05/18/2017 MINUTESMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
107 E. KAUFMAN STREET
PARIS, TEXAS
THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2017
5:30 O'CLOCK PM
The Airport Advisory Board meeting was called to order by Dennis Ashby, Chairman at
5:32 p. m.
A. The following members were present: Anna Spencer, Ray Ball, Dennis Ashby,
Matt Birch, Paula Portugal and Tim Bullock.
B. The following members were absent: Jim Noble
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. (April 20, 2017)
Motion was made by Tim Bullock, seconded by Ray Ball to approve the minutes from
April 20, 2017 meeting. Motion carried 4 -0.
Matt Birch arrived at 5:35pm
3. Discussion regarding the status of the new hangar construction project.
Carla Easton, City Engineer stated 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 hopefully they will be able to move forward with the project soon.
4. Discussion regarding the 2017 Wings Over Paris Event.
Ashley Fendley, City Staff provided a handout for expenses and income from the City of
Paris. Ms. Fendley explained the handout to the Airport Advisory Board. Ms. Fendley
stated that the Chamber received all of the donations for the Wings Over Paris Event.
Also, that the Chamber spent about $52,000 dollars for this event to happen. Ms. Fendley
stated overall the event was great for the community and parking went smoother than in
2016. Ms. Fendley further stated we will try to handle parking passes better in the future
due to a couple issues. However, we hope to have' another Wings Over Paris Event next
year.
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 $1,037.00 dollars behind and
Arron Hiller is $290.00 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 discussion regarding repaving Collier
Drive.
8. Meeting adjourned at 6:15 p. m.
APPROVED THIS 20TH DAY OF JULY, 2017.
Chairman