HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-06-26 Airport MinutesLa Porte Airport Advisory Board
MINUTES
June 26, 2024
Members Present: In person: Deborah Rihn-Harvey,Position 3, Robbie McLarrin, Position
7, Bryan Gwin, Position 4, Mark Follis, Position 6.
Members Absent: Dan Marrouf, Position 1, David Kagey, Position 2, Shane Worsham,
Position 5
Others Present: Ray Mayo, Director of Public Works, Andrew Brady, Assistant Director of
Public Works
The La Porte Airport Advisory Board meeting was called to order at 5:33 p.m. by Debby
Rihn-Harvey,
1. There was no citizen comment.
2. Debby Rihn-Harvey made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 12,2023 meeting.
Mark Follis seconded. Unanimously approved.
3. Mark Follis made a motion to approve the minutes of the May 7,2024 meeting. Debby
Rihn-Harvey seconded. Unanimously approved.
4. Ray Mayo informed the Board of a request received through the City Manager's office
fora residential through -the -fence access to the airport. Pros and cons were discussed
along with requirements from TxDOT Aviation and FAA. Many questions were raised
that included the Airport Layout Plan. Mark Follis made a motion to table this request
until preparation of the Airport Master Plan. Debby Rihn-Harvey seconded. Unanimously
approved.
5. Gate access was discussed and possible improvement to upgrade to a card access
system. Board members indicated that this type of upgrade would not be required on all
access gates. The Board directed staff to research the project and coordinate with users
on the specific gates changing. Mark Follis made a motion to utilize RAMP grant funds
for the gate project and also add $150,000 to the previous amount suggested for the
Airport Master Plan, increasing the total to $400,000. Bryan Gwin seconded.
Unanimously approved.
6. Ray Mayo provided a report from TxDOTAviation displaying the economic impact of the
La Porte Municipal Airport. It was noted that one of the statements on the report may
have been dated and carried over from a previous report. The Board directed staff to
work with TxDOTAviation to update the statement. Mark Follis made a motion that the
report be forwarded to City Council concurrentwith the budget request sessions. Robbie
McLarrin seconded. Unanimously approved.
7. The lease area. of the Alr National Guard was discussed. The Board noted there has
been no use of the facility since the Air National Guard moved to Ellington Field around
or about 2015. This area is desirable for perhaps a future terminal building. The
environmental concerns were discussed, notably a potential oil spill on the site and the
possibility of asbestos in the abandoned building. Mark Follis made a motion to have the
current Lessee provide an environmental report to determine the impacts and involve
the City Attorney and TML to see what remedy the City has to force the cleanup. Robbie
McLarrin seconded. Unanimously approved.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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 TxDOT Aviation. Tom
recommended a warranty inspection prior to contacting the contractor about a remedy
under the 5-year warranty.
11. Board Comments —Debby Rihn-Harvey stated drainage concerns adjacent to her
facility. She also noted that the personnel that were mowing need to be more observant
to airfield operations. She mentioned the truck parking area and the mud that is
sometimes left on the ramp. She also mentioned the condition of Airport Boulevard,
12. The Board members set the next meeting for August 2024 (6,7,8,13,14). Several
members noted that they like having a choice of dates to select with their schedules.
13. The motion to adjourn was made by Mark Follis and seconded by Bryan Gwin. The
meeting was adjourned at 6:47 p.m.
PASSED
AND
APPROVF.D
ON THIS
DAY
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