08/16/2012 MINUTESMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD
CITY OF PARIS — CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
107 E. KAUFMAN STREET
PARIS, TEXAS
THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 2012
5:30 O'CLOCK PM
1. The Airport Advisory Board meeting was called to order by Jack Ashmore, Chairman at
5:34 p.m.
A. The following members were present:
Fred Williams
Jerry Coyle
Jack Ashmore
Steve Gilbert
B. The following members were absent:
Billy Copeland
Ray Ball
Phillip Payne
C. Also present was Shawn Napier, Airport Director; Jerry Richey, Airport Manager;
and Jeanna Scott, City Staff.
2. Approval of minutes from previous meetings. (June 21, 2012; July 19, 2012)
Motion was made by Steve Gilbert, seconded by Fred Williams to approve the meeting
minutes for June 21, 2012 and July 19, 2012. 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 getting ready to close the contract with Blue
Bay construction, and will be doing a punch list in the next couple of days.
TXDOT has not close out Phase I, they are suggesting we go back with a change
order for Phase I instead of Phase II and giving it to R.K Hall. Mr. Napier further
stated we will continue to wrap up Phase II and will let members know about the
change order.
4. Report, discussion and possible action on the findings of the sub - committee regarding an
open house /fly -in at the airport.
Chairman Jack Ashmore went over the "To do List" with advisory members. Mr.
Ashmore stated the Southern Cross has fallen thru, so he has contacted the people in Mt.
Pleasant and they are interested in coming. Mr. Ashmore stated he will verify with them
and get back with staff on Monday. Because of liability to pilots and the City of Paris
they will not be offering airplane rides. Fred Williams stated he got in touch with the RC
people and they will be at the Fly -In. Jerry Coyle stated he can get a hold of the Red River
Valley Honkers and see if they can be there. Mr. Coyle further stated he also contacted
Eric Clifford and he will allow us to use the tables and chairs, he needs to know how many
we need. Also Mr. Coyle has contacted the Boy Scouts and they will do the parking for
the event. Chairman Ashmore has lined up the golf carts to transport people to the event.
Steve Gilbert asked for a list of sponsorship levels so he can solicit funding. Fred
Williams will make sure that a notice is posted on "Fun Places to Fly" notifying people of
the event. Board members decided to order 225 T -Shirts for the event. Jeanna Scott
stated that the Chamber of Commerce is donating the gift bags, pins and possibly a
bandana for the pilots who fly -in.
5. Request for future agenda items. BUHA Holdings lease agreement, Sub - committee report
on fly -in.
6. Meeting adjourned at 5:57 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 20TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2012.
Jack Ashmore, Chairman