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, February 17, 2022, 16:00L Terminal Conference Room NOTE: In the absence of the Chairman and Vice Chairman, the Clerk designated Mr. Tierno to moderate the meeting. Also, recognizing that a quorum was not present, it was acknowledged that no decisions could be made on any issues that were discussed. Mr. Tierno called the “informational meeting ” to order at 4:03 pm. PRESENT: Clerk, Robert Glendening; Kim Weeks; Eric Tierno; County Commissioner, Peter Spanos. ABSENT: Chairman Andrew Hosmer; Vice Chairman, Gilford Selectman, Dale Chan Eddy; Treasurer, Jason Larrere; Paul Gaudet, Jr.; Dale Crumb. GUESTS: John Gorham, Jacobs Engineering; Dave Emerson, Emerson Aviation; Lee Avery, Sky Bright; Ross Tsantoulis and Dan Pascu, DuBois &King; Bill Moran. AGENDA: 1. Action on Approval of 1/20/2022 Meeting minutes. – Not acted on. 2. Public Input – Mr. Moran wanted to go on record stating that the condition of the runway markings need to be addressed as soon as possible. The markings were last painted in 2016 and have worn off to being difficult to see. They are of significant importance to pilots for performing landings. NOTE: Mr. Moran left after presenting his input. 3. Review of Finances – There was a general discussion regarding the financial report. 4. Old Business a. AIP Projects Update – John Gorham provided an update on the AIP projects currently underway. i. SBG 15 – Obstruction removal – As mentioned last month, this grant offer was received, a request for reimbursement was submitted and we should be receiving funds into our account soon.  The tree clearing will most likely not occur until the wetland areas are frozen again (next winter), or unless we experience a dry summer/fall resulting in those areas being accessible. ii. Perimeter Fence preliminary planning – The result of a meeting with the NHDOT Highway Department was that they have no issues with the proposed location of the fence along Route 11. Then, a meeting with the Gilford Conservation Commission had a similar result. Therefore, we will proceed with preparing the project for submission for grant funding. b. Marketing Update – Ms. Weeks will draft a newsletter as a follow up to the Electronic Direct Mail sent out in December. The newsletter will contain airport and/or regional "happenings." She has requested bullet-pointed content/input from Airport Manager, both FBOs, and Goulian Aviation, at which point she will draft for Authority review. c. Solar Proposals – The manager told of meeting with personnel from Revision Energy and touring the site for a potential solar farm; they would like to re-visit the site when the snow is gone to get a more accurate idea of the property. They were concerned about the large number of boulders across the terrain. d. Insurance upgrades - A discussion took place regarding the proposal for public officials’ liability insurance. A decision could not be made, so it was tabled until the next meeting e. SBI site plan proposal – Ross Tsantoulis, of DuBois & King presented the site plan proposal followed by a general discussion. 5. New Business a. DAE site plan proposal - Dave Emerson and John Gorham presented the proposed site plan; a general discussion followed. 6. Other Business - A suggestion was made that the board should discuss various means of generating more income to cover the cost purchasing and applying of deicing material at its next meeting. 7. Next Scheduled Meeting: March 17, 2022 8. Adjournment : Mr. Tierno declared the meeting adjourned at 4;53 pm.