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r <br />~ f <br />AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD <br />MINUTES <br />April 29, 1997 <br />1. The meeting was called to order at 6:35 PM by Chairman Larry <br />Tucker. <br />MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Larry Tucker, Vice Chairman John <br />Ladd, Secretary Steve Gillett, Members Hector Villarreal, <br />Cliff Hyde, and Deborah Rihn. <br />MEMBERS ABSENT: Member Mike Miller <br />2. The minutes of the September 12, 1995 meeting were read. <br />Motion was made by Hector Villarreal, seconded by Cliff Hyde, <br />to approve the minutes as presented. Motion was unanimous. <br />3. Chairman Larry Tucker administered the Oath of Office to <br />Hector Villarreal and John Ladd. <br />4. Airport Manager Steve Gillett updated the members on <br />activities since the last meeting. Highlighted was the recent <br />change to AIP funding from the FAA to the Aviation Division of <br />TexDOT. Funding will soon be available to purchase the Runway <br />Protection Zone in the northwest corner of the Airport. <br />5. Members Deborah Rihn and Cliff Hyde expressed concern wit""the <br />City's plans for the Airport. They feel that the aviation <br />business is in transition, and that funding necessary private <br />improvements will be difficult. The following concerns were <br />outlined. <br />A. Cost of new facilities, especially fuel and hangers. <br />B. No promotion of the Airport. <br />C. Need for full-time Airport Manager. <br />D. Specialized facilities needed. <br />1. Instrument approach. <br />2. Automated weather station. <br />3. Lower minimums. <br />4. Terminal building. <br />Motion by Deborah Rihn, seconded by John Ladd, to develop a <br />plan to address the above concerns. Motion was unanimous. <br />The next meeting is scheduled for June 10, 1997 at 6:30 PM. <br />