January 5, 2006

A meeting of the Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport Board of Directors was held on Thursday, January 5, 2006, at 5:30 p.m. at the Silver Wings, Hotel Road, Auburn, Maine.  Social started at 5 p.m. and the regular board meeting at 5:30 p.m. 

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

Also Present:  Airport Manager, John McGonagill.

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

ON MOTION BY MR. METIVIER SECONDED BY MR. WOLF IT WAS VOTED (1) TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 1, 2005 AND PLACE THEM ON FILE.

VOTE: 4:0

TREASURER’S REPORT

Mr. Metivier reviewed the treasurer’s report with the board.  Expenditure overages in several accounts includes, fuel/oil, gas, and legal fees.  Revenues ahead of projection include landing, tie downs, fuel flowage and interest accounts. 

ON MOTION BY MR. WOLF SECONDED BY MS. ROWELL IT WAS VOTED (2) TO ACCEPT THE TREASURER’S REPORT AS PRESENTED.

VOTE:  4:0

Ms. Finnigan arrived.

OLD BUSINESS

SILVER WINGS PRESENTATION

Mr. Doug Pohl, owner of Silver Wings, thanked everyone for attending the opening of Silver Wings in the renovated White Hangar.  City of Auburn inspector will be out for the final inspection Friday, January 6.  The fuel farm is complete with the first delivery of fuel January 5, 10-day waiting period for testing before pumping.  An aircraft mechanic will be hired shortly, and flight instructor is Mr. Mark Libbey. Service from Silver Wings will include full and self service of aircraft fuel, aerobatic training, aircraft rental, aircraft maintenance, aircraft upholstery, operation of MTM helicopters, fuel quality control with AirBP (with all maintenance records for fuel farm posted), and a pilots lounge for transient pilots including washer/dryer, shower, and sofa/bed.  In addition, available if needed in the future, surveillance cameras and recorded UNICOM transmissions will be kept on file.

NEW BUSINESS

FY06-07 DRAFT BUDGET

The Auburn-Lewiston Airport, with over 71,000 operations, is one of three busiest airports in the State of Maine.  Operations have increased between 35-45% this year.  Capital Improvement Projects, medical coverage and maintenance accounts have increased, some beyond the airport’s control. The overall proposed budget increases the city subsidy by 8.5%.  After presenting an overview of the budget, the Airport Manager will meet with Mr. Metivier, Ms. Finnigan, Mr. Plourde and Mr. Lunt and discuss in further detail what would be best for the airport.   It was noted the city is looking for flat line budgets in all city departments.

SIGN RENTAL AGREEMENT

Silver Wings would like to advertise on both sides of the field.  Lease for sign will be same as the others currently on the field. 

ON MOTION BY MR. WOLF SECONDED BY MS. FINNIGAN IT WAS VOTED (3) TO APPROVE THE SIGN RENTAL AGREEMENT FOR TWO SIGNS WITH SILVER WINGS.

VOTE:  5:0

 RILEY MEDICAL REFUSAL VOTE

Riley Medical is selling and has contacted the airport as stated in the Airpark Covenants in regards to right of first refusal.  It is in the best interest of the airport not to purchase the property in the airpark. 

ON MOTION BY MR. METIVIER SECONDED BY MR. WOLF IT WAS VOTED (4) TO RATIFY THE RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL OF REJECTION ON THE RILEY MEDICAL PROPERTY.

VOTE:  5:0

UNICOM  LETTERS

In the packages, samples of the letters that will be sent out to the users and tenants of the airport were enclosed for review.  The letter states two operating fixed based operators  are on the field, the airport holds the license for the UNICOM, and the FAA and FCC publications state for non discrimination use of the UNICOM.  The Airport Manager stated both operations will alternate weeks in fairness to both businesses, schedules will be posted on the airport web site. 

Chairman Plourde requested additional information be included in the letters regarding the airport’s blind spot and to use additional caution landing and taking off. 

OPEN SESSION

Favorable comments received on the Silver Wings Hangar from those present.

ON MOTION BY MR. WOLF SECONDED BY MS. ROWELL IT WAS VOTED (5) TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION AND DISCUSS USER COMPLAINT, ANALYSIS FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT, AND CROSSLEY PROPERTY.

VOTE:  5:0

ON MOTION BY MS. ROWELL SECONDED BY MR. WOLF IT WAS VOTED (6) TO COME OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ADJORN THE MEETING AT 6:40 P.M.

VOTE:  5:0