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REGULAR MEETING
AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
107 E. KAUFMAN STREET
PARIS, TEXAS
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2015
5:30 O'CLOCK PM
The Airport Advisory Board meeting was called to order by Jack Ashmore, Chairman, at
5: 34 p. m.
A. The following members were present: Jack Ashmore, Ray Ball, Dennis Ashby and
Chris Fitzgerald
B. The following members were absent: Matt Birch, Gary Tolleson and Phillip Payne
C. Also present was: Shawn Napier, Airport Director; Jerry Richey, Airport Manager;
and Ashley Fendley, City Staff.
Approval of minutes from previous meetings. (March 10, 201 S)
Motion was made by Ray Ball seconded by Dennis Ashby to approve the minutes from
March 10, 2015 meetings. Motion carried 4 -0.
Discussion regarding the 2015 Fly -In at the Cox Field Airport.
Shawn Napier stated that the Agpro sale has been finalized. Mr. Napier further stated that
hopefully money for the Fly -In can be raised through fundraisers and donations but we do
have some of the Agpro sale money if needed. Ray Ball stated he would like to see a B -29
come in and let them take the gate money to offset the cost. Dennis Ashby stated he has a
fried with a B -17 who might be interested in coming. Jack Ashmore stated wanted to look
into the B -29 idea and find out how much they will charge to come to the Fly -In.
Report from Shawn Napier, Airport Director.
Shawn Napier stated the plans for some of the money from the Agpro sale would be used
to crack seal the runways and to fix drainage issues with the new hangar location. The
Airport Advisory Board discussed the new hangars that will be built through TxDOT
Aviation and that the Paris Junior College Police Academy will be using one of runways
for training exercises.
5. Discussion regarding delinquent hangar rental fees.
Shawn Napier made the Airport Advisory Board aware of the delinquent hangar rental
fees. The Airport Advisory Board wants to find out who is on the lease agreement and
who is actually in the hangars. Mr. Napier stated he would speak with the City Attorney
about sending letters to the delinquent hangar renters.
6 Request for future agenda items. Report from the Sub - Committee, Hangar Leases, 2015
Fly -In and delinquent hangar rental fees.
7. Meeting adjourned at 6:27 p. m.
APPROVED THIS 28TH DAY OF MAY, 2015.
C irman