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, April 18, 2024, 16:00L Terminal Conference Room Chairman Hosmer called the meeting to order at 4 pm. ROLL CALL:  PRESENT: Laconia Mayor Andrew Hosmer; Town of Gilford Selectman Dale Chan Eddy; Mr. Eric Tierno; Mr. Jason Larrere; Mr. Steve Cotter; Mr. Carl Dodge  ABSENT: Belknap County Commissioner Peter Spanos  GUESTS: Mr. Dave Emerson; Mr. Steve LaBonte AGENDA: 1. Action on Approval of 3/21/2024 Meeting minutes. MOTION: Upon a motion by Mr. Tierno, seconded by Mr. Eddy, the minutes of the March 21, 2024, meeting were unanimously approved as submitted by the recording secretary. 2. Public Input:  Mr. LaBonte expressed his appreciation for the pavement repair work performed on Taxiway Alpha.  Mr. Emerson brought up a concern for PFAS in the water at his site and, therefore, a concern for the airport terminal’s water supply due to the materials used in the experimental fire suppression activities on the property located west of Lily Pond Road some years ago. o A discussion ensued, resulting in the LAA directing the manager to look into getting the water tested. 3. Review of Finances : There was a general discussion regarding the finances. Of particular interest was the cost of brush clearing. The manager explained that the areas needing to be cleared continue to increase, making it difficult to project the cost for budgeting.  2 MOTION: Upon a motion by Mr. Larrere, seconded by Mr. Eddy, by unanimous vote, an amount of up to twelve (12) thousand dollars was appropriated to be used for further brush clearing. 4. AIP Projects Update a. SBG-15 Obstruction Removal Project – The tree cutting is complete, and we are arranging to perform a drone fly-over to make a post-clearing assessment. b. SBG-20 Perimeter Fence Project – We are awaiting a response from NHDOT BOA regarding the relocation of the fence line. c. CROSSWINDS Development Project i. We are investigating the City’s obligation regarding bonding. ii. Construction must begin by 5.22.24 to be completed within the 101- day duration of 8.31.24. 5. Old Business a. The airport contracted with Asphalt Solutions of Bow, NH, to perform crack filling/sealing on the pavement of Taxiway Alpha. Some cracks were quite wide and deep, posing a danger to aircraft. The contractor heated the existing rubber in the cracks to liquid, filled the crack with aggregate, and covered it with a rubber sealant. 6. New Business a. Authorization is needed for the Chairman to sign two grant offers from the New Hampshire Department of Transportation Bureau of Aeronautics. MOTION: Upon a motion by Mr. Tierno, seconded by Mr. Eddy, the Chairman of the LAA was authorized to sign Grant Offer SBG- 09-21- 2023 to Construct West Side Airport Access Road (approx. 1,800’x22’±); Install Utilities – Phase I (design, permit, bid) by unanimous vote. MOTION : Upon a motion by Mr. Larrere, seconded by Mr. Cotter, the Chairman of the LAA was authorized to sign Grant Offer SBG- 09-22- 2023 to Construct Taxiways E1, E2 and E3 (each approx. 1 15’x25’±); – Phase I (design, permit, bid) by unanimous vote. 7. Other Business  3 a. 15 Airport Road – the owner is attempting to sell the property but will make improvements to the exterior as stipulated in the lease agreement. b. The Board reiterated the importance of finalizing the Airport Emergency Plan. 8. Next Scheduled Meeting: May 16, 2024 9. There being no further business to discuss, the Chairman adjourned the meeting at 4:48 pm.