01/21/2016 MINUTESMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
107 E. KAUFMAN STREET
PARIS, TEXAS
THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2016
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, Tim Bullock, Anna Spencer,
Gary Tolleson 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;
Stephanie Harris, Interim City Attorney; Michael Paris, PEDC Executive Director;
and Ashley Fendley, City Staff.
2. Approval of minutes from previous meeting. (December 17, 2015)
Motion was made by Gary Tolleson, seconded by Tim Bullock to approve the minutes
from December 17, 2015 meeting. Motion carried 5 -0.
3. Report from John Godwin, City Manager regarding airport development.
John Godwin, City Manager stated that he had revised the Airport Ground Lease
Agreement for the Airport Advisory Board on the concerns they had in the previous
meeting. The Airport Advisory Board thanked Mr. Godwin on the revisions. Motion was
made by Paula Portugal, seconded by Anna Spencer to approve the Airport Ground Lease
Agreement. Motion carried 5 -0. Mr. Godwin further stated he would like to induce two
individuals Michael Paris, PEDC Executive Director and Stephanie Harris, Interim City
Attorney.
4. Report from Jerry Richey, Airport Manager.
Jerry Richey, Airport Manager stated that the maintenance work on Hangar H has been
completed. Mr. Richey further stated that they have had three bids submitted for mowing
land at the airport. Anna Spencer asked if it was too late for someone to submit a bid. Mr.
Richey stated no she just needs to send them out to the airport to get the information.
5. Discussion regarding the Fly- In/Air Show for October 2016
The Airport Advisory Board discussed how excited and pleased they were about the
meeting on Friday, January 15, 2016 with Kate Kyer and the Chamber. John Godwin, City
Manager stated that he had met with Becky Simple, Donna Chapman and Ashley Fendley
to discuss what needs to be done for the Air Show. Mr. Godwin further stated that we will
keep everyone informed on progress.
6. Discussion regarding hangar fee revenue.
Ashley Fendley, City Staff stated at our last meeting some board members had questions
about the hangar fee revenue. In the packets we have provided a list of all the hangars and
amount that is being paid per month. Dennis Ashby asked why some of the amounts were
zero. Miss Fendley stated that those are the ground lease agreements.
7. Request items for future agendas. 2016 Air Show and PEDC Advertisement Money.
8. Meeting adjourned at 5: 56 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 18' DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2016.
Chairman