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, January 19, 2023, 16:00L Terminal Conference Room The Chair called the meeting to order at 16:0 4L. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Mr. Hosmer, Chairman; Mr. Eddy, Vice Chairman; Mr. Glendening, Clerk; Mr. Larrere , Treasurer; Mr. Tierno ; Ms. Weeks ABSENT: Mr. Spanos, County Commissioner GUESTS: Mr. Gorham, Jacobs; Mr. Allen, Mike Goulian Aviation; Mr. Emerson, Emerson Aviation; Mr. Avery, Sky Bright AGENDA: 1 1. Action on Approval of 10/20/2022 Meeting minutes. The first issue of the October 20, 2022, minutes read as follows: “An alternative is to use Liquid Propane (LP) which would require the installation of two 1,000 lb. tanks.” This was amended to read: “An alternative is to use Liquid Propane (LP) which would require the installation of two 1,000-gallon tanks.” MOTION: Upon a motion by Mr. Eddy with second by Mr. Tierno, the minutes of the October 20, 2022, meeting were approved as amended unanimously. 2. Public Input - Mr. Emerson questioned the use of the long-term automobile parking lot as to why the vehicles belonging to people who are away for an extended time are not being moved to that lot. - A decision was made to include that topic on the next meeting of the LAA. 3. Review of Finances - A general discussion of the finances took place, noting that everything appeared to be in order. 4. Operations Report  a. Generator - We discovered that the NG line from the street was not large enough to handle the necessary volume of gas to run the generator, and the cost to replace it was prohibitive. So, we opted to install two 1,000-gallon LP tanks instead. The LP tanks are in place and filled; we now await the arrival of the generator in February or March. b. Sign – Our Laconia Airport sign blew over in the strong 70mph winds on Christmas Eve. The only damage was to one of the blocks that it sits on. The intention is to reset it in the spring. c. Flagpole – Our flagpole snapped off in the same storm and will be replaced in the spring. 5. AIP Projects Update – Mr. Gorham presented the following: a. SBG 15 – Obstruction removal - The obstruction removal project to remove trees penetrating the approach surfaces of runways 08/26 on & off the airport is on track to begin in January or when the ground freezes sufficiently to operate heavy equipment without too much impact to the soil and wetlands. b. SBG 20 - Perimeter Fence Project - We have received the grant agreement for phase 1 of the perimeter wildlife fence – planning, permitting, and design. We hope to be able to have a complete perimeter fence by the year 2024. 2 c. Crosswinds Development - The planning and design phase continues. 6. Old Business a. DAE – Revised site plan – Mr. Emerson requested approval for a revision of the site plan for Lot #9 on the Crosswinds Development. The two hangars book-ending the T-hangars originally were 50’x 50’; he seeks approval to increase the size to 60’x 60’ to accommodate larger aircraft. MOTION: Upon a motion by Mr. Tierno with second by Ms. Weeks, approval to amend Mr. Emerson’s site plan to increase the size of the two larger hangars was granted unanimously. 7. New Business a. Winnaero is making plans to host an event called Aerospace Career Awareness Day – April 13, 2023 The goals of the Aerospace Career Awareness Day are to:   Bring central NH schools, the Lakes Region Community and aerospace companies and organizations together to meet and get to know each other, and  Provide local companies and those companies who frequent the airport an opportunity to let the public know the types of skills their companies require, and which positions are available within their organizations. - By CONSENSUS , the Authority granted approval for this event. b. Wings, Water, Wheels – May 20, 2023 Winnaero is also seeking approval to conduct this event on the above date. - By CONSENSUS , the Authority also granted approval for this event. 8. Other Business – Due to the resignation of two of our LAA members, and the completion of the term of a third member, we will be posting an advertisement for three residents of the city of Laconia to serve on the Authority. 9. Next Scheduled Meeting: February 16 , 2023 10. Adjournment – The Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 17:11L. 3