DeKalb Times

City of Dekalb Airport Advisory Board met Feb. 22.

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

A. Roll Call

B. Approval of Agenda – Additions / Deletions

C. Public Participation

D. Approval of Minutes – December 28, 2021

E. Old Business

1. Operations

Airport Manager’s Summary: Since December, Winter weather has visited several times and to varying degrees. Our Snow Removal Equipment (SRE), so far this season, has held up well. Jim Ruhl has been working toward repairing and putting into service two snow blower/thrower attachment units, one from the Public Works fleet and one of two Airport units. These work well to throw snow piles into the infields and keep pavement edges clear of snowbanks for greater safety.

The Line Service Staff has performed admirably during some challenging weather, especially for the numerous chartered collegiate men’s and women's basketball team flights. They have augmented the PW Snow Crew’s efforts in clearing snow and ice while keeping our facilities safe and clean for visitors to our airfield.

The new 100LL AvGas truck has had an intermittent issue with an overheat circuit breaker which is scheduled to be replaced on Fri., Feb 25, when a ProFlo technician is scheduled to arrive onsite and replace the switch they had sent to us a month ago. The technician will also troubleshoot a fuel tank vent that has apparently allowed water to enter the tank when heavy precipitation has occurred.

2. Fuel Revenues

Airport Manager’s Summary: December 2021 and January 2022 fuel sales as recorded:

A load of 100LL AvGas was received on Jan. 21 at $3.717986/gal. A load of JetA fuel was received on Jan. 24, at $3.006170/gallon.

Our current 100LL AvGas prices are $5.70/gal, full serve, $4.95/gal, self-serve, $4.70/gal. Tenant; JetA is $4.51/gal.

3. TIP Projects (Transportation Improvement Program)

a. Federal FY2023-27 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)

Airport Manager’s Summary: The Resolution to accept the FY2023-27 TIP was passed by the City Council during the Jan. 10, 2022, meeting.

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

Airport Manager’s Summary: The FAA Flight Check occurred on Wed., Dec. 29, and the R2, R20 and R27 PAPI units were certified. The FAA performed a night Flight Check on Tue., Jan. 11, which certified the R27 REILs.

Pass-through Vendor payments to CMT engineering firm continue to be received from IDOT, processed, and paid to CMT for their services.

c. DKB-4800 Rehabilitate Runway 2-20

Airport Manager’s Summary: Pass-through Vendor payments to CMT engineering firm continue to be received from IDOT, processed, and paid to CMT for their services.

d. DKB-4875 Rehabilitate Taxiway C

Airport Manager’s Summary: We are awaiting activation of the project by IDOT.

e. DKB-4924 Remove & Replace a Portion of the Aircraft Parking Apron

Airport Manager’s Summary: On Thu., Feb. 3, I participated in a Pre-Design meeting with CMT engineers and IDOT-DOA representatives. I have since been working with Neil/CMT on project revisions.

f. Rebuild Illinois (RBI) Airport Capital Improvement Program (ACIP)

Airport Manager’s Summary: Since last report, no additional information has been provided on timing of projects.

4. Airport Improvements

a. FBO Redesign

Airport Manager’s Summary: Line Service Staff and I spent considerable time reorganizing and clearing clutter from the Community hangar to have a safe and organized workspace, a more presentable and professional environment for transient customers to experience, and to prepare for the new SASO tenant, Aeromotive Services, who began moving-in on Tue., Feb. 15.

b. Federal FY2022 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL)

Airport Manager’s Summary: On Wed., Feb 2, I emailed IDOT-DOA and requested clarification on the BIL funding time schedule. I received a response that they are awaiting clarification from the FAA.

F. New Business

1. SASOs Review

Airport Manager’s Summary: On Mon., Feb. 14, the City Council passed Resolution 2022-018 for the Aeromotive Services, Inc. Specialized Aviation Service Operation (SAS)) agreement and hangar and office lease. During that meeting, the City Council also requested a review of the Airport Minimum Standards and all SASO agreements to determine fair and equitable terms for each. Pages 4 and 5 of this agenda is a primer that I prepared for the City Manager to present to them for information. The Airport Advisory Board will review and work to this end.

G. Adjournment

https://www.cityofdekalb.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02222022-2137