Airport Advisory Commission

Regular Meeting of the Airport Advisory Commission Held in the City Hall Conference Room Thursday, August 19, at 1:30 p.m. Notice of this meeting given to the public in compliance with Section 10-15-1 through 10-15-4 NMSA 1978 and Resolution 21-7. ROLL CALL 2. The meeting convened at 1:47 p.m. with Chair Kintigh presiding, Vice-Chair Espiritu, Commissioners Coll and Powell being present. Commissioner McDonald participated via go to meeting. City Councilors present: Judy Stubbs Staff present: Scott Stark, Steve Christopher and Lisa Bennett Guests present: Larry Connolly, Joe Abney, Tim Archibeque, Michael Garcia, Randy Phelps and Shawn Jipp. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. Chair, Kintigh requested the agenda be approved without the July minutes. Commissioner Coll moved to approve the Thursday, August 19, 2021, Airport Advisory Commission agenda without the July minutes. Commissioner Powell was the second. A voice vote was 5-0, and the motion passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4. No action was taken on the July 2021 minutes as they will be voted on at the September 16, 2021 meeting. NON-ACTION ITEMS 5. Air Center Director Status Report Update (Operations and air service etc.) – Scott Stark, Air Center Director. Mr. Stark reported the June 2021 numbers for passenger boarding’s, operations and Air center revenues. Mr. Stark announced new staff members and informed the commission about staff departures. Senator Lujan visited the Air Center and expressed positive comments. Mr. Stark stated that the contract for Mead & Hunt has been approved by Council and is currently being reviewed by the City Attorney. Vice Chair, Mike Espiritu mentioned having a presentation form Mead & Hunt on future plans. 6. Air Center Deputy Director Report (new tenants, business developments, new or renewed leases) – Steve Christopher, Air Center Deputy Director Informed the commissioners that airfield safety is his top priority as there has been a significant increase of snakes. Building repairs are being handled due to rain damage. 7. 84 Dog House Project Update-Scott Stark, Air Center Director. Mr. Stark gave a brief update on the status of the grant application. 1|Page 8. Flight Lounge Update – Steve Christopher, Air Center Deputy Director, stated that a few companies have expressed interest however, he doesn’t want to set anyone up for failure with the possibilities of closures as a result of Covid-19. NEW BUSINESS/REGULAR ITEMS 9. Southeast Water Line Project – Mike Garcia, Principle Armstrong, stated the project was submitted July 30, 2021 and is now being reviewed by the Utility Director. Once the Utility Director is finished adjustments will be made and the project will be ready to go out for bid. Commission comments for future agenda items 10. Discuss potential agenda items for the September Meeting – Vice-Chair Espiritu would like to see strategic planning on the next agenda. Commissioner Coll voiced her opinion on hiring Armstrong Consultants to create a strategic plan. After an open discussion Mr. Espiritu will coordinate with Mr. Stark and Commissioner Coll on suggested companies for the strategic plan. Mr. Stark expressed his concern for marketing businesses that are not open. Reports/Announcements – Members, Council, Staff – None Public Participation – Larry Connolly expressed concern on the maintenance on Southeast Main street. Shawn Jipp stated he is writing a story on the Airport and its history. Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 2:56 p.m. Next Meeting Date Next meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 16, 2020, at 1:30 p.m. at the City Hall Conference Room. 2|Page