HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirMinutes_2010_10_21Brookings Airport Board
Brookings, SD 57006
October 21, 2010
The Brookings Airport Board was called to order by Chair Jeff Boulware on
Thursday, October 21, 2010, at 4:40 PM in the Meeting Room at City Hall. Members
present were Jim Bailey, Judy McLaughlin, Lynn Riedesel, Orv Smidt, and Boulware.
Also present were Paul Hanusa and Randy Hanson - Pheasant’s Fury Aviation, City
Manager Jeff Weldon, City Engineer Jackie Lanning, and Airport Manager Mike
Wilson.
Item #2 – (McLaughlin/Smidt) Motion to approve the minutes from the September
16, 2010, meeting. All present voted aye. MOTION CARRIED.
Item #3 – (Bailey/Smidt) Motion to approve the agenda. All present voted aye.
MOTION CARRIED.
Item #4 – The next meeting will be held on November 18, 2010.
Old Business
Snow and Ice Control Plan – This item will be on each agenda through the winter
months. However, we have had no snow or ice to date so there was no discussion.
New Business – none
Item #6 – Airport Manager’s Report
a. City Wind Tower Ordinance – Wilson reported that the City is doing
research on wind towers. He said that under the 7460 regulation, they
would not be allowed in airspace. He said research shows that in
residential areas, there have been numerous complaints on flicker and
humming. He said the Planning Commission is studying the issue, and
possibly they may be allowed in commercial areas. Wilson said that wind
towers in a commercial area must still follow the 7460 regulations. He said
any action by the Planning Commission will then go to the City Council.
Smidt asked how high poles could be. Wilson said it depends on the
location and the distance from the airport.
Smidt asked about the height of the apartment house that was moved to
an area by the airport. City Engineer Jackie Lanning said she and Wilson
surveyed the area, and the height is acceptable. Bailey said he is glad
the City is aware of the wind tower situation and feels it is in good hands.
McLaughlin asked about the alternate airport site in Trenton Township as it
is closer to the ridge. Wilson said he feels the site is more north and further
east of the ridge and shouldn’t present a problem.
b. Wildlife Fence Project Update – Wilson said the gates should be
operational by next Monday. He added that the area around Rainbow
Play Systems had been lowered and is close to being done. Wilson added
that by Six Mile Creek, the fence was pushed over in the flood, and he is
hoping that American Fence will fix that area. He will check on insurance
coverage.
Wilson said the REILS are out of service and are to be repaired on the
fence project. He said there have been issues with them so he turned
them off. They should be operational within two weeks.
Wilson said crack sealing is being done at the airport today and
tomorrow. The contractor is removing the pavement and putting down
new asphalt.
Wilson said the wildlife surveys are almost done. He said he will be doing a
Wildlife Hazardous Management Plan. It will have a huge impact on
aviation going west.
Wilson said he has not been happy about the glider operations at the
airport. People are too close to the runway and are inside the safety area.
Boulware asked how that would be enforced. Smidt asked how many
people were involved. Boulware said two gliders, two tow planes and
spectators. Wilson said this issue will be on next month’s agenda. Bailey
suggested sending a letter to the people involved so the complaint would
be in writing. He suggested including the manual to let them know the
rules. McLaughlin said the pilot in command should inform those assisting
of the regulations. Boulware said that is a good idea because the ones
watching don’t always know the airport rules and regulations. City
Manager Jeff Weldon said Wilson could send a police officer and have
the violators arrested. Boulware felt that keeping an airplane off the
airport would be difficult. Lanning said it is a public airport. Bailey said he
wants them at the airport, but they must follow the rules and be safe.
Boulware suggested sending a diagram in the letter. Wilson said he will
also talk to the people involved.
Item #7 – FBO Report – Hanusa said the jet fuel tank calibration is off, and it is being
worked on today. He was told it was not calibrated correctly from the beginning.
Wilson said he will not pay the bill for that original work.
Hanusa said mechanic Randy ???? is not working at the airport any more
and is missed. He added that the FBO may have a plane for rent on the airport
within one month.
The fuel system at the old Jones hangar site will be removed soon. Bailey
asked about the ethanol people and their schedule. Randy Hanson said they will
be on the airport until August 2011.
Hanusa asked about having a sign on their hangar to welcome aviators to
the City. Wilson said it had been discussed before but no action was taken. Hanson
said it would be an excellent gateway display by air. Wilson said he would check
the sign ordinance with the zoning personnel. He added that the sign could be
painted on the building side or roof. It would also show where the FBO was located
on the airport.
Item #9 – Other items – Wilson explained the upcoming schedule for the
Environment Assessment. There will be a public hearing on November 8. The open
house will be from 6:00 – 7:00 PM with the hearing taking place from 7:00 – 9:00 PM.
Comments will be taken on the accuracy and validity of the Environmental
Assessment. This is not a council meeting, and other comments cannot be taken.
Lanning said it is a listening type meeting with no debate or conflict. On November
18, the Airport Board will discuss the EA and give their comments on both
alternatives. On November 23, the EA will be discussed at the City Council meeting.
Public comments can be taken before the City Council meeting. Riedesel asked
about comments taken at the November 8 meeting. Wilson said the consultant will
be present, and any comments go into the EA as an appendix. Lanning said her
office will do another mailing, and the information will be on the city’s website.
There will be a moderator who will control the comments. They will all be written
down, and if not applicable, it will be noted. Wilson said the guidelines will be
presented at the beginning of the meeting, and the moderator will control the
meeting. Comments can also be submitted in writing.
The meeting was adjourned. The meeting was adjourned.
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Diane M. Spencer, Secretary Jeff Boulware, Chairperson