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MINUTES
March 8, 1989
1. The meeting was called to order at 6:09 P.M. by Chairman Guy
Sutherland.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Guy Sutherland, Vice Chairman Larry Tucker,
Secretary Steve Gillett, Members Cliff Hyde, Mike Miller, John Ladd,
and Deborah Rihn
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
OTHERS PRESENT: Bill Gray, FAA Representative
2. The minutes of the February 8, 1988 meeting were read. Motion was
made by Member Cliff Hyde to approve the minutes as presented and
seconded by Member Deborah Rihn. Motion was unanimous.
3. The Board discussed the purpose of FBO Standards. Chairman Guy
Sutherland requested that the Board use the model FBO Standards
developed by the FAA as a starting point at the next meeting.
4. Member Cliff Hyde reported that House Bill No. 82, granting local
option to exempt non-income producing aircraft from personal property
tax; has passed the House, and was on its way to the Senate.
Secretary Steve Gillett gave reports on the following:
A. A letter has been received from the FAA authorizing the change of
Runway 4-22 to 5-23 to avoid confusion with Ellington.
B. The NDB license was received on February 13, 1989 and activated
on February 16, 1989•
C. The FAA is not pleased with Hindmont Chemical but is working with
them and the people redesigning the new approach necessary due to
the movement of the NDB. When the new approach is worked out and
approved, the NDB will have IFR capability.
D. The FAA is currently reorganizing in Fort Worth. They are being
receptive but it will take time to obtain grant. Mr. Gillett
stated he had sent a draft RFP to them for comments.
E. Bill ~k1559 has been introduced in the legislature to levy a
$.03/per gallon tax on aviation fuel with thirty per cent (30~)
of the proceeds to fund the TAC and seventy per cent (70~) to
fund the Women"s Business Enterprise and the Minority Business
Enterprise. Another bill to be filed this week would impose a
$.07/per gallon tax on aviation fuel with thirty per cent funding
the TAC and seventy per cent funding prison construction. Mr.
Gillett also stated there is a movement pushing to abolish the
TAC. This Aircraft Pooling Board would have all funds channeled
through them.
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Member Debbie Rihn reported that the recent air crash at the
airport resulted in mass confusion in traffic due to the actions
of the police and fire department. The unfamiliarity of these
departments with airport operations resulted in runway
incursions, and unnecessary personnel obstructing aircraft
traffic. FAA Representative Bill Gray reported that he would
coordinate training material and programs to acquaint the fire
and police department with proper procedures in responding to
airport emergencies.
6. Chairman Guy Sutherland had nothing to report at this time.
FAA Representative Bill Gray reported that, acting on complaints
of congested traffic, he had been observing traffic at the La
Porte Municipal Airport. Attached to the minutes is an internal
FAA memo outlining the problem, and recommending an official
traffic count to determine the feasibility of establishing a
control tower.
7. Motion to adjourn was made by Member Mike Miller and seconded by
Member Deborah Rihn. Motion was unanimous and the meeting was
adjourned at 8:16 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Steve Gil ett, Secretary
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ACTION: Traffic Count at LaPorte, Texas
Manager, Flight Standards Division,
ASW-200
Manager, Air Traffic Division, ASW-500
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The attached Texas Aeronautics Commission Unofficial Traffic
Count at LaPorte Municipal Airport, LaPorte, Texas, indicates
approximately 121,500 operations per year. The Houston Flight
Standards District Office is concerned for the safety of flight
operations at the airport. There appears to be a high potential
for midair collisions.
In the interest of aviation safety, it is recommended that an
official traffic count be accomplished at LaPorte as soon as
possible to determine the feasibility of establishing a control
tower at that airport.
ORIGINAL' SIGNED BY
Thomas E. Stuckey
4`ORRoger G. Knight
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