Shawano City Airport Commission
Regular MeetingShawano, WI · May 13, 2025
Agenda
CITY OF SHAWANO SHAWANO CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
AGENDA
TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2025 4:00 PM
AIRPORT - N5468 N AIRPORT ROAD, SHAWANO, WI
1) CALL TO ORDER
The May meeting of the Shawano Airport Commission will begin at 4:30 PM in the
Airport Terminal Conference Room and will be preceded by a planning session,
involving outside consultants and the members of the Wisconsin Bureau of
Aeronautics, starting at 4:00 PM. Public welcome. Those unable to attend in person
may use the following Microsoft Teams Meeting link:
Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 247 774 001 425 0
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2) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3) ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
4) APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5) APPROVE PRIOR SHAWANO CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING
MINUTES
A. Approval of the April 15, 2025 minutes
6) CORRESPONDENCE
7) PUBLIC COMMENT
If anyone is present and wishes to speak during public comment, they shall state their name
and address for the record. Public comment participants shall be limited to 3 minutes of time
to speak/present. Please note that Committee/Commission members do not typically engage
with participants during this portion of the meeting.
8) REPORTS
A. FINANCIAL/TREASURERS REPORT
Financial results and review of disbursements
Discussion of financial resources and commitments
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Discussion of fuel pricing strategies and other pricing matters if any
B. AIRPORT DIRECTOR/MANAGER REPORT
9) CONSIDER/APPROVE ACTION ITEMS
A. Annual Fly-in/Car Show planning report and any possible actions in connection
therewith - Tina Nelson
B. Status of new hangar development
C. AirVenture Race planning report and any possible actions in connection
therewith
D. Fireworks Event planning and any possible actions in connection therewith
E. Update, discussion and potential actions in connection with the Sewer/Water
Project - Bloedorn
F. Update on acquisition of SRE (snow removal equipment) and possible actions
in connection therewith - Bloedorn
G. Update on approval of Master Plan, possible re-prioritization of projects and
possible actions in connection therewith
H. Update on status of Obstruction Clearing Project and possible actions in
connection therewith
I. Potential war bird fly-out to Shawano during EAA week, planning, and possible
actions in connection therewith
10) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
At this time,Committee/Commission members may request to have items placed on the next
meeting's agenda for discussion and/or action.
11) ADJOURNMENT
* NEXT MEETING DATE:
The next meeting is expected to be held Tuesday, June 17th, 2025, at 4:30 PM, at the
Airport. A decision about holding a planning session in advance of the meeting will be
made at a later time.
DISABLED ACCESSIBLE (Contact City Clerk prior to meeting if require additional services.)
It is possible that members of and possibly a quorum of members of other governmental bodies of the municipality
may be in attendance at the above-stated meeting to gather information; no action will be taken by any governmental
body at the above-stated meeting other than the governmental body specifically referred to above in this notice.
OPEN MEETING LAW COMPLIANCE
This agenda was posted in 3 public places (City Hall, Premier Community Bank and the Shawano
Library) as well as sent to local news media. Therefore, all laws regarding posting of agendas for open
meeting law compliance have been met.
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SHAWANO CITY-COUNTY AIRPORT COMMISSION MINUTES
April 15, 2025 4:00 PM Airport - N5468 N Airport Road, Shawano, WI
CALL TO ORDER
The April meeting of the Shawano Airport Commission was called to order by Chairman Seidel at 4:00 PM in the
Airport Conference Room.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
Commissioners present: Seidel, Engel, Brunson, Bloedorn, Milavitz, and Barkow.
Others present: Airport Manager Isom, Clarence Schampers, City Manager Sheppard, City Clerk Nemetz, Stephanie
Senst of Westwood, Dillon Petrowitz of TKDA, and Jim Hauer.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Commissioner Milavitz, seconded by Brunson, to approve the agenda and deviate as necessary
to accommodate the visitors. Carried in a voice vote.
APPROVE PRIOR SHAWANO CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
A. Approval of the minutes of the March 18, 2025, meeting. The minutes of the March meeting were approved as
read.
CORRESPONDENCE
Secretary Engel reported having sent an email to the Katsumatsu Ishikowa, Lead Engineer for Honda's Mobility
Initiative, inviting his team to stop in Shawano if they were to return to EAA as they had in 2022. I nice response was
received acknowledging the invite and thanking us again for the hospitality and insight provided during their 2022 visit.
Also received were an email from Stephanie Senst of Westwood indicating a new classification for Legacy Crosswind
Runways that might eliminate the need for wind-vector qualification for future funding. See discussion elsewhere in
minutes. A near term project summary was also received from Matt Brynick at the Bureau to be used in synchronizing
projects, funding and timing by Treasurer Brunson.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
REPORTS
A. FINANCIAL/TREASURERS REPORT
Financial report: year-to-date results are well within budget parameters, with the exception of General
Expense (which was explained as a function of how the Township tax funding was posted), fence
clearing and clearing have been reclassified as maintenance expense, and the correct budget
information has been used in comparison. A motion was made by Milavitz, seconded by Barkow, to
accept the Treasurer's Report. Carried in a voice vote.
Financial resources, reserves, and commitments continue to be a work in process. Brunson will use the
information provided by Brynick to develop a worksheet to help coordinate the use of funds and capital
needs
Status and update on fuel and other pricing strategies, including any possible actions in connection
therewith. discussion deferred to Airport Manager Report. Airport Manager Isom performed regional
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benchmarking of fuel prices. See Airport Manager report.
B. AIRPORT DIRECTOR/MANAGER REPORT
April Report
Update on status of project to identify a successor Airport Manager and possible actions in connection
therewith. The Airport Manager position will be posted in the next week or so by the City. Brunson to
provide City HR with other aviation posting sites. Interview and evaluation process yet to be
determined.
CONSIDER/APPROVE ACTION ITEMS
A. Update on status of planning for the annual Fly-in/Car Show, and possible actions in connection therewith -
Tina Nelson
Chairperson Nelson updated the group on the Leads Planning Meeting held the previous week. Several of the
food vendors have been confirmed; others are still a work in progress. The layout was discussed. Plans are to
utilize the new hangar (expected to be completed by August) for Young Eagle staging. Use of the space North
of the Maintenance Hangar was discussed. Commissioner Bloedorn is looking into replacing the culvert on the
temporary gate for access to that area and possibly using it for equipment demonstrations during the Event,
subject to clearance requirements yet to be determined. Potential for VFW or any other group to provide beer at
the Event was discussed. Consensus was that it might provide an additional draw if enabled. Commissioner
Milavitz and City Manager Sheppard indicated they were unaware of any City prohibitions. Airport Manager
Isom indicated he had discussed this with Hal Davis, Compliance Director at the Bureau, who expressed no
prohibitions as well. Nelson advised to look into possibilities and bring it back to the Commission for further
discussion. Soil preparation is to start soon on the additional field parking. Chairman Seidel recommended a
tour of the South fence area and the potential for enhancement of the road to the gate as a possible exit for
Event traffic. Seidel, Bloedorn and Isom to report back. Commissioner Milavitz agreed to work with group on
promotion through the Mayor's monthly radio time slot, as in prior years.
B. Update on the status of the SRE acquisition and possible actions in connection therewith - Mike Bloedorn
Commissioner Bloedorn reported Deere having responded to the Bureau request for additional support on the
Made in America percentage information. The Bureau has applied for the grant funding as previously
indicated, so as to avoid potential for losing the first tranche of the "Bill" funding about to expire. We expect to
hear more in the next couple weeks about how Deere is dealing with the issue of the additional two valves
requested in the bid process.
C. Update on the status of the EAA AirVenture Race viewing party and possible actions in connection therewith -
Jeff Brunson
Planning continues. Hopes are that EAA Chapter 1710 will formally approve participation and support of the
event later this week at their leadership meeting. Various things are being considered to attract more local
interest, including a pancake toss, and balsa airplanes for the kids. A banner will be prepared for the perimeter
fence, and placed so as to not interfere with the signage for the Fly-in.
D. Update on the status of new hangar construction and related matters, and possible actions in connection
therewith - Bruce Milavitz
City Clerk Nemetz reviewed the draft of the new hangar lease for Tailwinds LLC. Working with City legal and
Secretary Engel, the draft cleaned up several items in the previous master draft, without substantially changing
any of the provisions of the existing private hangar lease agreements, and incorporated several items specific to
Tailwinds LLC. The unique terms were as follows, with the other private leases maturing in 2026, with
automatic five-year renewals (to 2031), the first term of this lease ends in 2031 to then synchronize with the
others, in return for the substantial investment, and having paid rent for most of 2024, the rental payments have
been deferred until 2027, lease rent starting in 2027 will conform with that of the other lessees, and finally, the
Airport/City retains a right of first refusal on acquisition of the property in the event of intent to sell or
otherwise dispose of Tailwind's interest.
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Secretary Engel informed the Commission that the current ALP and Master Plan designate the area adjacent to
the Maintenance Hangar as commercial development space and needed to be re-designated as multi-use space
to enable use as private hangar space. Discussion followed. A motion made by Engel, seconded by Milavitz, to
redesignate the aforementioned space as multi-use. Motion carried in a voice vote.
A motion was made by Commissioner Milavitz, seconded by Barkow, to approve the new hangar lease for
Tailwinds LLC, effectively canceling all prior agreements, with a roll-call vote. All Commissioners voted
positive. Motion carried. Secretary Engel to work with Nemetz to execute the agreement. Tailwinds to be
advised.
E. Update on the status of the Sewer/Water Project, and possible actions in connection therewith - Mike Bloedorn
Commissioner Bloedorn reported waiting for cost estimates as a basis for further discussion. He further noted
that Pat Trinko had expressed interest in participating any sewer/water development and hookup.
F. Update on the status of the Obstruction Clearing Project, and possible actions in connection therewith - Doug
Engel
Stephanie Senst confirmed Woodward's appointment as consulting engineers for the Obstruction Clearing
Project. Commissioner Engel will set up a time before the next meeting to discuss how we get the project
kicked off.
G. Update on the Master Plan approval - John Seidel
Dillon Petrowitz reported that they are still awaiting FAA approval of the forecast information in the Master
Plan Update. Apparently, many others are waiting as we are. We briefly discussed the project summary sent by
Matt Brynick and the opportunity to meet with the Bureau at the Workshop on either April 30 or May 1.
Stephanie Senst agreed to try to get a meeting slot (we were subsequently notified that no time remained
available at this point). Stephanie provided an overview of the memo regarding crosswind runway
reclassification. Due to the FAA adoption of wind vector data as a support for ALP funding of all runways,
many airports with older crosswind runways (like Shawano) falling somewhat outside of the strict wind vector
rules have been unable to obtain ALP support for maintenance or rebuild. The FAA is in the process of
reclassifying legacy crosswind runways meeting certain criteria. Shawano would likely meet that standard.
This would have substantial impact on future funding in Shawano. Senst will work to obtain the reclassification
as part of the final Master Plan Update.
H. Update on the status of the Solar Project - Doug Engel
Nothing new to report.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Commissioner Brunson, seconded by Bloedorn, to adjourn the meeting at 5:30 PM.
Carried in a voice vote.
NEXT MEETING DATE:
The next meeting of the Airport Commission will be held on May 20, 2025 at 4:30 PM, in the Airport Terminal
Conference Room, preceded by a planning session involving members of the Commission and the Airport's consulting
engineering firms TKDA and Omnni/Westwood at 4:00 PM. Public welcome.
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CITY OF SHAWANO
REVENUES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET
FOR THE 3 MONTHS ENDING MARCH 31, 2025
AIPORT
BUDGET PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL REMAINING %
TAX REVENUE
212-53510-4100 GENERAL PROPERTY TAXES 143,916.00 .00 .00 143,916.00 .0
TOTAL TAX REVENUE 143,916.00 .00 .00 143,916.00 .0
GENERAL REVENUES
212-53510-4730 FUEL SALES 155,750.00 8,085.33 17,791.43 137,958.57 11.4
212-53510-4735 JET FUEL SALES .00 2,654.98 7,716.98 ( 7,716.98) .0
212-53510-4820 RENTAL INCOME 16,000.00 ( 2,641.43) 9,472.11 6,527.89 59.2
212-53510-4850 DONATIONS 11,000.00 .00 .00 11,000.00 .0
212-53510-4890 MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 6,000.00 .00 162.00 5,838.00 2.7
TOTAL GENERAL REVENUES 188,750.00 8,098.88 35,142.52 153,607.48 18.6
TOTAL FUND REVENUE 332,666.00 8,098.88 35,142.52 297,523.48 10.6
OPERATIONS
212-53510-1100 WAGES 95,000.00 8,604.84 25,814.52 69,185.48 27.2
212-53510-1710 FICA 6,000.00 533.50 1,600.50 4,399.50 26.7
212-53510-1720 MEDICARE 2,000.00 124.78 374.34 1,625.66 18.7
212-53510-2200 UTILITIES 11,000.00 1,586.14 3,314.66 7,685.34 30.1
212-53510-2250 PHONE/FAX/INTERNET 4,200.00 429.53 752.97 3,447.03 17.9
212-53510-2300 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 3,000.00 ( 4,000.00) .00 3,000.00 .0
212-53510-3000 GENERAL EXPENSE 2,000.00 702.10 12,210.43 ( 10,210.43) 610.5
212-53510-3100 SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS 3,000.00 .00 85.72 2,914.28 2.9
212-53510-3110 POSTAGE 200.00 .69 15.87 184.13 7.9
212-53510-3120 ADVERTISING/PROMOTIONS 18,000.00 56.61 1,111.61 16,888.39 6.2
212-53510-3200 EQUIPMENT 4,000.00 .00 .00 4,000.00 .0
212-53510-3210 FUEL 4,000.00 194.22 194.22 3,805.78 4.9
212-53510-3500 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 24,600.00 7,000.81 7,202.92 17,397.08 29.3
212-53510-3600 FUEL COST 143,661.00 7,545.71 16,689.96 126,971.04 11.6
212-53510-3605 JET FUEL COST .00 2,166.46 8,405.84 ( 8,405.84) .0
212-53510-5000 GENERAL INSURANCE 12,000.00 .00 10,369.59 1,630.41 86.4
TOTAL OPERATIONS 332,661.00 24,945.39 88,143.15 244,517.85 26.5
TOTAL FUND EXPENDITURES 332,661.00 24,945.39 88,143.15 244,517.85 26.5
NET REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURES 5.00 ( 16,846.51) ( 53,000.63) 53,005.63 (10600
FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 25 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 04/14/2025 04:27PM PAGE: 1
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CITY OF SHAWANO Check Register - Airport Page: 1
Check Issue Dates: 3/1/2025 - 3/31/2025 Apr 14, 2025 04:29PM
Check Vendor Check Invoice Description Invoice Invoice GL Account Title
Issue Date Number Payee Amount Number GL Account
AT&T
03/13/2025 10077 AT&T 38.34 287297247118X020 AIRPORT Cell Phone 212-53510-2250 Phone/Fax/Internet
03/20/2025 10077 AT&T 38.34 287297247118X030 AIRPORT Cell Phone 212-53510-2250 Phone/Fax/Internet
Total AT&T: 76.68
COUNTY OF SHAWANO
03/20/2025 11142 COUNTY OF SHAWANO 194.22 62008873 AIRPORT Fuel 212-53510-3210 Fuel
Total COUNTY OF SHAWANO: 194.22
ELAN
03/31/2025 11602 ELAN 206.61 *1898 FEBRUARY 2 AIRPORT Membership Renewal 212-53510-3000 General Expense
Total ELAN: 206.61
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MARTIN'S CLEANERS
03/13/2025 10763 MARTIN'S CLEANERS 38.00 135923 AIRPORT Floor Mats 212-53510-3500 Repairs and Maintenance
Total MARTIN'S CLEANERS: 38.00
NSIGHT
03/20/2025 10867 NSIGHT 352.85 41986200 FEB 202 AIRPORT Phone 212-53510-2250 Phone/Fax/Internet
03/20/2025 10867 NSIGHT 36.25 42040500 FEB AIRPORT IT Services 212-53510-3500 Repairs and Maintenance
Total NSIGHT: 389.10
QUALHEIM'S TRUE VALUE HARDWARE
03/20/2025 10963 QUALHEIM'S TRUE VALU 56.98 330065 AIRPORT PVC Tubing 212-53510-3500 Repairs and Maintenance
Total QUALHEIM'S TRUE VALUE HARDWARE: 56.98
SHAWANO MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
03/20/2025 11191 SHAWANO MUNICIPAL U 174.88 2601793-10 FEBRU Airport Utilities 212-53510-2200 Utilities
03/20/2025 11191 SHAWANO MUNICIPAL U 550.60 2601794-10 FEBRU Airport Utilities 212-53510-2200 Utilities
03/20/2025 11191 SHAWANO MUNICIPAL U 71.62 2601804-11 FEBRU Airport Utilities 212-53510-2200 Utilities
Total SHAWANO MUNICIPAL UTILITIES: 797.10
STEVEN HOIDA
03/13/2025 12093 STEVEN HOIDA 2,700.00 2/25/25 Brush Cleari AIRPORT Brush Clearing 212-53510-2300 Professional Services
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CITY OF SHAWANO Check Register - Airport Page: 2
Check Issue Dates: 3/1/2025 - 3/31/2025 Apr 14, 2025 04:29PM
Check Vendor Check Invoice Description Invoice Invoice GL Account Title
Issue Date Number Payee Amount Number GL Account
Total STEVEN HOIDA: 2,700.00
SYN-TECH SYSTEMS INC.
03/13/2025 11969 SYN-TECH SYSTEMS INC 552.10 310147 AIRPORT Fuelmaster Maintenance 212-53510-3000 General Expense
Total SYN-TECH SYSTEMS INC.: 552.10
T&C SHAWANO, LLC
03/20/2025 11246 T&C SHAWANO, LLC 169.58 180202 AIRPORT Replace Wheel Cylinders & Br 212-53510-3500 Repairs and Maintenance
Total T&C SHAWANO, LLC: 169.58
WE ENERGIES
03/20/2025 11384 WE ENERGIES 106.33 5388742953 AIRPORT Office Utilities 212-53510-2200 Utilities
03/20/2025 11384 WE ENERGIES 162.89 5390019351 AIRPORT Lot 3 Utilties 212-53510-2200 Utilities
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03/20/2025 11384 WE ENERGIES 519.82 5390046245 AIRPORT Shop Utilities 212-53510-2200 Utilities
Total WE ENERGIES: 789.04
Grand Totals: 5,969.41
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SHAWANO AIRPORT
PROGRESS REPORT
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APR 15, 2025
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STATUS CATEGORIES
• Safety / Security • Promotions / Advertising / Digital
• Grounds / Equipment • Policy / Procedures / Reporting
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• Budget • Events
• Fuel • Training
• Commerce Recruitment • Miscellaneous
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SAFETY / SECURITY
• Both terminal side and Gumaer Rd gate
panels have been replaced and normal
function has been restored
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• Price tag for two panels and labor
• $3,520.00
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GROUNDS / EQUIPMENT
• Seaplane docks were put out on Apr 10 • Steve Hoida will be coming out in the
and cart filled with 90 gallons. next couple of days to evaluate the
ground for completing the soil
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• One seaplane customer already on Apr.
11th conditioning
• FAA PAPI certification flight is tentatively • 2025 pest control spraying will
scheduled for April 22nd. Supposed to commence in May
get a call day before with time.
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AREA FUEL PRICING
100LL JET A
As of
Apr 14, 2025
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CAA
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Received first load of pre-blended Jet A
(2500 gallons) on Apr 2nd .
FUEL
100 LL
Current Price @ pump $4.60
JET A
Current Price @ pump $3.95
2025 YTD total sales = 5,132 gal
(as of 04-13-25) 2025 YTD total sales = 2,615 gal
(as of 04-13-25)
2024 YTD total sales = 3,619 gal
2024 YTD total sales = (N/A) gal
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(comparable) (as of 04-13-24)
(comparable) (as of 04-13-24)
2024 TOTAL Sales (Sept – Dec) = 2,558 gal
APR 2024 total sales = 2,097 gal
(Entire Month) APR 2024 total sales = (N/A) gal
(Entire Month)
APR 2025 total sales (YTD) = 1,106gal
(as of 04-13-25)
APR 2025 total sales (YTD) = 261.2 gal
(as of 04-13-25)
Current tank status = 5,567 gal
Current tank status = 2,238 gal
(as of 04-14-25)
(as of 04-14-25)
Delivery of 3,936 gallons on 4-7-25
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FUEL
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Kit was acquired late to remove settled
March at a cost of water in 100LL tank
$936.57 $499.92
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State UTS permit is
coming due.
FUEL
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I have all paperwork
completed and documents
obtained
After inspection on May
2nd, by Walt’s petroleum, I
will submit paperwork to
State for renewal
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COMMERCE RECRUITMENT
• Menominee HS Instructor David Prokop attended NFA April Meeting.
• First sessions of the new Aviation Program are tentatively set to begin next season
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(2025-2026). They are waiting on official curriculum from AOPA
• In the interim, David said he would help arrange a field trip to Jet Air in GB to help gain
momentum with participants (both student and staff) for the coming school year.
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PROMOTIONS, ADVERTISING, DIGITAL
• New tabs and information added to airport website
• (show website)
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EVENTS
• Presentation: "RAF's Cornucopia and Fox Island Airports"
• Wed, Apr 16, 2025 - Wed, Apr 16, 2025
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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• Address:248 Airport Rd
Shawano WI 54166
• Presenter: Jeff Russell, RAF Director and lifelong Wisconsin resident. The
• Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) works with aviation groups nationwide to
• address issues that transcend state boundaries. The efforts are crucial to preserving
• recreational airstrips and preventing their closure or restricted use. The RAF also
• promotes amendments to state recreational-use statutes to include aviation, reducing
• liability for private airstrip owners who allow public, non-commercial use.
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EVENTS
• Spoke to Titan today and they will be
sending balsa wood airplanes and can
koozies for our EAA Cup Race event.
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• About 150 – 200 of each.
• They will also put together a similar
package for our annual fly-in. They will
touch base with us closer to August to see
what else they could provide in support.
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TRAINING
• Commissioner Bloedorn will be
completing Titan ACE training in the
coming weeks now that he has
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completed his commercial rating.
• CONGRATULATIONS TO MIKE
BLOEDORN FOR ACHIEVING HIS
COMMERCIAL PILOT RATING!!
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MISCELLANEOUS
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1962 Piper Cherokee 160
(N5445W) coming to
Shawano in June 2025!
It’s going to a process…
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Summary of ongoing projects ... according to the Bureau and liaison folks as provided by
Matt Brynick in April 2025
This as a basis for coordinating our planning with the Bureau.
Note that some of these projects have not been officially authorized for funding by the
Commission at the time of receipt of this summary.
The following are currently approved projects:
• Master Plan Update
• RWY 30 PAPI
• Acquire SRE (snow removal equipment)
The Obstruction project is initiated and Woodward engaged as the consulting engineering
firm ... the project remains in need of scoping and planning
The AWOS project is a scheduled replacement and move of the automated weather station
due to obsolescence and possible efficiency improvement by relocation
The Sewer/Water project has been approved by the Bureau for 80/20 funding of the water
side only ... but is still under consideration and scoping
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Federal Aviation
Administration
Memorandum
Date: April 4, 2025
To: Office of Airports Regional Directors, AXX-600s
Regional Airport Planning and Programming, AXX-610s
Airports District Office Managers, XXX-ADOs
From: Danielle J. Rinsler, Director, Airport Planning and Programming, APP-1
Subject: Reauthorization Program Guidance Letter (R-PGL) 25-01: Runway Projects
This Reauthorization Program Guidance Letter (R-PGL) 25-01 explains and implements
provisions in the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (the 2024 Act) (P.L. 118-63) impacting
eligibility related to certain runway projects. This R-PGL is directed to Office of Airport’s staff
for the purpose of helping them implement statutory changes. This R-PGL is not legally binding
in its own right and will not be relied upon by the FAA as a separate basis for affirmative
enforcement action or other administrative penalty. The FAA will update FAA Order 5100.38D,
Change 1, Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Handbook, to reflect these statutory changes to
runway project eligibility.
Please be advised that unless expressly noted below, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
(IIJA) eligibility is generally broader than and more inclusive than AIP eligibility. All other
applicable Federal statutes, regulations, Executive Orders, policy, and guidance apply unless
expressly provided for otherwise in this R-PGL. For all planning and programming purposes,
including System of Airports Reporting (SOAR) actions, refer to the latest Regional
Implementation Guidance (RIG).
This R-PGL addresses the following specific provisions:
Bill Section Topic 49 USC Section(s) Impacted
702(2)(A) Non-Hub Secondary Runways § 47102(3)(A)
702(2)(G) Legacy Crosswind Runways § 47102(3)
726(a) GA Runway Extension Pilot Program § 47146
752 Prohibition on Certain Runway Length Does not amend existing
Requirements at Airports Co-Located with statute
USAF or ANG Facilities
1
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Section 702(2)(A), Non-Hub Secondary Runways
Section 702(2)(A) amends 49 U.S.C. § 47102(3)(A) by adding subsection (iii) to identify
eligibility for a secondary runway at a nonhub airport that is equivalent in size and type to the
primary runway of such airport. This section creates no new eligibility or justification under AIP;
however, it does create new IIJA eligibility. Secondary runways at nonhub airports are already
eligible if justified (see AIP Handbook Appendix G, Table G-1) when needed to provide
additional operational capacity. Normally, an airport needs to have at least 120,000 annual
operations for the primary runway to be operating at 60% or greater of its capacity, which is the
requirement to be designated as a secondary runway for purposes of AIP funding.1 In addition,
runway length and width are established by the needs of the critical aircraft using the runway
(see Advisory Circular (AC) 150/5000-17, Critical Aircraft and Regular Use Determination, and
AC 150/5325-4, Runway Length Requirements for Airport Design). Accordingly, there are no
changes to implementation under AIP.
However, use of Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) under IIJA, as authorized by Section 741 of
the 2024 Act, is allowed for extension of a secondary runway at a non-hub or small hub airport,
regardless of the level of operational activity at such airport. See AIG FAQs at:
https://www.faa.gov/iija/airport-infrastructure. Future AIP eligibility and justification on a
runway extended using AIG is determined based on the runway type, critical aircraft, and related
design standards at the time of rehabilitation or reconstruction.
Section 702(2)(G), Legacy Crosswind Runways
Section 702(2)(G) amends 49 U.S.C. § 47102(3) by adding subsection (V) to establish
rehabilitation and reconstruction eligibility for existing crosswind runways if it is on the most
recently approved airport layout plan (ALP), regardless of wind coverage. Effectively, this is a
new runway type, hereafter identified as a Legacy Crosswind Runway, to designate a runway
previously funded to function as a Crosswind Runway that is newly eligible even when the
primary runway alone has adequate wind coverage per AC 150/5300-13, Airport Design.
There is a difference between a Crosswind Runway and Legacy Crosswind Runway type:
A Crosswind Runway, as identified in the AIP Handbook, Appendix G, Table G-1, is a runway
type that is not parallel to the primary runway and is needed because the primary runway alone
has less than 95% wind coverage per criteria in AC 150/5300-13. Runway dimensions are
established by the Runway Design Code (RDC) needing wind coverage and the critical aircraft
within that RDC having regular use, per AC 150/5000-17 paragraph 3.3.2.
A Legacy Crosswind Runway is a new AIP runway type that establishes eligibility for an
existing runway previously funded to function as a Crosswind Runway that is not parallel to the
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A single runway can accommodate 200,000 or more annual operations per AC 150/5060-5, Airport Capacity and
Delay, Figure 2-1, at a typical fleet mix. AIP Handbook, Table G-1 establishes justification for a secondary runway
if the primary runway is operating at 60% or more of its annual capacity. Therefore, at least 120,000 annual
operations at an airport are needed to warrant a secondary runway.
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primary runway, when the primary runway alone achieves greater than 95% wind coverage. A
common example is a runway constructed using AIP funds for crosswind purposes that is no
longer eligible as a Crosswind Runway due to long-term shifts in wind patterns.
Implementation for Field Offices
Since ALPs do not specifically identify runway type, e.g., a crosswind runway, the FAA
considers this provision as referring to a single runway that is not parallel to the primary runway
and is meant to serve aircraft during crosswind conditions.
The ADO will consider the runway to be an eligible and justified Legacy Crosswind Runway if
the following three criteria are all met:
1. The primary runway alone has greater than 95% all weather wind coverage per AC
150/5300-13;
2. Justification is limited to a single Legacy Crosswind Runway at an airport. However, if
an airport already has a Crosswind Runway as identified above, then a Legacy Crosswind
Runway is not justified; and
3. The Legacy Crosswind Runway must have received AIP funding for construction,
rehabilitation, or reconstruction in prior fiscal years to be justified under this provision.
The ADO shall identify the runway in SOAR as a “Legacy Crosswind” runway type. If the ADO
determines a Legacy Crosswind Runway is eligible and justified, then typical development
associated with a justified runway is also eligible per the project level justification criteria in the
AIP Handbook. This includes associated runway safety areas, parallel and exit taxiways,
navigation lighting, signage and markings, and obstruction removal associated with the runway.
Seal coats and joint resealing are also eligible on Legacy Crosswind Runways at non-hub
airports.
For a rehabilitation project, the ADO may fund to current dimensions, or lesser right-sized
dimensions, as permitted by the AIP Handbook in Table 3-17. For a reconstruction project, the
maximum RDC for a Legacy Crosswind Runway is A-I/B-I. Runway length is determined via
the critical aircraft per AC 150/5325-4. The airport sponsor may use local funding to exceed
standards and develop the runway to a higher RDC or longer runway length.
Work done under this provision must be to current design standards for the critical aircraft. If the
Legacy Crosswind Runway is shown on the approved ALP that was based on outdated standards,
then the ALP must first be updated to show that the development will be to standards in
AC 150/5300-13 and other applicable ACs.
Additional, ineligible runways that are not designated as a Legacy Crosswind Runway are not
newly eligible.
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Section 726(a), General Aviation Airport Runway Extension Pilot Program
Section 726(a) amends 49 U.S.C. by adding § 47146, directing the FAA to establish and carry
out a pilot program that allows a general aviation (GA) airport to use the Small Airport Fund for
runway extension projects that would otherwise be ineligible under AIP. The program may
expand access to such airports for use by large jet and turboprop aircraft and support the
development and economic viability of such airports.
Under the pilot program, the FAA may make grants to not more than two (2) general aviation
airports in each Fiscal Year (FY), 2025 through 2028, for extension of the primary runway of not
more than 1,000 feet. The FAA will give priority to airports located more than 20-miles in radius
of another National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems airport that already has an equivalent or
longer runway than the proposed extended runway. Eligible project costs include planning,
environmental review, design, or construction. The pilot program is meant to support one or
more existing business entities using the airport, including but not limited to:
• Aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facilities that serve large aircraft.
MRO facilities are a vital component to the aviation system to ensure aircraft remain
airworthy. MRO facilities are also robust employment centers;
• Manufacturing and other industrial users proximate to the airport that are dependent on
large cargo aircraft for delivery or shipping of necessary materials; or
• Other business entities that have a direct, documented operational need for additional
runway length. However, aeromedical patient transport is generally not a priority benefit
for this pilot program, given the runway length performance of aircraft used on these
missions and the emphasis of the pilot program on development and economic viability.
At a later date, the FAA will formally solicit applications for this pilot program. In advance,
ADOs should advise interested sponsors to be prepared to provide the following information:
• Data demonstrating that the existing runway length is inadequate to support the near-term
operations of one or more business entities currently operating at the airport; as well as
existing annual operations by aircraft type(s) that are more demanding than the critical
aircraft and are directly linked to the operational activity of one or more business entities
currently using the airport.
• Data demonstrating that there is a direct aircraft operational impediment with the existing
runway length, which results in an impediment to airport economic viability, job creation
or retention, or local economic development. Supporting documentation from the
business entities is helpful to estimate the number of aircraft operations by aircraft type
that cannot be accommodated on the existing runway length and under what conditions
they cannot be accommodated (e.g., density altitude, payload, runway condition). In
addition, the business entities may describe the quantifiable benefits of the runway
extension and estimate the number of jobs created or retained by the runway extension.
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• Status of planning, forecast, National Environmental Policy Act and special purpose law
reviews, and any land acquisition and obstacle removal (including for one engine
operative procedures) necessary to carry out the project. While planning grants are
eligible under the pilot program, an airport that is just beginning planning is unlikely to
be ready for a design and construction grant in time to complete the project prior to the
sunset of the program in FY 2028. Completed planning needs to demonstrate that the
extended runway will serve aircraft performance needs, using aircraft performance
engineering software aligned with parameters in AC 150/5325-4, Runway Length
Requirements for Airport Design, and in consideration of one-engine inoperative obstacle
clearance. Completed planning is needed to proceed to environmental review and design.
• Other quantitative and directly attributed information related to how the runway
extension improves airport economic viability or local economic development.
Implementation for Field Offices
The critical aircraft for the runway with regular use is identified according to parameters in AC
150/5000-17. According to Federal Aviation Regulations (i.e., 14 CFR Parts 121, 135, and 129),
large aircraft that do not regularly use a runway may still operate on it safely even if they exceed
the Runway RDC. The ADO will determine future AIP eligibility and justification based on the
runway type, critical aircraft, and related design standards at the time of a rehabilitation or
reconstruction project.
The ADO will include data reporting in the applicable grant agreement that the sponsor provides
data to the FAA in 2029 on changes in large aircraft operations and economic development
opportunities realized after implementation of the runway extension.
Section 752, Prohibition on Certain Runway Length Requirements at Airports Co-Located
with USAF or ANG Facilities
This section states that the FAA may not require an airport to shorten the length or width of the
civil airport’s runway, apron, or taxiway as a condition for the receipt of Federal financial
assistance if the airport supports a base (i.e., a civil airport with a co-located USAF or ANG
facility, rather than a military-owned Joint Use Airports) of the U.S. Air Force (USAF) or the Air
National Guard (ANG), regardless of the stationing of military aircraft.
While the FAA cannot mandate a reduction in runway length, AIP funding is typically limited to
the RDC required for the civil critical aircraft that regularly use the airport. If the full existing
runway length exceeds what is necessary for civil operations, the airport sponsor must secure
state or local funding to keep the existing dimensions of the reconstructed runway. However,
when an airport has a co-located USAF or ANG base, this section allows AIP funding without
proration of costs for the existing runway used most often by USAF and/or ANG aircraft, as well
as its full-length parallel taxiway.
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Implementation for Field Offices
This provision applies to the runway used most often by USAF or ANG aircraft at a civil airport.
During reconstruction or rehabilitation of the runway and its parallel taxiway(s), a project that
maintains the existing length and width of the runway and full length and width of the parallel
taxiway are eligible and justified. Runway extensions are not eligible.
The ADO will document the use of Section 752 for runway rehabilitation or reconstruction in
SOAR.
Aprons used by the military are normally exclusive use and are funded by the Department of
Defense. Per budget augmentation rules, AIP cannot be used for military aprons, nor does the
FAA dictate the size of military aprons.
Co-location of military facilities other than the USAF or ANG does not establish eligibility.
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CITY OF SHAWANO
REVENUES WITH COMPARISON TO BUDGET
FOR THE 4 MONTHS ENDING APRIL 30, 2025
AIPORT
BUDGET PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL REMAINING %
TAX REVENUE
212-53510-4100 GENERAL PROPERTY TAXES 143,916.00 .00 .00 143,916.00 .0
TOTAL TAX REVENUE 143,916.00 .00 .00 143,916.00 .0
GENERAL REVENUES
212-53510-4730 FUEL SALES 155,750.00 11,582.83 29,243.41 126,506.59 18.8
212-53510-4735 JET FUEL SALES .00 2,385.80 10,102.78 ( 10,102.78) .0
212-53510-4820 RENTAL INCOME 16,000.00 530.00 10,002.11 5,997.89 62.5
212-53510-4850 DONATIONS 11,000.00 .00 .00 11,000.00 .0
212-53510-4890 MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 6,000.00 .00 162.00 5,838.00 2.7
TOTAL GENERAL REVENUES 188,750.00 14,498.63 49,510.30 139,239.70 26.2
TOTAL FUND REVENUE 332,666.00 14,498.63 49,510.30 283,155.70 14.9
OPERATIONS
212-53510-1100 WAGES 95,000.00 8,604.84 34,419.36 60,580.64 36.2
212-53510-1710 FICA 6,000.00 533.50 2,134.00 3,866.00 35.6
212-53510-1720 MEDICARE 2,000.00 124.78 499.12 1,500.88 25.0
212-53510-2200 UTILITIES 11,000.00 1,236.50 4,551.16 6,448.84 41.4
212-53510-2250 PHONE/FAX/INTERNET 4,200.00 711.30 1,464.27 2,735.73 34.9
212-53510-2300 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 3,000.00 .00 .00 3,000.00 .0
212-53510-3000 GENERAL EXPENSE 2,000.00 347.37 12,557.80 ( 10,557.80) 627.9
212-53510-3100 SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS 3,000.00 .00 85.72 2,914.28 2.9
212-53510-3110 POSTAGE 200.00 .00 15.87 184.13 7.9
212-53510-3120 ADVERTISING/PROMOTIONS 18,000.00 517.91 1,629.52 16,370.48 9.1
212-53510-3200 EQUIPMENT 4,000.00 .00 .00 4,000.00 .0
212-53510-3210 FUEL 4,000.00 550.75 744.97 3,255.03 18.6
212-53510-3500 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 24,600.00 37.46 7,240.38 17,359.62 29.4
212-53510-3600 FUEL COST 143,661.00 11,587.88 28,277.84 115,383.16 19.7
212-53510-3605 JET FUEL COST .00 5,160.49 13,566.33 ( 13,566.33) .0
212-53510-5000 GENERAL INSURANCE 12,000.00 .00 10,369.59 1,630.41 86.4
TOTAL OPERATIONS 332,661.00 29,412.78 117,555.93 215,105.07 35.3
TOTAL FUND EXPENDITURES 332,661.00 29,412.78 117,555.93 215,105.07 35.3
NET REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURES 5.00 ( 14,914.15) ( 68,045.63) 68,050.63 (13609
FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 33 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 05/07/2025 03:06PM PAGE: 1
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CITY OF SHAWANO Check Register - Airport Page: 1
Check Issue Dates: 4/1/2025 - 4/30/2025 May 07, 2025 03:07PM
Check Vendor Check Invoice Description Invoice Invoice GL Account Title
Issue Date Number Payee Amount Number GL Account
AT&T
04/17/2025 10077 AT&T 38.32 287297247118X040 AIRPORT Cell Phone 212-53510-2250 Phone/Fax/Internet
Total AT&T: 38.32
COUNTY OF SHAWANO
04/09/2025 11142 COUNTY OF SHAWANO 550.75 62008995 AIRPORT Fuel 212-53510-3210 Fuel
Total COUNTY OF SHAWANO: 550.75
GENUITY CONCEPTS, INC.
04/11/2025 12117 GENUITY CONCEPTS, IN 517.91 25173-1 AIRPORT Clothing 212-53510-3120 Advertising/Promotions
Total GENUITY CONCEPTS, INC.: 517.91
MARTIN SYSTEMS, INC.
04/09/2025 11823 MARTIN SYSTEMS, INC. 347.37 68764 AIRPORT Security System 212-53510-3000 General Expense
Total MARTIN SYSTEMS, INC.: 347.37
NSIGHT
04/25/2025 10867 NSIGHT 672.98 41986200 APRIL 20 AIRPORT Phone 212-53510-2250 Phone/Fax/Internet
Total NSIGHT: 672.98
QUALHEIM'S TRUE VALUE HARDWARE
04/25/2025 10963 QUALHEIM'S TRUE VALU 37.46 330828 AIRPORT Batt Clip, Lead Test & Pail 212-53510-3500 Repairs and Maintenance
Total QUALHEIM'S TRUE VALUE HARDWARE: 37.46
SHAWANO LAKE SANITARY DIST NO 1
04/17/2025 11184 SHAWANO LAKE SANITA 56.25 000-1671-00 3/31/2 AIRPORT Utilities 212-53510-2200 Utilities
Total SHAWANO LAKE SANITARY DIST NO 1: 56.25
SHAWANO MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
04/25/2025 11191 SHAWANO MUNICIPAL U 169.09 2601793-10 MARC Airport Utilities 212-53510-2200 Utilities
04/25/2025 11191 SHAWANO MUNICIPAL U 498.07 2601794-10 MARC Airport Utilities 212-53510-2200 Utilities
04/25/2025 11191 SHAWANO MUNICIPAL U 70.24 2601804-11 MARC Airport Utilities 212-53510-2200 Utilities
Total SHAWANO MUNICIPAL UTILITIES: 737.40
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CITY OF SHAWANO Check Register - Airport Page: 2
Check Issue Dates: 4/1/2025 - 4/30/2025 May 07, 2025 03:07PM
Check Vendor Check Invoice Description Invoice Invoice GL Account Title
Issue Date Number Payee Amount Number GL Account
TITAN AVIATION FUELS
04/09/2025 11957 TITAN AVIATION FUELS 936.57 P4329319 AIRPORT Jet Fuel Testing Kit 212-53510-3605 Jet Fuel Cost
04/11/2025 11957 TITAN AVIATION FUELS 1,000.00 4342478 AIRPORT Jet Truck Rent 212-53510-3605 Jet Fuel Cost
04/11/2025 11957 TITAN AVIATION FUELS 7,417.67 4343714 AIRPORT Jet Fuel 212-16105 Jet Fuel Inventory
04/11/2025 11957 TITAN AVIATION FUELS 1,000.00 B4303503 AIRPORT Jet Fuel 212-16105 Jet Fuel Inventory
04/17/2025 11957 TITAN AVIATION FUELS 16,507.24 4350646 AIRPORT Fuel 212-16100 Fuel Inventory
Total TITAN AVIATION FUELS: 26,861.48
WE ENERGIES
04/11/2025 11384 WE ENERGIES 266.81 52426103221 AIRPORT Shop Utilities 212-53510-2200 Utilities
04/11/2025 11384 WE ENERGIES 71.44 5426470978 AIRPORT Office Utilities 212-53510-2200 Utilities
04/11/2025 11384 WE ENERGIES 104.60 5427375195 AIRPORT Lot 3 Utilties 212-53510-2200 Utilities
Total WE ENERGIES: 442.85
Grand Totals: 30,262.77
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