HomeMy Public PortalAbout2017-12-04 minutesDecember 4, 2017
MINUTES
Airport Advisory Committee
Jefferson City Memorial Airport
Monday, December 4, 2017
COMMITTEE MEMBERS (present)
Frank Rycyk
Grant Shorthose
Trey Propes
Jeff Naught
COMMITTEE MEMBER (absent)
John Abbott
Jason Thurnau
Dennis Bening
COUNCIL LIASON (present)
Councilman Rick Mihalevich
STAFF
Ron Craft, Airport Manager
Beth Sweeten, Public Works
Britt Smith, Operations Division Director
GUEST
Chip Gentry, Scott McDonald, and Nicole Roberts
1. Introductions:
Chairman Rycyk called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m., and a quorum was present.
2. Adoption of the agenda:
A motion was made by Mr. Shorthose to approve the agenda and seconded by Mr. Propes. All were in favor and
agenda was approved.
3. Approval of the minutes:
A motion was made by Mr. Propes to approve the minutes and was seconded by Mr. Shorthose All were in favor
and the minutes were approved.
4. Public Comment Opportunity:
None
5. Invited Guest:
Chip Gentry was the invited guest. He spoke on ways we could grow the airport. Mr. Naught volunteered to speak to
the Chamber about the airport and what it has to offer. Mr. Rycyk made a motion to appoint Mr. Mihalevich and
Mr. Naught as chairpersons to represent us to the Chamber. Mr. Shorthose seconded and all were in favor.
6. Scheduled Reports:
a) Airport Manager’s Report
Mr. Craft handed out the flight count for the airport. He stated that corporate jet traffic keeps going up. Snow
season is here and the airport is good on supplies and staff.
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b) FBO Report – JC Flying Service
Mr. Shorthose stated things are going well and there is nothing new to report on.
c) Staff Liaison Report
Mr. Smith stated that the City is working with planning consultant to update the master plan for the airport.
d) City Council Report
Councilman Mihalevich stated that the City Council has been busy with trying to budget in fires station #2.
7. Old Business
The barnstormers want to come in July 2018. They need us to sign a letter of intent. Mr. Propes offered his hotel
rooms for free to the members, and that should help cover the costs of appearance. Mr. Smith and Mr. Craft will call
and see what else they need from us.
8. New Business
a) Approval of 2018 calendar
Mr. Rycyk made a motion to approve the 2018 calendar, Mr. Naught seconded the motion, and all were in
favor.
9. Other Business
None
10. Next Meeting Date
Monday, March 5, 2018
11. Adjourn
Mr. Naught moved to adjourn meeting at 11:48 a.m., seconded by Mr. Shorthose. All were in favor. Meeting
adjourns.
Respectfully Submitted,
Beth Sweeten