11/17/2016 MINUTESMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
107 E. KAUFMAN STREET
PARIS, TEXAS
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2016
5:30 O'CLOCK PM
1. The Airport Advisory Board meeting was called to order by Dennis Ashby, Vice - Chairman
at 5:30 p.m.
A. The following members were present: Anna Spencer, Jim Noble, Ray Ball and
Dennis Ashby.
B. The following members were absent: Matt Birch, Paula Portugal and Tim Bullock.
C. Also present: Carla Easton, City Engineer; Jerry Richey, Airport Manager and
Ashley Fendley, City Staff.
2. Approval of minutes from previous meeting. (October 20, 2016)
Motion was made by Ray Ball, seconded by Anna Spencer to approve the minutes from
October 20, 2016 meeting. Motion carried 4 -0.
3. Discussion regarding development opportunities.
The Airport Advisory Board discussed keeping this item on the agenda for the next
scheduled meeting. No discussion at this time regarding development opportunities.
4. Discussion regarding delinquent hangar rentals.
Ashley Fendley stated that Stephanie Harris sent her an email regarding the delinquent
renters. Ms. Fendley stated that Jimmy Smyers is 2 months behind. Ms. Fendley further
stated that Mrs. Harris has sent another delinquent letter to Jimmy Smyer.
5. Discussion regarding the status of the new hangar construction project.
Carla Easton, City Engineer stated that we had the bid opening on October 27, 2016 for
the new hangar construction project. Mrs. Easton stated that the winning bid was from
Mitchell Enterprises for $884,087.12 for four hangars. Mrs. Easton stated normally
TxDOT projects begin construction 90 days after the bid is awarded due to paperwork.
Mrs. Easton stated that construction should start in January or February hopefully. The
Airport Advisory Board stated they would like to ask the City Council for the extra
$406,810.36 to build ten hangars instead of four hangars. Motion was made by Ray Ball,
seconded by Anna Spencer to ask the City Council for the extra hangar money. Motion
carried 4 -0.
6. Discussion regarding the use of existing hangars.
Carla Easton stated what we have found there are people living at the airport. However,
they are in privately owned hangars. Mrs. Easton stated in there is nothing the lease
agreements that prohibits them from living in a privately owned hangar.
7. Requested items for future agendas. Delinquent hangars, discuss development
opportunities, Use of existing hangars and new hangar construction project.
8. Meeting adjourned at 6:08 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 19TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2017.
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