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i ~ 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.