Airport Commission

New Philadelphia Airport Commission Meeting Minutes February 9, 2021 Meeting called to order by Chairman John Zucal at 6:00PM in city council chambers. Board Members Present: Chairman John Zucal, Alex McCarthy, Brian Marsh, Alan Welch, Councilman Dean Holland, Councilman Dan Lanzer, Josh Limbacher and Secretary Don Kennedy. Chris Bower arrived at 6:07PM Guests: Jeff Erb and Eric Hubbard Meeting Minutes: Minutes of the January 12, 2021 airport commission meeting were distributed and reviewed. Motion by Secretary Kennedy to approve minutes as presented, seconded by Welch. Minutes approved 8-0. Mr. Kennedy Thanked Mr. McCarthy for taking the January Minutes. Airport Restaurant Report: 1. Airport Restaurant o Payment of $948.32 was received in January, 2021, made on January 2, 2021 on check no. 10980. Reported gross sales were $31,987.52. o Payment of $1,182.24 was received in February 8, 2021, made on N/A, 2021 on check no. 11139. Reported gross sales were $41,087.07. Mr. Bower arrived at 6:07PM MOTION by Josh Limbacher to approve Airport Restaurant report, seconded by McCarthy. Motion approved 9-0. Airport Managers Report: Eric Hubbard presented the airport manager’s report. There were no repairs to the runway lighting during January. The Beacon Green side light is out and NOTAMED. Still troubleshooting this repair. Mr. Kennedy mentioned that the FAA will be looking to fund a new Beacon and asked Yamini Gouda by email to look into this for the City. The Income Record for January 2021 was received and Mr. Hubbard stated the flow fee percentages were incorrect and would correct them in his February report in March. Checks were received by the City of New Philadelphia for the incorrect flow fees, Hangar rents, mtx fees and Rent from Pro-Av. MOTION by Marsh to approve the Airport Managers Report, seconded by Limbacher. Motion approved 9-0. Monthly Revenue Update: 1. Airport Funds o Cash position balance at the end of January 2021 was $33,465.55. o Expenditures for December, 2020.  Airport Equipment Maintenance: Acct 101-2100-3501 Page 2 New Philadelphia Airport Commission Meeting 2-9-2021  Temporary appropriations $5,000.00.  BALANCE $5,000.00.  Airport Facilities Maintenance: Acct 101-2100-3502  Temporary appropriations $3,500.00.  Johnson Controls – Maint fire alarm system - $347.00.  BALANCE $3,153.00.  Airport Hangar Maintenance: Acct 475-7500-3501  Temporary appropriations $3,000.00.  Miller Septic – Porta-jon rental – $90.00.  BALANCE $2,910.00.  Capital Improvement: Acct 475-7500-5900  Temporary appropriations $5,000.00.  BALANCE $5,000.00. Motion by Welch to approve Monthly Revenue Update, seconded by McCarthy. Motion approved 9-0 Consultant’s Report: Yamini Gouda was not present for this month’s report and submitted her update via email. Miscellaneous items, as of 1/22/21 OHC reviewed and approved transfer per of the airport land per DAS and was sent to ODOT for review. Waiting to receive more instructions about site assessment. The BEACON replacement will include a new pole. Current Beacon is 90’ tall and surrounding trees are approximately 50’ tall. Tilt down poles available in sized ranging from 25-55’. Existing Tower has university equipment on it and need to confirm with University if these can be removed or need to stay. Mr. Kennedy had email communication with Yamini Gouda the afternoon of the 9th of February, prior to tonight’s meeting about moving the new beacon to possibly up by the Water Tower on Tech Park Drive NE. Yamini Gouda advised that this is approximately 4200 ft. from center of runway and the requirement is 4800 ‘ so this location would be acceptable. Need to find out the height of the Water Tower and if this location is available to us to consider. FY21 ACIP submitted to ODOT and FAA. FY21 Pre-app also submitted to FAA. MOTION by McCarthy to approve Consultant’s report, seconded by Marsh. Motion carried 9-0. Old Business: Mr. Hubbard stated that the Main Hangar passed a recent Fire Inspection by the NPFD. Mr. Hubbard mentioned he would like to proceed with the Roof Repairs to the Office area of the Main Hangar and submitted one more proposal to Mr. Erb for this repair. As we are in Temporary appropriations at this time, the airport commission needs to wait and see what our appropriations will be for 2021 for capital improvements before proceeding. Mr. Erb will email commission members the proposals received for this work before the March meeting. Having no further business to discuss, Motion by Chairman Zucal to adjourn at 6:25PM. Respectfully submitted: Don Kennedy - Secretary