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AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES
DECEMBER 6, 1989
1. The meeting was called to order at 6:15 P.M. by Chairman Guy
Sutherland.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Guy Sutherland, Vice-Chairman Larry Tucker,
Secretary Steve Gillett, Members Cliff Hyde, Deborah Rihn, and John
Ladd.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Member Mike Miller
OTHERS PRESENT: Larry Fletcher
2. The minutes of the September 13, 1989 regular meeting were read.
Motion was made by Member Deborah Rihn, seconded by Member Cliff Hyde
to approve the minutes as presented. Motion was unanimous.
3. The proposed master plan update was discussed. Secretary Steve
Gillett outlined status of the grant application. The FAA has not
offered or indicated an offer of a grant at this time.
Member Mike Miller arrived at 6:25 P.M.
Chairman Guy Sutherland invited input for a proposed scope of work.
Secretary Steve Gillett stated the importance of maintaining a
reliever airport status. He reported that the H-GAC, through a grant
from the FAA, has retained a consultant to look at reliever airports
in this area. The consultant will recommend characteristics a
reliever airport should possess. Mr. Gillett requested statistics on
based aircraft at the airport such as the number of based aircraft and
historical data on single engine, multi-engine, turbo prop-let, and
helicopter. He stated the information will also be helpful in
updating the airport master plan. He commented on several items that
a master planner will need to be aware of and look at in updating the
master plan. He stated the City is looking for a site for an
emergency operation center, suggesting the airport might be a good
location. In promoting and developing the airport to its fullest, he
would also like to see some revenue enhancement, and listed several
sources of income. Above ground storage tanks at the airport was
discussed. Mr. Gillett explained that at the present time this is
against the Fire Code. It was suggested a letter be sent to the Fire
Code Review Committee, now active, to formally look at this
possibility at the airport. Fire Marshall Paul Hickenbottom and Fire
Chief Joe Sease will be invited to a future meeting to discuss this
with the Board. Maintenance work at the airport should be another
consideration of the master planner stated Mr. Gillett. In summing
up, Mr. Gillett stated the Board will develop a scope of work, mail
out, evaluate proposals and make a recommendation to Council. After
FAA approval, a contract will be negotiated. At this time the Board
must wait on the approval of a grant from the FAA. He stated he is
continuing to solicit a visit from the FAA representative in Fort
Worth.
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December 6, 1989
4. Secretary Steve Gillett reported that Eastern Air Lines representative
Paul Johnson has resigned his advisory position due to a relocation to
Miami. Any recommendations for this position should be given to
Chairman Sutherland so he may present this to Council.
5. Chairman Guy Sutherland had no report at this time.
6. Motion was made to adjourn by Vice Chairman Larry Tucker, seconded by
Member John Ladd. Motion was unanimous and the meeting was adjourned
at 7:57 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
Stev 'Gillett, Secretary
PASSED AND APPROVED:
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GUY SUT LAND, CHAIRMAN