CHESAPEAKE AIRPORT AUTHORITY MINUTES February 14, 2018

The regular meeting of the Chesapeake Airport Authority was held on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at 7:00 p.m., at the Chesapeake Regional Airport, Chesapeake, Virginia.

CALL TO ORDER
Vice-Chairman Gordon called the February 2018 meeting to order.

MINUTES
A motion was made and passed unanimously to accept the minutes from the meeting of December 2017 and January 2018.

TREASURER’S REPORT
Mr. Britt stated that he found the December2017/January2018 financials to be in order. Mr. Britt requested that Mr. Schrantz notify the board if any bills for approval would cause a budget line item to go over budget.  A motion was made, seconded and passed to approve the financial reports for December 2017/January 2018.

INVOICES

Mr. Schrantz reviewed the invoices over $1000: Pender & Coward $2,373.00 (Inv. 200122); Progressive Insurance $1,414.00 (Annual Premium); Forest Septic Tank Contractors $3,000.00 (Snow Removal); and City of Chesapeake $1,320.00 (Review Fee).

Operating Invoices over $1,000 covered by the annual check signing resolution or previously approved and paid in 2017 included: Talbert & Bright $18,745.50 (CS6-46, Inv. 8).

A motion was made, seconded and passed to approve payment of the invoices as presented.

OLD BUSINESS
Operating Budget
Mr. Schrantz discussed the budget. Discussion of pay and benefits ensued among the members. Mr. Britt recommended that the budget be approved with final approval of compensation to be determined upon an approved evaluation format from the manager. A motion was made, seconded and passed to approve the budget as presented with final determinations of compensation to be determined at a later date.

NEW BUSINESS
Davenport & Company
Vice-Chairman Gordon deferred this until the next meeting.

Prevalence Aerospace Inc.
Mr. Schrantz discussed the change in ownership at Prevalence Aerospace, Inc. Mr. Schrantz asked new ownership to send a letter to the board noting this change and ask for permission to continue as a current SASO. Mr. Schrantz recommended that the new ownership be allowed to continue as an approved SASO. Vice-Chairman Gordon stated that he recommends that the board accept Mr. Schrantz’s recommendation. A motion was made, seconded and passed to approve the continuance of Prevalence Aerospace, Inc as an approved SASO under the new ownership.

COMMITTEE REPORTS
Marketing Committee
Ms. Kennedy debuted the new airport caps.

Capital Development Committee
Mr. Britt discussed the recommendation of the committee. A motion was made, seconded and passed to approve to have Talbert & Bright begin work on the request for proposal, to solicit the bids for site preparation for construction of hangars 21 and 22.

TALBERT & BRIGHT REPORT
Mr. Peterson gave the following report:

Easement/Acquisition
Mr. Peterson stated the process for obtaining the easements is still in the appraisal process and still moving forward on nine different parcels.

Manager’s Report
Mr. Schrantz discussed:

Terminal Remodel
The remodel is complete.

Based Aircraft Report
The annual survey shows we are up 8 aircraft to 126.

Beaver Dams
There are 7 beaver dams that were found on the airport. We will be taking care of them with the help of one of our neighbors.

Roof System Replacement
Bids are being solicited to replace the roof on the terminal and requesting state participation in the costs.

Furniture and Conference Table
Bids are being solicited to replace identified furniture and the conference table.

FBO Comments
Mr. John Beaulieu discussed the need for additional hangars. Mr. Beaulieu addressed the snow removal issues the airport has.

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

                                                                                    W. Vince Gordon
Vice-Chairman

The minutes are summary in nature and are not intended to be an exact transcript of the proceedings. The Authority maintains an audiotape of the meeting.