Airport Advisory Committee
Regular MeetingFremont, NE · August 20, 2021
Minutes
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes: August 20, 2021
1. Meeting called to order with Open Meeting announcement.
Meeting was called to order at 8:15 A.M. Open Meeting Act is posted on the wall of the Airport Terminal,
the Act Poster was pointed out to those in attendance.
2. Roll call.
Board Members: Present: Bill Dugan, Dave Monke, Robert Steenblock, Tom Randall, Alison Adams
Guests: David Goedeken, Jim Kjeldgaard, Greg Kjeldgaard, Ken Cox, Steve Landholm, Vern Gibson,
Tammy McKeighan, Joey Spellerberg
3. Approval of the July 16, 2021 meeting minutes.
Motion by Alison Adams, and seconded by Dave Monke, to approve the July 16, 2021 minutes, motion
passed by vote of members, (all voting yes on roll call vote)
4. Discuss selection of Consultant for 5 Year On-Call Aviation Engineering Services.
Staff briefed the board on the process used to select a firm from the 3 firms that submitted proposal. The
firm selected was Olsson Associates.
5. Update on Apron and Terminal Projects.
Staff reported that final work of the Apron Project has been completed. Final invoices will be
processed and project is being closed out.
The Terminal project has begun and the contractor is focusing on site work at this point.
Underground utilities and concrete work have been installed, footings are in place and building is
scheduled to be delivered in early September.
6. Discuss Agency Agreement, American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
Staff briefied the Board regarding the upcoming ARPA Grant the City will receive from the NDOT.
The anticipated funds are $32,000.00 to be used to offset operational costs at the Airport. This item
will go to the City Council at their August 31, 2021 meeting.
7. Discuss Hangar Loan status.
Staff discussed the status of the application for a hangar loan with the NDOT. It has been deemed unlikely
the City will enter into a contract to build the hangar in the time required to meet the requirements of the
loan. At this time the loan is on hold.
The Board discussed placing an item on the Council agenda to present the Boards view of expenditures at
the Airport and the value of the Airport to the community.
Motion by Bill Dugan and Seconded by Dave Monke to request an item be placed on the September 14th
City Council meeting for a presentation of the Airport Advisory Board. (all voting yes on role call vote)
8. Discussion of maintenance items.
a. Status of roof repair – Staff has contracted to have some roof repairs made. The repairs have
held during the last storms. Similar repairs will be made on other hangars.
b. Other Items Taxiways and runway markings need to be touched up as the paint is fading. Some
of the marker lights are out and need to be changed out.
9. Adjournment.
Motion by Bill Dugan and seconded by Tom Randall, to adjourn, motion passed by vote of members, (all
voting yes on roll call vote) Meeting was adjourned at 8:45 A.M..
Agenda
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
August 20th, 2021
8:15 A.M.
Fremont Municipal Airport Terminal Building
1203 West 23rd Street, Fremont, Nebraska
1. Meeting called to order with Open Meetings Act announcement.
2. Roll call.
3. Approval of the July 16, 2021 meeting minutes.
4. Discuss selection of Consultant for 5 Year On-Call Aviation Engineering Services
5. Update on Apron & Terminal Projects
6. Discuss Agency Agreement, American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant
7. Discuss Hangar Loan Status
8. Discussion of maintenance items.
9. Adjournment.
The agenda was distributed to the Mayor, City Council, and Advisory Committee members on August 13, 2021. The official
current copy is available at City Hall, 400 East Military, Public Works Department Office. The Advisory Committee 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.
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes: July 16, 2021
1. Meeting called to order with Open Meeting announcement.
Meeting was called to order at 8:15 A.M. Open Meeting Act is posted on the wall of the Airport Terminal,
the Act Poster was pointed out to those in attendance.
2. Roll call.
Board Members: Present: Bill Dugan, Dave Monke, Robert Steenblock, Mike McGillick, Tom
Randall, Alison Adams
Guests: David Goedeken, Jim Kjeldgaard, Greg Kjeldgaard, Ken Cox, Mike Kuhns, Brian Newton, Noah
Johnson, Jody Sander, Joey Spellerberg, Ron Vloch
3. Approval of the April 16, 2021 meeting minutes.
Motion by Dave Monke, and seconded by Bill Dugan, to approve the April 16, 2021 minutes, motion
passed by vote of members, (all voting yes on roll call vote)
4. Approval of the June 18, 2021 meeting minutes.
Motion by Alison Adams, and seconded by Tom Randal, to approve the June 18, 2021 minutes, motion
passed by vote of members, (all voting yes on roll call vote)
5. Update on Apron and Terminal Projects.
Staff reported that final work of the Apron Project has been completed. Final invoices will be
processed and project is being closed out.
The Terminal project has begun and the contractor is focusing on site work at this point.
Underground utilities have been installed, the next phase it to begin paving of the entry drive and
parking lots.
6. Review Financial Statements relating to the operation of the Airport.
City Finance Director, Jody Sander, presented a financial statement to the Board and answered
questions from the Board.
7. Discuss selection of Consultant for Airfield Development Projects.
City Administrator, Brian Newton briefed the Board on an RFP that Staff is preparing for a Consultant to
look into the Finances and income opportunities the Airport could maximize.
8. Discuss Airport Advisory Board Appointments.
Three Board members terms are expiring this year, Bill Dugan, Eric Johnson, and Jennifer Weiss-
Assman. Jennifer’s has served 2 consecutive terms and is not eligible for reappointment. Bill and
Eric and on their first term and were reappointed at the last City Council Meeting. Mayor Spellerberg
is taking applications for the open seat on the Board.
9. Discussion of maintenance items.
a. Status of roof repair – Staff is preparing bidding documents for roof repairs on hangars.
b. Other Items - A NOTEM is being prepared due to the AWOS system being out of operation.
There was a break in the communications line due to the construction occurring at the Terminal
Project.
10. Adjournment.
Motion by Tom Randall and seconded by Bill Dugan, to adjourn, motion passed by vote of members, (all
voting yes on roll call vote) Meeting was adjourned at 8:45 A.M..
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