Airport Advisory Committee
Regular MeetingFremont, NE · August 16, 2013
Minutes
MINUTES
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AUGUST 16, 2013 – 8:15 A.M.
FREMONT MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
PRESENT: Chairman Johnson, Members Dugan, Kempenar, McGillick and Vlach
ABSENT: Members Haas, Monke and Steenblock
GUESTS: Mayor Scott Getzschman, Planning Director Rian Harkins, Jim Kjeldgaard and
Louis Pofahl
Planning Director Harkins called the meeting to order and announced a copy of the Open
Meeting Law was available to the public. Roll Call Vote was taken – 5 present.
The minutes from the June 21, 2013 meeting were not discussed as no meeting was held on
this date due to a lack of quorum. The minutes from the May 17, 2013 meeting will be reviewed
at the next meeting.
Status update on current terminal and hangar project
Planning Director Harkins reported that proposals for architects have been received and are currently
under review. Reviewed the FAA checklist for grant projects. Once an architect has been selected,
the checklist will be utilized as the basis for the milestones schedule of task to help guide the project.
Suggestions for replacements of member Bill Ekeler
Members will bring suggestions to the September 2013 Meeting
Hangar maintenance items.
Jim Kjeldgaard reported that some the west hangars top seal for the bi-fold doors are showing
signs of deterioration and in need of replacement. Some hangars are having issues with the
electric components of the bi-fold doors. Jim thought that there is a PO for Steenblock to
complete this maintenance. Rian Harkins will look into this and report back. Rian was also going
to look at the settlement at the grate inlets between the west hangars.
WSI weather contract.
It was reported by Rian Harkins that this has been renewed for another year. Cost was
between $750-$1,000. This will be reviewed on an annual basis.
100 LL fuel farm fuel pump maintenance.
Jim Kjeldgaard reported there has been some issues with the system. Jim and Rian Harkins will
work together to contact Lincoln Company to review and repair the system.
Ramp recoat.
Rian Harkins reported the Contractor has not responded to letter that was written back in June
2013. This letter requested that the Contractor review the workmanship of this project that was
completed last year. Rian to follow up.
Carpet installation.
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Rian Harkins reported that bids had been taken and it would be approximately 30 days.
Possible new Hangar builder.
Jim Kjeldgaard reported there is another person interested in constructing a hangar. This party
has three plans. More details to follow next month.
Office window issue.
Jim Kjeldgaard reported that the window along the north side of the terminal is in need of
attention. Rian Harkins indicated that he, Mark VyhIidal and other staff will address the window
in this location.
Asphalt breakup by east entrance road in front of Steenblock’s hangar.
No report as it has been taken care of.
Equipment in hangar # 7 from Hero Automotive.
No updates on the timing of the equipment removal. At this time the renter is able to utilize the
space. Scott Getzschman and some of his staff moved the equipment in the hangar to make the
space usable.
Meeting adjourned at 9:05 a.m.
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Agenda
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
August 16, 2013
8:15 A.M.
Fremont Municipal Airport Terminal Building
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1203 West 23 Street, Fremont, Nebraska
1. Meeting called to order with Open Meeting announcement
2. Roll call
3. Approval of the June 21, 2013 minutes.
4. Status update on current terminal and hangar project
5. Suggestions for replacements of member Bill Ekeler
6. Hangar maintenance items.
7. WSI weather contract.
8. 100 LL fuel farm fuel pump maintenance.
9. Ramp recoat.
10. Carpet installation.
11. Possible new Hangar builder.
12. Office window issue.
13. Asphalt breakup by east entrance road in front of Steenblock’s hangar.
14. Equipment in hangar # 7 from Hero Automotive.
15. Adjournment
Agenda posted at the Municipal Building and distributed to the Mayor and Board Members on August 12, 2013. The official
current copy is available at City Hall, 400 East Military, City Planning Department Office. The Board reserves the right to go
into Executive Session when necessary. A copy of the Open Meeting Law is posted at the Airport terminal building for review
by the public. The Board reserves the right to adjust the order of items on this agenda.
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