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MINUTES REGULAR MEETING AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD COX FIELD AIRPORT TERMINAL MEETING ROOM THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2004 6:00 O’CLOCK P.M. The Airport Advisory Board Meeting was called to order by Chairman Victor Abeles at 6:00 P.M. with the following members were present: Vic Ressler, Don Morrell, J.B. Richey, Andrew Fasken, James Proctor, and Glenn Chapman. Also present were Lisa Wright, Airport Director; Jim Collier, Airport Manager; Larry W. Schenk, City Attorney; Gary Vest, Chamber CEO; Jimmy Smyers, and John Gann. A motion to approve the minutes of Approval of minutes from previous meetings. the February 24, 2004, meeting as presented was made by J.B. Richey, seconded by Andy Fasken. Motion carried 7-0. Mr. Richey reported that only Report by Jerry Richey regarding the GPS approach. so many of these are done each year, but we are on the waiting list and it may be a couple of years before we are in a position to do this. Discussion of and possible action on recommendations regarding mechanics The Board was given a copy of the Airport working at the airport without permits. regulations relating to this subject for their review. Ms. Wright explained that the regulations state no one may undertake “aeronautical activities” without a permit, and airplane mechanic is included in the definition of “aeronautical activity”; therefore, a permit is required. She advised the Board they could recommend a change to the ordinance. The Board was also advised that Jimmy Smyers was the only person who has obtained a permit. The Board inquired as to whether a mechanic working in a private hangar solely for the hangar owner had to have a permit. The City Attorney stated that a fair reading of the ordinance did mean that they would have to have a permit, because there is no exception in the ordinance for private mechanics in private hangars. Mr. Fasken asked if the requirement was for the purpose of protecting the City from liability, and the City Attorney stated that could have been the intent, and the question of insurance would go back to the City Council. He was not sure the City had an interest in perpetuating this requirement; his only concern was secondary liability, such as a fire while fixing the plane. John Gann stated he used to have a business at the Airport but now works for one person only, but he understands why the City has the requirement. Mr. Schenk asked Mr. Collier what we would do if someone came in and needed a mechanic while Mr. Smyers was not available. Mr. Collier said