05/17/2012 MINUTESMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD
CITY OF PARIS — CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
107 E. KAUFMAN STREET
PARIS, TEXAS
THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2012
5:30 O'CLOCK PM
The Airport Advisory Board meeting was called to order by Billy Copeland, Chairman at
5:36 p.m.
A. The following members were present:
Ray Ball
Phillip Payne
Fred Williams
Billy Copeland
Vic Ressler
B. The following members were absent:
Steve Gilbert
Jerry Coyle
C. Also present was Shawn Napier, Airport Director; and Jeanna Scott, City Staff.
2. Approval of minutes from previous meeting. (April 19, 2012)
Motion was made by Ray Ball, seconded by Vic Ressler to approve the minutes for the
April 19, 2012 meeting. Motion carried 4 -0.
3. Report from Shawn Napier, Airport Director:
A. Status of Airport Improvements — Shawn Napier made a report to the advisory
board members. Mr. Napier stated consultant/contractor seem to be on pace with
the project, they should have taxi way A open by the end of this week or even as
soon as tomorrow. Mr. Napier further stated they will be working on 1732 cross
wind runway which will be closed for a full depth concrete replacement. The
contractor will have to finish some crack sealing on the concrete area in front of
the terminal building. Otherwise, everything seems to be going good thanks to
Richard Drake Construction who has done all the asphalt.
Mr. Fred Williams arrived at 5:42p.m.
4. Report, discussion and possible action on the findings of the sub - committee regarding an
open house /fly -in at the airport.
Ray Ball updated board members regarding the sub - committee meeting held on May 11 th
Mr. Napier stated the following individuals were present at the sub - committee meeting;
Ray Ball, Jeanna Scott, Jack Ashmore, Shannon Barrentine, Jerry Richey, and Brandy.
Mr. Ball further stated they did a preliminary search of the calendar and came up with
September 22'a and 29th as the two possible dates, both fall on a Saturday. The sub-
committee discussed entertainment possibilities that could include; airplane rides on a B 17
or B25; the B25 rides could cost from $450 to $500 per ride, plus tour rates. Billy
Copeland stated we need to investigate what it will cost to get them here. Mr. Copeland
later suggested looking at the Devil Dogs as an alternative. The sub - committee also
discussed contacting a DC3, the Bird Dog Flyers, the remote control people, an acrobatic
pilot, sky divers, a ride simulator, EAA, and a T -28. The sub - committee discussed parking
and utilizing the Trolley to transport people across the runway area. Parking would be
free, also discussed trying to get an organization to oversee the parking. The subcommittee
discussed handing out tickets to individuals attending the fly -in which would enter them in
an hourly drawing for door prizes. Mr. Ball stated we could offer sponsor placement on
advertisement banners & t -shirts etc. with different levels of sponsorship; sponsors could
include companies like Wal -Mart, Kimberly Clark, and Campbell Soup. Mr. Ball further
stated he recommends getting the date approved today; then the sub - committee will come
back to the board with more information and direction regarding entertainment, parking,
gifts etc. Billy Copeland stated prior to finalizing a date we need to check the calendar at
"Fun Places to Fly for Texas" to ensure there are no conflicts with these dates?
Motion was made by Vic Ressler, seconded by Fred Williams to approve September 22 or
September 29 as possible dates for the Fly -In. Motion carried 5 -0.
Motion was made by Vic Ressler, seconded by Fred Williams to recommend the Fly -In be
held from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Motion carried 5 -0.
5. Request for future agenda items. Sub - committee report on fly -in.
6. Meeting adjourned at 6:05 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 21 ST DAY OF JUNE, 2012.
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Billy apeland, Chairman