Airport Advisory Board

AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 4:00PM BOARD MEMBERS: William Kessler-Chair Craig Garnett Dr. Hector Gonzales Rene Nolasco Tom Nordwick Nathan Phillips Dr.Jared Reading Joe A. Cardenas-Assistant City Manager Page 1 of 16  NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD OF UVALDE, TEXAS Notice is hereby given of the regular meeting of the Airport Advisory Board of the City of Uvalde, Texas, to be held Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 4:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers 2nd floor of City Hall, 101 East Main St., Uvalde, Texas for the following purpose: Page 1 CALL MEETING TO ORDER 1A. Introduction of new members: Dr. Hector Gonzales 3-year term Nathan Phillips 3-year term Rene Nolasco 2-year term Tom Nordwick 2-year term Reappointed members: William Kessler 3-year term Dr. Jared Reading 3-year term Craig Garnett 2-year term 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4-6 2A. Consider approval of the Airport Advisory Board meeting minutes from the July 10, 2025, meeting. Airport Advisory Board - Jul 10 2025 - Minutes - Pdf 3 FINANCIAL REPORT 7 - 12 3A. Financial Report 4 NEW BUSINESS 13 - 16 4A. Consider a request from Mark Huffstutler and the Hangar 6 Cafe to install a new permanent business sign along Airport Blvd right of way. Hangar 6 5 OLD BUSINESS 5A. Update on L&W Flying service lease agreement. 5B. Update regarding the replacing/upgrading of the AWOS system at Garner Field. 5C. Update regarding the asphalt rehab project and improvements to the west apron. 5D. Update 18B Compliant Instrument Procedure Development (IBD) Survey. 6 OTHER AIRPORT RELATED BUSINESS 6A. Other items as desired by board members. 7 ADJOURNMENT Certificate: I certify that the above and foregoing notice was posted in compliance with Section 553.043, Texas Government Code at 5:00pm, September 13, 2025. Page 2 of 16 __________________________________ Sorayda A. Sanchez, City Secretary City Hall Municipal Building is wheelchair accessible with accessed and special parking available on the west side of the building. The Council Chamber is accessible by elevator to the second floor. Requests for special services must be received forty-eight (48) hours prior to meeting time by calling City Hall (830) 278-3315 ext. 142. Page 3 of 16  MINUTES Airport Advisory Board Meeting 4:00PM - July 10, 2025 Garner Field Airport Terminal 301 Airport Blvd. Uvalde, TX 78801 The Airport Advisory Board of the City of Uvalde was called to order on Thursday July 10, 2025 at 4:00PM, in the Garner Field Airport Terminal, with the following members present: BOARD William Kessler-Board Chair MEMBERS Craig Garnett PRESENT: Donald McLaughlin, Jr. Jared Reading BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF Joe A. Cardenas-Assistant City Manager PRESENT: Sorayda A. Sanchez-City Secretary 1 CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2A. Consider approval of the Airport Advisory Board meeting minutes from the February 27, 2025, meeting. Motion to approve the minutes from February 27, 2025 made by Boardmember Craig Garnett. Motion seconded by Board Chair William Kessler. Motion carried 4-0. 3 FINANCIAL REPORT 3A. Joe A. Cardenas, Assistant City Manager addressed Board Members present. Mr. Cardenas presented the financial report for the period ending June 30, 2025, and addressed any questions from the board. 4 NEW BUSINESS 4A. Consider and act on a proposal and lease agreement of the L&W Flying Service. Joe A. Cardenas, Assistant City Manager addressed Board Members present. Mr. Cardenas stated that the original lease could not be located. He noted that he is currently working with the estate of Donnie Ripley, represented by First State Bank, also present at the meeting. Mr. Cardenas shared that multiple businesses have expressed interest in leasing the hangar. Board Member Jared Reading emphasized the Page Page41ofof16 3  necessity of having a lease in place to proceed with the leasing of the property. Mr. Cardenas is consulting with the City Attorneys and will follow their guidance regarding the lease. A special meeting will be scheduled once additional information becomes available. No action taken. 4B. Consider and act on a proposal and the leasing of the old L&W Flying service leanto hangar. Joe A. Cardenas, Assistant City Manager addressed board members present. Mr. Cardenas shared that there is no existing agreement for the leanto hangar. He mentioned that an individual, Mr. Bruce Kingsbery, has expressed interest in leasing the hangar. In terms of its condition, the hangar has water damage, electrical issues, and roof leaks. Board Member Jared Reading raised concerns about the ownership of the hangar and emphasized the need to clarify its status. Mr. Cardenas noted that he is also working with the City Attorneys to address the matter. No action taken. 4C. Consider and act on a request from David Naumann for the release and return of Aviation Museum articles on loan (a 1940 WASP flight jacket) belonging to Mary J. Ceyanes Wagner. Joe A. Cardenas, Assistant City Manager addressed board members present. Mr. Cardenas reported that he was contacted by David Naumann regarding the return of aviation museum items, specifically a 1940 WASP Flight Jacket that belonged to his mother. Mr. Naumann submitted a detailed letter outlining his request, which was shared with the board. Mr. Cardenas confirmed that the jacket is the only item Mr. Naumann is requesting. Motion to approve the release of the 1940 WASP Flight Jacket made by Board Member Don McLaughlin, Jr. Motion seconded by Board Member Jared Reading. Motion carried 4-0. 4D. Consider and act on a request from Ricardo Benavides to retrieve a flagpole located outside Hangar 1 that was donated by Jim Mueller and himself. Joe A. Cardenas addressed Board Members present. Mr. Cardenas shared that he received a request from Mr. Ricardo Benavides to retrieve a flagpole located outside Hangar One. He explained that the flagpole was donated to the Aviation Museum in 2005 by Mr. Benavides and Mr. Jim Miller. Since the flagpole is no longer used for daily flag raising, Mr. Benavides has expressed interest in reclaiming it. The board discussed the potential release of the flagpole but noted that proper documentation would be required, which Mr. Benavides did not provide. The board also considered the idea of formally announcing the museum’s closure and offering items for return, provided appropriate documentation is submitted. Board Member Don McLaughlin, Jr. motioned that because the flagpole is attached to the ground, it will stay where it is located. Motion seconded by Board Member Jared Reading. Motion carried 4-0. 5 DISCUSSION 5A. Regarding the appointment/reappointment of proposed members to the Airport Advisory Board. Joe A. Cardenas, Assistant City Manager addressed Board Members present. Board Members reviewed a list of potential candidates for the advisory board, including Tom Nordwick, Nathan Phillips, Jamie Hale, Willie Langham, Conrad Huffstutler, and VJ McElroy. They discussed each individual's qualifications and potential contributions. Page Page52ofof16 3  Members will continue evaluating the candidates and submit their recommendations to the Mayor for consideration. 6 OLD BUSINESS 6A. Update regarding the replacing/upgrading of the AWOS system at Garner Field. Joe A. Cardenas, Assistant City Manager addressed Board Members present. Mr. Cardenas provided an update on the project, noting that a pre-construction conference is scheduled for July 22 to initiate the work. He explained that the new system will involve a complete replacement, including both exterior hardware and interior components. 6B. Update regarding the asphalt rehab project and improvements to the west apron. Joe A. Cardenas Assistant City Manager addressed Board Members present. Mr. Cardenas provided an update on the asphalt rehabilitation project and improvements planned for the west apron. He shared that the west apron project is currently in the design phase, with construction anticipated to begin in 2028. The project is scheduled for 2027, and the City will contribute 10% of the total cost, with the remaining funding potentially provided by TxDOT. 6C. Update regarding the location (next to hangar 1) of the proposed hangar by Mark Huffstutler. Joe A. Cardenas addressed Board Members present. Mr. Cardenas explained that the original location presented drainage issues, prompting Mr. Huffstutler to consider an alternative site adjacent to Hangar 1 for a proposed 10,000-square-foot hangar. They also discussed the feasibility of constructing a larger hangar in the future, which would require relocating some existing structures. 6D. Status of SWTC hangar. 7 OTHER AIRPORT RELATED BUSINESS 7A. Other items desired by board members. 8 ADJOURNMENT Board Chair City Secretary Page Page63ofof16 3 Page 7 of 16 Page 8 of 16 Page 9 of 16 Page 10 of 16 Page 11 of 16 Page 12 of 16 Page 13 of 16 Page 14 of 16 Page 15 of 16 Page 16 of 16