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, May 20, 2021, 4:00 p.m. Terminal Conference Room _________________________________________________________________________________ Call to Order at 4:10 p.m. PRESENT: Vice Chairman Dale Chan Eddy, Clerk Robert Glendening, Commissioner Peter Spanos, Dale Crumb, Kim Weeks, Eric Tierno, Jason Larrere. ABSENT: Chairman Hosmer, Paul Gaudet, Jr. Guests: John Gorham, Lee Avery, Drew Gillett, Dave Emerson, Diana Fischer. In the absence of Chairman Hosmer, Vice Chairman Eddy conducted the meeting. *** Welcome new member – the Appointive Agency appointed Jason Larrere on Monday, May 17, 2021 , to fill the vacancy on the Laconia Airport Authority. I. Action on approval of 4/15/2021 Meeting minutes. MOTION: Upon a motion by Mr. Spanos , seconded by Mr. Tierno, the minutes of the April 15, 2021 meeting were approved as submitted by the recording secretary by unanimous vote. II. Public Input : There was none. III. Finance Review  A. Request for Approval for Budget Over-run s (May & June) 1. Upgrade to QuickBooks - $ 400.00 2. Landscape Maintenance - $ 800.00 3. Airfield Edge Mowing - $2,500.00 Total $3,700 .00 MOTION: Upon a motion by Ms. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Tierno, approval was granted for the expenditure of $3,700.00 - $400.00 to purchase an upgrade to QuickBooks, $800.00 for landscape maintenance, and $2,500.00 for airfield edge mowing by unanimous vote. III. Old Business A. AIP Projects Update – a. SBG-15 Obstruction Removal (Tree clearing). We are still awaiting the grant offer from NHDOT BOA. b. John Gorham discussed the s chedule for SBG-16 , Airfield Pavement Maintenance and Marking (Aprons, approximately 60,000 SY). B. Subdivision and Infrastructure Extensions On and A djacent to Closed Runway – This pertains to the land development project to create space for hangar development. After some discussion, the board decided that the Land Development sub-com should meet soon to discuss further. C. RE: Moody Property – At last month ’s meeting , we mentioned that the new owner intends to clear his property of the trees and would like to remove the trees and then lease a portion of the airport property . After a site meeting with three members of the LAA, the board decided that with careful oversight by the manager, the tree clearing would be allowed, and plans could proceed for a possible land lease agreement. The manager will keep the LAA informed of the situation as it progresses. D. RE: Quotes for replacement of the boiler – Following a lengthy general discussion, the board suggested that the manager gather more  information from the contractors who submitted quotes and return to the board with a recommendation. E. RE: Quotes for purchas ing and installing an emergency standby generator – we finally received a reply from AES Electric; we will make an appointment to meet with him and his vendor after the Memorial Day weekend. NOTE: Mr. Spanos left the meeting at 5 p.m. to attend a Belknap County Commissioners meeting. IV. New Business A. RE: Authorization for the Chair to sign the sublease agreement between the hangar owner , Steve Bevilacqua , and Mike Goulian Aviation, LLC. MOTION: Upon a motion by Mr. Tierno, seconded by Ms. Weeks, the board granted authorization for Chairman Hosmer to sign the sublease agreement between the hangar owner, Steve Bevilacqua, and Mike Goulian Aviation, LLC, by unanimous vote. V. Other Business A. Ms. Weeks presented the latest information regarding LCI ’s website update/upgrade and LCI ’S Facebook page. VI. Next Scheduled Meeting: June 17, 2021 VII. Vice Chairman Eddy declared the meeting a djourn ed at 5:08 p.m.