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Brookings Regional Airport Board
Brookings, SD 57006
May 17, 2012
The Brookings Airport Board was called to order by Chairperson Jeff Boulware
on Tuesday, May 17, 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 Dan Gilbert; members of the Big Sioux
Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol – Dana Klosterman, Joshua Klosterman, Camille
Lynn, Tyler Gross, Ezekiel Klosterman, Briene Lynn, Travis Rup, and Nick Gengler;
Randy Hanson and Paul Hanusa - Pheasants Fury FBO; City Engineer Jackie
Lanning; and Airport Manager Philip Tiedeman.
Item #2 – (Smidt/Riedesel) Motion to approve the minutes from the April 17, 2012,
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 meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 21, 2012.
Presentation by the Civil Air Patrol - Squadron Commander Nick Gengler explained
the Civil Air Patrol’s program to the Board. He explained that the CAP is auxiliary to
the Air Force. They help with emergency services across the state, and they work
with the Air National Guard. They have a cadet program for youth between the
ages of 12 – 20, and they have a senior program for those over 21 years of age.
Their color guard team placed first in the state competition this year. Gengler said
he recruits through the schools, but 89% of the present members are home
schooled. The CAP is a nonprofit organization, and they are always in need of
funding. Gengler said the CAP can be used for community service for the airport or
the city as they are willing to volunteer their time. The CAP is currently moving to the
terminal building at the airport. Gengler said his squadron has more than doubled
in the past year. Boulware asked if they presently have a contract with the city. City
Engineer Jackie Lanning said there is a three-year contract that is waiting to go to
the City Council for approval. She added that it can be renegotiated after the
three years. Gengler said they will have an open house at the terminal when they
have completely moved in. They will advertise it and would like the Airport Board to
attend.
Old Business
Item #5 – Airfield Realignment (previously known as the Environmental Assessment
and the Biological Assessment) – Airport Manager Philip Tiedeman said the big
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concerns right now are the land purchases and the NAVAIDs. Tiedeman said the
FAA is meeting on May 22 to look at the airfield and the concerns for BKX if certain
NAVAIDs are not present. He would also like a letter from the Airport Board
supporting the NAVAIDS for the airport. Riedesel reiterated the importance of the
NAVAIDs because without the ILS, he feels Brookings is taking a step backwards.
Item #6 – Snow and Ice Control Plan – Tiedeman explained that this is the last
meeting until next winter for the Snow and Ice Control Plan to be on the agenda.
He said the winter went well. He only had to replace a one cutting edge of one
blade and one hydraulic cylinder. He asked the Board if they felt any changes
needed to be made to the current plan. They felt it was working quite well.
Temporary gate cards were discussed. Bailey asked if part-time renters on the
airfield could have a temporary card. Riedesel said that could become a problem
because part-time people don’t always know the rules.
Dan Gilbert explained that he has a renter for 2 months. At present, the
renter needs to walk about a block with his gear to get to the hangar. Gilbert
would like him to be able to have a temporary card. Tiedeman said there is a form
on-line to fill out to get a temporary gate card. Tiedeman said he would work with
Gilbert.
Item #7 – BEM/Sandia/MIT Wind Turbine Study – Tiedeman reported that everything
went very well when the group was here working on their study. Hanson said they
were more than pleased with their facilities and impressed with the airfield. And
they were able to collect valuable data. They also purchased fuel from the FBO.
Boulware asked when information would be available on their study. Tiedeman
said he does not know, but he got some information through the CAP for a press
release.
Item #8 – GCO Update – Tiedeman said that next week, the contractor is coming to
install the GCO. He said the State has asked what frequencies BKX wants besides
Minneapolis Center. Both Riedesel and Boulware suggested Sioux Falls Approach.
Riedesel added that it is really needed. Tiedeman said the system should be up
and running by next week as long as the FCC licensing is approved.
New Business
Item #9 – Fueling Operations – Riedesel said fueling planes in your own hangar can
be a problem in the winter as they must be towed outside first. He said three
people at the FBO can fuel now, but they have to be certified and follow the rules
and regulations of the FBO, and the fueling is the FBO’s liability.
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The federal guidance to refer to is FAA Order 5190.6B and NFPA 407. FAA Order
5190.6B provides guidance on what self-fueling operations are permitted by owners
and/or operators as well as fueling operations by service providers. NFPA 407 has
been adopted as part of the local fire code, which provides guidance on fueling
operations at airport.
Item #10 – Manager’s Report
a. PCI Surveys – The Helms and Associates, contracted through the State of
South Dakota, will be conducting surveys on the runway pavement, the
runway conditions, and when and what type of maintenance should be
done. All airports that receive funding will be checked over a three year
period. Bailey asked about the paint marks. Tiedeman said they are
surveying marks to help identify areas to check and areas that have
already been check. They will wear off in a few days to weeks.
b. Irregular Operations Contingency Plan (IROPS) – Tiedeman said he
prepared the contingency plan and had very little time to do it. However,
due to the airport’s low enplanements the IROPS is not required. Because
there is a possibility of receiving diversions or experiencing delays
Tiedeman believes it is a useful tool to have if or when it is needed.
Item #11 – FBO Report – Dan Gilbert said he is renting space at the airport. He wants
to follow the standard requirements but has only 950 square feet and no phone
line. Tiedeman said he is able to use the FBO facility when figuring some of the
square footage if it is agreeable with Randy Hanson of Pheasants Fury. Tiedeman
said Regulation 6.11 General Requirements – state that multiple buildings may be
used to gain the required amount of square footage. Tiedeman added that having
a usable cell phone available is acceptable.
Hanson announced that last weekend, Paul Hanusa won the Brookings
Marathon in his age category. Congratulations to Paul!
Hanson said he has two and maybe three renters in the sky hawk hangar. He
also has options for the blue hangar. Boulware asked if the natural gas was in yet.
Hanson said no, but they keep saying they are coming to install the lines.
Item #12 – Other items – Tiedeman announced that fire inspections will be done on
the hangars. DVL and the local fire department personnel will help with them. DVL
will be checking fire extinguishers. Riedesel said that is an excellent idea to do it all
at once.
Tiedeman said the FAA has done a study on all General Aviation Airports in
the state. The study can be seen on the website, www.FAA.gov. There is a
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breakdown of the GA airports into four general categories. Brookings is located
under the “local” category. Tiedeman said the study is informational and helps to
support the airport as well as others across the US.
The meeting was adjourned.
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Diane M. Spencer, Secretary Jeff Boulware, Chairperson