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| Date: 9/19/2007 | Board: Airport Advisory Board | DocumentType: Minutes | Web Posted: 12/20/2007 11:27:44 AM |
MINUTES
AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD
SEPTEMBER 19, 2007 5:30 PM
Terminal Building
2202 Airport Drive
Shawnee, OK
ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Mike Adcock Lori Roach
Bill Beck Dick Romine
Jack Barrett Bob Weaver
Mike Langley
OTHERS PRESENT
Chuck Mills Mayor
Jim Collard City Manager/Airport Manager
Neva Treiber Finance Director
Jerry Sharp Asst Airport Manager
Lisa Moody Airport Staff
Tony Roberts Airport Staff
Carl Holt Commissioner Elect
Chuck Skillings Unity CEO/ SEDF Chairperson
Pat McCormick SEDF
Amanda Gire Shawnee Newstar
Jim Hunt Airport Tenant
Andy Freeman Airport Tenant
DECLARATION OF A QUORUM
ITEM ONE:
CONSIDER AND APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes from the August 15, 2007 meeting
2. Staff report
A motion was made by Bob Weaver and seconded by Dick Romine to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried.
AYE: Adcock, Barrett, Beck, Langley, Roach, Romine, Weaver
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ITEM TWO:
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Stakeholders – They haven’t had opportunity to meet yet, will have meeting before the Oct AAB meeting
Facilities – Lori Roach and Jack Barrett gave a report of their meeting which included a “Top 5” list. After a discussion regarding using the old military entry post as a welcome sign, a group was formed to solicit donations for the sign. Neva Treiber suggested contacting the “Beautification Committee” to see if excess funds from the Centennial could be used for the sign.
The other items were referred to staff.
Business Plan – The committee circulated a new draft of the Business Plan and announced they will meet again at the end of October.
ITEM THREE:
DISCUSS AND CONSIDER ACORN CONTRACT
Chuck Skillings reported the SEDF will be working on the terms of the lease and to secure financing through ODFA. He also stressed the importance of the City purchasing the buildings whether or not the proposed deal with Acorn is completed. Jim Collard explained there were several major issues to resolve before the sheriff’s sale, which will be held the end of October or first of November. A subcommittee of Mike Adcock, Mike Langley and Dick Romine was formed to provide assistance.
ITEM FOUR:
DISCUSS NEW TERMINAL BUILDING PROJECT
There was a discussion regarding the City’s request to the FAA to release properties leased by OBU and Shawnee Little Theatre so the proposed sale can be completed. The revenue from this sale will finance the City’s portion of the project cost.
ITEM FIVE:
DISCUSS OAC RETREAT – OCTOBER 11 & 12
The Mayor corrected the dates to October 10 & 11th. There will be a dinner at the Country Club on the 10th
at 6:30. The retreat will be held on the 11th at the Potawatomi Cultural Heritage Center from 9am – 3pm. The OAC’s regular board meeting will be held at the beginning of the meeting.
ITEM SIX:
CITIZENS COMMENTS
Jim Hunt stated that he was very pleased with the exceptional enthusiasm the board showed for economic development. He also thanked the Mayor for his vision for the airport.
Andy Freeman said he would also like to thank the Mayor and Board for all of their hard work. He commented that he makes his living here at the airport and it will be wonderful to have a new terminal building.
Chuck Mills announced the YMCA is interested in leasing the maintenance garage and pavilion area of the Army Reserve property. He also mentioned there is a new sign at the Gordon Cooper Technology Center.
ITEM SEVEN:
BOARD COMMENTS
Mike Adcock commented the only way the Airport will stand alone, without financial support from the City, is to increase economic development, such as building more T-hangars which will increase fuel sales. Bill Beck agreed, and stated the jet fuel sales need to improve.
ITEM EIGHT:
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Bill Beck and seconded by Dick Romine to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.
AYE: Adcock, Barrett, Beck, Langley, Roach, Romine, Weaver
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
Bob Weaver _______________________________________________
Jerry Sharp ________________________________
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