Laconia Airport Authority

1 LACONIA AIRPORT AUTHORITY 65 AVIATION DRIVE GILFORD, NH 03249 (603)524-5003 * FAX (603)528-0428 www.laconiaairport.com RECORD OF MEETING Thursday, January 18, 2024, 16:00L Terminal Conference Room Chairman Hosmer called the meeting to order at 4:0 0 pm. ROLL CALL:  PRESENT: Laconia Mayor Andrew Hosmer ; Town of Gilford Selectman Dale Chan Eddy; Belknap County Commissioner Peter Spanos ; Mr. Eric Tierno ; Ms. Kim Weeks; Mr. Jason Larrere ; Mr. Steve Cotter  ABSENT: Mr. Carl Dodge  GUESTS: Mr. Dave Emerson , Mr. Lee Avery, Mr. Mark Woglom, Ms. Beth McGuinn, Mr. Steve LaBonte NOTE: Ms. Vicky VieBrooks tendered her resignation as a member of the LAA due to personal situational changes. AGENDA: 1. Action on Approval of 12/21/2023 Meeting minutes. MOTION: Upon a motion by Mr. Eddy, seconded by Mr. Tierno, the minutes of the December 21, 2023, meeting were unanimously approved as submitted by the recording secretary. 2. Public Input: There was no public input. 3. Review of Finances – The manager led a discussion regarding the finances. 4. AIP Projects Update (Note: The Manager informed the Board that Mr. Gorham is no longer with Jacobs ) a. CROSSWINDS Development – A discussion occurred regarding moving forward with the project after receiving responses to the RFP. Mr. Woglom  2 shared input from the positions of a business owner, builder, buyer, and former LAA member, which was greatly appreciated. b. SBG-20 Perimeter Fence – We are still looking into redesignating the wetlands to allow us to construct the fence where it would be best situated. c. SBG-15 Obstruction Removal – The contractor has scheduled a crane to remove the trees adjacent to the end of the bypass, which will necessitate the closure of the runway for up to four days. The scheduled dates for runway closure are February 5 through 8, from 0800 to 1600 each day. The grant funds for the project expire in March, so the project must be closed out by then. 5. Old Business a. Ground Lease Agreement with Revision Energy – Having received counsel from the New Hampshire Municipal Association and reviewing the LAA Corporate Charter, the concerns raised regarding entering into an agreement with Revision Energy were alleviated. Therefore, a motion was made to move forward with the Agreement. MOTION: Upon a motion by Mr. Larrere, seconded by Mr. Tierno, the Board authorized the Chairman to sign the Option To Ground Lease Agreement with Revision Energy by unanimous vote. b. 15 Airport Rd. – The LAA's attorney is addressing the issue. c. National Fire Protection Association code – In a previous meeting, an individual questioned whether the NPFA had changed regarding the need for "sprinkling" a hangar that exceeded 12,000 square feet. The LFD and GFD chiefs were not aware of a change in the code. A hangar of less than 12,000 square feet and a door opening that does not exceed 28 feet in height does not require a sprinkler system. 6. New Business – There was none. 7. Other Business – The Chair advised that we consult the City's Finance Director regarding a term and rate for a bond. 8. Next Scheduled Meeting: February 15, 2024  3 9. The Chair declared the meeting adjourn ed at 5:31 pm.