Information and Administration
Meeting of June 28, 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 Chris Hove. 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
Mark Grant, ATCT
Martin Lewandowski, Northwest Airlink
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.
It was moved by Hoppe and seconded by Hove to approve the Minutes of the May 24, 2007 meeting. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye.
Chairperson Chambers asked for airline reports.
Martin Lewandowski with Northwest Airlink reported Lincoln should get the 5th Minneapolis flight back in August. Passenger loads are good. Chairperson Chambers stated that during the ACI Conference she attended last week they shared customer satisfaction ratings to the ACI group and it was noted that Northwest was third on the list.
It was moved by Hoppe and seconded by Hove that the Chairperson and Secretary be authorized to execute Resolution No. 486 - Transfer of funds to the Capital Improvement Fund. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye.
It was moved by Hove and seconded by Hoppe that the Chairperson and Secretary be authorized to execute Resolution No. 487 - Transfer of funds to the Renewal and Replacement Fund. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye.
It was moved by Hoppe and seconded by Hove that the Board approve and the Chairperson and Secretary be authorized to execute a Supplemental Lease Agreement with the U.S. of America, Federal Aviation Administration, to add an additional tract of land to their lease for a security fence at the Airport Control Tower and Base Building. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye.
It was moved by Hove and seconded by Hoppe to award the bid to Pavers Companies in the amount of $69,422.80 for parking lot repairs in the General Aviation Area and pavement improvements in the Terminal area. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye.
It was moved by Hove and seconded by Hoppe to award the bid to Commonwealth Electric in the amount of $110,105.00 for modifications to the electrical service to Building No. 1580 in Lincoln Air Park West. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye.
It was moved by Hove and seconded by Hoppe that the Board approve and the Chairperson and Secretary be authorized to execute a Construction Agreement with Silverhawk Aviation for the remodel of Building No. 5620 and for the construction of an addition to that building. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye.
It was moved by Hove and seconded by Hoppe that the Board approve and the Chairperson and Secretary be authorized to execute a Commercial Net Building and Ground Lease with Lincoln Plating, now Lincoln Industries, for Bays B and C in Building No. 1600 in Lincoln Air Park West for a two year term beginning July 1, 2007 and ending June 30, 2009. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye.
It was moved by Hoppe and seconded by Hove that the Board authorize Staff to enter into a contract with Davis Design for the design work on the south half of Building No. 1580 in Lincoln Air Park West in the amount of $29,000.00. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye.
It was moved by Hoppe and seconded by Hove to approve the Treasurers Report for May, 2007. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye.
It was moved by Hoppe and seconded by Hove to approve the Financial Statement for May, 2007. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye.
John Wood reported to the Board that all the appropriate paperwork has been completed relative to selling the Huskerville land to the Lincoln School District.
Member John Hoppe asked to discuss the Countys jail site selection. Discussion followed. John stated in his discussions with Lancaster County Commissioner Bob Workman that he had requested the Airport Authority Board send a letter to the County Commissioners regarding this issue. John Wood drafted a letter at the direction of Member Hoppe and the Board discussed its contents. It was moved by Hoppe and seconded by Hove to send a letter to the Lancaster County Commissioners expressing our interest in working with them on the site selection for the new jail. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye.
Chairperson Chambers stated the Board would be going into Executive Session to discuss legal issues concerning 2007 Bond Issue. It was moved by Hove and seconded by Hoppe that the Board go into Executive Session. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye.
Regular session ended at 11:55 a.m. and the Board went into Executive Session
It was moved by Hove and seconded by Hoppe that the Board terminate Executive Session at 12:20 p.m. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove.
Chairperson Chambers briefed the Board on the Commissioner's Meeting during the ACI Conference she attended in Atlanta. She discussed the programs that were presented and specifically the one on passenger facility charges (PFC). Discussion followed.
Chairperson Chambers questioned the exterior look of the Terminal Building and whether the exterior material could be removed and/or replaced. Discussion followed. She also questioned baggage/ramp service and whether the Authority should look into providing that service to the airlines and if that would be an attractant for new airline service. Discussion followed. She asked the other members if they would be interested in scheduling a study session to discuss aviation/airport issues. Discussion followed. John Wood said he would put together some dates and check with everyone on a mutual date and time.
There being no further business to come before the Board, it was moved by Hoppe and seconded by Hove that the meeting be adjourned. Vote: Chambers, Aye; Hoppe, Aye; Hove, Aye.
Respectfully submitted,
______________________________ John Hoppe, Jr., Secretary
