Gladwin Airport Commission

Minutes of

Special Meeting on

January 28, 2008

held at Gladwin Zettel Airport

Attendees:

Commissioners: Terry Whittington, Michael Hargrave, Michael Smith (vice chair) , Tom McKenna, John Caffrey (chair), Eric Kreckman (secretary)

Bob Moffit, City Mgr

Guests: Basil Bullard, Joann Bullard, Al Peterson, Bill Warden, Jason Rice, Kerry Posey, John Hargrave, Gordon Bushong, Jay Whidden

Call To Order 4:08pm

Minutes/Warrants/Delegations

• Minutes of Special Meeting 1/16/2008 accepted
• Minutes from 8/28/2007 to present, corrected spelling of Whittington
  

New Business

• Kreckman expresses concern about conflict of interest as Michael Hargrave is an airport commissioner and an applicant for the airport manager position. Currently, Michael Hargrave is also a county commissioner, Kreckman does not consider Mr. Hargrave's role as county commissioner sufficient conflict to request a resignation from county commission unless Hargrave is selected as airport manager. Hargrave immediately and cooperatively tendered a letter of resignation from the airport commission. Smith/Kreckman move to accept resignation. Unanimously accepted. PASSED
  

• Discussion of Applicants and Interview Procedure
• Each commissioner to ask same 2-3 questions of each candidate.
• Interview Schedule: 3:00pm Al Peterson, 3:30pm Michael Hargrave, 4:00pm Bill Warden 4:30 Gary Todd, Jr (note Mr. Todd was added to the schedule after the 1/28/2008 meeting)
  

• Next special meeting schedule for 2/6/2008 at 3:00pm at City Hall to conduct interviews of top candidates.
  

Volunteer Staff Report

• Commission thanks Michael Hargrave for volunteering
  
• Potential Grant funds for runway painting
• There has been some progress on the fuel farm study funding. Significant grant funds (over $100,000) should be available.
  
• Airport has a $30,000 credit at British Petroleum and 3200 gallons on hand
• One fuel receipt is missing, likely blank and of no consequence
  
• City crew assisted with plowing with most recent large snowfall
• Wear bar on tractor may need to be replaced. (Less than fruitful discussion followed)
  

• Bill Warden asked the commission about the potential to install web cameras on airport property at no charge to the airport. Topic deferred as this meeting is a special meeting for solely those topics posted.
  

Smith/Caffrey move to adjourn. Unanimous

Adjourn 4:55 pm

Respectfully Submitted,

Eric T. Kreckman

Gladwin Airport Commission

Minutes of

Special Meeting on

January 16, 2008

held at Gladwin Zettel Airport

Next Scheduled Meeting: January 28, 2008 at 5:00pm at Gladwin Zettel Memorial Airport (Special Meeting)

Attendees:

Commissioners: Terry Whittington, Michael Hargrave, Michael Smith (vice chair) , Tom McKenna, John Caffrey (chair), Eric Kreckman (secretary)

Bob Moffit, City Mgr

Guests:

Joann Bullard, Bill McKimmy, Al Peterson, John Hargrave, Barb Miller, Basil Bullard, Jason Becker, Bill Warden

Call To Order 5:03pm

Minutes/Warrants/Delegations

• Minutes will be addressed at next regular meeting
  

• Joann Bullard spoke on various and sundry issues. Discussion followed.

Kreckman/Caffrey move to postpone discussion indefinitely. Ayes: Whittington, Smith, McKenna, Kreckman, Caffrey Nays: None Abstentions: Hargrave PASSED

New Business

• Operation of Airport without manager

• Kreckman/Smith: Chairman Caffrey is authorized to handle day to day decisions provided the he has the consent of 2 of the following 3 persons: Eric Kreckman, Tom McKenna, Bob Moffit. Ayes: Whittington, Smith, McKenna, Kreckman, Caffrey Nays: None Abstentions: Hargrave PASSED
  

Secretary's Note: the commission is fully aware that Bob Moffit is not a member of the commission. Nonetheless his opinion and assistance is valuable to the commission and we appreciate his willingness to be available.

• Mike Hargrave has been donating his time to help keep the airport open.
• We have plenty of fuel on hand.
• Office door has been rekeyed.
• Caffrey/Smith: Commission to enter contract with Sarah Royce, John Hargrave and Bill Warden for $8 per hour. They shall be independent contractors and not employees of the airport. Ayes: Whittington, Smith, McKenna, Kreckman, Caffrey Nays: None Abstentions: Hargrave PASSED Note: Jason Rice self terminated

• Mike Hargrave is assembling a schedule to ensure the airport remains open

• NOTAMS to be called in when runway has snow/ice

• No interim manager has been appointed.

• Smith/Kreckman: The position of Airport Manager is open and shall be advertised in the Gladwin County Record and Midland Daily News and we are accepting applications until Jan 28, 2008 at 4pm. Ayes: Whittington, Smith, McKenna, Kreckman, Caffrey Nays: None Abstentions: Hargrave PASSED
  

• Basil Bullard noted that he could settle his account within the next week.

Old Business

• February 1 Gathering is cancelled.
• Hangar Rental
  

Adjourned at 7pm

Next meeting (special) is Jan 28, 2008 at 4pm. Note: The commission may review some of the applications but does not expect to hire a manager at the Jan 28 meeting.

Respectfully Submitted,

Eric T. Kreckman

Gladwin Airport Commission

Minutes of

Regular Meeting on

January 10, 2008

held at Gladwin Zettel Airport

Attendees:

Commissioners Present: Terry Whittington, Michael Hargrave, Michael Smith (vice chair) , John Caffrey (chair), Eric Kreckman (secretary)

Basil Bullard, Airport Mgr

Absent:Tom McKenna; Bob Moffit (City Mgr)

Guests: Barb Miller, Bill Warden

Call To Order 8:34 am

Minutes/Warrants/Delegations

• Minutes for both December meetings accepted
• Minutes Correction: 8/28/07 Minutes referred to AD Shell and now are corrected to read Arden Shell
• Kreckman/Hargrave unanimous approval of warrants 08-018, 08-019, 08-020
• No Delegations
  

New Business

Bullard to contact BP for reimbursement of $516 for computer we needed to purchase to convert to BP's new credit card system.

Old Business

• Tractor purchase, snow plowing analysis and budget constraints.

Summary: The commission based purchase of new tractor substantially on predicted costs savings. The proposal disclosed a $60 city employee hourly rate (including benefits) rather than the actual figure of $25.85. Accordingly, there will likely be no cost savings. Cost savings would occur at a usage level (commensurate with snowfall) nearly twice that of the prior 3 years. Such a usage level far exceeds the current budget.

Round table discussion. Caffrey suggested we consider accessing Capital Improvement Fund. A call to the City Treasurer disclosed that the CIF balance is less than $1000, not nearly enough.

Smith/Whittington move that the Airport Manager be paid $20/hr for tractor snow removal usage. FAILED

Ayes: Smith, Caffrey

Nays: Kreckman, Whittington, Hargrave

Discussion continued about a lesser hourly amount.

Bullard tendered his resignation effective at 5pm this evening.

Caffrey/Whittington move to accept Bullard's resignation.

Ayes: Caffrey, Whittington, Kreckman, Hargrave

Nays: Smith

Note: Smith wishes to receive the resignation in writing.

Adjourn 9:54 am

Respectfully Submitted,

Eric T. Kreckman