Airport Advisory Board

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Airport Board September 21, 2021 I. Call to Order / Attendance A regular meeting of the Airport Board was called to order at 8:30 AM, Tuesday, September 21, 2021, by Chair Dennis Heap. Additional Board Members present were, Taylor Albrecht, Dan Courtright, Andy Krawciw, Bob Dimmitt, Mark Muller, Airport Manager Jack Wyles and Chandra Swanson. Board members not present: Mark Godonis & Jerry Steinauer, II. Pledge of Allegiance Heap led in the Pledge of Allegiance. III. Public Comment There was no public comment. IV. Approval of Minutes Heap asked if everyone received and reviewed the August meeting minutes and then asked for a motion to approve. Courtright moved and Dimmitt seconded a motion to approve the August 17, 2021 minutes which was unanimously approved. V. Reports A. Operations Wyles reported on airport operations. Line technician hiring is delayed until Spring 2022. The two events in August, the HAATS BBQ and the Fly-in were considered very successful. Two helicopter testing teams and the high-altitude parachute team are expected in September. B. Financial The $32K FAA ARGP grant has been submitted and is available for draw down. Tyler reports are more timely and accurate than ClearGov due to automatic updating, so for most current information they are preferred. C. UAS Heap mentioned the 9th UAS Roundup conference to be held at Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort on October 17 & 18, 2021. Invitations have been sent to all airport managers in the valley. VI. Old Business A. Fly-In August 21 AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD Page 1 of 2 Regular Meeting, September 21, 2021  Discussion around the event which was considered a very good success. Parking situation was one area that could be improved. Given all of the August activity, it seems that September would be a better time for next year. Fewer conflicts with other aviation events means more warbirds possibly to exhibit and good advertising B. South Fence Repairs Wyles reported that the repairs still have not ben completed because the insurance companies want more itemized detail from the contractors. C. Noise Abatement Swanson made a presentation of the draft web page for noise abatement which the board felt was very well done and provided limited points of feedback VII. New Business A. 2022 Budget Proposal Wyles discussed the budgeting process. It will be presented to the Town Trustees on September 28. October 26 is a work session and the final budget is approved in November. B. Overnight Hangar Storage Heap made a presentation about the need for and benefits of additional hangar facilities at the airport. Wyles indicated a town resident is interested to develop a hangar for their own use and meetings will take place shortly. VIII. Other Business IX. Adjournment Dennis adjourned the meeting at 10:00 am. The next Board meeting is Tuesday, October 19, 2021, 8:30 am at the Airport conference room if available. AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD Page 2 of 2 Regular Meeting, September 21, 2021