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, August 18, 2022, 16:00L Terminal Conference Room PRESENT: Mr. Hosmer, Chairman; Mr. Eddy, Vice Chairman; Mr. Glendening, Clerk; Mr. Larrere, Treasurer; Mr. Tierno; Mr. Crumb; Mr. Spanos, County Commissioner ABSENT: Ms. Weeks, Mr. Gaudet GUESTS: Mr. Emerson, Mr. Avery The Chair called the meeting to order at 1600L. ROLL CALL AGENDA: 1. Action on Approval of 7/21/2022 Meeting minutes as submitted. MOTION: Upon a motion by Mr. Eddy, with second by Mr. Tierno, the minutes of the July 21, 2022, meeting were unanimously approved as submitted. 2. Action on Approval of 7/27/2022 Special Meeting minutes as submitted. MOTION: Upon a motion by Mr. Tierno, with second by Mr. Eddy, the minutes of the July 27, 2022, Special Meeting were unanimously approved as submitted. 3. Public Input – There was none. 4. Review of Finances a. Budget Proposal – A lengthy discussion took place regarding the finances as related to the budget proposal for the FY ’22 – ’23. Several suggestions were made resulting in adjustments to the proposed figures. The topic of the snow removal contract was introduced; Mr. Emerson remarked that due to the current economic conditions he would not be able to perform his contract at the current amount. After much discussion, a motion was made;  MOTION: Upon a motion by Mr. Eddy, with second by Mr. Tierno, the contract amount for snow removal for the 2022 -2023 season was increased, not to exceed one hundred two thousand dollars ($102,000), contingent on whether a more favorable procurement for fuel is discovered, by a unanimous vote. However, the entire budget proposal was not voted on pending research into the probable increase in utility costs and further discussion regarding the employee’s wages. A discussion ensued regarding the status of 15 Airport Road; it was decided that the issue be turned over to our attorney. 5. Old Business a. AIP Projects Update i. SBG 15 – Obstruction removal – Work is proceeding on this project; surveyors are going to begin marking the property lines. The tree removal will most likely begin in January when the grounds are less likely to be damaged by the equipment, and the project completion date is June 30, 2023. ii. Perimeter Fence – We have received the grant offer for this project. b. Updates: i. Crosswinds Site Plan – Dubois & King – The meeting with Gilford’s Planning and Development Board is scheduled for Monday, August 29. ii. Boiler replacement – This has been completed. When the heating season arrives, we should be able to flip the switch and fire up the new boiler. We should see a substantial savings in our natural gas usage. 6. New Business a. Perimeter Fence Project Grant Offer MOTION: Upon a motion by Mr. Larrere, with second by Mr. Crumb authorization was granted for the Chairman to sign the Grant Offer, SBG 09-20-2022 - Install Perimeter/Wildlife Fence (approx.. 7,400 ± LF) Phase I (Design, Permit, Bid) on behalf of the Laconia Airport Authority by a unanimous vote. 7. Other Business – There was a discussion regarding the feasibility of timbering the property adjacent to Route 11A, from Aviation Drive to Recycle Way. The manager was advised to look into that possibility. 8. NON - PUBLIC SESSION: According to RSA 91-A: 3, II, (a) the dismissal, promotion or compensation of any public employee. Entered at (time) 17:04L 9. Next Scheduled Meeting: September 15, 2022 10. Adjournment