City of Dekalb Airport Advisory Board met Oct. 26.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
A. Roll Call
Robert Owens called the roll and the following members of the Airport Advisory Board were present: Richard Dowen, Matt Duffy, Melissa Gallagher, Robert Owens/Chair, Bernard Pupino/Vice Chair and James Rhoades.
Also present was Airport Manager Renee Riani.
B. Approval of Agenda
James Rhoades moved to approve the agenda; seconded by Matt Duffy. Motion passed by a majority voice vote of those present.
C. Public Participation
None
D. Approval of Minutes – September 28, 2021
Matt Duffey moved to approve the minutes of August 24, 2021, meeting; seconded by James Rhoades. Motion passed by a majority voice vote of those present.
E. Old Business
1. Airport Operations
Renee Riani added:
• The July 2020 to June 2021 IDOT Traffic Counts study determined that the average yearly air operations is 44,590.
• The IDOT Airports Economic Impact study results for DKB are:
o 148 employees
o $6.5M – Labor Income
o $9.7M – Value Added
o $22.0M – Business Revenues
o $38.2M – Total Economic Impact
o A presentation brochure is forthcoming
• An unleaded aviation gasoline has been developed by GAMI and approved for use by the FAA through an STC. Logistics are being determined for refining and distributing to all outlets.
No questions or discussion.
2. Air/Ground Operations
No questions or discussion.
3. Fuel Revenues
Renee Riani corrected the stated “August” fuel sales to read “September.”
The proposed tenant fuel pricing structure was discussed, and the board approved by a majority vote a motion by Matt Duffy which was seconded by Bernie Pupino for Airport Manager Renee Riani to determine the new fuel pricing structure for tenants and any necessary delivery fees.
No further questions or discussion.
4. TIP Projects (Transportation Improvement Program)
a. 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.
b. DKB-4800 Rehabilitate Runway 2-20
No questions or discussion.
c. DKB-4875 Rehabilitate Taxiway C
No questions or discussion.
d. Rebuild Illinois Airport Capital Improvement Program (ACIP)
No questions or discussion.
F. New Business
1. Airport Improvements
a. FBO Redesign
No questions or discussion.
b. Solar Installation
Renee Riani shared an update from City Manager Bill Nicklas that the solar agreement will be brought to the City Council for approval on Nov. 8
No questions or discussion.
G. Adjournment
Bernie Pupino moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Matt Duffy. Motion passed by a majority voice vote of those present. Chair Owens adjourned the meeting at 8:11 p.m.
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