Airport Advisory Board

MINUTES AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD Date: April 16, 2014 Convened at 5:31 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Mitch Hallgren, Bryant Irving, Chuck Lanning, Dick Anderson, Bob Owens, Larry Luxton, Jack Bennett, Bernie Pupino, and Ron Naylor. Absent: Jim Rhoades, Bryce Deter, and Jeff Jacobson. Also present: Tom Cleveland, Airport Manager, Al Mueller, general aviation pilot, Jeff Kohlert, Fly America, Ron Frieders and Dennis Gimpert, hangar tenants, Charles Hagloch and Kyle Schweizer of Hanson Engineering, and T. J. Moore, Director of Public Works. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Bryant Irving moved to approve the April 16, 2014 meeting agenda. Larry Luxton seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Dick Anderson moved to approve the minutes of the February 19, 2014 meeting. Jack Bennett seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. SCHEDULING OF PERSONS TO BE HEARD FROM THE FLOOR: Bob Owens, Board member, read a letter thanking the Airport Manager, line staff crew, Chuck Lanning, Lou Larson of the Building & Code Division, and Water Department personnel for keeping the Airport open during one of our worst winters and for the fantastic job of keeping our equipment running. CONSIDERATIONS: 1. Introduction of new City Manager - Anne Marie Gaura The City Manager was unable to attend the meeting. 2. Introduction of new Airport Advisory Board member – Bernie Pupino Bernie Pupino introduced himself to the Board members and gave a brief history. He has been a DeKalb resident since 1978 and is currently an instructor at Kishwaukee Community College. 3. Presentation by Hanson Professional Services - Airport Improvement Projects Chuck Hanson and Kyle Schweizer presented a history using an aerial map of DTMA and a Power Point presentation of the Airport improvements from its purchase by the City in 1947 when it was 41 acres in size. There are currently 774 acres of Airport property. He commented on the new sign saying it is really needed, in a great location, and is one of the best he’s seen. Chuck listed all improvements, work done as part of the improvement, including costs, from 1947 through FY 19. Work done has been funded by the federal, state and City. Current projects include: 1. Proposed WIN Aviation hangar and office space 2. Drainage / signage / taxiway marking improvements for Part 139 3. T-hangar bituminous pavement overlay 4. Detention basin to Winter’s property 5. Entry and parking lot pavement pending WIN Aviation hangar completion. COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Airport Manager’s Report  Tom attended a Division of Aeronautics meeting April 15.  Met with Springfield Airport Director to discuss de-icer truck available for $5000 that he is interested in for DTMA. The vehicle has been checked out and would be operative for years. Has a 1500 gallon tank capacity. Tom drove the vehicle which was recently taken out of service.  Snow survey sent out to DTMA tenants. There was not much air traffic this winter as runways were badly iced. Most responses said good job and noted they could get out if needed. Tom noted many door strips were replaced along the lower hangar doors. He advised that the Airport staff did a great job. b. Flight and Ground Operations c. Airport Rules & Regulations d. Budget e. Public Affairs/Historical – Hangar ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m. by Chairman Hallgren. Approved: May 20, 2014