HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-05-07 Airport MinutesLa Porte Airport Advisory Board
MINUTES
May 7, 2024
Members Present: In person: Dan Marrouf, Position 1, David Kagey, Position 2, Bryan
Gwin, Position 4, Shane Worsham, Position 5, Mark Follis, Position 6.
Members Absent: Deborah Rihn-Harvey, Position 3, Robbie McLarrin, Position 7
Others Present: Ray Mayo, Director of Public Works, Andrew Brady, Assistant Director of
Public Works, Tom Dodson, P.E. with Civil PEs,
The La Porte Airport Advisory Board meeting was called to order at 5:45 p.m. by Ray
Mayo,
1. There was no citizen comment. Ray Mayo introduced Tom Dodson with Civil PE's to the
Board members. Board members introduced themselves to the group.
2. Mark Follis nominated Dan Marouf as chairperson and Deborah Rihn-Harvey as vice -
chairperson. There were no other nominations. Mark Follis made a motion to elect Dan
Marouf as chairperson and Debby Rihn-Harvey and vice -chairperson. The motion was
seconded by Bryan Gwin. Unanimously approved.
3. Ray Mayo provided a brief history of the Board and read aloud Section 18-52 defining
functions of the Board. Discussion took place regarding goals of the Board and several
items were noted to be brought forward as agenda items in following meetings. Mark
Follis asked staff to provide a report at the next meeting of the airport's economic impact
to the community. Dan Marouf asked if there were any plans for the use of the Air
National Guard building.
4. There was no action taken to approve the minutes of the July 12, 2023 meeting as none
of the current memberswere present at that meeting. It was noted that this item should
be brought back at the next meeting.
5. Discussion was had regarding the LED lighting project for runways and taxiways which
has been completed. Itwas noted that maintenance issues and repairs were significantly
reduced with this project. The group stated that the new LED beacon was less bright
than the old one. Ray Mayo stated that Public Works staff would investigate that issue.
6. Ray Mayo provided information on construction of the new lift station outside the west
fence of the airport. There is a pending permit for the temporary crane during
construction and a pending permit for the permanent structure.
7. Discussion was
had on
the construction of
two T-hangars and three box-
hangars on the
west side of the
airport.
It was suggested
by Mark Follis to possibly re -zone the airport
and remove the
SCUP
requirement, which
he felt could hinder potential
development.
8. There was discussion about the pavement condition with the re -surfacing product that
was applied in 2021. Board members and FBO's have described possible delamination
on ramps and taxiways. Tom Dodson spoke about the product as he was the engineer
of record, and the product was the desired specification of TOOT Aviation. Tom
recommended a warranty inspection prior to contacting the contractor about a remedy
under the 5-year warranty.
9. The Board briefly discussed the Airport Master Plan (1991) and the Airport Business
Plan (2017), Ray Mayo informed the Board that the Airport Master Plan could be updated
with grant funds. Tom Dodson also stated that there could be a less extensive option of
updating only the airport layout plan (ALP with narrative). Mark Follis made a motion to
request a placeholder in the 2024/2025 City budget to fund an update to the Airport
Master Plan with $250,000.00 and that the progress of the plan be routinely updated
with the Board. Bryan Gwin seconded the motion. Unanimously approved.
10. Board Comments —Members of the Board indicated their interest in touring the airport.
11. The Board members set the next meeting for mid/late June 2024,
12. The motion to adjourn was made by Mark Follis and seconded by David Kagey, the
meeting was adjourned at 7:44 p.m.
PASSED AND APPROVE
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