Airport Advisory Board

APPROVED Minutes Airport Advisory Board The Airport Advisory Board of the City of DeKalb, Illinois, held a Regular meeting on June 28, 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: Paul Borek, Scott Carlson, Matt Duffy, Robert Owens/Chair, Bernard Pupino/Vice Chair, James Rhoades. Richard Dowen was 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, and Eric Dienst/Rev’d Up Motorsports. B. Approval of Agenda James Rhoades moved to approve the agenda; seconded by Matt Duffy. Motion passed by a majority voice vote of those present. C. Public Participation None D. Approval of Minutes – May 24, 2022 Matt Duffy moved to approve the minutes of May 24, 2022, meeting; seconded by Scott Carlson. Motion passed by a majority voice vote of those present. E. Old Business 1. S.W.O.T. (Strengths/Weaknesses/Opportunities/Threats) Update Discussion was led by Bill Nicklas regarding the T-hangar leases and preparation of a draft lease for review at next meeting. Jim Rhoades and Scott Carlson offered to be on Lease Review Committee. F. New Business 1. Airport Minimum Standards/Rules and Regulations Review Renee Riani requested members to form a Minimum Standards Review Committee. Bernie Pupino, Matt Duffy, Scott Carlson and Andy Raih offered to join the committee. G. Adjournment Bernard Pupino moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Scott Carlson. Motion passed by a majority voice vote of those present. Chair Owens adjourned the meeting at 7:12 p.m. Respectfully submitted: Renee Riani, Airport Manager Minutes approved 092822 during the Airport Advisory Board Special Meeting.  AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD S.W.O.T. Timelines 052422 Short-term • Communication with o Formation Flight Training staging on Tenants/Engagement Jet Ramp o Construction updates o Will entertain camping requests o Establish Monthly eblast o Drone - Roger Keys video or in person o Follow on FB • Simulator Time o Manager’s Coffee o Fly America waiting on FAA approval • Community image/Opportunity • Public School Education Unbound/social media o Manager assisted in Sycamore North o Ongoing – FB, newsfeeds, Throwback elementary school Adopt a Pilot Thursdays – DKB history, Airfield o Daycare groups scheduled in July drone videos, Business spotlights – o Homeschool groups scheduling Win CASAs, Linking EAA, CAP summer o Website update by Scott Zak/Intern o Manager will reach out for 2022-23 Nate – Economic Impact, Traffic study school year o Community groups presentations – • Airport Maintenance, Ground Service Eqp Chambers of Commerce, Kiwanis, o Budget - FY2023> Rotary, etc. • Air Park • Signage (novice viewpoint) o Lowe’s Grant applied for in April; o Directional signage anticipated by Fall waiting results o Tenants will submit their designs for o Loudspeaker - install in June approval • Events • Cortland Residents o IAC Practice Days – Fridays, o Manager scheduled to meet with alternating Saturdays Mayor o DCHD Recycling events – Jun 4, 25, o Manager works with residents, Sep 24 community developers, drone flights, o EAA Young Eagles/Pancakes–Jun 4/5 complaints (invite to DKB) o Mortenson Picnic/IAC viewing – Jun • Increase Rental Income 24 o Intern Nate working on evaluation • Courtesy Cars throughout summer; adjustments to o Budget - FY2023> follow – Scott Carlson will assist City o Contacting local dealerships Attorney to revise lease terms • Peace Rd / Pleasant St Conditions o SASO reviews o Budget - FY2023> 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  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