Airport Advisory Committee
Regular MeetingFremont, NE · October 18, 2024
Minutes
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes: October 18th, 2024
1. Meeting called to order with Open Meetings Act 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: Jeff Peterson, Kirk Diers, Stan Darling, Dave Mitchell, and Levi Entz.
Absent members: Mitch Schneringer, Robert Steenblock, Vic Roeder, and Alison Adams.
3. Approval of the September 20th, 2024 meeting minutes.
Motion by Stan Darling and seconded by Dave Mitchell to approve. Motion passed by vote of
members: Stan Darling, Dave Mitchell, Levi Entz, Kirk Diers, and Jeff Peterson. Absent Members:
Mitch Schneringer, Robert Steenblock, Vic Roeder, and Alison Adams.
4. Airport Layout Plan Update.
a. The staff report that was approved by City Council on August 29th was available for review and the
consultant has been awarded. The selection process was extensive, with input by the FAA, and
the documents are open to review at City Hall if interested.
b. Discussion point by Stan Darling on the current and long-range ALP goals.
c. Discussion points by Dave Mitchell on clarifications on the scope of work by the consultant and
funding split. Cari Hoffart will contact Jody Sanders regarding the funding split.
5. Update Status of Land Lease/Private Build Contract.
a. The draft is still being further reviewed by the City Attorney.
b. Discussion point by Dave Mitchell to draft a letter of intent until the final draft is approved due to
the demand.
6. Action Items to Discuss – None.
7. Discussion of Maintenance Items.
a. Continuing to work on hangar doors in need of repairs.
b. Street Department is still planning to do the repair on the 1-9.
c. Hangars 1 and 12 need lower boots, Hangar 12 also needs cables.
d. FBO has been working with a scout troop to assist in placing the memorial. Street Department
can assist with concrete work.
e. Additional lighting and markers requested near the ditch line by Levi Entz.
8. Adjournment.
Motion by Dave Mitchell and seconded by Kirk Diers to adjourn. Motion passed by vote of
members: Dave Mitchell, Kirk Diers, Levi Entz, Jeff Peterson, and Stan Darling. Absent Members:
Mitch Schneringer, Robert Steenblock, Vic Roeder, and Alison Adams. Meeting adjourned at 8:34
A.M.
Agenda
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
October 18th, 2024
8:15 A.M.
Fremont Municipal Airport Terminal Building
West 23rd Street, Fremont, Nebraska
1. Meeting called to order with Open Meetings Act announcement.
2. Roll call.
3. Approval of the September 20th, 2024 meeting minutes.
4. Airport Layout Plan Update.
5. Update Status of Land Lease/Private Build Contract.
6. Action Items to Discuss – None.
7. Discussion of Maintenance Items.
8. Adjournment.
The agenda was distributed to the Mayor, City Council, and Advisory Committee members on October 16th,
2024. 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.
STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Troy Schaben, City Engineer
DATE: October 29, 2024
SUBJECT: FY25 Airport Layout Plan (ALP)
Approve Resolution 2024-XXX to award selection to Burns &
Recommendation:
McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc.
Background:
On August 26, 2024, the City of Fremont Public Works posted a Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
for a professional aviation planning consultant to assist with developing an Airport Layout Plan
(ALP) for the Fremont Municipal Airport. The RFQ was submitted for publication on the trade
journals, NDOT Aeronautics website and Fremont Tribune. The City staff directly solicit to ten
(10) consulting firms and received three (3) RFQs.
• Kirkham Michael
• Burns & McDonnell
• Coffman Associates
After reviewing RFQs based on FAA criteria and value, the selection committee recommends
awarding Burns & McDonnell as the selected consultant. The City will work with Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) and Nebraska Department of Aviation (NDA) guidelines to proceed in
submitting record of selection to receive FAA approval.
The project is included in the Fremont Airport Capital Improvement plan. The estimated project
cost is $440,000.00. The next steps after its selection, the City will request proposal to enter
negotiation phase and contract agreement by following FAA guidelines.
The Airport Advisory Board has been advised of the processed in moving forward with the
procurement of the consultant.
Fiscal Impact:
$0.00 impact, the negotiation phase and contract agreement are the next phase which will be
brought to City Council for approval.
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