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, December 16, 2021, 4:00 pm. Terminal Conference Room _________________________________________________________________________________ PRESENT: Vice Chairman Dale Chan Eddy, Treasurer Jason Larrere, Eric Tierno, Dale Crumb, Kim Weeks, Commissioner Peter Spanos ABSENT: Chairman Andrew Hosmer, Clerk Robert Glendening, Paul Gaudet, Jr. GUESTS: Dave Emerson, Emerson Aviation; Lee Avery, Sky Bright. Vice Chairman Eddy called the meeting to order at 4:08 pm. 1. Action on approval of 10.21.2021 Meeting minutes. MOTION: Upon a motion by Mr. Tierno, seconded by Mr. Larrere, the minutes of the October 21, 2021, meeting were approved as submitted by the recording secretary by unanimous vote. 2. Public Input: None 3. Review of Finances – The Airport Manager led a general discussion of the financial report. 4. Old Business A. AIP Projects Update – 1. SBG-15 Obstruction Removal (Tree clearing). The Grant Offer is awaiting the approval of the Governor and Council. 2. Perimeter Fence preliminary planning continues. The next step is to meet with the NHDOT Bureau of Aeronautics and Highway Department to discuss the issue of right-of-way.  B. Marketing Update – Ms. Weeks gave a presentation describing an effort to make flying clubs and aircraft owners in the northeastern United States aware of the attractions and events available in the Lakes Region. Ms. Weeks presented the first, seasonal electronic direct mail proposed for the week between Christmas & New Year. Recipients will be 151 AOPA club contacts (in PA, NJ, NY, CT, MA, RI, NH, ME). Layout & content approved with the addition of the LR Chamber of Commerce link. Next actions: - Develop "newsletter sign up/KLCI updates" button on the website with city IT/Nic C. - Ensure LAA board members, FBO's on the mailing list - Develop short newsletter for Jan/Feb dispatch as follow up deliverable - Next EDM: Spring (March) - Mr. Gaudet to develop aircraft club list. C. Boiler Replacement - Stafford Oil Company replaced the circulator pumps. The scheduling of the replacement of the boiler is dependent on supplies. D. Emergency Generator – This project is underway with Daniels Electric. E. Land Development – The field survey work began today. The contractor has been experiencing delays with staffing concerns related to COVID. F. Solar Proposals – We are awaiting a proposal from Revision Energy. G. Snow Removal – A new spreader has been purchased; the loader and snow blower have been serviced; we received a delivery of New Deal Deicing pellets, both in 1,000 lb. sacks and in 40 lb. bags. The bags enable us to mix the material with water ourselves, rather than paying for the shipment of totes of liquid. 5. New Business A. Authorization for Chair to sign a Lease Agreement with Laconia Aviation, LLC. MOTION: Upon a motion by Mr. Tierno , seconded by Ms. Weeks, authorization was granted by unanimous vote for the Chair to sign the lease agreement with Laconia Aviation, LLC. 6. Other Business  A. The manager mentioned an announcement from the FAA indicating that Laconia Airport is eligible to receive a grant amount of $295,000.00 by means of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The money can be invested in runways, taxiways, safety and sustainability projects, as well as terminal, and roadway projects. The details regarding implementation of funds are forthcoming. 7. Next Scheduled Meeting: January 20, 2022. 8. The Vice Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 4:50 pm.