08/16/2018 MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
107 E. KAUFMAN STREET
PARIS TEXAS
THURSDAY AUGUST 16 2018
5:30 O'CLOCK P.M.
1. The Airport Advisory Board meeting was called to order by Chairman Ray Ball at 5:30
p.m.
The following members were present: Anna Spencer, Nathan Bell, Ray Ball, David
Taylor, Jimmy Noble and Daniel Roach.
Also present: John Godwin, City Manager, Jerry Richey, Airport Manager; Lance
Nicholson, Engineer Technician; and Triniti Frazier, Community Development
Coordinator
2. Approval of minutes from previous meeting of July 19, 2018.
Motion was made by Nathan Bell and seconded by Daniel Roach. Motion carried 6-0.
3. Discussion regarding delinquent hangar rentals.
Triniti Frazier, City staff reported the following delinquent hangar rentals that are 90 -
days past due are Russell Gifford $67.00 and Cody Stephens $135.00.
Ray Ball requested delinquent notice be mailed to them.
4. Discussion regarding the new hangar construction project.
Lance Nicholson states that the FAA approved Colin Marino to build his proposed
hangar; however, the City will have to pay $36,000 for a taxi -way expansion to
accommodate the new hangar location. Mr. Godwin stated that he would propose an
Economic Development Agreement with Mr. Marino, in which he would pay the $36,000
up front to expand the taxi -way and then the City would pay him back with future
revenue (i.e. not have to pay rent for the first seven years, etc.) Mr. Taylor states that the
airport has 40 acres of land, and any future development should be built within the areas
that have already been platted and FAA approved instead of potentially cluttering the
taxi -way unnecessarily. Mr. Godwin stated that he would be recommending a decision
regarding this matter at next month's meeting.
Dr. Taylor excused himself from the meeting at 6:17p.m.
5. Discussion regarding possible federal funding for airport improvements and
enhancements.
Lance Nicholson states that the airport had previously been denied because Paris is
considered a "micropolitan" area, but he has been in contact with Gary Vandeaver and
Congressman John Ratliff who did further research regarding this matter. Mr. Nicholson
was informed that there was no plan submitted to the FAA to be on the federal funding
list, and the main contact is Tom Chandler. Mr. Nicholson said that he has tried to contact
Mr. Chandler with no success and requested that someone else try to get in contact with
him. Nathan Bell stated that he would try to reach Mr. Chandler, as the deadline to apply
for federal funding is October 31, 2018.
6. Discussion regarding McKinney ISD flight simulator and possible relevance/applicability
for Cox Field.
Lance Nicholson states that he saw an article where the FAA helped McKinney ISD get a
flight simulator program. Due to the current shortage of pilots, Mr. Nicholson saw a
potential opportunity for future flight education in the Paris area. Nathan Bell states that
he spoke with Mrs. Anglin at Paris Junior College regarding this matter. Mrs. Anglin said
that in order to have the flight school here, the airport would be required to have qualified
instructors, which they have; also, Paris Junior College would have to request a
$1,500,000.00 budget to purchase the three planes ($500,000.00 each plane). Lance
Nicholson stated he thought it was an interesting article and that was the reason he
forwarded the information to the board for them to research it. Nathan Bell stated that
Tom Chandler would also be the contact person regarding this matter but the airport
support network can only tell you about what is available and they do not approve plans
etc. they are submitted through the normal channels. Ray Ball said that he and Jimmy
Noble will research and come up with a presentation on it. Jerry Richey stated that there
is an existing flight training program at the airport now called FAA part 91 that teaches
general operating rules and such. There is a different program associated with colleges.
Anna Spencer excused herself from the meeting at 6:40p.m.
7. Review and discuss the Airport Master Plan, including possible amendments and future
capital projects.
Ray Ball stated that this item has been covered throughout the meeting so we will move
on to future agenda items.
8. Request items for future agendas.
Make a recommendation for Colin Marino's private hangar development.
Discussion regarding delinquent hangar rental payments and the process of potential
eviction, also possible implementation of inflation clause in the old hangar lease
agreement.
9. Adjournment.
A motion to adjourn was made by Ray Ball and seconded by Nathan Bell to adjourn at
6:55 p.m. Motion carried 4-0.
APPROVED THIS 20th DAY OF SEPTEMI J�R;72018.
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