02/16/2017 MINUTESMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
107 E. KAUFMAN STREET
PARIS, TEXAS
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2017
5:30 O'CLOCK PM
The Airport Advisory Board meeting was called to order by Paula Portugal, Chairman at
5: 30 p. m.
A. The following members were present: Anna Spencer, Jim Noble, Ray Ball, Matt
Birch, Paula Portugal and Tim Bullock.
B. The following members were absent: Dennis Ashby
C. Also present: John Godwin, City Manager; Carla Easton, City Engineer; Jerry
Richey, Airport Manager and Ashley Fendley, City Staff.
2. Approval of minutes from previous meeting. (January 19, 2017)
Motion was made by Tim Bullock, seconded by Ray Ball to approve the minutes from
January 19, 2017 meeting. Motion carried 6 -0.
3. Discussion regarding the airport hangar lease agreement.
John Godwin, City Manager reviewed the updates to the airport hangar lease agreement
with the Airport Advisory Board. The Airport Advisory Board was pleased with the
updates to the airport hangar lease agreement. A motion was made by Ray Ball, seconded
by Tim Bullock to send the airport hangar lease agreement to City Council for approval.
Motion carried 6 -0.
4. Discussion regarding the status of the new hangar construction project.
Carla Easton, City Engineer stated that contractors are on site. At this time they are mainly
working on earth work. Mrs. Easton further stated this is a 5 -month project which should
be finished in June.
5. Discussion regarding the 2017 Wings Over Paris Event.
John Godwin, City Manager stated that Ashley Fendley created a webpage for Wings
Over Paris. Mr. Godwin stated that we will be setting up a little different this year whereas
the vendors will be inside the fence. The side parking lot will be for the performers and
handicap parking. Ashley Fendley stated that the City has received two applications for
food trucks and the Chamber of Commerce has received a few sponsor applications.
6. Discussion regarding development opportunities.
John Godwin, City Manager stated he has been in contact with a crop dusting business
from Bonham, Texas that is interested in the City of Paris Cox Field Airport. Mr. Godwin
stated that this business would possibly bring about 8 to 9 employment opportunities to
the City of Paris.
7. Discussion regarding delinquent hangar rentals.
Ashley Fendley, City Staff stated that we have 3 individuals that are 60 to 90 days behind
on hangar rent. Motion was made by Ray Ball, seconded by Tim Bullock to send letters to
anyone behind 60 days or more. Motion carried 6 -0.
8. Requested items for future agendas. Delinquent hangars, discuss development
opportunities, new hangar construction project and 2017 Airshow.
9. Meeting adjourned at 5:50 Am.
APPROVED THIS 20TH DAY OF APRIL, 2017.
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Chairman