Airport Board

Airport Advisory Board Meeting Minutes Anaconda – Deer Lodge County July 27, 2016 – 7:00 a.m. Pilot’s Lounge Members Present: Tim Casey, Jim Jonas, Vice-Chair Al Messer, Nick Nardacci, Airport Manager Jim Novak, Commissioner Terry Vermeire, Bill Willing Members Absent: Chair Greg Bahr Others Attending: Jodi Lechman, Secretary, Planning Dept. Guests: None I. Vice-Chair Al Messer called the meeting to order. II. Approval of Minutes: A motion was made by Bill Willing to accept the minutes of the June 29, 2016 meeting. Dr. Casey seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. III. MANAGER’S REPORT: (Provided by Jim Novak, Airport Manager) Courtesy Car: • There is no update on the courtesy car, it has not been located. Fence/Environmental Assessment: • The fence project is on schedule. • Bid deadline is 11:00am Friday, August 26th; bid will be awarded on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at the Commission Meeting. • Gates were discussed, Jim Novak suggests they be placed in the corners using hinge posts that will be cemented in. • Entry into airport was discussed - possible options are: 1) keypad with code 2) contact police/dispatch office. Will further discuss at a later date. Digiwx Visibility: • A new power pac was installed one month ago, it’s still working. 1|Page MANAGER’S REPORT: (continued…) Odor in lounge area: • Odor in the lounge is still present; a hole has been cut in the wall, Colbert Electric found the issue that is causing the odor; they are on site at the time of this meeting to make the repairs necessary to eliminate the odor. • Will provide update at August, 2016 meeting. Weed Control: • The County (Wayne Wendt, Road/Shop Department) started mowing Tuesday July 26th; Greg Bahr, also did some mowing. • An update will be provided at the August, 2016 meeting. IV. Old Business: Website: • Jodi discussed the requested changes with Casey Ferguson, he is able to accommodate these changes/additions. There were some additional questions that will be referred to Jim Jonas (see reference below). Jim Jonas will phone Casey. • Update will be provided at August, 2016 meeting. o Commissioner Terry Vermeire: Add at bottom of ADLC website – a tab for airport o Nick Nardacci: Add on airport site: space available for rent o Nick Nardacci: Add on airport site: courtesy car information o Jim Jonas: The website for the digiwx (http://www.digiwx-3u3.com/) should be added. A link to this website would be good. I often use it to see the weather conditions at the field. I would recommend this being a link above the airnav button. o Jim Jonas: Rules and Regulations link should be updated to the full document. (referred to Jim Jonas) o Jim Jonas: Map/Image should be updated. For the general public, a map showing the airport location approximate to town would be good. For pilots, and schematic similar to the one shown in the airport facility directory (http://aeronav.faa.gov/afd/31mar2016/nw_74_31MAR2016.pdf) would be good. (referred to Jim Jonas) o An additional request was made to add an aerial of the airport layout, maybe retrieve from Morrison Maierle. Marketing: • Jodi spoke with Lisa Bracco, Director, Chamber of Commerce; the Marketing Packet will be updated and available for review at the August 2016 meeting. Board Vacancy • No letters of interest at this time. Hangar Lease: 2|Page  • Jim Novak spoke with Shaun Shea, Morrison Maierle regarding identifying the property lines. The lines will be marked with rebar and plastic caps. • It was also discussed to have enough space to park a vehicle. • Jim Novak asks for some guidance on the footage for this project; Dr. Casey suggests 15’. V. New Business: • Runway Lights: All but two lights have been replaced; these two lights are in need of repair. • FAA 5010 Inspection: The inspection has taken place, we should have our report in about one month. Jim Novak notes: the report is not a grade, its’ information about the airport (example: what size plane can land at Bowman Field Airport). VI. MISCELLANEOUS: None VII. Public Comment: None Adjourn: Dr. Tim Casey motioned to adjourn the meeting. Bill Willing seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully Submitted, Jodi L. Lechman Jodi L. Lechman Secretary, Planning Department 2016 3|Page