Laconia Airport Authority

LACONIA AIRPORT AUTHORITY 65 AVIATION DRIVE GILFORD, NH 03249 (603)524-5003 * FAX (603)528-0428 www.laconiaairport.com RECORD OF MEETING Thursday, November 19, 2020, 4:00 PM Airport Terminal & via Zoom Audio/Video 65 Aviation Drive, Gilford, NH _________________________________________________________________________________ PRESENT: Via Zoom - Andrew Hosmer, Chan Eddy, Bob Glendening, Bill Moran, Paul Gaudet, Jr., Kim Weeks. (Eric Tierno joined via phone en route to the airport, then joined in person at the terminal.) At the Airport Terminal - Dale Crumb, Dave DeVoy, Eric Tierno ABSENT: None GUESTS: Via Zoom - John Gorham At the Airport Terminal - Lee Avery, Dave Emerson Call to Order: 4:00 pm AGENDA: I. Action on Approval of 10/15/2020 Meeting minutes. MOTION: Upon a motion by Ms. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Eddy, the minutes of the October 15, 2020 meeting of the Laconia Airport Authority were approved by roll call vote as follows: Mr. Eddy – yes Ms. Weeks – yes Mr. Moran – yes Mr. Devoy – yes Mr. Crumb – yes Mr. Tierno – yes Mr. Hosmer – yes Mr. Gaudet – yes Mr. Glendening – yes The motion passed unanimously. II. Public Input : Lee Avery spoke regarding the snow removal contract and the Land Development plans. In response to his concern regarding moving forward with his site plan to build a hangar on the tract of land on and adjacent to the closed runway, the Authority indicated that he should proceed with his plans. III. Finance Report : Mr. Moran led a discussion regarding the Authority’s finances. A. It was suggested that the Liability Insurance be put out to bid when it comes due. B. Discussion ensued regarding independent sourcing for electricity as opposed to purchasing directly from Eversource.  MOTION: Upon a motion by Mr. Tierno, seconded by Ms. Weeks, a decision to pursue a lower rate on electricity from an independent source was approved by roll call vote as follows: Mr. Eddy – yes Ms. Weeks – yes Mr. Moran- yes Mr. DeVoy – yes Mr. Crumb – yes Mr. Tierno – yes Mr. Hosmer – yes Mr. Gaudet – yes Mr. Glendening – yes The motion passed unanimously. C. 15 Airport Road – BY CONSENSUS , it was determined that a plan for payment be requested from the owner within thirty days from the date of the letter being sent. IV. Old Business A. AIP Projects Update: Mr. Gorham presented an update on our Airport Improvement Program Projects. NOTE: Mr. DeVoy left the meeting at 5:01 p.m. B. Discussion of Cost for Servicing Snow Removal Equipment (SRE) - The manager informed the board as follows: The Volvo loader is due for its 4,000 hour service which includes a thorough inspection, tightening and adjusting as needed, change of all fluids (engine, hydraulic, transmission, axle), replacement of lamps, battery testing, hoses, etc. The RPM snow blower will receive similar attention, and the older plow blade needs new springs and braces. The cost for all the work is estimated to be $10,682.63, C. Discussion regarding the cost of De-icing/Anti-icing Equipment and Materials - As recorded in the minutes of the October 15, 2020 meeting: “MOTION: Upon a motion by Mr. Moran, seconded by Mr. Crumb, the manager was authorized by unanimous vote to purchase the equipment and materials needed for treating the runway for de-icing/anti-icing with a cap on spending of $10k. If the cost will exceed that amount, further approval will be necessary.” The cost for the above-mentioned equipment and material is as follows: 1. 500 gal. ice control sprayer - $4,575.00 2. BOSS spreader for pellets - $1,999.00 3. E36 – Liquid Ry Anti-icer - $4,223.61 4. NAAC – Solid De-icer - $4,835.00 TOTAL $15,632.61 MOTION: Upon a motion by Mr. Crumb, seconded by Mr. Tierno, approval was granted for the expenditure of $5,632.61 more than the previously approved amount of $10,000 to purchase the equipment and materials for anti-icing/de-icing the runway by roll call vote as follows: Mr. Eddy – yes Ms. Weeks – yes Mr. Moran- yes Mr. DeVoy – (absent) Mr. Crumb – yes Mr. Tierno – yes Mr. Hosmer – yes Mr. Gaudet – yes Mr. Glendening – yes  The motion passed unanimously. D. Traffic Pattern Change – The manager reported that the change in the traffic pattern for Runway 26 back to a left pattern has gone smoothly thus far. V. New Busines s - Critical Incident Process and Procedures – Due to recent incidents at the airport, a discussion ensued regarding the protocols as to how, who, when, and what information is disseminated, as well as the chain of command and who is responsible to inform the media/public. BY CONSENSUS It was determined that the entire Airport Authority needs to be informed via a text alert at the earliest occurrence of an incident. VI. Other Business A. It was decided that a meeting of the Lease Rate Subcommittee would be scheduled for Monday, November 30, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. B. The manager was directed to draft a letter to a specific pilot to make it known that use of the closed runway for take-offs and landing is prohibited. VII. Next Scheduled Meeting: December 17, 2020 VIII. Adjournment: The Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 5:36 pm.