Airport Advisory Committee

EAST TROY AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES March 13, 2023 Page 1 of 2 Call Meeting to Order Roll Call: Chairperson Johnson called the meeting to order by at 7:02 p.m. Present: Chairperson Johnson, Walter Watkins, JD Schreib, Mike Starck, Kim Weckerly, and Mike Zei Others: Sam Taber, Sharon Taber Citizen Participation  No comments Approval of Minutes  Motion by Shreib; Seconded by Chairperson Johnson. Passed unanimously. Standing and Old Business 1. Airport Manager’s Update and Repair Updates a. North gate has been repaired (short-term) until warmer weather for further remediation work. b. Jet A pump issue may be related to how the fuel is restocked. A contact from the petroleum company will be on site in spring when we receive more Jet A fuel. c. Airport Manager was made aware of individuals interested in internet service providers offering service. Airport Manager will coordinate with Spectrum on an inspection once weather is improved. d. DPW has completed repairs of man cover. 2. ALP and Master Plan a. DPW Director Equitz reminded the committee that Strand was selected as the consulting firm. BOA is negotiating with Strand over a statement of work and fees. DPW Director Equitz has provided our current thoughts. No additional updates. b. Discussion about planning for buildings near Hwy 20 entrance and with the possibility of bathrooms. DPW Director Equitz mentioned this will be a part of further discussions with the BOA and Strand as the work progresses. 3. Leases – Chairperson Johnson still in discussions with Village legal counsel. New Business 1. Snow Removal a. Weckerly requested the Airport Manager complete at least one plow pass before 9:00 am for overnight storms. During the last storm, issues occurred with a FedEx delivery truck at 10:00 am. b. Taber raised concerns about how far the airport’s snow removal equipment is able to throw the snow, which can also affect the lights.  EAST TROY AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES March 13, 2023 Page 2 of 2 c. DPW Director Equitz is discussing with BOA for upgraded snow removal equipment (SRE). d. DPW Director Equitz and Airport Manager to determine a snow clearing schedule for the rest of the season and begin to identify additional changes necessary for next season. 2. Tree Removal a. Chairperson Johnson informed the committee that the Village has contracted with Twilight Tree Service to remove trees the FAA identified as needing to be removed. b. DPW Director Equitz said a new gate entrance will be cut near the old landfill. 3. Future Agenda Items Adjourn:  Motion by Chairperson Johnson; Seconded by Zei. Passed unanimously at 7:48 PM. Next Meeting: 4/10/2023 at 7:00 PM at the FBO. Respectfully Submitted, Matt Johnson, Chairperson