CHESAPEAKE AIRPORT AUTHORITY MINUTES May 11, 2016

The regular meeting of the Chesapeake Airport Authority was held on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at 7:00 p.m., at the Chesapeake Regional Airport, Chesapeake, Virginia.

CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Don Britt declared a quorum present and called the May 2016 meeting to order at 7:00 p. m.

MINUTES
A motion was made and passed unanimously to accept the minutes from the meeting of March 2016 as previously circulated.  

TREASURER’S REPORT
Mr. Don Britt reported that he inspected the financial statements before the meeting and found them in order. A motion was made, seconded and passed to approve the financial reports for April 2016.

INVOICES
Mr. Chris Schrantz reviewed the invoices for the month: City of Chesapeake $33,284.04 (Second Half Stormwater Fees); City of Chesapeake $13,500 (Semi-Annual Note); VGMSI $2,085.00 (Worker’s Comp Annual Fee).

Operating Invoices over $1,000 covered by the annual check signing resolution or previously approved and paid in 2016 included: Vandeventer Black LLC $2,000 (Collection Proceedings); Austin Electric $3,800 (AWOS Upgrade); Rick’s Heating and AC $1059.50 (FBO AC Repairs); Univar $1,096 (Waste Treatment Supplies); VSC Fire & Security $1,509.14 (Pump House Repairs); Talbert & Bright $8,133.55 (NTA PH I & II); and Tom Tye $2,010 (Deal Property). A motion was made, seconded and passed to pay the invoices over $1,000 for the March/April 2016.

OLD BUSINESS
None

NEW BUSINESS
None

COMMITTEE REPORTS
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Mr. Don Britt stated that this discussion will be tabled until the next meeting.

STEERING COMMITTEE – Report Discussion
Mr. Brian Miller discussed the points from the last meeting concerning what path the airport should be on with what type or how many businesses does the authority want on the field. Discussion ensued amongst the authority members. Mr. Miller would like to see a comparison of our airport with other comparable airports. The Steering Committee recommended and the chairman directed that Mr. Chris Schrantz to investigate building a large hangar for transient customers to be located on the new North Terminal ramp, study the cost and potential revenue, with all data needed to support a bond request.

TALBERT & BRIGHT REPORT Submitted by Talbert & Bright
Off-Airport Easement Acquisition/Obstruction Removal EA
Mr. Steve Peterson stated Short Form Environmental Assessment was submitted to DEQ and will take about 60 days for them to review it. There is a 30-day active comment period.

North Terminal Area Apron Phase I & II
Mr. Steve Peterson stated the contractor started April 1st. Today he received a coordinated request for a shut-down due to weather conditions, until the first of June.

MANAGER’S REPORT
Mr. Chris Schrantz reported on the following:

Weather Display
Mr. Chris Schrantz stated that the weather display is now functional.

Virginia Sprinkler
Mr. Chris Schrantz stated that VSC is looking at how to modify the pump cooling system.

Fire Suppression System
Mr. Chris Schrantz stated that he had met with Mr. Baker, City Manager, and discussed our fire suppression system and the emerging needs of our WWTP.

Environmental Assessment
Mr. Chris Schrantz stated that we have already had a couple of people come to the office and review the Environmental Assessment.

Drone Operations
Mr. Chris Schrantz is having a meeting about flying drones with a member of the public. Jay Rixey of Vandeventer Black will be attending.

Deal Project
Mr. Chris Schrantz state that the DEAL portion of RPZ has been recorded.

LED Flag Pole
Mr. Chris Schrantz stated that he had LED installed on the flag poles. It is a money saving initiative.

CHAIRMAN COMMENTS
Mr. Chris Schrantz sent a message that the chairman apologizes for the late cancellation.

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

                                                                                    CT Cowling
                                                                                    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.