Laconia Airport Authority

1 LACONIA AIRPORT AUTHORITY 65 AVIATION DRIVE, GILFORD, NH 03249 (603) 524-5003 Q FAX (603)528-0428 www.laconiaairport.com RECORD OF MEETING Thursday, November 9, 2017, 4:00 pm Airport Terminal Conference Room Present: Vice Chairman, Karmen Gifford; Treasurer, Bill Moran; County Commissioner, Dave DeVoy; Authority Member, Bob Glendening; Authority Member, Paul Gaudet, Jr.; Authority Member, Russ Dumais; Absent: Chairman, Ed Engler; Clerk, Scott Davis; Gilford Selectman, Dale Chan Eddy; Guests present: Lee Avery, John Seeler, Dale Crumb, and Steve Lesniak. Minutes of Meeting: Vice Chairman Gifford opened the meeting at 4:01 pm, noting that there were six board members present, constituting a quorum. NOTE: This meeting of the LAA was originally scheduled for November 16. However, due to conflicting schedules of several of the members, the meeting was moved to the 9th. 1. Action on approval of 10/19/2017 meeting minutes: MOTION: Upon a motion by Mr. Glendening, seconded by Mr. Moran, the minutes of the October 19, 2017 meeting were unanimously approved as submitted. 2. Public Input: There was none. 3. Finance A. Current Status – Mr. Moran led a discussion pertaining to the current status of the airport’s finances. 4. Operations Report A. More brush clearing was done. The manager explained that a new contractor with different equipment is able to clear brush more quickly at less cost as long as the brush is not left to grow too tall.  2 B. Beacons/Obstruction Lights – The October storm with its strong winds resulted in a fallen tree on the power line to the Boyd Hill beacon. The tree was removed and, apparently, the power company restored the line that was sagging down near the ground. A second line on the poles will need to be re-connected to one pole. The light fixture on that beacon needs to be stabilized, as does the fixture on the Curtis Road beacon. There are several trees across the access road to the Curtis Road beacon that will have to be removed prior to accessing the beacon for repairs. C. Windows – The remaining three windows that need replacing have been ordered; they will be installed when they arrive. 5. Old Business A. The grant application for the Design Only portion of the Taxiway E Extension project has been submitted to the NHDOT BA. B. AIP Projects update – SBGs-10 and 11- Pavement Maintenance and Repair - final inspection is scheduled for Monday, November 13. SGG-12 – Environmental Assessment - is ongoing. SBG-13 – Design-Only Taxiway E Extension – grant application submitted. 6. New Business A. Lease Assignment and Purchase – Mr. John Seeler is planning to purchase the Fletcher Aviation Hangar, hoping to transact the purchase December 1st, 2017. MOTION: Upon a motion by Mr. Dumais, with second by Mr. Moran, authorization was granted for the Vice-Chair to execute the Assignment and Assumption of Lease, and Notice of Lease on behalf of the Laconia Airport Authority in accordance with the following: 1. Approve the Assignment and Assumption of Lease from William Fletcher of Fletcher’s Aviation, LLC to John Seeler of Skyriders, LLC in accordance with the Assignment and Assumption of Lease Agreement. 2. Approve the transfer of the building and improvements on the leased premises from Fletcher’s Aviation, LLC to Skyriders, LLC. 3. Approve the Notice of Lease with John Seeler of Skyriders, LLC. 4. The approval of such Assignment and Assumption of Lease, Notice of Lease, and the transfer of the building and improvements is conditioned upon the closing between Fletcher’s Aviation, LLC and William J. Fletcher, and John Seeler and Skyriders, LLC coming into effect pursuant to its terms. The MOTION was approved unanimously. B. Terminal Roof – The roof on the Terminal building was scheduled to be replaced in the next FY – 2018 – 19; however, in the recent storm, due to the heavy rain and strong  3 winds, several leaks became evident. It was suggested, that for the immediate needs, caulking/cementing be done to all areas that appear to need patching, which should suffice through the winter. By consensus, the manager was granted approval to solicit bids for replacing the roof in the spring – March – June, as opposed to waiting until later in the year. C. WSI/Printer – tabled for next meeting. 7. Next Meeting – December 21, 2017 8. Adjournment — Ms. Gifford declared the meeting adjourned at 4:31 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marv Everson Airport Manager, LCI