Information and Administration
Meeting of April 24, 2008
APPROVED MINUTES
The regular Board Meeting was held in the Airport Authority Board Room, Airport Terminal Building, Lincoln Airport, Lincoln, Nebraska. Notice was given in the Journal-Star. Board Members present: Phyllis Chambers, Chris Hove, John Hoppe and Bob Hampton. Also present were:
John Wood, LAA
Bob McNally, LAA
Jon Large, LAA
April McDaniel, LAA
Linda Benda, LAA
Bill Austin, Attorney At Law
Dawn Casteel, Northwest Airlink
Matt Olberding, Journal-Star
Chairperson Chambers called the meeting to order and stated a copy of the Open Meetings Act was available for public reference at the back of the Board Room.
Chairperson Chambers asked for a motion to approve the Minutes of the March 27, 2008 meeting. It was moved by Hoppe and seconded by Hove to approve the Minutes of the March 27, 2008 meeting. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hampton, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye.
Chairperson Chambers asked for airline reports. Dawn Casteel with Northwest Airlink introduced herself as station manager and reported the last month they have had Mesaba flights into Lincoln with Saab aircraft. They have had trouble with ground power to those planes which has caused delays. She also stated additional flights would be nice. John Wood informed the Board he has been talking to the Northwest route planners.
It was moved by Hove and seconded by Hampton that the Board approve and the chairperson and secretary execute a Commercial Net Building and Ground Lease with Hessheimers Beverage Truck and Trailer Body Service, Inc. for Bays 1, 2 and 3 in Building No. 300 in Lincoln Air Park West for a five year term July 1, 2008 and ending June 30, 2013. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hampton, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye.
It was moved by Hampton and seconded by Hove that the Board approve and the Chairman and Secretary be authorized to execute a License Agreement with the City of Lincoln for an outdoor firing range and dog kennel and training area in Lincoln Air Park West for one year beginning May 1, 2008 and ending April 30, 2009. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hampton, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye.
It was moved by Hove and seconded by Hampton that the Board approve and the Chairman and Secretary be authorized to execute a License Agreement with the City of Lincoln for Building Nos. 2360 and 2266 and adjacent grounds, ball diamonds, swimming pool, tennis court area, and cricket field all located in Lincoln Air Park West for one year beginning May 1, 2008 and ending April 30, 2009. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hampton, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye.
It was moved by Hove and seconded by Hampton that the Board approve and the Chairman and Secretary be authorized to execute a License Agreement with the City of Lincoln for a portion of Building No. 5001 in Lincoln Air Park West for a fire station for one year beginning May 1, 2008 and ending April 30, 2009. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hampton, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye.
Member Hoppe questioned the continuation of the above agreements with the City when the new school is built in Air Park. John Wood stated the City is planning on building a library and rec center adjacent to the school at some point in the future. Discussion followed. Member Hoppe also questioned if there has been any further discussion with the City regarding a new Fire Station in Air Park. John Wood stated he has not had any contact with the City regarding that issue. Discussion followed. Member Hoppe asked that John contact the new Fire Chief regarding any future plans.
It was moved by Hoppe and seconded by Hove that the Board authorize Staff to enter into an agreement with BKD LLP for the Fiscal Year 2008 Audit in amount not to exceed $37,000. Member Hoppe questioned the fee from last year compared to this year. Discussion followed. Board requested that Staff plan to seek proposals next year. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hampton, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye.
It was moved by Hoppe and seconded by Hampton that the Board approve and the Chairman and Secretary be authorized to execute a Federal Grant Agreement in the amount of $688,750.00 with the FAA for federal funding for AIP Project 3-31-0050-37, airport drainage improvements. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hampton, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye.
It was moved by Hoppe and seconded by Hove to award the bid for airfield drainage improvements to TCW Construction in the amount of $584,748.60. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hampton, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye.
It was moved by Hampton and seconded by Hove that the Board approve and the Chairman and Secretary execute Resolution No. 497 authorizing Staff to execute the Federal Grant Application and all documents associated with this Grant Offer with the FAA in the amount of $825,000 for AIP Project 3-31-0050-38. The project will encompass Fiscal Year 2008 security improvements consisting of perimeter security fencing, expansion of existing fiber optic network, electronic fingerprint scanner, interactive computer based digital video training system, and upgrade-replacement of telephone-radio dispatch system. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hampton, Aye, Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye.
It was moved by Hove and seconded by Hampton that the Board approve and the Chairman and Secretary execute Resolution No. 498 authorizing Staff to execute the Federal Grant Application and all documents associated with this Grant Offer with the FAA in the amount of $425,000.00 for AIP Project 3-31-0050-39. The project will encompass terminal ramp lighting. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hampton, Aye, Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye.
It was moved by Hoppe and seconded by Hove that the Board approve and the chairperson and secretary execute a Lease Addendum to Commercial Net Building and Ground Lease with Duncan Aviation for Building No. 5597, Appendix N, in the General Aviation Area setting a new rental rate for the term September 1, 2008 and ending August 31, 2013. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hampton, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye.
It was moved by Hampton and seconded by Hove that the Board approve and the chairperson and secretary execute a Lease Addendum to Commercial Net Building and Ground Lease with Duncan Aviation for Building No. 5600, Appendix M, in the General Aviation Area setting a new rental rate for the term September 1, 2008 and ending August 31, 2013. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hampton, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye.
It was moved by Hove and seconded by Hampton that the Board approve and the chairperson and secretary execute a Commercial Net Building and Ground Lease with Duncan Aviation for Building No. 1020 in Lincoln Air Park West for a two year term beginning June 1, 2008 and ending May 31, 2010. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hampton, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye.
It was moved by Hove and seconded by Hampton that the Board approve and the chairperson and secretary execute a Construction Agreement with Duncan Aviation for tenant finish improvements to Building No. 1020 in Lincoln Air Park West up to a maximum sum of $290,000.00. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hampton, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye.
It was moved by Hoppe and seconded by Hove that the Board approve and the chairperson and secretary execute a Construction Agreement with Duncan Aviation for improvements they want to make to Building No. 1020 in Lincoln Air Park West. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hampton, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye.
It was moved by Hampton and seconded by Hove to award the bid for roof repair to Building No. 1020 to Midwest Roofing in the amount of $17,000.00. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hampton, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye.
It was moved by Hampton and seconded by Hoppe to award the bid for floor grinding and sealing to Building No. 1020 to Superior Coatings in the amount of $70,031.44. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hampton, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye.
It was moved by Hove and seconded by Hampton to award the bid for interior and exterior painting to Building No. 1020 to Parpart Corp. in the amount of $31,492.00. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hampton, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye.
It was moved by Hampton and seconded by Hoppe to approve the Treasurers Report and Financial Statement for March, 2008. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hampton, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye.
John Wood briefed the Board on the results of the annual FAA Certification Inspection that was held last week. Due to the diligence and hard work of the airfield/maintenance crew the FAA found no discrepancies during its inspection. John also informed the Board that LAA is down to only three empty buildings in Air Park. All tenants appear to be doing well.
John Wood also discussed the current airline industry and the effects on the Lincoln Airport. Discussion followed.
There being no further business to come before the Board, it was moved by Hampton and seconded by Hove that the meeting be adjourned. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hampton, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye.
Respectfully submitted,
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John Hoppe, Jr., Secretary
