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MINUTES AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE.28, 1988 COX FIELD TERMINAL PARIS, TEXAS The meeting was called to order at 6:00 o'clock,p:m. by Chairman Bill Boothe. The following Board Members were present: Bill Boothe, Chairman Victor Abeles Greta Greb Members absent: Joe Burress J.W. Ashmore Also in attendance were the following: Jim Collier, Airport Manager Eric Clifford, Mayor Bill Booth, Councilman Dick Boots, Director of Facilities The minutes of the April 26, 1988 meeting were approved as read by unanimous vote. Dick Boots reported ,that the TAC had approved specifications for the lighted guidance signs and that the bids would be opened on Wednesday, July 6, 1988. Jim Collier discussed complaints from several pilots concerning the beacon. The beacon has been adjusted three times but it is still not functioning properly. The City staff was requested to find out what airports have the same type beacon and make a comparison concerning candlepower, angle and distance seen. Dick Boots reported on Certified Weather Observers. To have regional distribution of the weather reports, reporting must be made a minimum of five days per week and seven days a week was preferred with six observations per day between 8 a.m, and 3 p.m. The cost of weather balloons would be between $2,700 and $3,800 per year depending on 5 or 7 day observations. Mr. Abeles moved the item be tabled. It was seconded by Mrs. Greb. Mr. Boothe reported on the Airport Support Group Meeting that was held at Mrs. Greb's home on June 24, 1988. The Board thanked Mrs. Greb for her hospitality. All members felt the meeting was beneficial. A suggestion was made to request this group come together again in August at the Airport Terminal for a short meeting and a tour of Cox Field. Mr. Boothe discussed the Five Year Plan. The previous Five Year Plan was reviewed. Ninety per cent of the items on the past plan have been accomplished. Mr. Clifford said he would discuss with the City Manager