Airport Authority

AIRPORT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES April 4, 2022 4/4/2022 - Minutes 1. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Members Present: Chuck Clegg, Clarke Gerard, Barbara Pelisek, Herb Gillis, Fred Halde, AJ Goin Staff Present: Jennifer Nanek, City Clerk; Amanda Kirby, Airport Manager Chair Clarke Gerard called the meeting to order. A quorum was present. 2. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 3. Minutes - February 7, 2022 Jennifer Nanek, City Clerk, said she did not have a chance to complete the minutes but will have them ready for the next meeting. 4. AIRPORT ACTIVITIES MONTHLY REPORT [Begin Monthly Report] City of Lake Wales- AIRPORT ACTIVITIES REPORT March 2022 l Jet-A Gallons Delivered/ Sold: 5794.09 gallons= $19,745.30 l 100LL Gallons Delivered/ Sold: 5664.66 gallons= $26,299.67 l Hangar Rent Collected: $8,017 l JumpFL Building Rent: $3,772 l Fun Flight Training Rent: $102.56 l Tie Down Fees Collected: $160 l Jump Florida Jump Fees: $110 l Aviator PPG Student Fees: $700 l OneUp Adventures Student Fees: $60 l Number of Take Offs and Landings for the Month:  l Aviator PPG Student Fees: $700 l OneUp Adventures Student Fees: $60 l Number of Take Offs and Landings for the Month: Single Engine 1173 Multi Engine 19 Helicopter 9 Military 0 Business Jet 18 Ultralight & Light Sport 150 Total 1370 Special Events: N/A [End monthly Report] Amanda Kirby expressed concern about fluctuating fuel costs. She tries to keep prices in line with other airports. This was discussed. Ms. Kirby said we get some Netjets, a company one can hire to fly them somewhere, that come in frequently. These were discussed. 5. AIRPORT UPDATES Ms. Kirby reported that the Fuel Farm apron is open. Ms. Kirby said got ropes in today for tie down area. She said there are 4 people out there here for Sun n' Fun and many are calling asking for space. Ms. Kirby said that the next meeting in June will include a master plan update. She shared a plan from AJ Goin about a paramotor area and asked the board to review it and offer input. AJ Goin said the southwest region is the best option for all parties involved. Ms. Kirby agreed and said the pros outweigh the cons for that area. This was discussed. Barbara Pelisek asked about area near campground. Ms. Kirby said Hoyle Tanner is looking into that and coming up with ideas such as a business park. She thought maybe a food truck event would be good. They are open to suggestions. Most businesses won't want to go there. Corporate Hangers: Ms. Kirby said these are making progress. Concrete is being poured tomorrow at 2:00 a.m.. Jump Florida Hangar: Ms. Kirby said this project has been interrupted by an electrical line that has to be moved. Ms. Kirby said Jared Kirby the aerobatic guy who has an aerobatic box at the airport for evaluations he needs done. He would like to get permission from FAA to have a permanent box just for him. This should not affect our traffic. She asked for thoughts from the board and will check with other airports if they have one. This was discussed. Ms. Kirby said the process will take awhile. 6. BOARD MEMBER UPDATES 7. ADJOURNMENT Next meeting is June 6th. The meeting was adjourned  6. BOARD MEMBER UPDATES 7. ADJOURNMENT Next meeting is June 6th. The meeting was adjourned _________________________ Chair ATTEST: __________________________ City Clerk