08/20/2015 MINUTESREGULAR MEETING
AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
107 E. KAUFMAN STREET
PARIS, TEXAS
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2015
5:30 O'CLOCK PM
1. The Airport Advisory Board meeting was called to order by Dennis Ashby, Chairman, at
S: 30 p.m.
A. The following members were present: Dennis Ashby, Gary Tolleson, Tim Bullock,
Anna Spencer and Paula Portugal
B. The following members were absent: Chris Fitzgerald and Matt Birch
C. Also present: John Godwin, City Manager; Jerry Richey, Airport Manager; and
Ashley Fendley, City Staff
2. Approval of minutes from previous meetings. (July 16, 201 S)
Motion was made by Gary Tolleson, seconded by Tim Bullock to approve the minutes
from July 16, 2015 meetings. Motion carried 5 -0.
3. Discussion and possible action regarding the 2016 Fly -In /Air Show.
Gary Tolleson stated that he has been reviewing dates for October of 2016 for the Fly -
In/Air Show. Mr. Tolleson believes October 15, 2016 would be the best opportunity.
Dennis Ashby stated that will give us a little over a year to decide if we are going to move
forward with a Fly -In or Air Show depending on expenses. Mr. Ashby further stated we
will need to look into getting donation and sponsorships to help with the expenses. Anna
Spencer asked what kind of cost the City of Paris and the Cox Field Airport would incur in
connection with this event. Mr. Ashby stated that the goal is to raise the money so the City
and Airport have no expense. Mrs. Spencer asked when the last Fly -In was and what was
the number in attendance. Jerry Richey stated the last Fly -In was in 2012 and we had a
large crowd that day. Tim Bullock asked who sponsored the Fly -In in 2012. Ashley
Fendley stated she believed it was the Chamber of Commerce and the City of Paris.
Motion was made by Gary Tolleson, seconded by Tim Bullock to approve October 15,
2016 to have a Fly- In/Air Show at Cox Field. Motion carried 5 -0.
4. Discussion in regards to developing the Airport.
John Godwin stated that the plan to start building the new hangars in 2016 has now been
postponed untill 2017 by TxDOT Aviation. Dennis Ashby stated that the new board
members need to get a copy of the Cox Field Master Plan. Mr. Ashby further stated the
Private Hangar Lease Agreement needs to be finished, we are losing people that are
interested in building at our airport. John Godwin stated if the Board would like to submit
a letter to City Council about the City Attorneys extensive hold on the Hangar Lease they
could. Mr. Ashby stated he would like to look at other city's Private Hangar Lease to
compare to ours, and then we can move forward with a letter. Anna Spencer stated she had
been reviewing old minutes and came across where Jack Ashmore had mentioned about a
paint shop for planes. Mr. Ashby stated that the person that was interested in coming to
Paris, Texas had health issues and decided to change career paths. Mr. Ashby further
stated that the board is interested in any business to help develop the airport. Gary
Tolleson stated that Jack Ashmore, Chris Fitzgerald and he were on a sub - committee with
PEDC and their goal /mission was to market the airport but the sub - committee has been on
hold.
5. Request items for future agendas. 2016 Air Show /Fly -In, Report from Jerry Richey, and
delinquent hangar rentals.
Anna Spencer asked why one of the runways had been shortened from 150ft to 100ft
runway. Jerry Richey stated it was shortened by 25ft on both side because TxDOT
wouldn't support maintenance on a 150ft runway. Paula Portugal ask about the last airport
inspection summary and if the markups have been taken care of or not. Mr. Richey stated
that the markups have been completed since the last visit.
6. Meeting adjourned at 6:22 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 17TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2015.
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