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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirMinutes_2012_03_22 C:\Documents and Settings\lcarruthers\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\5ZLTOVMI\03.docx 1 Brookings Regional Airport Board Brookings, SD 57006 March 22, 2012 The Brookings Airport Board was called to order by Chairperson Jeff Boulware on Thursday, March 22, 2012, at 4:30 PM in the Meeting Room located on the first floor of City Hall. Members present were Jim Bailey, Judy McLaughlin, Lynn Riedesel, Orv Smidt, and Boulware. Also present were Randy Hanson and Paul Hanusa - Pheasants Fury FBO, Griffin Camblin and Ryan Lacher – SDSU Flying Jacks, City Engineer Jackie Lanning, Airport Operations/Maintenance Technician Jeremy Scott, and Airport Manager Philip Tiedeman. Item #2 – (Smidt/Riedesel) Motion to approve the minutes from the February 12, 2012, meeting. All present voted aye. MOTION CARRIED. Item #3 – (McLaughlin/Bailey) Motion to amend the agenda adding SDSU Flying Jacks presentation under new business. All present voted aye. AMENDMENT CARRIED. (Bailey/Riedesel) Motion to approve the original motion. All present voted aye. MOTION CARRIED. Item #4 – The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 17, 2012. This is two days earlier than the regular meeting date. Old Business Item #5 – Environmental and Biological Assessment Update – Airport Manager Philip Tiedeman said he was told at the Airports Conference that the FONSI ROD had been signed and was waiting to be published. After publication, there is a 60-day review period. Then it is complete. Tiedeman added that the Airport Layout Plan (ALP) had been submitted to FAA Air Space for their review. He said the consultants had some difficulty with the No Rise Certification, as there is very little information and very little previous data to work with. Tiedeman said there is still life in the VOR. It is tied to the ILS. He said if an airport has an ILS, they will have DME (Distance Measuring Equipment) also. McLaughlin asked if there were a chance to lose the ILS. Tiedeman said there is a chance, but they may be able to work in an outer marker as an option for DME. The FAA is studying the NAVAIDs to determine the next course of action. C:\Documents and Settings\lcarruthers\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\5ZLTOVMI\03.docx 2 Riedesel asked about the timeframe on the runway relocation. Tiedeman said in all likelihood, we may have to go about 18 months without the VOR. He added that after the review process, there is a very tight window. If conditions aren’t met, it will be another three to four years before funds would be available again. The FAA wants to keep moving. City Engineer Jackie Lanning said the appraisals are complete, and the city received the agreements at the conference. Tiedeman said Audrey, with the Department of Transportation Right-of-Way, will sit in on the meetings and the negotiations. She is presently reviewing the appraisals. Boulware asked that Tiedeman and Lanning keep the Airport Board in the loop and let them know if there is anything they can do to help with the process. Item #6 – Snow and Ice Control – Tiedeman said there was one snow event since the last meeting in March. The airport was shut down about one day because of the ice. He added that a hydraulic cylinder in the broom attachment for the tractor wasn’t working property and was being fixed. Item #7 – BEM/Sandia – Randy Hanson said he is talking with the parties involved and is taking care of his insurance needs. BEM/Sanida is planning on being in Brookings between April 23 and May 4. Hanson will keep his facility open and available a few days before and after those dates. McLaughlin asked if the process was weather contingent. Tiedeman said that depends on the individual pilots. Paul Hanusa said they will be working with the pilots. Hanusa added that there is still a need for an ultra light pilot. He added that Raytheon also needs a transponder. Hanson said Sandia is testing new equipment for Raytheon. Tiedeman said Sandia is also doing testing for four other similar studies in the country. Hanson said he would like to do a press release regarding the project so the community is aware of what is happening at the airport. Hanson also said he will need to know the amount that the will charge for electricity and other possible items so he can plan accordingly. Boulware asked about NOTAMs. He said the SDSU flight school needs to be aware of any situation on the airport. Tiedeman said the FAA will be issuing and cancelling the NOTAMs during the study. Item #8 – South Dakota Airports Conference – This year, the conference was held in Deadwood, SD, and attended by Lynn Riedesel, Jeff Boulware, Jeremy Scott, and Tiedeman. Tiedeman said the conference was very good. One of the new changes taking place is the percentage the pays on airport projects. Presently, the FAA pays 90%, the State pays 8%, and the pays 2%. After October 2013, the FAA will pay 90%, the State will pay 5%, and the will pay 5%. Boulware asked what the implementation was on those figures. Tiedeman said the will pay another 3% more of the project cost after October 2013. This is a significant impact to the because of the overall cost of the project. C:\Documents and Settings\lcarruthers\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\5ZLTOVMI\03.docx 3 Tiedeman discussed the Ground Communication Outlet (GCO). He said Brookings is third on the list to receive the equipment according to Minneapolis Center. The equipment allows a pilot to talk directly to Minneapolis Center on a phone line through the radio. Riedesel said the GCO speeds up the communication system considerably. Boulware asked if Brookings is on track to have approaches when they get the new runway. Tiedeman said the survey approaches should be done when or before the project is finished. Since AeroMetric flew their surveys last fall, we are on track for new approaches. If they we pushed back until this summer, we would be four to six months behind. Tiedeman said he would like to request that the Airports Conference for 2013 be held in Brookings. He would like the board’s input. He said there will most likely be construction going on in Brookings at that time, and having the conference here would be very exciting. All board members agreed. New Business Item #9 – SDSU Flying Jacks Fly-In – Griffin Camblin and Ryan Lacher were present to represent the Flying Jacks from SDSU. Camblin reported that the club is sponsoring a breakfast fly-in tentatively set for April 14th. He said that Hy-Vee is catering breakfast from 8:00 AM until noon. There is the possibility of a flour bombing contest and a plane wash for donations. Camblin said they would like to include a presentation by the SDSU ROTC Drill Team and a Cyber Security Presentation by the Civil Air Patrol (CAP). Boulware stated that parking could be a concern and should be coordinated with Airport Manager Tiedeman and Paul Hanusa. The CAP may also be able to help with parking. Boulware added that getting the word out is the hardest part but the most important. Camblin said they will notify surrounding FBOs and put flyers downtown and on campus. Boulware added that they can use the radio and local newspaper. He also suggested getting information or flyers to the grade schools. If the young children are interested, their parents may bring them. Contacting the Chamber of Commerce was also suggested. Coordinating a “Ride and Shine” may also be an idea. Boulware said it is an opportunity for the to get involved also showing fire trucks, for example, at the site. Item #10 – Airport Manager’s Report a. GCO Update – Tiedeman said the system would be installed by mid May. McLaughlin asked if it will affect any processes the pilots now use. C:\Documents and Settings\lcarruthers\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\5ZLTOVMI\03.docx 4 Tiedeman said it should not affect any other system. It will be a new, separate service that will be provided by the State and the City. b. Bids – Tiedeman said the airport hayland is going back to SDSU. The seeding cropland will go to hayland. The seeding will be bid when Tiedeman hears back from USDA about the type of seed to use and when to do the seeding. Item #11 – FBO Report – Hanson said he has moved the planes to his new hangar site. Heaters are being installed, and the gas company is coming to dig in their line. Hanson said he would like to retain control on the blue hangar, which will also have natural gas. He expressed a need for more planes at the airport. He asked the Board to keep him in mind if they hear of anyone who wants hangar space. Boulware asked that when they are pouring concrete, could they pour a slab west of the SDSU hangar door. Tiedeman told Boulware to make a sketch of what he would like, and Tiedeman would submit it for approval. The meeting was adjourned. ___________________________ __________________________ Diane M. Spencer, Secretary Jeff Boulware, Chairperson