Information and Administration
Meeting of January 16, 2007
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, John Hoppe, and Bob Hampton. Also present were:
John Wood, LAA
Bob McNally, LAA
Jon Large, LAA
Larry Maresh, LAA
Linda Benda, LAA
Bill Austin, Attorney At Law
Matt Olberding, Journal-Star
Dan Marvin, City Council
Martin Lewandowski, Northwest Airlink
Chairman Hampton 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.
It was moved by Hoppe and seconded by Chambers to approve the Minutes of the December 19, 2006 meeting. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hampton, Aye; Hoppe, Aye.
Chairman Hampton asked for airline reports. Martin Lewandowski with Northwest Airlink stated the airlines are trying to work with the storms we have been having this last month but the passenger loads for Northwest have been good. Northwest has a new de-icing truck that is a big improvement for them. He wanted to thank the Airport Authority for their help with the UNL football charter. He also stated Northwest and Pinnacle have signed an agreement and Pinnacle will get 15 50-seat regional jets to put back in operation.
It was moved by Chambers and seconded by Hoppe that the Board approve and the Chairman and Secretary be authorized to execute a Commercial Net Building and Ground Lease with Brian Holt and Brian Finney for Bays 10, 11 and 12 in Building No. 300 in Lincoln Air Park West for a one year term beginning January 5, 2007 and ending December 31, 2007. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hampton, Aye; Hoppe, Aye.
It was moved by Hoppe and seconded by Chambers that the Board approve and the Chairman and Secretary be authorized to execute a Landing Fee Extension Agreement No. 1 with Mesa Air Group for 2007. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hampton, Aye; Hoppe, Aye.
John Wood and Bill Austin briefed the Board on Agenda Item No. 5. Questions and discussion followed. A sample of the signage which would be posted at the front doors was provided to the Board. It was moved by Chambers and seconded by Hoppe that the Board approve the concealed weapons ban in the Airport Terminal Building. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hampton, Aye; Hoppe, Aye.
It was moved by Chambers and seconded by Hoppe that the Board accept the resignation of Wayne Fisher as Airport Authority Board Member and authorized the Chairman to send a letter to the Mayor advising the same. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hampton, Aye; Hoppe, Aye.
It was moved by Hoppe and seconded by Chambers to approve the Treasurers Report for December, 2006. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hampton, Aye; Hoppe, Aye.
It was moved by Hoppe and seconded by Chambers to approve the Financial Statement for December, 2006. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hampton, Aye; Hoppe, Aye.
John Wood stated he did not have any briefing items to bring before the Board.
Chairman Hampton stated the Board would be going into Executive Session to discuss real estate negotiations concerning land at the intersection of Northwest 48th and West Cuming streets. It was moved by Chambers and seconded by Hoppe that the Board go into Executive Session. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hampton, Aye; Hoppe, Aye.
The Board recognized Dan Marvin with the City Council and asked him if he had anything to address to the Authority Board. He stated he wanted to have the City Council and the Authority Board schedule a mutual meeting date and time to discuss issues including the Huskerville property and the north west part of Lincoln in general. Discussion followed.
Regular session ended at 9:25 a.m. and the Board went into Executive Session.
It was moved by Hoppe and seconded by Chambers that the Board terminate Executive Session at 10:10 a.m. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hampton, Aye; Hoppe, Aye.
Member Hoppe stated he would not be available to attend the February 20th Board Meeting. Discussion followed regarding moving the meeting to February 27th. It was moved by Chambers and seconded by Hoppe to move the Airport Authority Board Meeting from February 20th, 2007 to February 27th, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hampton, Aye; Hoppe, Aye.
There being no further business to come before the Board, it was moved by Hoppe and seconded by Chambers that the meeting be adjourned. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hampton, Aye; Hoppe, Aye.
Respectfully submitted,
______________________________ John Hoppe, Jr., Secretary
