Airport Advisory Board

APPOVED Minutes Airport Advisory Board The Airport Advisory Board of the City of DeKalb, Illinois, held a Regular meeting on May 24, 2022, 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 7:00 p.m. A. Roll Call Chair Robert Owens called the roll, and the following members of the Airport Advisory Board were present: Scott Carlson, Matt Duffy, Robert Owens/Chair, Bernard Pupino/Vice Chair, James Rhoades. Paul Borek and Richard Dowen were absent. Also present were City Council Liaison Tony Faivre, City Manager Bill Nicklas, Public Works Director Andy Raih, and Airport Manager Renee Riani, along with guests: Jeff Kohlert/Fly America, Paul Sherrod and Walter Antos. B. Approval of Agenda James Rhoades moved to approve the agenda; seconded by Scott Carlson. Motion passed by a majority voice vote of those present. C. Public Participation None D. Approval of Minutes – April 26, 2022 Scott Carlson moved to approve the minutes of April 26, 2022, meeting; seconded by Matt Duffy. Motion passed by a majority voice vote of those present. E. Old Business 1. S.W.O.T. (Strengths/Weaknesses/Opportunities/Threats) Timelines Discussion was led by Renee Riani on the timelines established for each Short-Term item; attached. Scott Zak/City Manager’s office provided a PowerPoint presentation which included a social media stats review and Airport signage concepts. F. Adjournment Bernard Pupino moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Matt Duffy. Motion passed by a majority voice vote of those present. Chair Owens adjourned the meeting at 8:16 p.m. Respectfully submitted: Renee Riani, Airport Manager Minutes approved 062822 during the Airport Advisory Board regular meeting.  AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD S.W.O.T. Timelines 052422 Short-term • Communication with o Drone - Roger Keys video or in person Tenants/Engagement • Simulator Time o Construction updates o Fly America waiting on FAA approval o Establish Monthly eblast • Public School Education o Follow on FB o Manager assisted in Sycamore North o Manager’s Coffee elementary school Adopt a Pilot • Community image/Opportunity o Daycare groups scheduled in July Unbound/social media o Homeschool groups scheduling o Ongoing – FB, newsfeeds, Throwback summer Thursdays – DKB history, Airfield o Manager will reach out for 2022-23 drone videos, Business spotlights – school year Win CASAs, Linking EAA, CAP • Airport Maintenance, Ground Service Eqp o Website update by Scott Zak/Intern o Budget - FY2023> Nate – Economic Impact, Traffic study • Air Park o Community groups presentations – o Lowe’s Grant applied for in April; Chambers of Commerce, Kiwanis, waiting results Rotary, etc. o Loudspeaker - install in June • Signage (novice viewpoint) • Events o Directional signage anticipated by Fall o IAC Practice Days – Fridays, o Tenants will submit their designs for alternating Saturdays approval o DCHD Recycling events – Jun 4, 25, • Cortland Residents Sep 24 o Manager scheduled to meet with o EAA Young Eagles/Pancakes–Jun 4/5 Mayor o Mortenson Picnic/IAC viewing – Jun o Manager works with residents, 24 community developers, drone flights, • Courtesy Cars complaints (invite to DKB) o Budget - FY2023> • Increase Rental Income o Contacting local dealerships o Intern Nate working on evaluation • Peace Rd / Pleasant St Conditions throughout summer; adjustments to o Budget - FY2023> follow – Scott Carlson will assist City Attorney to revise lease terms o SASO reviews o Adding E5-10 after rehab • OSH – Camping/Pit Stop/Events – advertise on FB, website o WorldFuel supporting Hot Dogs, etc. o Investigating Food Trucks possibilities o Formation Flight Training staging on Jet Ramp o Will entertain camping requests  Long term ▪ TIF Funding ▪ Hangar Development ▪ Airport Maintenance, Ground Service Eqp ▪ Events ▪ Restaurant ▪ Part 139 Status – Replace Airfield Perimeter Fencing – Phase 1 through Rep. Underwood’s Community Project Funding ▪ Contiguous Land/Zoning – Frontier, N of 2200 Pleasant St ▪ Alternative Fuels/EV Charging ▪ Air Taxi/Regional Air Service ▪ DeKalb Taylor Solar update by Bill Nicklas