City of Dekalb Airport Advisory Board met Feb. 23.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
Chair Robert Owens called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
A. Roll Call
Robert Owens called the roll and the following members of the Airport Advisory Board were present: Paul Borek, Scott Carlson, Richard Dowen, Matt Duffy, Melissa Gallagher, Bernard Pupino, Robert Owens, James Rhoades, and Tony Faivre.
Also present was Airport Manager Renee Riani and a guest, Eric Dienst.
B. Approval of Agenda – Additions / Deletions
Paul Borek moved to approve the agenda; seconded by Bernard Pupino. Motion passed by a majority voice vote of those present.
C. Public Participation
Eric Dienst declined to comment until later in the meeting.
D. Approval of Minutes – January 26, 2021
Matt Duffy moved to approve the minutes of January 26, 2021 meeting; seconded by James Rhoades. Motion passed by a majority voice vote of those present.
E. Old Business
1. Deice truck
No questions or discussion.
2. 2200 Pleasant St – potential ComEd lease
Renee Riani provided an update to the process of redlining the lease with anticipation of have final approval by ComEd Group VP by the end of the week.
3. Flight/Ground Operations
Scott Carlson commented on the quantity and scope of snow removal equipment failures during the snow events. Eric Dienst commented on the snow piles impeding the fire hydrant west of the Midwest Hangar and the snow that had been moved in the west parking lot that was piled in front of his dumpster. Renee responded that those items would be brought to Andy Raih’s attention. She commended Andy and his Snow Crew and the Line Service staff for their dedication to moving the volumes of contaminants and responsiveness to tenant requests for assistance in moving snow to gain better access to their hangars. No further questions or discussion.
4. Fuel Revenue
Renee Riani explained that JetA fuel prices have escalated, as have 100LL AvGas. A load of JetA was delivered on Mon., Feb. 22, ahead of another $.10 price increase that occurred on Tue., Apr.23. We continue to maintain competitive pricing in the region.
No questions or discussion.
5. TIP Projects
a. DKB-4331 Taxiway-Rehabilitate T-hangar Pavements, Entrance Road Auto Parking Lot No questions or discussion.
b. DKB-4556 Replace the Existing Visual Approach Slope Indicator (VASI) Units on Runway Ends 2, 20 and 27 with Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) Units
No questions or discussion.
c. DKB-4800 Rehabilitate Runway 2-20
No questions or discussion.
d. DKB-4875 Rehabilitate Taxiway C
No questions or discussion.
F. New Business
1. Events
a. DeKalb County Health Department Hazardous Waste Collection – Saturday, May 1 No questions or discussion.
b. DeKalb Chamber of Commerce – Drive-thru Expo – Friday, May 14
Matt Duffy shared that the time is set for 4pm to 7pm and details are being determined. No further questions or discussion.
c. DKB hosting Cessna 140 aircraft during the week of the EAA Oshkosh AirVenture airshow/fly-in, July 26-Aug. 1, 2021
Renee Riani updated that Jeff Kohlert, Fly America, had requested permission to offer grounds for overnight camping and parking for those pilots who wish to gather in advance of a mass fly in to OSH, date to be determined. No questions or discussion.
2. Airport Improvements
a. FBO Redesign
No questions or discussion.
b. DKB Air Park
No questions or discussion.
c. Airport Coronavirus Response Grant Program (ACRGP)
No questions or discussion.
d. Fuel Supplier RFP
Renee Riani requested assistance from Board members when the preparations take place in March. No questions or discussion.
Robert Owens introduced the newest Board member, Richard Dowen.
H. Adjournment
Bernard Pupino moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by James Rhodes. Motion passed by a majority voice vote of those present. Chair Owens adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
https://www.cityofdekalb.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02232021-1967
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