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 Page | 1 Thursday, June15, 2023, 16:00L Terminal Conference Room Mr. Eddy called the meeting to order at 1610L. ROLL CALL :  PRESENT : Mr. Eddy, Vice Chairman; Mr. Larrere, Treasurer; Mr. Tierno; Ms. Weeks; Mr. Cotter; Mr. Dodge  ABSENT: Mr. Hosmer, Chairman; Mr. Spanos, Belknap County Commissioner; Ms. VieBrooks  GUESTS: Mr. Emerson, Emerson Aviation; Mr. Avery, Sky Bright; Mr. Dennis Didonna; Mr. Greg Farah AGENDA: 1. Action on approval of 5/18/2023 Meeting minutes. MOTION: Upon a motion by Mr. Tierno, seconded by Mr. Larrere, the minutes of the May 18, 2023, meeting were unanimously approved as submitted by the recording secretary. 2. Public Input – There was none. 3. Review of Finances – The manager led a general discussion regarding a review of the finances. 4. AIP Projects Update – a. SBG-15 Obstruction Removal – The project is in a “holding pattern.” We requested a one-year extension; the NHDOT Bureau of Aeronautics informed the manager that the FAA would likely grant the extension. 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 – We are now seeking approval for the sewer hookup. Due to having to relocate the filtration practice, the drainage portion of the project will now be eligible for grant funding. 5. Old Business Page | 2 a. 15 Airport Road – The attorneys are working on amendments to the lease agreement. b. Emergency Generator – The generator is installed and connected! 6. New Business a. The tenant at 15 Lily Pond Road is seeking approval for erecting a Quonset-style structure. Following a discussion, it was determined that a building of that size would not be allowed due to the proximity to the runway. MOTION: Upon a motion by Ms. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Larrere, approval to erect the proposed structure at 15 Lily Pond Road was denied by a unanimous vote. 7. Other Business – There was none. 8. Next Scheduled Meeting: July 20, 2023 9. Adjournment – The Vice Chair adjourned the meeting at 16.51.