01/19/2012 MINUTESMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD
CITY OF PARIS — CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
107 E. KAUFMAN STREET
PARIS, TEXAS
THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2012
5:30 O'CLOCK PM
1. The Airport Advisory Board meeting was called to order by Fred Williams, Vice -
Chairman at 5:30 p.m.
A. The following members were present:
Ray Ball
Jerry Coyle
Fred Williams
Phillip Payne
Vic Ressler
B. The following members were absent:
Steve Gilbert
Billy Copeland
C. Also present was Shawn Napier, Airport Director; Edwin Pickle, Council Member;
2. Approval of minutes from previous meeting. (November 17, 2011)
Motion was made by Vic Ressler, seconded by Jerry Coyle to approve the minutes for the
November 17, 2011 meeting. Motion carried 5 -0.
3. Report from Shawn Napier, Airport Director:
A. Status ofAirport Improvements.
Shawn Napier, Airport Director stated they opened bids for Phase II, low bidder
was a company named Blue Bay Construction from the Houston area. What we
had heard about this company was not good. They had bid on. another job in
Gainesville and instead of bidding runway asphalt prices they bid TXDOT asphalt
prices for typical roadway, it took about three months and TXDOT got them to
back out of the contract. Mr. Napier stated talked with TXDOT Aviation trying to
see about getting them disqualified, but were unable to do that. TXDOT stated
they have passed all requirements on their side. Mr. Napier further stated once you
sign the agreement with TXDOT and send them the money it is there call to make.
Jerry Coyle stated so you don't have any confidence in Blue Bay construction.
Mr. Napier stated talked to the engineer with TXDOT aviation and he investigated
other projects this company did and found they had met all requirements and
specifications. The subs they will be using are out of Tyler and they are very
reputable, it's the general contractor that we may have an issue with.
Unfortunately, at this time there is nothing we can do about it. Ray Ball stated
will we held liable if the subs are not paid. Shawn Napier stated that can't happen
they have to produce documentation that all subs have been paid prior to final
payment from TXDOT. Board members discussed in length the inspection
process and who will oversee the construction to insure quality work.
Shawn Napier stated there will be also be a final inspection walk -thru for Phase I
on February 1, 2012 at 2:00 pm. if any board members would like to attend.
4. Report from Jerry Richey, Airport Manager.
Shawn Napier made report to advisory board members.
A. Security issues
The hangar invoices that went out in January should have had the new gate codes
listed on it. Mr. Napier stated he will get with Jerry Richey to get the gate closed.
B. Maintenance.
Security cameras are in bad shape, we are looking to replace those with the 2012
RAMP grant funds. Mr. Napier requested any members who see any maintenance
issue that need to be addressed let him know.
Members discussed the need to repair the road the trucks have damaged going in
and out. Shawn Napier stated they will address the road repairs in the Phase II
portion of the construction. Members discussed the possibility of recycling the
asphalt that has been milled up. Mr. Napier stated we can use those materials on
the some of the roadways however, TXDOT has not provided specs on using it as
part of the runway project.
5. Request for future agenda items. There were none.
6. Meeting adjourned at 6:03.
APPROVED THIS 15TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2012.
illy pelan , Chairman