Information and Administration
Meeting of August 27, 2009
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 and Walt Zink. Ed Raines arrived approximately 11:50 a.m. 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 Schmiedeskamp, Public
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 Hove asked for a motion to approve the Minutes of the July 23, 2009 meeting. It was moved by Chambers and seconded by Zink to approve the Minutes of the July 23, 2009 meeting. Vote: Zink, Aye; Chambers, Aye; Hove, Aye.
Chairperson Hove asked for airline reports. There were no airline representatives present. John Wood advised the Board this is the last week for Atlanta service. Load factors have been dropping this last week. Member Zink questioned the probability of Delta bringing back that service. Discussion followed.
It was moved by Chambers and seconded by Zink that the Board approve and the Chairman and Secretary be authorized to execute Lease Addendum No. 2 to Appendix C with Duncan Aviation, Inc. for Building No. 5756 in the General Aviation Area setting the rental rate for the term beginning January 1, 2010 and ending December 31, 2014. Vote: Hove, Aye; Chambers, Aye; Zink, Aye.
It was moved by Zink and seconded by Chambers that the Board approve and the Chairman and Secretary be authorized to execute Appendix W, Lease Addendum to the Consolidated Lease with Duncan Aviation, Inc., terminating their lease of Bay D in Building No. 1500 in Lincoln Air Park West and leasing Bay D in Building No. 1600 for a four (4) year term beginning September 1, 2009 and ending August 31, 2013. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hove, Aye; Zink, Aye.
It was moved by Zink and seconded by Chambers that the Board authorize Staff to execute an agreement with Black Hills Utility Holdings for the installation of an underground gas main crossing a portion of Lincoln Air Park West at no cost to the Airport Authority. Vote: Zink, Aye; Chambers, Aye; Hove, Aye.
It was moved by Chambers and seconded by Zink that the Board award the bid for one (1) replacement mower to Midwest Turf and Irrigation in the amount of $40,105.00. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hove, Aye; Zink, Aye.
It was moved by Zink and seconded by Chambers that the Board award the bid for replacement carpet in the FAA Flight Standards Office in the Harry J. Amen General Aviation Building in accordance with FAA carpet specifications to Floors, Inc. in the amount of $27,934.00 for the Bigelow style carpet. Bob McNally advised the Board this amount is paid for by the FAA. Vote: Hove, Aye; Zink, Aye; Chambers, Aye.
It was moved by Chambers and seconded by Zink to approve the Treasurers Report and Financial Statement for July, 2009. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Zink, Aye; Hove, Aye.
John Wood informed the Board that the Sports Car Club of America will begin its national meet with approximately 1,200 entries starting September 2nd through the 12th on the west ramp in Lincoln Air Park West. The regional meet was held this past weekend with about 200 entries. Questions and discussion followed.
John Wood advised the Board that both the November and Decembers Board Meeting dates will need to be rescheduled as they fall on holidays. The November, 2009 Board Meeting will be set for Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 11:30 a.m. and the December, 2009 Board Meeting will be set for Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 11:30 a.m. Member Raines arrived at the meeting.
John Wood briefed the Board on DOTs approval of the grant with the Kansas City, Clean Cities Coalition on the compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle project and that included at least a dozen entities throughout the area. Details of the grant will become available over the winter months and the project can move forward.
Jon Large briefed the Board on the progress of the Runway 35/Taxiway A project and shared recent aerial photos of the work.
Val Schmiedeskamp questioned the Board if anyone had contacted Delta, and if so who they talked to, after their announcement to cut the Atlanta and Salt Lake City flights. John Wood and Chris Hove advised him yes. Discussion followed.
John Wood presented the Board with a short video clip of the Special Olympics Cessna Air Lift that will be coming to Lincoln in 2010. After the video discussion followed regarding details.
There being no further business to come before the Board, it was moved by Raines and seconded by Chambers that the meeting be adjourned. Vote: Raines, Aye; Chambers, Aye; Hove, Aye; Zink, Aye.
Respectfully submitted, ______________________________Phyllis Chambers, Secretary
