has
switched out a plane. He added that if anyone sees anybody tampering with his
business sign, please call the police.
Item #13 – Other Items –
Boulware asked if there would be any new asphalt laid at the airport. Wilson
said there are areas that need it. Reshaping will be done after the land is firmer.
Bailey told Wilson he did a good job of draining and sloping in front of Brian
VanLiere’s hangar.
Hanson said they have had no drainage problems. He will replace an area in
front part of his building by adding a foundation.
Wilson said the hot tub from the airport rental house was sold.
The meeting was adjourned.
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Diane M. Spencer, Secretary Jeff Boulware, Chairperson