Airport Advisory Committee

AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes: January 19th, 2024 1. Meeting called to order with Open Meetings Act announcement. Meeting was called to order at 8:18 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, Eric Johnson, Dave Mitchell, Kirk Diers, Robert Steenblock, and Levi Entz. 3. Approval of the December 15th, 2023 meeting minutes. Motion by Jeff Peterson and seconded by Dave Mitchell to approve. Motion passed by vote of members: Jeff Peterson, Dave Mitchell, Levi Entz, Alison Adams, Eric Johnson, Robert Steenblock, and Kirk Diers. 4. Update on Runway Rehab Project a. Still set to begin in March. Letter will be going out to hangar tenants. 5. Old Terminal Air Conditioning and Furnace Unit Replacement Complete 6. Board Recommendation – Airport Improvement Plan a. Motion by Levi Entz and seconded by Jeff Peterson to receive AIP documents into the current agenda. Motion passed by vote of members: Levi Entz, Jeff Peterson, Alison Adams, Eric Johnson, Dave Mitchell, Kirk Diers, and Robert Steenblock. b. Discussion point on AIP funding options. c. Discussion point on overall budget and opportunities for taxiway repair and runway resurfacing. Funds are not currently available within the city budget, possible options with FAA grand funding. Will investigate further. d. Motion by Jeff Peterson and seconded by Alison Adams to move the ALP up and begin that process in FY 2025. Motion passed by vote of members: Jeff Peterson, Alison Adams, Eric Johnson, Dave Mitchell, Kirk Diers, Robert Steenblock, and Levi Entz.  e. Further discussion on possibly using BIL money to fund AIP. f. Motion by Dave Mitchell and seconded by Jeff Peterson to apply for hangar loan program in August 2024. Motion passed by vote of members: Dave Mitchell, Jeff Peterson, Alison Adams, Eric Johnson, Kirk Diers, Robert Steenblock, and Levi Entz. 7. Action Items to Discuss – None 8. Discussion of Maintenance Items a. Still waiting for a concrete warranty update from the attorney. b. North taxiway repairs will be addressed after winter. c. Waiting for approval to install reflectors near ditch. d. The water hydrant for the West hangars has been turned off for the season. e. The taxi light T22 will be rewired by IES. f. The papi lights on 1432 are repaired. -Remove notam. 9. Adjournment Motion by Dave Mitchell and seconded by Eric Johnson to adjourn. Motion passed by vote of members: Dave Mitchell, Eric Johnson, Kirk Diers, Jeff Peterson, Levi Entz, Alison Adams, and Robert Steenblock. Meeting adjourned at 9:02 A.M.