05/20/2004 MINUTESMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD
COX FIELD AIRPORT TERMINAL
MEETING ROOM
THURSDAY, MAY 20, 2004
5:30 O'CLOCK P.M.
1. The Airport Advisory Board Meeting was called to order by Chairman Victor
Abeles at 5:55 P.M.
A. The following members were present:
Victor Abeles, Chairman
J.B. Richey
James Proctor
Glenn Chapman
B. The following members were absent:
Vic Ressler, Vice - Chairman
Don Morrell
Andrew Fasken
C. Also present were Lisa Wright, Airport Director; Jim Collier, Airport
Manager; and Jimmy Smyers.
2. Approval of minutes from previous meetings. Motion to approve the minutes
of the March 18, 2004, meeting was made by J. B. Richey, seconded by Glenn
Chapman. Motion carried 4 -0. Motion to approve the minutes of the April 15,
2004, meeting was made by J. B. Richey, seconded by James Proctor. Motion
carried 4 -0.
3. Discussion ofand possible action on purchasing outdoorlighting forhangars.
Motion to remove this item from the table was made by J. B. Richey, seconded
by James Proctor. Motion carried 4 -0. Lisa Wright reported that City staff has
determined thatthey could install the requested lighting for considerably less.
Motion to have the staff move forward to install the lighting was made by J.
B. Richey, seconded by Glenn Chapman. Motion carried 4 -0.
4. Receipt of report from the Airport Director regarding the procedures used by
other airports to permit mechanics. Lisa Wright reported that none of the
other airports contacted required mechanics to be permitted; however, the
majority of them required that all mechanics present evidence of FAA
licensing and adequate insurance. The majority also do not allow mechanics
to operate on the airport property if they do not lease a hangar or own a
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business elsewhere that includes a physical structure (no back -of- the - pickup
operations allowed).
5. Consideration of and action on recommendations to the City Council
regarding possible amendments to the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Paris, Paris, Texas, relating to the permitting of mechanics. Motion to
recommend to the City Council the removal of permitting requirements for
mechanics was made by J. B. Richey, seconded by Glenn Chapman. Motion
carried 4 -0. An additional motion to direct the Airport Director to find out the
legal ramifications of removing the insurance requirements was made by
James Proctor, seconded by J. B. Richey. Motion carried 4 -0.
6. Discussion of and possible action on the Limited Airport Operating
Certificate. Lisa Wright reported that the TxDOT Aviation Division has
requested that the City give up its Part 139 Certificate because they would
prefer to not have to continue inspecting the airport for the requirements
under that Certificate if it does not meet the requirements to have to hold the
Certificate. Ms. Wright also read the Board a letter she received from the FAA
reiterating the request. Although both letters contain a statement advising
that grant funding would not be affected by relinquishment of the Certificate,
Ms. Wright stated that she was concerned whether this extended to every
possible grant we might wish to seek that might be available only to Part 139
airports. Mr. Chapman expressed concern over the sentence advising that
Paris would be able to maintain the airport in "current" condition. Mr. Richey
was concerned whether the relinquishment would affect Paris's ability to
improve its approaches. Motion to table this item until further research could
be done was made by Victor Abeles, seconded by Glenn Chapman. Motion
carried 4 -0.
7. Receipt of report from the Airport Director.
A. Status ofnegotiations with Novaro and Jan Nichols, Old South Airplane
Works. Lisa Wright reported that she had met with Mr. and Mrs.
Nichols and their realtor along with Gary Vest and Erik Roddy. The
Nichols had previously advised that they would need an answer within
two weeks, so Ms. Wright had to inform them that Paris would be
unable to meet that timetable. At the meeting, however, Mr. and Mrs.
Nichols stated they would be able to give a little more time. Ms. Wright
reported that a pilotwho formerly lived in Paris flew into the airport and
reported to Mr. Vest that it was extremely impressive. At this point,
there are issues regarding the installation of a water line to provide fire
protection, and the Visitors and Convention Council would be
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considering whether to pay the cost of this line as an incentive.
Additionally, lessees across whose property the base would span have
agreed to give up the necessary portions of their leases to
accommodate the base.
B. Status of street sweeper used at Airport. Lisa Wright reported that the
Interim City Manager had authorized the repair of this equipment
despite the fact this is not budgeted, and the repairs have now already
been made.
C. Status of outdoorlightingforhangars. Lisa Wright stated that this item
had been discussed earlier and was inadvertently placed on the agenda
twice.
D. Availability of grants to construct hangars. Lisa Wright reported that
the grants currently available to the City would not pay for hangar
construction.
8. Request items from Board for future agendas. The Board requested no items
for the next agenda.
9. The meeting adjourned at 6:45 P.M.
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Vic r Abeles, Chairman
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Lisa Wright, ReUorder