Municipal Airport Commission

MOSES LAKE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD A regular meeting of the Moses Lake Airport Advisory Board was held by remote access only on Friday, noon, February 12, 2021. The meeting was called to order by Tim Prickett. P = Present E = Excused A = Absent C = Canceled Name Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Tom Dent E E Finley Grant P P Darrin Jackson P P Richard Pearce P P Tim Prickett E P BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT/ABSENT/EXCUSED: Present: Tim Prickett, Richard Pearce, Finley Grant, and Darrin Jackson. A motion was made by Mr. Jackson to excuse Tom Dent. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grant and was passed unanimously. OTHERS PRESENT: Allison Williams, Moses Lake City Manager and Public Works Division Director, Mike Moro. GUEST: Brant Mayo, Executive Director of the Grant County Economic Development Council (EDC) gave an overview of its mission and projects. Mr. Jackson will set up a time with Mr. Mayo and his team to tour the airport. MINUTES OF JANUARY MEETING: A motion was made by Mr. Pearce to approve the January minutes as written. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jackson and approved unanimously. AIRPORT INSPECTION FOR FEBRUARY: The February inspection was done by Mr. Jackson. Everything was in good working order. Mr. Jackson repaired and replaced the sign for runway 34 with a new sign provided by the City. He also checked for propeller damage and found none. The light on the southwest end of runway 34 needs to be checked. MARCH INSPECTION: The March inspection was not assigned. OLD BUSINESS: A. LEASES: The City Manager provided the Board with two options for changing the language in Section 31. Mr. Prickett made a motion to accept the language in Option 2 and to have it presented to City Council for their vote. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jackson. The motion was passed unanimously. B. PURCHASE OF PROPERTY FOR FUEL: Mr. Dent and the City have come to an agreement on the purchase of his property. A copy of the paperwork was provided to the Board for their review. C. PROGRESS FOR NEW HANGARS: The location of possible T-hangars on east side was discussed.  D. COURTESY CAR: Mr. Jackson knows of someone wanting to donate a car to the airport. He is waiting for information from the City of Davenport on their courtesy car. E. FUEL SYSTEM: The Board discussed purchasing a new or used fuel system. A motion was made by Mr. Pearce that a new fuel system be put in, not a used one. Mr. Prickett seconded the motion. It was passed unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: A. REPAIRS TO FLASHING BEACON: Mr. Moro met with an electrician and the cost to replace existing pole with a metal pole and to replace the wiring would be approximately $25,000. A motion was made by Mr. Pearce to replace existing pole with another wood pole. Mr. Jackson seconded the motion, and it was passed unanimously. B. SURVEY TEAM ON AIRPORT: Mr. Pearce accompanied a survey team working with someone wanting to build on the south end of the runway. Mr. Prickett asked if anyone from the City had reviewed the plans for the building to see if it passes with the FAA. Mr. Jackson has contacted the City Planning Dept. The City Manager will look into it and get back with the Board. Mr. Moro will provide the City Manager a map of the location being discussed. C. VOLUNTEER TIME: Turn volunteer sheets in at Jackson Flight Center. D. OTHER: The placement of a sign by the Operations Building on a pole other than the camera pole was discussed. Mr. Prickett made a motion to approve putting up the sign. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pearce and passed unanimously. E. The Board discussed the future need to replace the Operations Building and how that could be achieved by grants or loans. A motion was made by Mr. Prickett to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Jackson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 1:26 p.m.