MINUTES
AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 19, 2007 5:30 PM
Terminal Building
2202 Airport Drive
Shawnee, OK
ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Jack Barrett
Bill Beck
Mike Langley
Dick Romine
Bob Weaver
ABSENT
Mike Adcock – joined meeting in progress
Lori Roach - joined meeting in progress
OTHERS PRESENT
Chuck Mills Mayor
Jim Collard City Manager/Airport Manager
Rex Hennen Assistant Airport Manager
Lisa Moody Airport Staff
Neva Treiber City Finance Director
Dr. Wagie President St. Gregory’s University
Carl Holt City Commissioner
Robert Pourchot Airport Tenant
DECLARATION OF A QUORUM
ITEM ONE:
CONSIDER AND APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes from the November 26, 2007 meeting
2. Staff report
3. 2008 Meeting Schedule
A motion was made by Mike Langley and seconded by Jack Barrett to approve the consent agenda with the following corrections to the November 26, 2007 minutes; Item Two – Dick Romine was appointed the new Chairman of the Stakeholders Committee, Item Five – Mike Adcock voted Aye and Bill Beck Abstained, Item Ten – Mike Langley was not present. Motion carried.
Stakeholders – Dick Romine and Bob Weaver will meet before the next Airport Advisory Board meeting.
There were no other reports.
ITEM THREE:
DISCUSS AND CONSIDER REQUEST BY BOB POURCHOT REGARDING LIGHTNING INDUSTRIES, INC LEASE
Mr. Bob Pourchot requested permission to assign his lease with the City of Shawnee to a prospective buyer. The leased property is the Phillips 66 convenience store across from Central Plastics. A motion was made by Lori Roach and seconded by Jack Barrett to request a proposal for leasing the property from the potential new owner, with the same terms and agreements of the current lease. Motion carried.
During a discussion regarding the location of the proposed new terminal building, Mike Adcock stated that he is against constructing the new terminal building on the West side of the Airport, near the Expo Center. Lori Roach recommended contracting an aviation engineer to determine the feasibility of locating the new terminal building on the West side of the Airport. A motion was made by Jack Barrett and seconded by Mike Langley to request the City Commission approve a transfer of up to $25,000.00 for the conceptual design of the new terminal building. The design will include a recommendation for the location of the building. Motion carried.
Jack Barrett has been working on a device to use along with a fork lift to raise the concrete post from the ground. If the City will provide a waiver releasing OBU from any liability, Robert Cash, Director of OBU’s Physical plant, is willing to assist with the extraction and relocation of the post. Staff will contact OG&E regarding the electrical service to the proposed site, get quotes for sign construction and installation and contact Okie to mark the utility lines.
ITEM SIX:
CONSIDER AUTHORIZING STAFF TO SOLICIT PROPOSALS FROM
RENTAL CAR COMPANIES
There was a discussion regarding possible locations and any building upgrades that might be required in order to locate a rental car company at the Airport. A motion was made by Mike Langley and seconded by Bob Weaver to authorize staff to solicit proposals from rental car companies. Motion carried.
Chuck Mills introduced Dr. Wagie; president of St. Gregory’s University and gave a history of his aviation experience. He would also like to see Dr. Wagie and Commissioner Holt join one of the Airport committees. Dr. Wagie commented that as a neighbor, he would like to see St. Gregory’s work with the Airport for further development that would be mutually beneficial.
Chuck Mills also announced that staff members from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University will visit Shawnee to explore the possibility of locating a satellite campus in Shawnee. This tour will take place in February or March.
ITEM EIGHT:
BOARD COMMENTS
Bill Beck gave a presentation on Youth Aviation Adventure. He would like the Airport to host a one day event to promote youth interest in aviation. Mike Adcock suggested placing an item on the January 16th agenda to create a planning committee. Bill Beck also has information regarding the new terminal building that he will provide during the next meeting.
ITEM NINE:
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Jack Barrett and seconded by Bob Weaver to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.
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