Airport Commission

Page |1 Platteville Airport Commission Meeting Monday April 13, 2026, 6:00 PM CST Meeting held in person at: Platteville Municipal Airport Platteville Airport Commission Meeting Minutes Notes taken by Secretary Kaleb Regoli Attendance (Call to Order at 6:00 PM) • Commission Members Present: Chairman Kloster, Kaleb Regoli, Brian Whisenant, Dustan Duggan, Lynnette Dornak, George Krueger, James Berglund, Nicola Maurer. • Staff: Nathan (Airport Manager). • Guests: None • Absent: None Administrative Business • Approval of Minutes: Corrections noted with item “closed minutes” from March’s Meeting. o Motion: Brian moved to approve March 9th, 2026, minutes. Seconded by George. Approved unanimously. o It’s updated and attached in these minutes. • Citizens Comments: None. BOA Meeting Regarding Future Projects: • Commission reported a successful meeting with the Bureau of Aeronautics (BOA) to review the Q1 project list and funding options. • Funding Overview: The airport currently holds $300,500 in entitlements; $150,000 is earmarked for a Snow Removal Equipment (SRE) building. • Infrastructure: Significant focus will be placed on crack sealing following a poor inspection report. Refurbishing old hangars is also under consideration as a long- term (40+ year) project. • IIJA Funding: $418,000 is available; solar initiatives remain a candidate for these funds. Approximately $260,000 is currently accessible for immediate use. • Critical Maintenance: ▪ A sinkhole near the curb now requires a $6,500 repair. This is to be done after the storms. ▪ Additionally, the FAA recommends transitioning grass areas around runways away from crop growth. UW-Platteville Pavement Class Visit: • Professor Danny and his 25 students visited the airport to assess pavement conditions. The class findings indicated the current pavement quality does not meet standard approval. Acrobatic Competition (June 13-14): • Event Details: Organized by Shaun. Practice sessions scheduled for June 11-12. • Logistics: Plans include food trucks, concessions, and potential University collaboration. The pavilion can be utilized for camping. If attendance requires special accommodation needs, please contact (608) 348-9741, ext. 2238  Page |2 • Marketing: Coordination with the Tourism Committee, Main Street Program, and City Marketing for banners and press releases. • Requests: Organizers requested a $0.50 fuel discount and an alcohol waiver. • Action: Discussion on the fuel discount and alcohol waiver postponed until next month’s meeting. Flight School & Solar Updates: • Flight School: 12 flights recorded on the aircraft; marketing efforts are ongoing. • Solar: Business incentives remain available through the end of the year. Currently awaiting further guidance from the BOA. Operations & Updates ▪ Equipment: The mower purchase is complete. The search for a suitable UTV continues. ▪ Avgas Pump Repair: A vendor repaired the primary pump. It was recommended to purchase $4,000 in backup parts to ensure redundancy. Kaleb brought a motion to the floor regarding approving funds to have a backup pump. ▪ Motion: Dustan moved to approve $4,000 for backup pump parts. Second: Brian. Result: Motion carried unanimously. ▪ Pancake Breakfast (July 26, 8 AM – 12 PM): To be held in coordination with the Scouts. The EAA Chapter in Dubuque has refurbished the pancake grill. ▪ City Matters: The city has hired Cass Musky as the new City Manager. She currently manages Clintonville Airport as a part of her last role and has experience starting EAA chapters. Treasurer’s Report ▪ Higher check total from last meeting due to the Airport Manager’s purchase of gas due to instability in global gas/oil markets. ▪ Motion: Lynette moved to approve checks totaling $112,942.36. Seconded by Kaleb. Approved unanimously. Manager’s Report ▪ Operations: Overall activity is up, including usage by the University of Debuque (UD). ▪ Facilities: No inquiries yet on the box hangar; investigating vent/heating systems for a long-term contract. Question about Marketing of the Hanger was asked and it was answered. It is posted on several webpages. ▪ Administration: Recommendation to phase out QuickBooks as a "historical fragment". Investigation into removing two phone lines (including the emergency landline) is underway. ▪ Signage: The manager is seeking proposals to redo airport signage in congruence with City branding that has gotten overlooked. Adjournment • Motion: Brian moved to adjourn. Seconded by Lynnette. Approved unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:30 PM. If attendance requires special accommodation needs, please contact (608) 348-9741, ext. 2238  Page |1 Platteville Airport Commission Meeting Monday March 9, 2026, 6:00 PM CST Meeting held in person at: Platteville Municipal Airport Platteville Airport Commission Meeting Minutes Notes taken by Secretary Kaleb Regoli ❖ Attendance (Call to Order at 6:00 PM) • Commission Members Present: Chairman Kloster, Kaleb Regoli, Brian Whisenant, Dustan Duggan, Lynnette Dornak, George Krueger, Nicola Maurer. • Staff: Nathan (Airport Manager). • Guests: Nathan (University of Dubuque Student), Ahna (Flight Instructor). • Absent: James Berglund. ❖ Administrative Business • Approval of Minutes: Corrections noted regarding BOA funding (paid with entitlements, not COVID-era credits) and communication method (telephone conversation, not a meeting). o Motion: Dustan moved to approve the February 9th, 2026 minutes. Seconded by George. Approved unanimously. o It’s updated and attached in these minutes. • Citizens Comments: A sophomore student from the University of Dubuque was in attendance for an Airport Management class. ❖ Capital Projects & Equipment • Future Projects: Approximately $1.2 million in available capital was identified. o Breakdown: $900k BOA, $600k entitlements (with $12k–$15k allocated for crack sealing/asphalt), and $300k from the Infrastructure Plan. o The commission will continue the consideration of specific projects. • Utility Vehicle (UTV) and Mower Purchase: A $32,000 windfall from the BOA is available. The manager is looking for a UTV with a snowblade and a 15-ft batwing mower (comparing new vs. Richie’s prices). o Motion: Kaleb moved to authorize $32,000 for Airport Manager Nathan to purchase both a UTV with a blade and a mower. Seconded by Dustin. Approved unanimously. ❖ Operations & Updates • Flight Training: The Cessna 150 is ready. Kaleb recommended outreach to local high schools and local post-secondary institutions to drive interest. • Fuel/Infrastructure: Avgas repairs will be completed Thursday (less than one day). A sinkhole repair is estimated at $5,000. o Motion: Kaleb moved to authorize a maximum of $7,000 for Nathan to secure a contractor for the sinkhole repair per the Strand Report. Seconded by Brian. Approved unanimously. • Maintenance: The plow received a temporary fix but requires a $1,000 overhaul by year-end. The Chairman requested city assistance/parts to fix a ledge by the flight school door. If attendance requires special accommodation needs, please contact (608)348-9741, ext. 2238  Page |2 ❖ Closed Session: Contract Management • Purpose: Discussing a contract amendment regarding Airport Management under Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(c). • Action: o Kaleb motion to enter Session. All Approved. o Kaleb motion to exit Session. All Approved. ❖ Financial Report • Motion: Lynette moved to approve checks totaling $13,022.84. Seconded by Kaleb. Approved unanimously. ❖ Adjournment • Motion: Brian moved to adjourn. Seconded by Lynette. Approved unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:17 PM. Update 1: - Updated and clarified language in the closed session. Changed on 04/26/26. KAR If attendance requires special accommodation needs, please contact (608)348-9741, ext. 2238