12/17/2015 MINUTESMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
107 E. KAUFMAN STREET
PARIS, TEXAS
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2015
5:30 O'CLOCK PM
The Airport Advisory Board meeting was called to order by Dennis Ashby, Chairman, at
5: 30 p. m.
A. The following members were present: Dennis Ashby, Matt Birch, Tim Bullock,
Anna Spencer, Gary Tolleson, Chris Fitzgerald and Paula Portugal
B. Also present: John Godwin, City Manager; Jerry Richey, Airport Manager; Ashley
Fendley, City Staff.
2. Approval of minutes from previous meeting. (October 15, 2015)
Motion was made by Tim Bullock, seconded by Gary Tolleson to approve the minutes
from October 15, 2015 meeting with corrections. Motion carried 7 -0.
3. Report from John Godwin, City Manager regarding airport development.
John Godwin, City Manager stated that PEDC wants to have someone in line before
constructing a building out at the Cox Field Airport. Mr. Godwin further stated that PEDC
has budgeted $10,000 dollars for marketing the Cox Field Airport. Dennis Ashby stated
they should put together a sub - committee to work on advertisement /marketing for Cox
Field Airport. Mr. Ashby further stated that the new members Tim Bullock, Anna Spencer
and Paula Portugal would be the sub - committee and if they needed any help to let him
know.
4. Report from Jerry Richey, Airport Manager.
Jerry Richey, Airport Manager stated that the maintenance work on Hangar H should be
complete by our next regular scheduled meeting. Mr. Richey further stated that they will
be putting a bid out for mowing 5 to 6 acres soon. Anna Spencer wanted to thank Jerry
Richey for getting the hay removed from the entrance at Cox Field Airport.
5. Discussion regarding the Fly- In/Air Show for October 2016
Gary Tolleson stated he had been in contact with Kate Kyer and she wouldn't be available
to help put on a fly - in/air show in October 2016. Mr. Tolleson further stated it would be
better to have the fly -in /air show in May or June of 2016 for Kate Kyer to help. Dennis
Ashby stated the in January 2016 we need to decide on if we are going to have a fly -in or
an air show.
6. Discussion regarding delinquent hangar rental fees.
Ashley Fendley, City Staff stated that Jimmy Smyers and Eric Clifford are still behind on
rental fees and wanted to know if the board wanted to send letters again. Paula Portugal
asked is there anything else we can do besides sending a letter. John Godwin stated that
we could request the City Attorney take all of the measures available.
7. Discussion in regarding Hangar Lease.
John Godwin, City Manager stated that the agricultural lease is for Carey Eatherly and the
major change is the length of the lease agreement. The reason behind that is because he
wants to be able to grow good hay and that would require him to kill out the bad with
chemicals. Motion was made by Matt Birch, seconded by Tim Bullock to approve the
agricultural lease. Motion carried 7 -0. John Godwin stated that the next lease is the
Airport Ground Lease Agreement. Mr. Godwin stated that he has been working on making
the agreement strong enough and less complicated. The Airport Advisory Board has
several questions on the lease agreement. John Godwin stated he would look into
correcting the lease agreement and bring it back in January 2016.
8 Request items for future agendas. 2016 Air Show /Fly -In, Report from Jerry Richey, Report
from John Godwin, Hangar Lease and Hangar fee revenue.
9. Meeting adjourned at 6 :22 p. m.
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APPROVED THIS 21 DAY OF JANUAR