10/20/2016 MINUTESMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
107 E. KAUFMAN STREET
PARIS, TEXAS
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2016
5:30 O'CLOCK PM
The Airport Advisory Board meeting was called to order by Paula Portugal, Chairman at
5:32 p. m.
A. The following members were present: Anna Spencer, Paula Portugal, Tim Bullock
and Dennis Ashby.
B. The following members were absent: Matt Birch, Ray Ball and Jim Noble.
C. Also present: Carla Easton, City Engineer; Brandy Richey, JR Aviation and
Ashley Fendley, City Staff.
2. Approval of minutes from previous meeting. (September 15, 2016)
Motion was made by Tim Bullock, seconded by Anna Spencer to approve the minutes
from September 15, 2016 meeting. Motion carried 4 -0.
3. Update on the PEDC subcommittee.
Paula Portugal stated that there are no updates with the subcommittee. Mrs. Portugal
further stated that she spoke with Mike Paris about the $10,000 dollars in the PEDC
Budget for the Airport. It will be used to update the website for the City of Paris Airport
Page.
4. Discussion regarding development opportunities.
The Airport Advisory Board discussed keeping this item on the November 17th agenda. No
discussion at this time regarding development opportunities.
5. Discussion regarding delinquent hangar rentals.
Ashley Fendley stated that Stephanie Harris sent her an email regarding the delinquent
renters. Ms. Fendley stated that Jay Crowl has paid the arrearage, plus two future
payments. However, Jimmy Smyers and Aaron Hiller are still behind but have both made
payments. Ms. Fendley further stated that Mrs. Harris will send a delinquent letter to
Jimmy Smyer, Aaron Hiller and Eric Clifford.
6 Discussion regarding the status of the new hangar construction project.
Carla Easton, City Engineer stated that we will have a bid opening on October 27, 2016 at
2:30 pm in the City Council Chambers for the new hangar construction project. Paula
Portugal asked when the construction might begin. Mrs. Easton stated normally TxDOT
projects begin construction 90 days after the bid is awarded due to paperwork. Mrs.
Easton stated she would inform the Board at the November meeting about the bid opening.
7. Discussion regarding the use of existing hangars.
Paula Portugal stated that according to the City of Paris Ordinances it's required to have a
Specific Use Permit to live in one of the hangars at the Airport. Mrs. Portugal stated she is
aware of citizens living in one of the hangars at the Airport and is wondering if they have
done everything that is required. Ashley Fendley stated that we are not aware of a Specific
Use Permit however we are still researching this issue. Carla Easton stated that a Specific
Use Permit is handled through the zoning process which would go before the Planning and
Zoning Commission. Mrs. Easton further stated that we will continue to research this issue
for the November meeting.
8. Discussion regarding the hangar leases.
Dennis Ashby stated that the delinquent letters that Stephanie Harris, City Attorney is
sending seems to be working.
9. Requested items for future agendas. Delinquent hangars, discuss development
opportunities, Use of existing hangars and new hangar construction project.
10. Meeting adjourned at 6:03 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 17TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2016.
Chaim