Information and Administration
Meeting of March 20, 2007
Bob McNally, LAA
Jacque Hanson, United Express
Jon Large, LAA
Martin Lewandowski, Northwest Airlink
Larry Maresh, LAA
Dan Hinnah, Silverhawk Aviation.
April McDaniel, LAA
Mark Grant, ATCT
Linda Benda, LAA
Bill Austin, Attorney At Law
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 Chambers and seconded by Hove to approve the Minutes of the February 27, 2007 meeting. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hampton, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye. Raines not available for the vote.
It was moved by Hove and seconded by Chambers to approve the Minutes of the Special Meeting of March 7, 2007. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hampton, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye. Raines not available for the vote.
Chairman Hampton asked for airline reports. Jacque Hanson reported their aircraft were full because of spring break. Operationally they are ready for Allegiants day and time change the 1st of April.
Martin Lewandowski with Northwest Airlink stated the airline has gone through a rash of cancellations, even pre-cancelled flights, due to their pilots hired by the major carriers. Passengers can expect cancelled flights continuing through the end of March and up through April 10th. Hopefully at that point they will see a fix to the problem.
It was moved by Chambers and seconded by Hove that the Board approve and the Chairman and Secretary be authorized to execute a Commercial Net Building and Ground Lease with Deluxe Transportation for Bays 5, 6, 7 and 8 in Building No. 300 in Lincoln Air Park West for a one year term beginning April 1, 2007 and ending March 31, 2008. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hampton, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye; Raines not available for the vote.
It was moved by Raines and seconded by Hove that the Board appoint April McDaniel to the Lincoln Airport Authority Retirement Committee and remove Larry Maresh from that committee. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hampton, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye; Raines, Aye.
It was moved by Raines and seconded by Chambers to award the bid to Sybrandt Mechanical for the replacement of a roof top HVAC unit to Building No. 820 in the amount of $13,930.00. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hampton, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye; Raines, Aye.
It was moved by Raines and seconded by Hove that the Board approve and the Chairman and Secretary be authorized to execute Resolution No. 480-to amend the By-Laws of the Airport Authority of the City of Lincoln to set a new day and time for the Airport Authority Board Meetings. The regular meetings of the Board shall be held on the fourth Thursday of each month at 11:30 a.m. beginning with the April meeting scheduled for April 26, 2007 at 11:30 a.m. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hampton, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye; Raines, Aye.
It was moved by Chambers and seconded by Raines that the Board approve and the Chairman and Secretary be authorized to execute Resolution No. 481 to authorize staff signatures for U.S. Bank accounts. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hampton, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye; Raines, Aye.
It was moved by Hove and seconded by Raines that the Board approve and the Chairman and Secretary be authorized to execute Resolution No. 482 to authorize staff signatures for Wells Fargo accounts. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hampton, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye; Raines, Aye.
It was moved by Raines and seconded by Chambers that the Board approve and the Chairman and Secretary be authorized to execute Resolution No. 483 to authorize staff signatures for Union Bank and Trust Company accounts. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hampton, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye; Raines, Aye.
Member Hove excused himself from sitting in on Agenda Item No. 11. April McDaniel briefed the Board on the proposals received for financing certain airport capital outlay projects and Staff recommends Smith Hayes for bond financing for a 20 year term. Questions and discussion followed. It was moved by Raines and seconded by Hoppe that the Board authorize Staff to accept the proposal from Smith Hayes for bond financing certain airport capital outlay projects over a 20 year term. Vote: Chambers, abstained from the vote; Hampton, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Raines, Aye.
It was moved by Raines and seconded by Hove that the Board approve and the Chairman and Secretary be authorized to execute Resolution No. 484-to terminate the Commercial Net Building and Ground Lease and Interlocal Agreement with the City of Lincoln for the new fire station in Lincoln Air Park West. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hampton, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye; Raines, Aye.
It was moved by Raines and seconded by Chambers to approve the Treasurers Report for February, 2007. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hampton, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye; Raines, Aye.
It was moved by Raines and seconded by Chambers to approve the Financial Statement for February, 2007. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hampton, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye; Raines, Aye.
John Wood briefed the Board on the status of the Rail Center construction. He also informed them the paperwork is still being finalized for the purchase of land and construction of the new school in Lincoln Air Park West. He asked that if the Board members had time they should take a look at the new advertising displays put up by Interspace Airport Advertising that are now in place in the Terminal Building.
Chairman Hampton asked if there was any other business and Dan Hinnah with Silverhawk Aviation requested to address the Board. He briefed the Board on Silverhawks operations since the new ownership took over eight months ago and also informed the Board Silverhawk will be looking to propose upgrades to the facility in the next couple of months. Discussion followed.
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: Chambers, Aye; Hampton, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye; Raines, Aye.
Respectfully submitted,
______________________________ John Hoppe, Jr., Secretary
