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, April 21, 2022, 16:00L Terminal Conference Room PRESENT: Andrew Hosmer, Chairman; Dale Chan Eddy, Vice Chairman; Dale Crumb; Eric Tierno VIA ZOOM: Robert Glendening, Clerk; Jason Larrere, Treasurer; ABSENT: Paul Gaudet, Jr.; Peter Spanos; Kim Weeks; GUESTS: Dave Emerson, Emerson Aviation; Lee Avery and Mike Tuck, Sky Bright. The Chairman called the meeting to order at 16:11L followed by a roll call to indicate who was present at the meeting. AGENDA: 1. Action on Approval of 3/17/2022 Meeting minutes : Without objection, the Chairman declared the minutes of the March 17, 2022, meeting accepted as presented. 2. Public Input – There was no public input. 3. Review of Finances – A general discussion took place regarding the financial report. 4. Old Business a. AIP Projects Update – The manager provided an update on the AIP projects currently underway. i. SBG 15 – Obstruction removal – Awaiting favorable weather and ground conditions; most likely to be performed next winter. ii. Perimeter Fence preliminary planning – The grant application has been submitted for Phase 1: Design, Permitting, and Bidding. b. Discussion: Fuel Flowage Fee/Landing Fee – A discussion took place regarding whether to increase the fuel flowage fee and/or institute a landing fee for certain aircraft. The issue arose as a result of the need to cover the cost of purchasing and applying runway deicing materials. A decision was made and agreed to that imposing a landing fee would be too cumbersome for accounting purposes and would be met unfavorably by the aircraft owners. However, an increase in the fuel flowage fee only for Jet A fuel  makes sense due to the turbine traffic being the main beneficiary of runway deicing. The fuel flowage fee for AVGAS/100LL will remain at .12/gal. MOTION: Upon a motion by Mr. Eddy, with second by Mr. Tierno, it was decided to increase the fuel flowage fee for JET A fuel to twenty-four cents per gallon (.24/gal), and to leave the fee for AVGAS at its current rate of twelve cents per gallon (.12/gal) effective May 1, 2022, by unanimous roll call vote. 5. New Business – The manager informed the board of a situation at the north end of the airfield: A steel culvert under the taxiway at Emerson Aviation has disintegrated and collapsed causing a backup and flooding across the taxiway. An emergency permit was attained from DES to mitigate the flooding concern, but another permit is needed for the repair. As yet, we do not have an estimate as to the cost for the work and we are awaiting the permit to repair the damage. 6. Other Business – Mr. Tierno expressed a concern that the portion of land to be leased to Northland Construction appears to have construction materials placed on it, therefore it should be under a lease agreement. It was agreed that the manager should move forward with the agreement. 7. Next Scheduled Meeting: May 19, 2022 8. Adjournment : Without objection, the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 17:00L.