Gladwin Airport Commission

Minutes of

Regular Meeting on

April 4, 2008

held at Gladwin Zettel Airport

Attendees:

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

Michael Hargrave, Airport Mgr

Guests: Bob Moffitt, Gladwin City Manager

Call To Order 8:30 am

Minutes/Warrants/Delegations

• Minutes of 3/13/2008 approved.
  
• Motion to approve warrant 08-028 Smith/Kreckman uninimously approved.
• No Delegations
  

New Business

• Motion to accept the presented budget. Smith/McKenna Passed Unanimously
• Secretary shall email Bill Warden requesting return of control of email account by 4/10/2008. If control not returned matter will be taken to Department of Homeland Security. Smith/McKenna Passed Unanimously

Manager's Report

• City Plow Truck- Engine blown (perhaps a thrown rod) last week. The airport commissioners consent to request it from the city in hopes that we can use the plow.
• This is a grant available for up to $7,000 for crack seal repair of runways & taxiways. Local cost is $175. Commission unanimously directed Hargrave to proceed with grant investigation and application.
• There is a potential to refinance the tractor in several months.
• Michael Hargrave is allowed to place his Cessna 150 in GAC hangar. Electric, improvements are solely Hargrave's expense. GAC tractor and equipment to remain in hangar. This is not a change to to the manager's contract nor a standing policy. The intent is to help facilitate a rental plane and flight lessons being taught at the Gladwin airport. Kreckman/Smith Passed Unanimously.
• The portable radios have been upgraded to provide better response to aircraft when the manager is on the grounds rather than in the terminal.
• Hargrave authorized to proceed with plan for Jim Breault to plant a low height crop at least 30 feet from the runway on lands determined by the airport manager. Estimated at 109 acres. Fee is $20/acre payable in advance of planting/tilling. Caffrey/McKenna Unanimously passed.
  
• New Tie Down ropes purchased
• Exterior lights repaired
• Hand rail in bathroom replaced
• Eavestrough repair pending
• Fuel Farm: Payment to Baker deferred to grant receipt. Kreckman/Smith Passed Uninimously.
• Marker light repairs in progress. The fact that we are plowing snow rather than blowing snow accounts for some of the breakage.
  

• Plane Registry: 52 aircraft in March
  

Old Business

Adjourn 9:44 am

Respectfully Submitted,

Eric T. Kreckman