Laconia Airport Authority

LACONIA AIRPORT AUTHORITY Page | 1 65 AVIATION DRIVE GILFORD, NH 03249 (603)524-5003 * FAX (603)528-0428 www.laconiaairport.com RECORD OF MEETING Thursday, April 20, 2023, 16:00L Terminal Conference Room Mr. Hosmer called the meeting to order at 1600L. ROLL CALL :  PRESENT : Mr. Hosmer, Chairman; Mr. Eddy, Vice Chairman; Mr. Glendening, Clerk;; Mr. Tierno  ALSO, PRESENT – New Appointees: Mr. Stephen Cotter; Ms. Vicky VieBrooks; Mr. Carl Dodge  ABSENT: Mr. Larrere, Treasurer; Ms. Weeks; Mr. Spanos, Belknap County Commissioner.  GUESTS: Mr. Gorham, Jacobs; Mr. Emerson, Emerson Aviation; Mr. Avery, Sky Bright AGENDA: 1. Welcome and installation of new members – The Chair recognized the new appointees and proceeded to make assignments as to the positions they were filling: Mr. Cotter completing the term of Mr. Gaudet – duration to 4/25; Ms. VieBrooks completing the term of Mr. Crumb – duration to 4/26; Mr. Dodge replacing Mr. Glendening who has completed two terms and is stepping down. Mr. Dodge officially begins with the May 18, 2023, meeting. 2. Action on approval of 2/16/2023 Meeting minutes. MOTION: Upon a motion by Mr. Tierno, seconded by Mr. Eddy, the minutes of the February 16, 2023, meeting were unanimously approved as submitted by the recording secretary. 3. Public Input – There was none. 4. Review of Finances – The manager led a general discussion regarding a review of the finances. 5. AIP Projects Update  a.SBG-15 Obstruction Removal – The obstruction removal project began Page | 2 on January 30, with 60% of the work accomplished as of Friday, the 10th. However, due to the soft ground surface, a decision was made to stop the project. We still hope the remaining 40% can be completed in the summer if the ground dries enough. No tree clearing can be done from June 1 to July 31 to protect the Northern Long-eared bat. b.SBG-20 Perimeter Fence – The survey is completed, and the wetlands have been flagged; now, the permitting is underway with the DES, which is particularly sensitive due to most of the area being wetlands. c. CROSSWINDS Development – The project’s overall design is 85% complete – should be 100% by the end of April; hoping to go out to bid in May. 6. Old Business a. 15 Airport Road – A Purchase and Sales Agreement for the building formerly known as Kitchen Cravings has been signed. After some remodeling, the new owner intends to re-open as a restaurant. MOTION: Upon a motion by Mr. Eddy, with second by Mr. Tierno, authorization was granted for the Chair, on behalf of the Laconia Airport Authority, to sign a new Lease Agreement with POPPY’S CHOICE, LLC by a unanimous vote. b. Emergency Generator – A recent update indicates that our generator is en-route and should arrive “soon.” 7. New Business a. “Laconia Airport ” sign - The sign blew over in the strong wind of Christmas Eve but did not get damaged. Several friends of the airport have suggested that we install it in the middle of the circle where the trees were located. Unfortunately, the trees died due to disease, so we recently removed them. The manager is seeking approval to investigate the cost of relocating the sign and landscaping that area. By consensus, approval was granted. 8. Other Business – There was none. 9. Next Scheduled Meeting: May 18, 2023 10. Adjournment – The Chair adjourned the meeting at 14:48. Page | 3