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for Cox Field." Airport Advisory Board Meeting May 15, 2001 Page 2 III. IV. This statement should be included in Section V of the minutes as the last paragraph. With the inclusion of the above statement, the minutes of the April 17, 2001 and May 8, 2001 meetings were approved. The motion being made by Vic Ressler and seconded by James Ashmore. The Board again discussed policy considerations and lease agreement terms for new private hangars. It was again pointed out that using lease agreement terms from Addison Airport, Texarkana Regional Airport in Arkansas, Grayson County Airport lease agreements would be inappropriate for Cox Field. It was again recommended by the Board that the City Attorney, Mayor Pfiester, and any other council members so desiring, accept the invitation to be flown into the named airports to see first hand the vast differences in these airports and Cox Field. As was pointed out by member Mark Buster at the April 17, 2001, meeting, should the City Attorney, Mr. Schenk, proceed with his stated intention of recommending Tax Assessments, Insurance, and ground use fees of $40 per month, as shown in the lease agreements from the four selected airports, there would be very few if any additional hangars built at Cox Field Airport. Vic Ressler moved to table this item until an additional survey is completed. The motion was seconded by J. W. Ashmore and passed unanimously. Victor Abeles and Tommy Haynes reported on the recent Texas Aviation Conference held in Austin. Mr. Haynes reported that there is more money available now than ever before. This is due to the release of the federal aviation fund by the U.S. Government. We are receiving grants for security cameras, drainage projects, new water lines, and taxiways around the new 'T' hangars. Status of the new 'T' hangars and drainage plans. Bids have been awarded for the dirt work, drainage, and taxi lanes to