AUBURN-LEWISTON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

AUBURN, MAINE

  

January 6, 2005

A meeting of the Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport Board of Directors was held on Thursday, January 6, 2005, at 5:30 p.m. at the Auburn-Lewiston Airport, Conference Room, 80 Airport Drive, Auburn, Maine  04210. 

Present:  Chairman Plourde; Messrs. Metivier, Lunt, Paradis, Wolf and Ms. Finnigan and Rowell.

Also Present:  Airport Manager:  John McGonagill. 

Chairman Plourde called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.     

ON MOTION BY MR. PARADIS SECONDED BY MR. WOLF IT WAS

VOTED (1) TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 9, 2004 AND PLACE THEM ON FILE.

VOTE:  5:0

OLD BUSINESS

UPDATE ON DUNMORE EAST CONDOS AERONAUTICAL STUDY

FAA determination has ruled in favor of the airport and a copy has been sent to the Auburn City Planning Board.  The Airport Manager will meet with the Planning Department on Monday.  The developer is still determined to move forward with this project.  They have until 1/9/05 to file a petition for review with the FAA; otherwise, this determination becomes final on 1/19/05.

CROWELL PROPERTY UPDATE

The Crowell’s moved out in December and their final inspection of the property occurred the week after with the Airport Manager.  The bid for demolition for these properties will be in the near future. 

MASTER PLAN UPDATE

A strategy meeting for the Master Plan was held on 1/4/05 at the Auburn Hall, with Mr. Thompson (AVCOG), Mr. Gosselin (LAEGC), Mr. Morrison (Chamber), Mr. Lunt (Board Member), Mr. Metivier (Board Member), Ms. Rowell (Board Member), Ms. Servis and Mr. Ludders (HTA representatives), Mr. Nicosia-Rusin (FAA Representative), and Mr. McGonagill (Airport Manager).  Preliminary results will be available for review and a meeting will be scheduled in the next week or so.

Mr. Metivier and Ms. Finnigan arrived.

EAA SHOW UPDATE

The Airport’s deposit of $1,895.00 was accepted and we should find out the beginning of March if we have made the selection.

Mr. Metivier request to amend the minutes to reflect the last motion of appointing BSSN as the airport’s attorney and updating the final two motions after coming out of Executive Session as follows:

On Motion by Mr. Metivier seconded by Mr. Lunt it was voted (5) to come out of Executive Session

Vote:  6:0

On Motion by Mr. Metivier seconded by Ms. Finnigan it was voted (6) to appoint BSSN law firm (Berstein, Sawyer, Shur, Nelson) (Mr. Hahn and Mr. Welch from the firm) to represent the Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport as legal counsel.

Vote:  6:0

On Motion by Mr. Lunt seconded by Ms. Finnigan it was voted (7) to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Vote: 6:0

OPERATING RULES/MINIMUM STANDARDS WORK GROUPS

Inputs from both working groups have been received and information from other airports and AOPA will be implemented.  A draft copy will be reviewed by the working groups before submission for review by the board.  The board should be looking for a draft copy at the March meeting.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Mr. Metivier reviewed the treasurer’s report with the board.  The Landing Fees received are lower than expected as discussed previously, and explained by the handout from the Airport Manager, (reduction in scheduled landings, and UPS landings).  Expenditures are currently in line.  The draft year-end report from the auditor should be arriving shortly. 

ON MOTION BY MS. FINNIGAN SECONDED BY MR. WOLF IT WAS

VOTED (2) TO ACCEPT THE TREASURER’S REPORT AS PRESENTED.

 VOTE:  7:0

HANGAR PROPOSAL-BARRIAULT AND SHEA

Ron Barriault and Mike Shea had proposed in the past to build a hangar on the field, and then put the project on hold due to a number of reasons.  Roger LeBlanc’s hangar came up for sale and a bid was offered, but TCA, Nate Humphrey has first right of refusal and decided to purchase the hangar.  Mr. Barriault stated he is now working with the Airport Manager to construct a hangar either by the White Hangar or on this side after the new ramp expansion on the Café side.  The Airport Manager also reminded the board, when an offer comes to the board requesting a hangar, there are two options to consider besides the financial situation the airport is in, do we let them build and only lease land or do we build and lease the entire facility out. 

KGI MARKETING AGREEMENT

The Airport Manager talked with numerous cell phone companies in New England area without any favorable response.  Companies who market towers were contacted next with KGI Marketing the only company willing to discuss our situation.  Any fees associated with the agreement would be spilt with Martindale as agreed for the $145 fee to market the pole.  Mr. Metivier felt the airport should wait and explore other sources not to miss opportunities that may come down the road due to market conditions. There are a limited number of users in this area for service.   Does the agreement have usual and customary fees associated with this kind of agreement?  The board requested for our attorney to review the fees associated with this contract. 

Item tabled until next meeting/no action taken.

EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION JANUARY 20, 2005

The Airport Manager reminded the board of the Joint Annual Employee Recognition Banquet for the joint agencies of Auburn and Lewiston.  It is the understanding that Mr. Philip Simpson was nominated for the Joint Agency Exceptional Achievement Award and will be attending. 

OPEN SESSION

When will be the public hearing for the Airport Master Plan and the Airport Manager stated it should be happening sometime in March and everyone will be notified of the date and time.

ON MOTION BY MR. PARADIS SECONDED BY MR. WOLF IT WAS

VOTED (3) TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK AND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MR. POHL.

 VOTE:  7:0

ON MOTION BY MR. WOLF, SECONDED BY MR. LUNT IT WAS

VOTED (4) TO COME OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 6:50 P.M.

 VOTE: 7:0