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2017-03-08 Minutes Approved by Airport Advisory Board on 5/10/2017 zz;n,F BobTicicner Secretary,MA.Julie Mullins APPROVED MINUTES y AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD MARCH 8, 2017 After determining that a quorum was present, the Airport Advisory Board of the City of Denton, Texas convened in a Regular Scheduled Meeting Wednesday, March 8, 2017. The meeting began at 5:30 p.m.in the Airport Terminal Building Meeting Room at 5000 Airport Road,Denton,Texas, during which the following items were considered: BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Ira Weinstein,Mr. Pete Lane, Mr. Martin Mainja and Mr. Bob Tickner. BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Mr. Stu Morehead, Chairman Mr. Jim Stodola, Mr. Kent Key excused absence. STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Chase Patterson, Airport Operations Coordinator, Mrs. Julie Mullins, Administrative Assistant and Board Secretary, and Mr. Mark Nelson, Director of Transportation. PUBLIC PRESENT: Meeting was called to order by the Board Secretary at 5:35 p.m. 1. Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. There was not a Board Chair or Vice Chair present for the March 8, 2017 meeting. The Secretary of the Airport Advisory Board meeting Julie Mullins started the meeting with the first order of business of electing a temporary chair to run this meeting only. Mr. Ira Weinstein nominated Mr. Bob Tickner as Chairman to run the Board meeting. Mr. Pete Lane seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0. 2. Receive reports by citizens and other interested persons. Mr. Ira Weinstein gave a presentation on revenue opportunities and will send the information to the Board Secretary, Julie Mullins to distribute to the rest of the Board Members. 3. Consider approval of the Airport Advisory Board meeting minutes from February 15, 2017. There was no meeting April 12,2017. Mr. Pete Lane made a motion to approve the minutes as presented for the February 15, 2017 meeting. Airport Advisory Board Minutes March 8,2017 Mr. Ira Weinstein seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0. 4. Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding the elections for the Airport Advisory Board. Mr. Bob Tickner asked Board Members if anyone would like to run for Vice-Chairman, Martin Mainja would be interested. Bob Tickner stated he spoke to the Chairman Jim Stodola and indicated he was interested. The election will be next month April 12, 2017. Recess at 5:42 pm to allow Board Members and staff to serve dinner. Meeting reconvened at 5:53 pm. 5. Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding reserving property for a proposed Airport Fire Station. Mr. Mark Nelson gave a report on where a fire station could be built on Airport property. 2 to 2.5 acres of land is recommended for a typical fire station. After talking with Assistant Chief Hedges, Quentin Hix and Dave Schaumburg, the Fire Department indicated it may be able to reduce the amount of land to build the station on the Airport. There are several locations on the Airport available for quick access to taxiway and runway for emergency access. Property located next to Avionic International Supply (AIS)on Westcourt,and the front entrance area of the Airport is recommended. Nelson informed the Board that Green Point has a contract with the military and with this contract they are required to have an on-call AARF truck on the airfield for specific operations. Should the Airport partner with the Fire Department for the use of Airport property, the Airport may receive a reduced rate for providing AARF services which is a benefit to larger aviation operations. There is no recommendation to Council on this item. 6. Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding the West Auxiliary Runway project. Nelson gave a report on the west side runway. Changes were recommended to the original dimensions in the Airport Master Plan of 100 feet wide by 5,000 feet long with a pavement strength of 12,500. After confirming with TxDOT and aviation planning consultants, Nelson indicated he will be working with TxDOT and the design consultant to scope the project to a 75 foot wide by 5,000 foot long facility with a pavement strength of 30,000 pounds. This design standard will allow a larger mix of current aircraft to utilize the runway if and when the primary runway is down for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. Nelson reminded the Board that TxDOT scoped the project as a 4,500 foot long, 75 foot wide 12,500 pound runway. TxDOT has indicated that any additional costs from the increased scope will need to be covered by the local entity (Denton Airport). Airport Advisory Board Minutes March 8,2017 There is no action required on this item. 7. Airport Management Report: a. ' Tower Operations Mr. Chase Patterson gave a report on Tower Operations, Mr. Martin Mainja asked if the report from now on can be a continuation from the first of the year. b. Fuel Commissions Patterson gave a report on fuel commissions. c. Airport Management Nelson gave a report on Airport Management position; the Aviation Director and Ops Manager will be merged into one position. Chase Patterson has taken on some duties that the Airport Operations Manager has been doing. 8. Under Section 551.042 of the Texas open meetings act, respond to inquiries from the Airport Advisory Board or the public with specific factual information or recitation of policy, or accepts a proposal to place the matter on the agenda for an upcoming meeting AND Under Section 551.0415 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, provide reports about items of community interest regarding which no action will be taken, to include: expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; information regarding holiday schedules; an honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen; a reminder about an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the governing body; information regarding a social, ceremonial, or community event organize or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a member of the governing body of an official or employee of the municipality; or an announcement involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of people in the municipality that has arisen after posting of the agenda. Adjournment: 7:05 P.M.