Airport Authority

Athens Airport Authority Meeting June 23, 2020 3:00 p.m. Live Stream on ACCGOV YouTube Channel https://youtu.be/EkimTgb0YQo Authority: Lester Shindelman, Chair Michael Pierce, Diane Napier, David Asman, Bayne Smith, Robert Miles Airport: Mike Mathews, Airport Director Josh Edwards, ACC Assistant Manger Angela Dalton, Airport Business Coordinator A. Approval May Authority Minutes: Approved as submitted. B. Chairman Update: Mr. Shindelman reported on the progress made over the past month and also reviewed the meeting agenda. He also noted the passing of Commissioner Jerry Nesmith and all of his contributions to the Authority over the years. C. Airport Manager Reports a. Financial/Operations Report: Mr. Mathews reviewed the monthly report as of 5/31/20, including the operations report for the month of May. b. Project Updates: Mr. Mathews noted that the bids have been opened for the combined Taxiway A and Localizer Relocation Project. Schedule A & C of the Taxiway A Project and the Relocation Project have been funded. Schedule B, the parallel taxiway, was not funded at this time but could be in the near future. c. Marketing & Outreach Activities: No update at this time. d. Covid-19 Impact: The Athens Flight Center building continues to be closed to the general public. It is open for essential business such as corporate and transient aircraft. Athens-Clarke County is moving into Phase 3 of their reopening plan on a case by case basis based on department needs and safety protocols. D. Old Business a. Leases: Staff is continuing to work with ACC Risk Management and the Attorney’s Office on several leases and also working to revise the T-Hanger leases for all tenants. Mr. Mathews noted that the Airport will take possession of the “Falcon” hangar on August 1 and he is working on a lease for the new tenant, The Flight School of Athens. b. Lexington Corridor: Mrs. Napier noted that there is a public survey posted on the ACC website and available for input for both the Atlanta Highway and Lexington Road Corridor projects. The deadline to complete the survey is 6/28. The Mayor & Commission will be reviewing and voting on a prioritized project list at their July meeting.  c. July 3rd Fireworks Event: Mr. Mathews noted that he is working with ACC Leisure Services Department staff to organize the launch of fireworks from Airport property. d. Strategic Goal #5.1: Performance Measures: Mr. Shindelman distributed and reviewed a rollout plan that outlines the implementation of this goal. e. Airport Authority FY2021 Appointments: Mr. Mathews noted that applications have been received for the 2 vacancies and the Mayor & Commission is scheduled to vote on appointments at their July meeting. f. Request for Special Use – Airport Overlay District 1. 498 Little Oak Street: As Chair of the Operations Committee, David Asman made a motion to approve this request with the stipulation that all structures on the property are built to Good Sense Standards as listed in the ACC Zoning Ordinance. Motion passed with unanimous vote. 2. 594 Oconee Street: As Chair of the Operations Committee, David Asman made a motion to approve this request with the stipulation that all structures on the property are built to Good Sense Standards as listed in the ACC Zoning Ordinance. Motion passed with unanimous vote. 3. 1825, 1885, 1889 Lexington Road: As Chair of the Operations Committee, David Asman made a motion to deny this request citing Section 9-13-4 of the ACC Zoning Ordinance. Motion passed with unanimous vote. E. New Business a. Strategic Goal #2.1 – Air Service Development Strategy: Mr. Shindelman noted that due to the current economic climate of the airline industry, alternate strategies may have to be studied. One such suggestion may be a shuttle operation partnership. Will continue to discuss and research more in the coming months. b. Strategic Plan Update: No update at this time. The committee will discuss in the next week and have an update at the July meeting. c. Bylaw Amendments: Mrs. Napier will be making draft changes and suggestions for updating to be reviewed at the July meeting. d. Michael Pierce & Bayne Smith Presentation: Mr. Shindelman noted that this is the final meeting for Mr. Pierce and Mr. Smith. The Authority presented them with a token of their appreciation of service and how their contributions have helped guide the course of the Airport and the Authority over the past several years. F. Adjourn: 4:50 p.m. Respectfully Submitted ____________________________ Angela Dalton, Secretary