Airport Advisory Committee

AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes: December 15th, 2023 1. Meeting called to order with Open Meetings Act announcement. Meeting was called to order at 8:17 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: Jeff Peterson, Alison Adams, Kirk Diers, Robert Steenblock, Levi Entz, Dave Mitchell, and Eric Johnson. 3. Approval of the November 17th, 2023 meeting minutes Motion by Jeff Peterson and seconded by Levi Entz to approve. Motion passed by vote of members: Jeff Peterson, Levi, Entz, Dave Mitchell, Robert Steenblock, Alison Adams, Kirk Diers, and Eric Johnson. 4. Update on Runway Rehab Project a. Paulsen is starting on their batch plant. b. Current start date is March 15th, 2023. Working on solution to sewer line issues. c. Justin Zetterman will draft a letter to hangar tenants. 5. Update on Old Terminal Air Conditioning and Furnace Unit Replacement a. BLT Plumbing won the bid for the installation of two mini splits. Waiting for the bids from electricians to move electrical panel. 6. Action Items to Discuss – None a. Cari Hoffart to prepare comparison on Airport Authority versus the current board. b. Justin Zetterman is currently working on the Airport Improvement Plan. ALP will be the next project once that is completed. -Discussion on the possibility of borrowing ALP money from the state FAA fund. If possible, could borrow it to complete overlays during the shutdown for the rehab project. Funds needed for taxiways and ramps needing repairs.  -Discussion point on applying for alternative funding to do overlays, which would require an 80/20 match. -Plan to apply for hangar loan program. See if there is maintenance hangar funding available. c. Discussion on ability of the City/Airport to purchase land North of the airport. Also, discussion on approaching the State of Nebraska to purchase the adjoining land to the North. 7. Discussion of Maintenance Items a. Still waiting for a concrete warranty update from the attorney. b. North taxiway repairs needed. c. Waiting for approval to install reflectors near ditch. d. The water hydrant for the West hangars does not have water. e. The taxi light T22 needs to be replaced. f. The papi lights on 1432 are intermittent. 8. Adjournment Motion by Dave Mitchell and seconded by Kirk Diers to adjourn. Motion passed by vote of members: Dave Mitchell, Kirk Diers, Jeff Peterson, Levi Entz, Alison Adams, Eric Johnson, and Robert Steenblock. Meeting adjourned at 9:01 A.M.