Information and Administration
Meeting of July 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, Bob Hampton and John Hoppe. Also present were:
John Wood, LAA
Bob McNally, LAA
Jon Large, LAA
April McDaniel, LAA
Linda Benda, LAA
Bill Austin, Attorney At Law
Matt Olberding, Journal-Star
Val Schmederlang, private citizen
Roy Burgess, Silverhawk Aviation
Bill Heckathorn, Silverhawk Aviation
Chairperson Hove 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 asked the guests present to introduce themselves.
Chairperson Hove asked for a motion to approve the Minutes of the May 22, 2008 meeting. It was moved by Hoppe and seconded by Chambers to approve the Minutes of the May 22, 2008 meeting. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hampton, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye.
Chairperson Hove asked for airline reports. There were no airline representatives present. John Wood informed the Board that Bryan LGH has called to set up monthly billing for their employee parking as they will be using the Lincoln Airport more in the future versus flying out of Omaha.
It was moved by Chambers and seconded by Hoppe that the Board approve and the Chairperson and Secretary be authorized to execute Resolution No. 500-Transfer funds to Renewal and Replacement Fund. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hampton, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye.
It was moved by Chambers and seconded by Hampton that the Board approve and the Chairperson and Secretary be authorized to execute Resolution No. 501-Transfer of Revenue Fund balance. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hampton, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye.
It was moved by Hoppe and seconded by Hampton that the Board approve and the Chairperson and Secretary be authorized to execute Resolution No. 502-adopt the Fiscal Year 2009 Budget. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hampton, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye. Member Hoppe questioned staff on the status of constructing a room for the TSA on the south side of the Terminal Building for Uniteds baggage screening thereby removing that function out of the lobby area and the public eye. John Wood stated they have $75,000.00 in the budget for that project. Discussion followed. Chambers, Hampton and Hove stated they feel the project should move forward as quickly as possible and Hoppe stated his feelings would be to not do this project at all but at the very least put this project on hold for the time being. Further discussion followed. Chambers requested staff to leave this in the budget and bring it back before the Board prior to the bidding. Member Hampton informed the Board that the Budget Committee comprised of Ed Raines and himself met with staff to review the budget and he reported the budget includes a projected increase in airport revenue over the last fiscal year completed. Also, he informed the Board this is the 22nd straight year the Airport Authority will not need to levy any tax on the Lincoln citizens for airport operations. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hampton, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye.
It was moved by Hampton and seconded by Hoppe that the Board approve and the Chairperson and Secretary be authorized to execute Resolution No. 503-No tax levy. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hampton, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye.
It was moved by Chambers and seconded by Hoppe that the Board approve and the Chairperson and Secretary be authorized to execute a Lease Addendum to the Commercial Net Building and Ground Lease with G.T.E. Industries, Inc. to continue said Lease of Building No. 975 on a month to month basis beginning June 1, 2008 and ending May 31, 2009. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hampton, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye.
It was moved by Chambers and seconded by Hampton that the Board approve and the Chairperson and Secretary be authorized to execute Addendum No. 1 to the Construction Agreement with G.T.E. Industries, Inc. increasing the sum for additional improvements to their leased buildings in Lincoln Air Park West to a maximum of $69,908.00. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hampton, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye.
It was moved by Hoppe and seconded by Hampton to award the bid to ABG Company for window replacement in the Operations Building in the amount of $13,635.00. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hampton, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye.
Jon Large briefed the Board on Agenda Item No. 10. After discussion and the recommendation of the Selection Committee to the Board it was moved by Hampton and seconded by Chambers that the Board approve the selection of HWS Consulting Group as the engineering firm to be used at the Lincoln Airport for projects over the next five year period. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hampton, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye.
Chairperson Hove asked if there was anyone attending the Board Meeting that wanted to make a comment before the Board went into Executive Session.
Mr. Schmederlang addressed Member Hoppe regarding the $75,000.00 the Authority will expend on the area near Uniteds counter for TSA baggage screening operation. He stated that expenditure would be well worth the money to move the TSA bag screening operation out of the lobby area and the public eye.
Mr. Burgess and Mr. Heckathorn introduced themselves and wanted to attend the Board Meeting specifically to update the Board members on changes at Silverhawk Aviation.
Chairperson Hove stated the Board would be going into Executive Session to discuss hourly and management compensation for FY 2009. It was moved by Chambers and seconded by Hoppe that the Board go into Executive Session. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hampton, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye.
Regular session ended at 12:14 p.m. and the Board went into Executive Session at 12:14 p.m.
It was moved by Hoppe and seconded by Hampton that the Board terminate Executive Session at 1:12 p.m. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hampton, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye.
It was moved by Hoppe and seconded by Hampton that the Board approve and the Chairperson and Secretary be authorized to execute Resolution No. 504-approve a 3.75% increase to the hourly pay and an increase to management salaries as amended for Fiscal Year 2009. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hampton, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye.
It was moved by Hoppe and seconded by Hampton to approve the Treasurers Report and Financial Statement for May, 2008. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hampton, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye.
It was moved by Hoppe and seconded by Chambers to approve the Treasurers Report and Financial Statement for June, 2008. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hampton, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye.
Member Hoppe questioned John Wood on the status of the truck center and discussion followed. He also asked about the status of the water system in LAPW. John Wood informed the Board about the agreement with the City regarding that issue.
Member Hoppe also requested a review and information on how Board member expenses are handled and/or reimbursed for conference registration, travel, food/beverage, accommodations, etc. Discussion followed on Christmas parties, golf, etc., and the alcohol purchased at those types of functions. Bill Austin discussed state law and how it affects a proprietary function from a business standpoint. Chairperson Hove asked about a Board-employee type function. Discussion followed.
There being no further business to come before the Board, it was moved by Chambers and seconded by Hampton that the meeting be adjourned. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hampton, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye.
Respectfully submitted,
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Phyllis Chambers, Secretary
