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, July 15, 2021, 4:00 p.m. Terminal Conference Room _________________________________________________________________________________ Call to Order at 4:00 p.m. PRESENT: Chairman Andrew Hosmer, Vice Chairman Dale Chan Eddy, Clerk Robert Glendening, Commissioner Peter Spanos, Dale Crumb, Eric Tierno, Jason Larrere , and Airport Manager, Marv Everson. ABSENT: Paul Gaudet, Jr. , Kim Weeks Guests: Dave Emerson, Lee Avery, I. Action on approval of 5/20/2021 Meeting minutes. MOTION: Upon a motion by Mr. Eddy, seconded by Mr. Tierno, the minutes of the May 20, 2021, meeting were approved as submitted by the recording secretary by a vote of 6 in favor, and one abstention. II. Public Input : There was some discussion regarding the upcoming NASCAR weekend as to the decline in race-related traffic at LCI. NOTE: Greg Walton of Mike Goulian Aviation joined the meeting as a guest at 4:10 pm. NOTE: Ms. Weeks joined the meeting at 4:13 pm. III. Review of Finances – The Airport Manager led a general discussion of the finance report. IV. Old Business A. AIP Projects Update –  1. SBG-15 Obstruction Removal (Tree clearing). We are still awaiting the grant offer from NHDOT BOA. 2. SBG-16, Airfield Pavement Maintenance and Marking (Aprons, approximately 60,000 SY). We are looking for a Tuesday/Wednesday break in the rainy weather to complete the permanent paint markings. 3. Perimeter Fence preliminary planning – Discussions have begun with our Engineering Consultant, Jacobs, and our Environmental Scientist, GM2, to determine a plan for completing our Perimeter Wildlife Fence. A preliminary meeting with NHDES is scheduled. B. Report from the Land Development Committee – The Chairman of the committee, Mr. Eddy, led a general discussion regarding the need to do the subdivision work and installation of infrastructure in advance of making the lots available for development. C. Marketing Update – Ms. Weeks led a general discussion regarding improvements that have been made to our website and social media and suggested crafting a newsletter to be made available to various pilot organizations. NOTE: Mr. Spanos left the meeting at 5 p.m. to attend a Belknap County Commissioners meeting. V. New Business A. FY 21-22 Budget Proposal – It was decided to postpone the discussion until the August meeting. B. Election of LAA Officers – Current officers are Chairman (by default), the Mayor of Laconia – Mr. Hosmer; Vice Chairman, Mr. Eddy; Clerk, Mr. Glendening; Treasurer, vacated when Mr. Moran termed out. The Chair first asked if those presently serving would be willing to continue, then nominated Mr. Glendening to serve as Clerk, seconded by Mr. Tierno and approved unanimously. The Chair then nominated Mr. Eddy to serve as Vice Chairman, seconded by Mr. Larrere and approved  unanimously. The Chair then nominated Mr. Larrere to serve as Treasurer, seconded by Ms. Weeks and approved unanimously. VI. NON-PUBLIC SESSION MOTION: Upon a motion by Mr. Hosmer, seconded by Ms. Weeks, it was unanimously voted by Roll Call Vote to enter NON-PUBLIC SESSSION at 5:21 pm to discuss matters pursuant to RSA91-A:3, II, (a) the dismissal, promotion or compensation of any public employee. ROLL CALL VOTE: Mr. Eddy – yes Mr. Glendening – yes Mr. Crumb – yes Ms. Weeks – yes Mr. Tierno – yes Mr. Larrere – yes Mr. Hosmer – yes MOTION: Upon a motion by Mr. Larrere, seconded by Mr. Tierno, it was unanimously voted to exit NON-PUBLIC SESSION and declare the minutes of the NON-PUBLIC SESSION sealed for sixty days at 6:02 pm. VII. Next Scheduled Meeting: August 19 , 2021 VIII. The Chairman declared the meeting a djourn ed at 6:03 p.m.