11/17/2022 MinutesAIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD
107 EAST KAUFMAN STREET
PARIS, TEXAS
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17,2022,5:30 P.M.
The Airport Advisory Board was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Airport Manager Paul Strahan.
Members present: Scott Jackson, Jeffrey Nichols, and LeAndra Mau hon.
City Representatives: Assistant City Manager Robert Vine; Airport Manager Paul Strahan
2. Citizen's Input.
No one spoke during the citizen's forurn.
3. Approval of Minutes
The September 16, 2021, minutes needed approval due to the Airport Advisory Board meetings
suspended after the September 16, 2021, meeting was, held. Motion made to approve the minutes
by Scott Jackson and seconded by LeAndra Maughon.
The September 15, 2022, minutes approved, motion made to approve the minutes by Jeffrey
Nichols and seconded by LeAndra Maul hon
4. Receive Report from the Airport Manager.
* FAA Airfield Inspection
Mr. Strahan explained the airfield was inspected by a subcontractor of the FAA. The airfield has
not inspected since 2019; COVID / manpower may have played a role in the inspection delay. The
terminal and airfield received compliments on how each looked and kept. The inspector noted
multiple matters; RWY's 3, 14, 21, & 35 all have trees that need to be removed -- although the
trees are not a problem for the approaches now the trees will need to be removed in the future.
Runway 3/21 pavement marking has been downgraded to poor. TXDOT does not financially help
the city upkeep runways 14/32 or 3/21, so in the future it is possible the markings on these runways
will continue to degrade. Some taxiway markings and hold lines are faded and should be repainted
— this matter will be taken care of when the overall runway prqject takes, place. RWY 35 PAPI's
have lips (dirt erosion) — this matter will be taken care of when the city comes out and perform dirt
work at the airport. It was explained to the Airport Board that none of these matters were a surprise
to the airport.
a Runway 17 PAPIs
Mr. Strahan explained the runway 17 PAPIs originally thought to have a power supply problem;
contacted a company out of Fort Worth to troubleshoot the problem. The problem was found to be
a tilt limit switch, switch was replaced; PAPIs returned to service.
* Hangar Waiting List / Hangar Lease Policy Vacancy Period
Mr. Strahan talked about grace period given in the waiting list policy and wanted the Airport
Advisory Board to discuss possibly reducing the 180 -day grace period. The matter was discussed
and agreed upon the grace period would be reduced to 90 days.
* Airport Funding Update
Mr. Strahan explained the infrastructure money more in depth, the airport will receive $295K for
5 consecutive years. TXDOT did update the airports on how the funds could now be used.
f lowever, after talking with the TXDOT airport planner about a taxi -lane extension and receiving
a rough estimate of $800K - I mi Ilion dollars using federal funds, it would take some time for the
airport to save up enough money using infrastructure money to accomplish this project. Doing the
same project with private funds (city funds) would reduce the total cost down to around $300K.
The airport was also in conversation about a rough estimate for a complete upgrade to the fuel
farm. TXDOT discussed the cost of doing so with federal funds, the upgrade would be around 1.5
million dollars. Again, using federal funds it would take some time for the airport to save up for
the upgrade to the fuel farm. Doing the same project with private funds (city funding) would reduce
the cost to around $600K. By doing the projects with private funds, the overall projects are less
expensive.
A final dollar amount was given on the RAMP grant for fiscal year 2022, the city was reimbursed
half of what the city spent on RAMP from TXDOT.
* Fuel Farm Equipment Upgrade
Mr. Strahan stated the airport was able to update the credit card processor unit and the hose reel
for the 10011 self — serve pump. The hose reel was around 19 years old, an age for the credit card
processor unit was not given but was known to be old and an updated unit was needed.
* Runway Meeting Project Date
Mr. Strahan stated a zoom meeting with "r DOT was set for December 1, 2022, the upcoming
runway project would be discussed. Out of this meeting a start date, end date, and scope of the
work was expected. The airport needs this project to start and complete in FY' 2023 due to
budgetary matters. By having this project start and complete in FY 2023, the airport can begin
banking Non - Priority Entitlements (IPE) Funds for the next airport project.
5. Next Airport Advisory Meeting
Mr. Strahan announced the next Airport Advisory Board Meeting would be February 16, 2023.
6. Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 6:02PM
Approved thisI 1W �aL day of February 2023.
PCJ
Paul Strahan, Airport Manager