Airport Commission

NEW PHILADELPHIA AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING John Knisley Municipal Centre Tuesday April 11, 2023 IN ATTENDANCE: Don Kennedy (chair) John Marsh, Brian Marsh, Bob Bedard, Josh Limbacher, Councilman Stephen Rippeth. Guests included Larry Lowdermilk, Yamini Gowda (Michael Baker Int’l), Red Hvizdos (ProAv) MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:00pm by Don Kennedy. 1. Mr Bedard pointed out that the Maggoo’s electrical expense should debit the ‘Airport Maintenance-Equipment: Acct 101-2100-5-3501’. A motion was made by John Marsh and seconded by Josh Limbacher to accept the minutes of the March 14, 2023 meeting as corrected – MOTION PASSED 2. Reports a. Restaurant– No report received b. Airport Manager– Red Hvizdos reported that monthly field inspection checks have been performed. Southway Fence advised they will start the perimeter fence repair in the next month or two. Thankfully no damage to the property or structures after a series of windstorms. A Piper Arrow that has been sitting in the grass tie-down area is secured and the owner continues to pay the required fee. Motion to accept airport manager report by Mr Bedard, seconded by Mr Rippeth - MOTION PASSED c. Financial – Mr Loudermilk reported the cash position at $51,515.65 and March expenditures were $10,747.50. Mr Kennedy questioned why the airport was fully responsible for the $10,000 electrical repair at Magoo’s restaurant, Mr Lowdermilk is to inquire. A motion to accept the financial report was made by Mr J Marsh, seconded by Mr B Marsh – MOTION PASSED with Mr Bedard abstaining. d. Michael Baker International (MBI) – Yamini Gowda advised on the following projects: i. Task order #8 – No update on closeout. ii. Task order #9 – Contractor is to perform final seeding on trenched areas in May. iii. Task order #12 – Bidding window closed on 4/11/23 with one contractor providing a quote on the taxiway relocation project. The quote came in at $2.7M, $300K higher than the estimate. The state allows a 10% variance, which this sum is close to. The project can commence when the FAA releases funds which we are expecting to be mid-August. To avoid the runway being closed during construction it will be marked for a 60’ width and IFR approaches NOTAM’d NA. iv. MBI has submitted their 5-year service contract to the city. Mr Rippeth advised that the third reading will occur at next week’s council meeting.  v. Ms Gowda to forward documentation to Mr Lowdermik necessary to obtain a second quote for Taxiway A construction administration. vi. The commission authorized. 1. Submission of the second quarter report 2. Submission of Taxiway A shift construction grant application 3. Submission of draft Taxiway A shift construction administration scope for review and obtain independent fee estimate. vii. Motion to accept the Airport Consultant’s report by Mr Limbacher, seconded by Mr B Marsh – MOTION PASSED 3. New Business i. None 4. Other Business a. Mr Kennedy reported that a replacement is being sought for Alex McCarthy’s vacated EMA position with that person also filling his seat on the commission. b. Mr Loudermilk is investigating bringing the city’s fiber communication service to the main hangar. This would provide a more economical and reliable connection for the fire alarm, fuel POS machine and pilot planning area’s wifi. c. Discussion on the importance of a master project list that prioritizes needs rather than funding sources. This would allow the commission to select projects proactively as funds become available. 5. Good and Welfare a. None MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:02 PM For the Chair, Robert Bedard Member