Airport Authority

Athens Airport Authority Meeting July 24, 2018 3:00 p.m. Athens Flight Center - Conference Room Authority: Lester Shindelman, Chair Beth Higgins, Michael Pierce, David Asman, Bayne Smith, Robert Miles Airport: David Fluck, Interim Airport Director Angela Dalton, Airport Billing Coordinator Public Comments: Approval June Authority Minutes: Approved as submitted. Zoning - Planned Development: 250 Dublin Street: As chair of the Committee, David Asman made a motion that in order to maintain compatible land uses near the airport, minimize the effects of noise and vibrations on homes, reduce hazards to aircraft and persons on the ground, minimize encroachment by incompatible land uses, protect the investment in Athens’ Airport and to maintain compliance with FAA Grant Assurances 21, Compatible Land Use, implementing Title 49 United States Code (U.S.C.) § 47107 (a) (10), and the Athens –Clarke County Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to the Airport Overlay District, the Athens Airport Authority recommends denial of this request. Michael Pierce 2nd. Motion approved with unanimous vote. Airport Manager Reports a. Financial Report: Mr. Fluck reviewed the monthly report provided by the ACC Finance Department as of June 30, 2018. b. Operations Report: The operations report compiled with data received from the Control Tower Chief has been updated and was reviewed. c. Runway Project: Jennifer Aulick, Aulick Engineering, reported that construction began on July 9th and all demo has been completed and as of today over 500’ of soil cement will be installed. The project is currently on schedule. d. On-Call ASD Consultant: Mr. Fluck noted that the review team selected Mead & Hunt as the preferred vendor. Mike Mathews, Airport Director, will be working with them to procure a contract and begin this project. e. FAA Inspection: Mr. Fluck noted that overall the inspection went very well and they were pleased to see that the contractor has begun work. No major findings are of note. Chairman Update: Mr. Shindelman welcomed Robert Miles as a new Authority member. Mr. Miles gave an overview of himself and noted he is a resident of the south side of Athens and is looking forward to being a part of the Authority Mr. Shindelman also noted that he has met with Mr. Mathews, the new Airport Director and they had a good discussion. He further reported that he has scheduled a meeting with a representative from Caterpillar to discuss the Airport’s ASD efforts and their possible role on the working group as well as employee travel. Mr. Mathews will be attending this meeting with him. Old Business a. Incentive Plan: Mr. Fluck noted that Mr. Hiss will work with Mr. Mathews and will also receive input from Mead & Hunt once their contract has been signed. b. Bylaws Changes: Mr. Shindelman distributed draft copies of proposed changes and discussion of these changes was held. He will make the suggested changes and place back on Google Drive for the Authority to review and comment prior to the next meeting. Air Service Development Committee a. SCASD Grant: Ms. Higgins updated that Athens was not selected for the grant this year. Discussion was held concerning the proposals of the Airports that were selected. She noted that the next funding opportunity will be in the fall and would like to begin the process for submitting a proposal to be ready for submission once grant process is open again. b. Working Group: The goal is to update the member list within the next month and present at the August meeting. Discussion was held concerning possible members to add and/or remove. Business, Finance & Planning Committee a. SWOT Analysis: No update at this time. Operations Committee a. Work Order Request Info/Forms for the Airport Stakeholders Update: Mr. Asman noted that the maintenance request forms will be sent out to hangar tenants within the next week. He also noted that he will meet with Mr. Mathews to discuss the overall customer satisfaction survey. New Business a. Appoint New Committee Members: Mr. Miles was appointed to serve on the Operating Committee. Adjourn: 5:00 p.m. Respectfully Submitted ____________________________ Angela Dalton, Secretary