Airport Authority Minutes

Sept 23, 2024

Members present:    Rod Schaaf, Brent Sanford, Terry Schaaf & Bob Morland, via Teams

Members absent:     Ryan Evans

Others present:        Brent Kline, Airport Manager, Gary Brennan, Brosz Engineering

1. President Rod Schaaf called the meeting to order.
2. Minutes of the previous meeting (July 22, 2024) were reviewed. Terry moved to approve the minutes.  Brent seconded the motion. Motion carried.
3. Financial reports – Brent moved to approve the financials.  Terry seconded the motion. Motion carried.
4. Teams meeting with representatives from Meade & Hunt – Discussion regarding a crosswind runway and what steps would be needed to accomplish that objective.
   1. Meade & Hunt recommended a planning study that might incorporate portions of an environmental assessment that might be required. Options would include:
      1. ALP update.
      2. Portions of an EA.

• Aeronautical Survey.

1. Design & permitting.
2. Land acquisition & construction.

1. There was discussion regarding estimated costs and FAA participation.
2. The consensus of the board was to have Gary Brennan prepare a pre-application for a planning study, to question the FAA about requirements and eligibility.

5. Brent reported that there is a small hole in the runway. Gary will check on patch solution.
6. The PCI (pavement condition inventory) for Bowman is scheduled for Oct. 24.
7. The next meeting is scheduled for October 28, 2024.

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.