10-12-2004 APM+HUTCHINSON AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION
October 12, 2004
5:30 p.m.
Airport Arrival/DeparWre Building
MINUTES
Members present: Dave Skaar, Chuck Brill, Doug McGraw, Jeff Lux
Members absent: Doug Kephart.
Others Present: John Olson, City of Hutchinson; Tom Parker, Hutchinson Aviation
Meeting called to order at 5:34 p.m. There was a quorum of members present
L. Approve Minutes of July 20, 2004 meeting
Motion made by Brill, second by McGraw to approve July 20, 2004 meeting minutes. Unanimous approval.
2. Proposed F.B.O. Agreement
Commission members reviewed minor language changes and a small rent increase in the proposed F.B.O.
Agreement. Parker expressed interest in renewing his contract for another term.
Motion made by Brill, second by McGraw to recommend approval of F.B.O. Agreement with Thomas Parker,
Hutchinson Aviation. Unanimous approval.
3. Locks for Old Enclosed Hangar:
Commission members ordered City staff to work with F.B.O. to install keyed padlocks and hasps on the old
enclosed hangar. Master keys are to be kept by City staff and F.B.O. Members cited security and safety issues for
issuing locks and having access to hangars.
4. Review Hangar Inspection:
Olson reported findings from the September 2004 inspection of hangars. City staff discovered no significant issues
during the inspection. Several hangar doors were maintained during the inspection.
5. Review 2004 Improvement Project:
Olson reported significant progress on apron pavement.
Two culverts were installed at the ditch crossing for the NAVAID service roadway. Grading will begin soon on the
roadbed.
Location of damaged tile line serving northeast corner of the airport was discovered. Replacement tile should be
installed before the end of this year's construction season.
6. Other New Business:
Parker reported security lights on the building were cycling, indicating the need for bulb replacement. City
maintenance staff will be notified and follow up.
Parker reported problems with the door motor on Hangar #2 -5. City maintenance staff will be notified and follow
UP.
Commission members granted Lux, representing the local EAA chapter, permission to place a 2- drawer file cabinet
in the Flight Planning room. The file cabinet will be used for educational and administrative materials relative to the
EAA chapter.
Olson reported maintenance issues with the lighting regulator. Members reported potential maintenance problems.
City maintenance staff will be notified and follow up.
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Minutes
October 12, 2004
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7. Other Old Business:
Commission members discussed components of upcoming improvement projects, including fueling improvements,
wash pad/helicopter landing pad improvements, and hangar construction. Components of the upcoming project will
be solidified this fall for review by TKDA, Airport consulting engineers.
Olson reported that no activity has taken place regarding private hangar construction since the July 2004 meeting.
Olson reported that the Civil Air Patrol had received a credit against their utility account in the amount of $6,201.59
to offset the cost of the roof they installed on the CAP building. This action was taken by the City Council on
September 28, 2004.
Lux requested clarification whether Commission members had City residency requirements. Lux is contemplating a
move outside City limits. Olson will investigate and report to Commission members.
Skaar reported finding an advertisement for the Skydive Hutchinson property in a nationally published aviation
magazine. Skaar requested clarification on potential restrictions and issues related to zoning and transfer of the
Thru -the -Fence agreement with Tim and Rose Eakins. Olson will investigate and report to Commission members.
At 6:25 p.m., a motion to adjourn was made by Lux, second by Brill. Unanimous approval.
The next Airport Advisory Commission Meeting will be held upon request of the Commission Chair.