Airport Advisory Board

1 AGENDA Airport Advisory Board Tuesday, November 24, 2020, 7:00 p.m. Location 3232 Pleasant Street, West Community Hangar DeKalb, Illinois 60115 A. Roll Call B. Approval of Agenda – Additions / Deletions C. Public Participation D. Approval of Minutes – October 27, 2020 E. Old Business 1. DKB-4331 Rehabilitate Entrance Road and Parking Lot/Rehabilitate Bituminous T-hangar Pavements Airport Manager’s Summary: This project was engineered by Hanson Professional Services Inc. and issued under two separate IDOT Block Grants 105 and 111. I am working with their accounting department and the City’s finance department to determine the final payment owed to Hanson for their services. 2. AWOS (Automated Weather Observation System) Airport Manager’s Summary: The AWOS quarterly/yearly inspection with the FAA inspector present occurred on Sep 29, which passed, and received the approval letter dated Oct. 15. On Thursday, Nov. 12, I contacted Frontier Communications regarding the phone line to our AWOS station, as it is not registering the phone prompts when I attempt to record a message at the end of the weather recording. A Frontier tech is scheduled to arrive Friday morning to troubleshoot and hopefully repair. On Friday, Nov. 13, a Frontier Communications technician arrived to troubleshoot the AWOS phone line. Burt assisted him in getting into the AWOS installation. The technician did replace a transformer box but upon further testing found that the line from the transformer to the AWOS control box has significant static when the switch is connected. I have performed a few test recordings on the end of the weather recording, and they have been successful. 3. DKB-4556 Repace the Existing Visual Approach Slope Indicator (VASI) Units on Runway Ends 2, 20 and 27 with Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) Units Airport Manager’s Summary: I had a conversation with Doug, CMT, regarding the PAPI project invoices for Design and Special Services Engineering. Per Doug’s suggestion, I made a spreadsheet to track the payments since they will be paid out of three different FAA grants. Airport Advisory Board Agenda 4. DKB-4800 Rehabilitate Runway 2-20 Airport Manager’s Summary: City Council Resolution 2020-123 Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation – Aeronautics for Construction Services for Project DKB-4800 to Rehabilitate Runway 2-20 at the DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport at a Total Estimated Cost of $2,741,893.90 with a City Contribution Towards Costs in an Amount Not to Exceed $7,000 is on the City Council Regular Meeting Agenda on Monday, November 23, 2020. F. New Business 1. TIF Funding for FBO Facility Updates I have been working with Andy Raih, Public Works Streets and Facilities Director, to direct contractors in their preparations for providing estimates for replacing the interior features of the FBO first and second floors. These projects will be funded through TIF #1. Recent actions are noted in my Airport Manager’s Report, below. G. Reports a. Airport Manager’s Report 10/28 Wed • I communicated with Dan, FloorCare, requesting an estimate for epoxy coating the FBO floors, in addition to the Community hangar floor estimate. • The EAA held scholarship applicant interviews in the upstairs conference room, 5-7pm. 10/29 Thu • Rich managed to remove the old pay telephone stand in the south vestibule but found that electrical wires were inside along with the telephone wires. I asked the DFD if they could bring a hot stick to check for power to the wires, which they did. Rich was able to safely cut the wires and complete the removal. Tom Brian asked to have the stand, which I was glad to have him take. • Dave and Dave, Sycamore-DeKalb Glass, returned for final measurements for window replacement quotes. • I spoke with Dave, ComEd Helicopter Division Mgr, about their internal departments having site visits. They have positive feedback with others, so far. They performed a line mileage evaluation and found that JOT and DKB are equal distances for their service crews, which is a positive element to the equation. He hopes that Safety/Environmental will be able to site inspect on Friday. 10/30 Fri • I worked with Doug Eaton on the CAD drawing abbreviations for airfield utility installations for the GIS and locating ComEd electric meters on the airfield for the GIS. • I reached out to Marcus, Transit, about drone video footage for creating a video, and he is willing to participate. • I communicated with Dave, ComEd, about their internal requirement for monthly environmental assessments by an outside vendor since ComEd will hold the lease at DKB instead of Rogers holding the current lease at JOT. I talked with Matt Rose about our lease adjustments. 11/1 Sun • I received a voice message from a local resident looking for information on a flight for her 13-year-old daughter’s birthday. I gave the contact information to Scott, Fly America. 11/2 Mon • The EAA cancelled their November meeting due to distancing restrictions. • The Sycamore Kiwanis cancelled their November in-person meetings in the Community hangar and will meet virtually instead. 11/3 Tue • I spoke with Marcus, Transit, about performing a video drone flight on Friday, weather permitting and sent him a link to the Greater Kankakee Airport promo video as a sample of what not to do, as well as the good points in it. Page 2 of 14 Airport Advisory Board Agenda 11/4 Wed • I was given verbal notice that Mario Nonnenmann will be resigning his part-time Line Service Technician position as he and his family will be moving to Texas. He will give formal written notice next week. I emailed Michelle Brenin, HR, to give her advanced notice. 11/5 Thu • I received the Egyptian Theater’s Hold Harmless Agreement signed by Alex Nerad for their two semi-trailers parked at 3331 Pleasant St farm lot. I signed the agreement and emailed him the scanned copy for his records. • I talked with Dave, ComEd, who told me that two of the three required quotes by outside Environmental inspectors have been submitted to him. The estimates for the yearly contract for their services is approximately $20,000/year, which is a cost they currently do not incur since Rogers Helicopters holds the lease at JOT. I have sent him our draft lease for their Facilities Department to start reviewing. I let him know that I need to have frequent updates so that I can pass on information above my level and keep you and Andy informed. Andy is anxious to know the anticipated move-in for final positioning of maintenance/vehicles for the winter. • I spoke with Matt Bulthuis, who performs real estate appraisals for Lewis University Airport (LOT) and a few others in the area, regarding our current land lease rates. He shared that Aurora (ARR) is at $.44/sf, Lewis (LOT) is at $55/sf, and DuPage (DPA) is at $.65/sf. 11/6 Fri I closed R9-27 for an hour so that Marcus Cox, Transit, could fly his drone over R9-27, the FBO, hangars and along Taxiway C for video footage to produce an airport promo video. • I worked with Doug Eaton on the coding for the airport infrastructure CAD drawings. 11/9 Mon • The local Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 241 awarded a $2,000 Scholarship to one of the KEC Aviation students, Eric Torres, who is currently taking flying lessons with Fly America instructors to obtain his Private Pilot license. • We hosted the Executive Team meeting in the Community hangar for social distancing. • I met with Dawn Harper, Chief Building Official, and measured the first-floor bathroom and reviewed ADA requirements for rehabbing them into a compliant bathroom. • I worked with Susan Hauman, Finance, to determine the billing process for our SASO agreements with Win Aviation, Fly America, Rev’d Up Motorsports. • I continued cataloging past airport project files for cold storage. Page 3 of 14 Airport Advisory Board Agenda 11/10 Tue • We hosted the HR Department’s pre-employment interviews in the upstairs conference room. • Andy let me know that the two window replacement bids came in between high-teens to high-twenties. • I talked with Bob Owens about Frontier SRE building, and he will call them again today to follow up, as he has not heard from them yet. • I met with a tenant who and briefly discussed interest in developing a new private multi-bay condo hangar on the field. • I read through the majority of the City’s FY2021 Proposed Budget and learned lots! • I received COI for Civil Air Patrol form their insurance company and contacted them to receive future certificates by email. • I talked with DPD regarding the abandoned semi-trailer at 3331 Pleasant and have confirmed who the owner is. He will provide COI for the trailer, naming COD as additional insured, and will sign a Hold Harmless Agreement for storing it until no later than May 31, 2021. 11/12 Thu • We hosted a second round of the HR Department’s pre-employment interviews in the upstairs conference room. • Mario Nonnemann officially resigned his Line Service Technician position, effective Nov. 26, as he will be moving with his family to Texas to pursue his aviation career. Michelle Brening prepared the job opening immediately, and I sent pictures to Rachel to add to the posting. We will close the initial application review on Nov. 30. I posted the open position on FB. 11/13 Fri • At Bill’s request, I researched the previous Airport Manager’s electronic files and emails in hopes to locate any documents regarding Win Aviation’s 2018 request for TIF funding for 2890 Pleasant St hangar rehabilitation, for which I did not find any. Josh Boldt is setting up a meeting with Andrei on or after Nov. 30., to review it. 11/16 Mon • As a follow-up to last week’s Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (ILEPA) stormwater on-site inspection by our regional representative, Al Gonzalez requested a copy of our Storm Water Pollution Protection Plan (SWPPP), which is to be updated annually and sent to the ILEPA along with our annual report. I was only able to locate it in a hard copy format. I contacted Fehr-Graham who created our SWPPP and they emailed me an electronic copy, which I forwarded to Al. I also requested assistance in updating our Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan as required by IEPA. I had to ask Jeremy about accessing Tom’s emails that are older than 12 months; he will work on it for me. • I worked with Jeremy to get a phone set up in upstairs conference room for Exec Team meeting for the City attorney to call-in. • I met with Andy Raih about the FBO replacement windows, ceiling, lighting, and demolition. • I received a request from the DeKalb County Health Department regarding 2021 dates for E-Waste collections. • I received the US Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service renewal form for our Federal Migratory Bird Depredation Permit. 11/17 Tue • I researched the US Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service renewal form for our Federal Migratory Bird Depredation Permit. I found the files that I had set aside when I cleaned out Tom’s office and reviewed them. • Al Gonzalez, ILEPA, emailed me and pointed out that the airport’s contact information needed to be updated with my name. I called Fehr-Graham and asked how we might make changes to our SWPPP. The receptionist said she would have an engineer contact me about it. Page 4 of 14 Airport Advisory Board Agenda • I participated in an Illinois Public Airports Association (IPAA) Zoom Description: Mike Mooney, Managing Partner with Volaire Aviation Consulting provided the IPAA members with his annual Illinois Air Service Update via webinar. Following Mr. Mooney's presentation, Director of Aeronautics Clayton Stambaugh spoke to the membership giving the Division update. • I received a voicemail from a woman inquiring about conference room availability. I returned her call and left a voice message but haven’t heard back from her. 11/18 Wed • Kevin received confirmed dates of Dec. 9-11 from Bolin, Inc. for the 2200 Pleasant Street hangar Diesel fuel farm 5-year in-tank inspection and tightness test. He let Andy Raih know as we will have to determine the amount of fuel still in the ground and plan for its removal prior to the testing date. • I spoke with Elisabeth Rutter, Fehr-Graham, regarding our Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan. She walked me through the necessary contact information updates so I could submit the updated SWPPP to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency with our annual report. She also informed me that an Exhibit 4 needs to be submitted quarterly, so I will complete going forward. I plan to complete a site inspection by the end of this month and will email it once it is completed. • I worked with representatives from the USDA for the annual renewal of our Wildlife Hazard USFWS Migratory Bird Depredation Permit. We have a DKB Wildlife Hazard management Plan (WHMP) that was drafted in Aug 2017 by USDA-WS. I found out that it is up to DKB to follow/implement the written plan. We have to submit the report for renewal by the end of January 2021. • I received a call from the DeKalb County Republican Party who is looking for a venue that could hold a caucus for 30-40 people with physical distancing requirements in early December. Our Community hangar might be a solution, so they will discuss and let me know once they have decided and set a date. 11/19 Thu • I talked with the ComEd lighting contractor about getting sample units to compare and choose for a final quote so we can purchase product before year-end. • I talked with the FloorCare representative to clarify details on our facilities diagram so he could prepare a final quote for epoxy floor covering for first and second floors. 11/20 Fri • I talked with CSO Cooper regarding the third semi-trailer parked at 3331 Pleasant St. The PD is mailing a certified letter. • Recent report from the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) on general aviation aircraft shipments and billing through the third quarter of 2020: Piston aircraft deliveries saw an increase of 1.4%, while turboprop, business jet, and helicopter deliveries declined through the first nine months of 2020. When compared to the same period in 2019, just 254 turboprops have shipped this year, a 27% decline. Business jet deliveries, while slightly better, saw the delivery of 378 units through Q3 of 2020. This is still a 26.7% decline comparatively. Helicopter shipments showed similar results, having dropped 23.8% compared to 2019. The value of deliveries through the third quarter of 2020 was down 20.1%, at only $11.9 billion. “This latest shipment report gives us insight into how the industry is faring after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. While we are still trailing in comparison to last year’s figures due to a virus impacted second quarter, it is encouraging to see deliveries in certain segments have rebounded,” said Pete Bunce, CEO of GAMA. “While the industry has shown its resilience, it will likely once again face stiff headwinds from the resurgent pandemic… Despite these significant challenges, it continues to be our dedicated workforce that enables our industry to persevere through the recovery process.” This is the first quarter in history where GAMA is reporting certified electric aircraft deliveries. • We hosted our Line Service Staff Farewell to Mario Nonnemann in the upstairs conference room. • I had a conversation with Mike, Filtration Corp, regarding the schedule for our fuel farm piping repairs and fuel hose replacements. Page 5 of 14 Airport Advisory Board Agenda • I met with Peter, Quiet Light Solutions, who brought sample fixtures for us to compare. He will have a crew temporarily install them next week so we can fully appreciate their functionality to make a decision on which unit to purchase for the FBO. • I received the FBO epoxy flooring estimate from FloorCare. • I had a conversation with Craig, USDA-Wildlife Hazard department, regarding our WHMP, who informed me that we can follow the draft that was established with their assistance in 2017 and can update on our own. It’s only required for Part 139 airports. He also offered their office’s assistance if we have further Wildlife control needs, but their services do come with a price. b. Flight and Ground Operations Airport Manager’s Summary: October fuel sales as recorded: Month 100LL gal Sales JetA gal Sales October 2020 5,193.8 $19,384.49 5,692.0 $14,666.25 NOTE: October 2019 numbers for comparison were not available at the time of Agenda publication. On Thursday, Nov. 19, I received an update on national aviation fuel pricing: o National Fuel Price averages: JetA $4.50 100LL $4.90 o Great Lakes Region averages: JetA $4.23 100LL $4.74 o Our current prices are: JetA $2.90 100LL $4.10 (full-service), $3.70 (self-serve). 10/28 Wed • A Socata TBM 700 single-engine turboprop owned by Staff Electric of Menomonee Falls, WI, landed shortly after 7:30am, the owner/pilot dropped off his daughter, purchased 44 gallons of JetA fuel, and returned to Milwaukee. • I received notice from an NIU drone pilot that he would be flying between 3pm and 6pm over the Lagoon, Residence Halls and Stadium for promo photos. • Burt mopped around the fire truck and replaced the cardboard to catch the engine rear seal leaks. • I followed the deice truck deice fluid leak and found the fitting where a seal is shot. I sent pictures to Mike, Filtration Corp, who explained that the line that is leaking is the Type 4 fluid, which we do not use, and we could shut a valve to stop the fluid from flowing. Just then, Jeremy, IL Material Handling, arrived with replacement fuel and air filters and a fuel fitting. I showed him the leak location and he found the shut-off valve and shut it. Burt did his best to remove the deice fluid which had leaked all over the overhead window, down the front of the cab and onto the hangar floor. Dave arrived for his shift and said that the truck only has Type 1 fluid in it. Jeremy determined that the bucket’s fixed nozzle needs to have the pressure released after the system has been operated, which will arrest the leak above the cab. I received two work orders for Jeremy’s work, initial boom inspection and alternator bracket repair. Another work order will follow for PMI on the rear engine. IMH sent their Service Agreement for the deice truck, forklift, and our MinuteMan floor cleaner, which would provide us with a discounted labor rate for multiple equipment service. • Lindsey, FlightBridge, called to follow up on two local hotels that have not responded to their requests for setting them up in the FlightBridge accommodations listing. She also offered a live online training, in which Dave will participate. They will record the session for the rest of our line service staff to watch on their own time as able. • A Lear 45 jet arrived to pick up an elderly couple, of which the husband has a compromised immune system, and flew them to their daughter’s home in Oklahoma. The pilots purchased 329 gallons of JetA fuel and were happy with our low fuel price! They will return on Sunday to bring the couple back. Page 6 of 14 Airport Advisory Board Agenda • I met with a potential jet tenant and showed him the West Community hangar and then 2200 Pleasant hangar. He is working to purchase a Phenom 300 by year’s end and said that even though his business partner lives on the North Shore, they would keep it at DKB, not Chicago Executive (Palwaukee-PWK), because it’s more economical here. He expects to let me know definitively by the end of this week their intention to sign a lease. • Dave increased our JetA fuel price to $2.70 from $2.65, in coordination with our Contract Fuel start-up and updated our increase on the various aviation websites. 10/29 Thu • Tom Brian completed the Oshkosh engine hoses replacements, test ran it, and then took me for a spin to the West Ramp and back. It still needs a radiator flush but should be snow-plowing-ready by Friday. • DeKalb Flight Center is an official Toys for Tots drop-off location. 10/30 Fri • Dave Dahlberg scheduled us for a live, online training with FlightBridge for Line Service to learn how we can use their private aviation travel management resources for our customers. 10/31 Sat • Our Community hangar tenant P-51 departed for Texas. 11/1 Sun • A Lear 45 jet arrived from Oklahoma and dropped off the elderly couple they picked up last week. The pilots purchased 412 gallons of JetA fuel. • The 100LL fuel farm cabinet door latching mechanism, which has been partially broken, completely broke; therefore, the hinged door cannot be closed and latched. 11/2 Mon • Mike, Filtration Corp, called to check on the 100LL fuel farm pump keeping prime and I was happy to tell him that so far, we have had no issues with the pump running as it should! Once the remainder of the deice truck replacement parts arrive, he will return to work on it, then Jeremy, IL Material Handling, can return to finalize our boom inspection. • I contacted Tom Brian about the 100LL fuel farm cabinet latch. He began a welding repair. He also replaced the battery in the maintenance pick-up truck. • Dave and Burt cleared out junk from the Community hangar and took metal to the PW recycling pile and other items to our dumpsters. They moved the TDR drone to the north wall, the tables and chairs carts to the west wall, and the MiG tanks to the north wall. Dave also performed some mopping operations. Page 7 of 14 Airport Advisory Board Agenda • A single-engine Cirrus SR20 owner/pilot stopped in for fuel on his way from Maryland to Minnesota. He hadn’t flown into DKB for 36 years since he was obtaining his Private Pilot license and noticed that we have a new N-S runway (R2-20) and our E-W runway (R9-27) was longer. He appreciated our low AvGas prices and used the self-serve 100LL pump. 11/3 Tue • Busy flying day due to good weather! • Tom Brian completed the 100LL fuel farm cabinet latch repair and reinstalled it. It functions as intended. 11/4 Wed • We welcomed the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Sweepstakes aircraft, a brand-new Piper Super Cub single-engine taildragger, N50AV, flown by one of the C&D Aviation owners who stopped for self- serve fuel on his flight from Helena, Alabama, to Oshkosh, WI. He overnighted Tuesday in Moline. The Great 2021 Aircraft Raffle will be held during the EAA AirVenture Fly-in and Airshow on August 1, 2021. The owner asked those of us who were on the ramp to be in their promo video for the raffle, Matt Kulma and Pat Boyle, Fly America, and Mario Nonnenmann and myself. He really appreciated our hospitality and said he would definitely stop at DKB again when in the area because of the warm welcome, which is highly important to him! • Dave Dahlberg and I participated in a webinar for FlightBridge Concierge Services software, which was recorded for our other Line Service to view and be trained at no cost to DeKalb Flight Center. • A NetJets Phenom 300 arrived late afternoon and dropped of a passenger who drove an Avis rental car that had been dropped off earlier by an Avis driver who drove it here from O’Hare. The pilot purchased 165 gallons of JetA fuel before departing. 11/5 Thu • More beautiful weather saw LOTS of air traffic and 100LL self-serve fuel sales. • I talked with Neil, CMT, about the type of paint that is approved for use on the ramp, which he said is roadway paint. Rich purchased the paint from Menards and will bring his own line-striping applicator machine to repaint the South Ramp parking ‘T’s. • Todd Stoffa, DFD, arrived and installed the air line from the Community hangar compressor to the fire truck. • I had a private T-hangar tenant approach me with the opportunity to sublease his hangar to a tie-down tenants, if interested. I reached out to one of them and they are interested, so I forwarded the contact information. 11/6 Fri • Beautiful flying weather lead to so much air traffic and LOTS of 100LL self-serve fuel sales! • “Stripe It Rich” Reynolds brought his line- striping machine and re- painted 2 of our parking Ts on the South Ramp. Page 8 of 14 Airport Advisory Board Agenda 11/7-8 Sat-Sun • Over the weekend we had LOTS of transient aircraft who purchased LOTS of 100LL AvGas fuel at the self- serve pump! We had two single-engine piston aircraft tie-down overnight on the South Ramp, also. 11/9 Mon • Our first WorldFuel Contract client, a Cessna Citation XLS, arrived from White Plaines, NY, at 9am for a quick-turn refueling. Two passengers deplaned with their two dogs for a leg-stretch in the grass. The pilots purchased 720 gallons of JetA fuel before departing for Denver, CO. The appreciated our low fuel price! Burt Johnson and I figured out how to process the Sales Order and created a tutorial for the other Line Service Staff to follow for future Contract sales. 11/10 Tue • VERY windy/gusty conditions meant no air traffic. 11/11 Wed Veteran’s Day • An ACS Solutions, a software company based in Duluth, GA, Global Express Bombardier BD- 700 landed at 11:00am, and 1 passenger deplaned and was picked up in a Bentley to visit family locally. The pilots did not purchase any fuel but did pay a $100.00 Ramp Fee. They departed at 4:45pm. • A Lear 31 Medical Transport jet arrived at 1:30pm. They had requested that an EMT unit be on standby, so Burt had contacted DeKalb Fire Department and an ambulance unit was on site. This was our second WorldFuel Contract fuel sale; they purchased 455 gallons of JetA fuel and used our Ground Power Unit (GPU). They ordered catering from Panera. In all we provided a 25-minute quick-turn refueling for their flight that originated in Bedford, MA, to Denver-Centennial Airport, CO. Page 9 of 14 Airport Advisory Board Agenda • Gordon, Filtration Corp, dropped off the necessary parts to repair the deice truck boom and replace the JetA fuel farm filters when we have the filter housing lid re-epoxied during the sampling re-piping. • Kevin ordered a JetA fuel load which is hopefully to be delivered Saturday before an anticipated price increase next week. 11/12 Thu • We received the deice fluid testing kits, which Dave or Kevin will perform and send to Cryotech for analysis. • I contacted Frontier Communications regarding the phone line to our AWOS station, as it is not registering the phone prompts when I attempt to record a message at the end of the weather recording. A Frontier tech is scheduled to arrive Friday morning to troubleshoot and hopefully repair. 11/13 Fri • A Cirrus Vision jet arrived from DuPage Airport (DPA) and performed several take-offs and landings as part of training exercises. • I received notice that an NIU drone pilot was planning flights over campus on Monday, Tuesday, for aerial shots of drive-thru COVID testing. • We had a minor incident when the 100LL fuel truck grounding cable was inadvertently left clamped to the truck as the technician pulled away from the 100LL fuel farm, post-refueling, which caused the cable to depart the 100LL fuel farm and be dragged behind the truck across the ramp. I noticed this and alerted the technician, who replaced the damaged clamp with a temporary, serviceable clamp and reattached the cable to the fuel farm within an hour. No self-serve fuel sales were affected. Kevin ordered two replacement clamps, so we have a spare. 11/14-15 Sat-Sun • A single-engine aircraft owner/DKB tenant, who is a corporate pilot, arrived afterhours Friday in a Cessna 525 CitationJet and parked it on our South Ramp for the weekend, anticipating a Monday departure. • Kevin came in afterhours and found the Community hangar air compressor, which is hooked up to the airport fire truck to hold pressure for the air brakes, was not running and the circuit breaker was tripped. He reset the breaker and the system operated correctly. 11/16 Mon • The CitationJet pilot stopped in and purchased 630 gallons of JetA fuel, which ended up departing afterhours on Tuesday evening. • When Burt arrived, he found the Community hangar air compressor running and could hear an air leak under the airport fire truck. He disconnected the air line and emailed DFD alerting them of the leak. Jeff McMasters troubleshot the leak following the Exec Team meeting and thinks it’s in a line in the rear of the truck, which will make it difficult to chase. He will talk with the FD mechanics to see if they will be able to further troubleshoot and locate the line leak. He also ran the truck and found that the air brakes will work, but it takes a full minute to recharge the system. 11/17 Tue • Very windy conditions resulted in next to no air traffic or fuel sales. 11/18 Wed • Kevin received confirmed dates of Dec. 9-11 from Bolin, Inc. for the 2200 Pleasant Street hangar Diesel fuel farm 5-year in-tank inspection and tightness test. He let Andy Raih know as we will have to determine the amount of fuel still in the ground and plan for its removal prior to the testing date. • An AgustaWestland AW119 MK II Canadian-registered helicopter, operated by Geotech Aviation Ltd., Ontario, arrived from Georgia for a fuel stop on its way to Duluth, MN, purchased 133 gallons of JetA fuel and was appreciative of our fuel price as well as Dave Dahlberg’s quick-turn refueling. The pilot said he will return on future trips. Page 10 of 14 Airport Advisory Board Agenda 11/19 Thu • Dave Dalhberg, Kevin Howard, and John Holiday completed the required training modules to receive the very first basic NATA Safety First certifications ever bestowed upon a City of DeKalb Line Staff professional. We can now highlight our operation’s commitment to professionalism and training on aviation websites and in applicable publications. The remaining staff members will be signed up for the training in 2021 as has been budgeted. • Larry Luxton graciously donated a floor scrubber/buffer. Rich tried a small section on the rust stains inside the overhead garage door and it worked well, so we anticipate being able to easily spot clean the hangar floor. 11/20 Fri • Recent report from the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) on general aviation aircraft shipments and billing through the third quarter of 2020: Piston aircraft deliveries saw an increase of 1.4%, while turboprop, business jet, and helicopter deliveries declined through the first nine months of 2020. When compared to the same period in 2019, just 254 turboprops have shipped this year, a 27% decline. Business jet deliveries, while slightly better, saw the delivery of 378 units through Q3 of 2020. This is still a 26.7% decline comparatively. Helicopter shipments showed similar results, having dropped 23.8% compared to 2019. The value of deliveries through the third quarter of 2020 was down 20.1%, at only $11.9 billion. “This latest shipment report gives us insight into how the industry is faring after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. While we are still trailing in comparison to last year’s figures due to a virus impacted second quarter, it is encouraging to see deliveries in certain segments have rebounded,” said Pete Bunce, CEO of GAMA. “While the industry has shown its resilience, it will likely once again face stiff headwinds from the resurgent pandemic… Despite these significant challenges, it continues to be our dedicated workforce that enables our industry to persevere through the recovery process.” This is the first quarter in history where GAMA is reporting certified electric aircraft deliveries. c. Budget Airport Manager’s Summary: The City’s FY2021 Budget will be presented to the City Council on Monday, Nov. 23, for approval. d. Hangar Rentals Airport Manager’s Summary: I received a call from a couple who is looking at purchasing an aircraft for their personal flight training through Fly America and wanted information about hangar/tie-down availability and costs. I put them on the hangar waitlist, which currently has 13 interested owners/pilots, 10 of which have specifically requested concrete floors and/or heat. As reported in the Airport Manager’s Report, above, discussion with ComEd’s helicopter division has continued regarding the potential of them moving their operations from Joliet Airport (JOT) to DKB, occupying 2200 Pleasant Street hangar. The majority of our Airport Maintenance operations have moved to 2100 Pleasant Street hangar, following the repositioning of Fire Department equipment that was being stored in it. H. Adjournment Page 11 of 14 Airport Advisory Board Agenda Minutes Airport Advisory Board The Airport Advisory Board of the City of DeKalb, Illinois, held a Regular meeting on October 27, 2020, at the DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport, 3232 Pleasant Street, DeKalb, Illinois, in the West Community Hangar. Chair Robert Owens called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. A. Roll Call Robert Owens called the roll and the following members of the Airport Advisory Board were present: Paul Borek, Matt Duffy, Melissa Gallagher, Robert Owens, Bernard Pupino, James Rhoades, and Tony Faivre. Also present were: Airport Manager Renee Riani, City Manager Bill Nicklas, and guest Jeff Kohlert, Fly America. B. Approval of Agenda – Additions / Deletions James Rhoades moved to approve the agenda; seconded by Bernard Pupinno. Motion passed by a majority voice vote of those present. C. Public Participation None. D. Approval of Minutes – September 29, 2020 Matt Duffy moved to approve the minutes of September 29, 2020 meeting; seconded by James Rhoades. Motion passed by a majority voice vote of those present. E. Old Business 5. AWOS (Automated Weather Observation System) No questions or discussion. 6. DKB-4800: Rehabilitate Runway 2-20 Renee updated that the Resolution 2020-119 had been approved by the City Council during their Regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. She also shared that the Notice of State Award (NOSA) document had been received, would be approved, signed and sent back to IDOT. No questions or discussion followed. F. New Business 2. IDOT TIPs No questions or discussion. G. Reports 1. Airport Manager’s Report Renee added the following to her report: Discussions have been ongoing with the ComEd Helicopter Operations division regarding their possible move from the Joliet Regional Airport (JOT) to DKB. Page 12 of 14 Airport Advisory Board Agenda Oct. 23 - I received a maintenance request from T-hangar tenant in E6-7 for a recurring roof vent leak, which I forwarded to Mark Pumphrey who said he would try to look at it today. The tenant would also like to move to a hangar with a concrete floor. Mark was able to troubleshoot and believes the issue is condensation and not a roof vent leak, which is a common occurrence during the shoulder seasons. Oct. 24 - The 100LL fuel farm pump lost prime and Ronda struggled with getting it running. She had telephone support from Kevin and then Mike, Filtration Corp, who said he would come on Monday morning to troubleshoot. Bell Bank’s Pilatus PC-12 single-engine turboprop returned to drop off passengers, and the pilot purchased 288 gallons of JetA fuel. A single-engine Piper training aircraft from Lake in the Hills experienced a stuck brake and was disabled for a short time on Runway 2-20. Jeff Kohlert, Fly America, was able to assist the pilot, unstick the brake, and successfully move the aircraft to his maintenance shop for the minor repair. Renee thanked Jeff publicly for his willingness to assist in situations such as this. Oct. 25 - An Eclipse Aerospace EA500 jet, flying from Wyoming to Rhode Island, landed for a quick turn refueling by Ronda for which the pilot was greatly appreciative. He purchased 175 gallons of JetA fuel. Oct. 26 - Jeremy, IL Material Handling, arrived and performed Periodic Maintenance on the deice truck rear diesel engine, including fuel hoses, oil and oil filters, and hydraulic filter replacements. He will return at a later date with a replacement air filter which was not available locally and will complete the boom inspection. We are expecting the replacement boom operator joysticks to arrive on Wednesday; once they have arrived, Mike, Filtration Corp, will return to replace them. Oct. 27 - Ted Buresh, Buresh Buildings of Hampton, IA, arrived in his Cessna 182 single-engine piston at 8am, purchased 24 gallons of 100LL AvGas, borrowed our courtesy car and drove to Maple Park to bid in the CHS grain elevator auction. He departed late morning after telling Rich we would be seeing more of him. A brand new Cirrus SR20 single-engine propeller aircraft landed en route to Knoxville where Cirrus has a Delivery Center. The pilot purchased 42 gallons of 100LL AvGas and borrowed a courtesy car. He has landed here a few times previously for similar deliveries of Cirrus aircraft. Kevin Howard and I conference-called on calculating and establishing precedent for our WorldFuel Contract Fuel pricing which kicked-off today; see attachment. James Rhoades requested clarification on the pricing for the Contract Fuel through WorldFuel, which Renee provided. I discussed the possibility of hangar space for a Phenom 300 corporate jet, which a local businessman has committed to locating for purchase by the end of the year and scheduled a site visit for Wednesday afternoon. Bill Nicklas added that we have reached out to Frontier Communications regarding their maintenance/operations building at 2120 Pleasant Street. Robert Owens shared his outreach efforts and will follow-up within the next week. Page 13 of 14 Airport Advisory Board Agenda 2. Flight and Ground Operations No questions or discussion. 3. Budget Bill Nicklas shared that the FY2021 Budget is close to completion and will be presented to the City Council in November for approval. We will be looking forward to the possibility of replacing aging vehicles in the next several years utilizing TIP funding, if possible, as TIF funds will be closed as of Dec. 31, 2021. No questions or discussion followed. 4. Hangar Rentals No questions or discussion H. Adjournment Tony Faivre moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Bernard Pupino. Motion passed by a majority voice vote of those present. Chair Owens adjourned the meeting at 7:56 p.m. Respectfully submitted: Renee Riani, Airport Manager Page 14 of 14