Airport Commission

GDM Gardner Municipal Airport Gardner Airport Commission Meeting Minutes Open Meeting: 5:04pm April 5, 2023 Attendees James Morrissey Andy Guertin John Lavoie Robert Swartz James Wood Isabel Davis Nik Ippolito Approve Prior Meeting Minutes: JM RS Old Business Gales Associates, Inc. Update on Runway Project – On time Coordinating for Subs to report Awaiting check from City to Pay Subs for Gale Update Master Plan & CIP - Awaiting payment for work to start Alarm Central: Need volunteer to respond to Alarms 1. Jim Wood 2. Robert Swartz 3. Andy Guertin Working on getting heat detectors replaced Fire extinguisher testing due this spring Airport Manager’s Report - Spring Cleanup Repair damage from winter around the airport Runway lights and taxi way lights are being replaced – more light bulbs ordered Hazard beacon lights – no action FAA form 7416 Air space study about the obstruction  GDM Gardner Municipal Airport Plan to continue tree cutting at south end or taxiway Fuel Price lowered with recent delivery $6.10/gal Volunteers have offered to help cleanup Guard system up and operational Remove weight from back of truck Lounge cleaning has progressed Flooring needs to be replaced or covered Looking for Pictures for walls Trying to attract Pilots and others to use Airport RC Club hasn’t got in touch with – contacted by email New Business: Business Development and Councilors being invited to attend meeting in May Assist in encouraging increased use of the Airport Report to City about Airport Usage MAC will be inspecting the Airport this spring Maintenance and Inspections must be done and recorded in the log Adjourn Meeting: 5:40pm RS JM