02/24/2011 MINUTESMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD
CITY OF PARIS — CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
107 E. KAUFMAN STREET
PARIS, TEXAS
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011
5:30 O'CLOCK PM
The Airport Advisory Board meeting was called to order by Chairman Jack Ashmore at
5:30 p.m.
A. The following members were present:
Jack Ashmore
Ray Ball
Fred Williams
Jerry Coyle
Steve Gilbert
B. The following members were absent:
Billy Copeland
Vic Ressler
C. Also present was Shawn Napier, Airport Director; Jeanna Scott, City Staff; Mindy
Moree, Chamber of Commerce; and Edwin Pickle, Council Member.
2. Approval of minutes from previous meeting. (January 20, 2011)
Motion was made by Ray Ball, seconded by Jerry Coyle to approve the minutes for the
October 21, 2010 meeting. Motion carried 6 -0.
3. Report, discussion of and possible action on the Airport Master Plan and comments.
Shawn Napier, Airport Director, stated we are complying a list of comments to forward to
Coffman and Associates. The next step is to approve the master plan. Steve Gilbert stated
he has had calls expressing grave concerns over the narrowing of the runway. Shawn
Napier stated TXDOT has allowed us to have a 100 foot runway when this type of airport
normally has a 75 foot runway. TXDOT will mill all 150 foot, 100 feet will be overlaid,
and then the City will come back and seal coat the 50 feet not included in the project.
Jack Ashmore stated we can have a runway as wide as we want as long as we pay for the
paving. Motion was made by Steve Gilbert, seconded by Jerry Coyle to send a letter of
support written by the Chairman to the City Council recommending approval of the
Master Plan. Motion carried 5 -0.
4. Report and discussion on updates, from PEDC regarding potential prospects and projects.
Steve Gilbert made report to advisory board. Mr. Gilbert stated the original proposal
made to the State of Texas regarding use of the airport is still pending, they have not heard
one way or another, and therefore he is still optimistic. Mr. Gilbert further stated he has
recently gone out and visited with Magnum Engines. They have a small shop near their
house and they are moving forward. Mr. Gilbert discussed with them the opportunities at
the airport. The business owners expressed a need for an integrated shop that could do
tear down avionics and build back. Mr. Gilbert is trying to set an appointment with a
repair, maintenance, and overhaul company located in Washington D.C. to market
Coxfield. Mr. Gilbert further stated we should consider approaching the military bases to
visit with them regarding the advantages of using Coxfield. Jack Ashmore stated that
there is good money, however they do make a lot of noise and the citizens of Reno may
not appreciate the noise level. Fred Williams asked what could we gain by allowing this.
The noise level for citizens in Reno would be very high. Jack Ashmore stated that the
military pays good money for the use of private air fields. Fred Williams further stated he
is concerned over the amount of noise this type of use would generate. Steve Gilbert
stated in addressing the long range plans, if you know of a prospect or opportunity PEDC
will go after it. PEDC board wants to work close with the city to develop the 900 acre
tract at the airport. PEDC can offer help on how to secure funding and aggressively go
after development. They are willing to write proposals to develop the property at the
airport.
S. Report, discussion of and possible action on the sub - committee findings regarding holding
an East Texas Broadcasting Event at the airport.
Jerry Coyle stated he has tried numerous times and have not been able to get with them.
Dave Johnson called on Tuesday for a meeting that day at the field, however, by the time
Mr. Coyle was able to contact him, and they had decided to wait until. the fall to look at
the field for a music venue to happen in the summer of 2012. No action taken.
6. Request items for future agendas.
None
7. Adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 19th DAY OF MAY, 2011.
J Ashmore, Chairman