Airport Board Minutes

December 2004 

December 9, 2004

A meeting of the Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport Board of Directors was held on Thursday, December 9, 2004, at 5:30 p.m. Social, 6:00 p.m. meeting, at the Auburn-Lewiston Airport, Conference Room, 80 Airport Drive, Auburn, Maine  04210.

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

Absent:  Mr. Wolf.

Also Present:  Airport Manager:  John McGonagill.

Chairman Plourde called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.  Chairman Plourde announced Donna Rowell would be the Auburn City Council Representative for the Airport, replacing Marcel Bilodeau.  Chairman Plourde also thanked all those who participated in bringing in toys for Toys for Tots program.  Chip Morrison, the Chamber of Commerce, will be by next week to pick them up.     

ON MOTION BY MR. METIVIER SECONDED BY MS. FINNIGAN IT WAS VOTED (1) TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 4, 2004 AND PLACE THEM ON FILE.

VOTE:  4:0:1

Mark Paradis abstained.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Mr. Metivier reviewed the treasurer’s report with the board.  The Landing Fees received are lower than expected and that will be researched with last year’s data.  The Surplus (Fund Balance) item on the revenues page will be changed to reflect items sold at the airport.  Sale of Surplus Property.

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

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

VOTE:  5:0

UPDATE OF AERONAUTICAL STUDY OF DUNMORE EAST CONDOS ON HOTEL ROAD

The aeronautic study comment period ended October 23, 2004.  The FAA will be releasing their comment next week. 

CROWELL PROPERTY

The second house purchased at 95 Lewiston Junction Road, should be having the final inspection and walk through in two weeks, the delay on this property was due to the Crowell’s closing on their new home.  The next step will be demolition of the buildings.

MASTER PLAN UPDATE

Representatives from FAA, MDOT and HTA recently had a meeting with the Airport Manager to discuss the Master Plan.  The airport will have to hire a FAA approved certified independent estimator.  Phil Simpson is currently one who reviews fees and FAA will approve ± 10% of the contract.  The Airport Manager requested the airport use his services when required.  The board agreed with the choice of Mr. Simpson.

Ms. Rowell arrived.

The last Master Plan Update had many shortfalls and the board addressed their interest in more participation in this next document with input from the communities, councils of Auburn and Lewiston, pilots, and tenants.  HTA will get together with everyone to develop this master plan and update the board regularly.  The board requested the Airport Manager to follow up on some concerns regarding 1) timeframe and how it was concluded for completion of project, 2) estimated hours and cost of work, 3) outline of process of getting from one point to the next.  The Airport Manager stated the board will be informed of all meetings and are always welcome to attend.

ROGER LEBLANC, BEL AIR CONDO, EXERCISE RIGHT OF REFUSAL

This item no longer an issue, Nate Humphrey, TCA, has exercised his right to purchase the end large hangar #11.

ADDITIONAL FULLTIME HIRE

The airport has hired a full time maintenance technician, Bruce Della Rocca.

OPERATING RULES AND MINIMUM STANDARDS

The Airport Manager has two working groups consisting of pilots and tenants on the field updating a draft of these documents.

EAA SHOWS

Experimental Aircraft Association show is held in July and to reserve a booth, an application and payment must be received by December 15.  This will promote the Auburn-Lewiston area as well as the airport.  Volunteers have already agreed to go down and staff the booth free of charge.  Handouts from AVCOG, LAEGC, the cities, tenants on the airport, and airport will also be available.  The Airport Manager will contact community leaders/businesses and request their help with time, handouts, or contributing to the expense of the booth to help promote our cities.  The application and fee is $1,900 to reserve a booth if accepted.

ON MOTION BY MR. LUNT SECONDED BY MR. PARADIS IT WAS VOTED (3) TO APPROVE TO ALLOCATE APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO PUT IN THE APPLICATION IN THE EAA SHOW WITH THE DEADLINE BEING DECEMBER 15, 2004.

VOTE:  6:0

ON MOTION BY MR. WOLF, SECONDED BY MR. LUNT IT WAS VOTED (4) TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS SELECTION OF AIRPORT ATTORNEY.

VOTE: 6:0

ON MOITON BY MR. LUNT SECONDED BY MS. FINNIGAN IT WAS VOTED (5) TO COME OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 7:30 P.M.

 VOTE: 6:0