04/20/2017 MINUTESMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
107 E. KAUFMAN STREET
PARIS, TEXAS
THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2017
5:30 O'CLOCK PM
1. 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, Dennis Ashby,
Matt Birch, Paula Portugal and Tim Bullock.
B. The following members were absent: Ray Ball
C. Also present: Carla Easton, City Engineer; Jerry Richey, Airport Manager; Sue
Lancaster, City Council and Ashley Fendley, City Staff.
2. Approval of minutes from previous meeting. (February 20, 2017)
Motion was made by Tim Bullock, seconded by Jim Noble to approve the minutes from
February 20, 2017 meeting. Motion carried 5 -0.
Matt Birch arrived at 5:32pm
3. 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
moving dirt around. They have been delayed twice due to existing waterline issues and
geo -tech reports. Mrs. Easton further stated there has been a permit pulled for the
construction and hopefully they will be able to move forward with the project.
4. Discussion regarding the 2017 Wings Over Paris Event.
Ashley Fendley, City Staff provided several handouts to the board in regards to the Wings
Over Paris Event, Ms. Fendley stated that the first page of the handouts shows what the
Airshow shirts will look like. The second and third page shows the food concessionaires
and vendors that will be present at the Airshow. The fourth page is the last updated report
she received from the Chamber in regards to sponsorships. Ms. Fendley further stated the
last document is a map layout of the Airshow. Dennis Ashby asked if people would be
able to come and set up their planes at the Airshow. Ms. Fendley stated if anyone wanted
to set up their planes they would have to guard them. Jerry Richey stated he does not
believe there would be any room for anyone to show their planes. Mr. Richey further
stated that the performers will have a practice run Friday, May 12th around 1:OOpm to
4:OOpm if the board would like to come out. Ms. Fendley stated to the board the City
would love for the board members to come out and help with the event on Saturday, May
13'.
5. Discussion regarding development opportunities.
No update of development opportunities at this time.
6. Discussion regarding delinquent hangar rentals.
Ashley Fendley, City Staff stated that we have 2 individuals that are 60 -days behind on
their hangar rentals. Ms. Fendley stated Jimmy Smyers is $10.00 dollars behind and Arron
Hiller is $155.00 dollars behind. The Airport Advisory Board agreed not to send letters to
the two individuals at this time.
7. Requested items for future agendas. Delinquent hangars, discuss development
opportunities, new hangar construction project and 2017 Airshow.
8. Meeting adjourned at 5:50 Am.
APPROVED THIS 18TH DAY OF MAY, 2017.
Chaiyman