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Minutes of the Meeting of
the Airport Advisory Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Monday, February 19, 2007
The Airport Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Monday , February 19, 2007.
Members Present:
John Hopper, Katherine Woods, Ken Arnold, Paul Smith, Trey Taparauskas, Van Chandler
Members Absent:
Daryl Dressler
Staff Present:
Travis McLain
Minutes
Regular Meeting
1. Call to order.
Chairman Paul Smith called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
2. Consideration and Approval of Minutes of November 20, 2006, meeting.
(Note: The Airport Advisory Board did not meet in December 2006, or January 2007.)
John Hopper: Motion to approve the minutes of November 20, 2006.
Katherine Woods: I second the motion.
Motion approved 6-0.
3. Discussion of the 2007/2008 Budget Process and Priorities with Finance & Administration.
Travis McLain: Finance has provided the board with packets. Please review and fill out the packets; and
return to me by Thursday, so that I may get them back to Finance by Friday, so they can present the
information to City Council.
4. Airport Manager’s Report:
November & December 2006 and January 2007 Monthly Income and Expense Reports
Travis McLain: First, I’d like to point out that this is Tim Sullivan’s last meeting. I’d like to recognize
Mr. Sullivan for his contributions to the Airport Advisory Board. Also, Mr. Ken Arnold is present and
he will be Mr. Sullivan’s replacement. I have provided you three months of monthly income and
expense reports (November & December 2006 and January 2007). We had more IFR days in
January than VFR.
Tim Sullivan: Are low fuel sales due to the bad weather in January?
Travis McLain: Yes Sir.
Report on Noise Study and Master Plan Update
We are still waiting for the results of the LPG (Lateral Precision Guidance) survey and response from
the FAA.
Report on Council Actions
Travis McLain: Council did update some of the Boards and Commissions by-laws but we updated the
Airport Advisory Board by-laws a few years ago, so there were no changes to the Airport by-laws.
Report on Control Tower
Travis McLain: The Control Tower work continues to be on schedule. The elevator installation plans
to begin this week and the tower cab is in. Construction work on the interior walls, fire protection,
electrical lines, plumbing, and glass installation are all ongoing. L3 Communications, equipment
contractor to install the actual aircraft control equipment has scheduled a preliminary site visit the first
week in March. Radio frequencies have been assigned, and telephone lines have been ordered.
Final completion of the tower is still scheduled for June, 2007.
Report on the Aviation Museum
Paul Smith: We had a meeting in December 2006. Jim Schwertner has been acting Chairman of the
Central Texas Aviation Museum Board. He has resigned and the new Chairman is being assigned.
So far it does not look good for the Aviation Museum for any state money due to fact that that state
budget was wiped out completely.
Report on Airport Safety
None.
Report on Airport Construction Projects
Travis McLain: The installation of the 4 Box PAPI (to approach 18) was finis hed but we had to send
the radio controller back to the factory, it was not working properly. Camera update – we have had
difficulty getting the cameras in and after two attempts to install the cameras at the main gate and
installed into the City’s fiber optics, finally discovered the power supply unit for the existing cameras is
not compatible for the new cameras. I talked to the gentleman today and he is working on adding a
second power supply to the conjunction box; therefore, one power supply unit will run the fiber optics
and the new one will operate the cameras. So far there appears to be a polarity issue.
Report on Airport Signs
Travis McLain: Permit has been issued and nearly all the airport directional signs are in place except
one that will direct you to the entrance of Wright Brothers Drive (due to a right-of-way issue). Also, we
still do not have the pedestrian directional sign at the Terminal.
General Information Items
The installation of the new infra-red cameras is in progress. Also, first of this month, Georgetown Jet
Center has bought Georgetown Aviation Facilities.
5. Citizens Wishing to Address the Board
None.
6. Consideration of and possible action to recommen d that Council approve an Airport Ground
Lease with RA General Services for 101, 201, and 301 S. Hangar Drive for the construction of aircraft
storage hangars and office space for rent.
Travis McLain: (Maps provided) Mr. Russell Allen, Chief Pilot, is here to answer questions. The lots in
question are located on S. Hangar Drive. There are two (1) acre (approximately) lots between here and
the drainage way and one (1) acre (approximately) lot south of the drainage way.
Tim Sullivan: Does that face the big taxiway, that we one time leased?
Travis McLain: Yes Sir. Georgetown Jet Center/Georgetown Aviation currently has a month -to-month
lease, which will have to change. They will have the east half and the west half will revert back to the
taxiway.
Russell Allen: (Chief Pilot) The plan is to tie-in to that lot because of the big ditch there. At the end of the
taxiway there will still be quite a bit of room. We propose two buildings there for city planning and one
right-of-way. The second building (if a need for it) we propose for future planning. We already have
commitments from three airplanes currently based at Georgetown Municipal Airport. There will be
sixteen T-Hangars and eight bay hangars (roughly the same size).
Tim Sullivan: How does this compete with the City’s hangar rental?
Travis McLain: There is no competition. We do not have the overhead they do. We have 113 spaces
and at least 60 people on the waiting list (approximately 3-year).
Tim Sullivan: After you take care of the people requesting hangars, how many hangars will be open or
available?
Russell Allen: (Chief Pilot) There will be 14 T-hangars open for new occupancy.
Trey Taparauskas: Are they the same size as our current T-hangars?
Russell Allen: (Chief Pilot) Yes Sir. I used Travis’s measurements as a guide line and they work out
great and the same for using bi-fold doors.
Travis McLain: The airplanes that typically stay in T -Hangars seem to fly the least. I expect impact on
the number of operations to be minimal. It is also consistent with the Master Plan.
Katherine Woods: Do you have folk interested in moving into the office space?
Russell Allen: (Chief Pilot) We want to build one office space right away for personal use and we have
another customer currently leasing at Georgetown Jet Center interested in the other side of the office
building. Phase 1 is the T -Hangars & Bay Hangars, Phase 2 is our Camille Hangar (personal hangar)
and Phase 3 is for the future, if needed (demand driven).
Trey Taparauskas: What stage are you in budget wise?
Russell Allen: (Chief Pilot) Based on our budget, $250,000 is the initial release to get started and I
expect $800,000 - $900,000 in costs to get everything built.
Van Chandler: Do you have the estimated rental rates for T-Hangars?
Russell Allen: (Chief Pilot) Not yet, the Accountants are trying to figure that based upon what the City of
Georgetown gets.
Van Chandler: What size airplane are you targeting for the bay hangars?
Russell Allen: (Chief Pilot) We had one odd hangar (#1 slot) due to office space which can probably hold
a bigger airplane.
Van Chandler: Motion that the Airport Advisory Board recommend to City Council that they approve an
Airport Ground Lease to RA General Services for 101, 201, and 301 S. Hangar Drive for the construction
of aircraft storage hangars and office space for rent.
John Hopper: I second the motion.
Trey Taparauskas: I need to abstain from this vote, as my company may possibly be involved in the
construction operation.
Motion approved 5-0 (Taparauskas abstained).
7. Consideration and possible action to recommend that Council approve an Airport Ground Lease
to Ben Broussard for 504 Wright Brothers Drive for the construction of a private aircraft storage
hanger.
Travis McLain: This lot is a 90’ x 10’ lot on Wright Brothers Drive, near the Williamson County Sun
hangar (other side of AIM Aviation). He is not present due to spring training (professional baseball
player). Letter of credit and application are provided.
Tim Sullivan: Motion that the Airport Board recommend to City Council that they approve an Airport
Ground Lease to Ben Broussard for 504 Wright Brothers Drive for the construction of s private aircraft
storage hangar.
John Hopper: I second the motion.
Motion approved 6-0.
8. Report from the Sub-committee on Airport Security Cameras.
Previously discussed.
9. Consideration and possible action to recommend upgrades to the Airport Close Circuit TV
Cameras.
Previously discussed.
Tim Sullivan: I would like to make a farewell comment. I have enjoyed the four years I have served on
the Airport Advisory Board and especially the people I have worked with including present board
members. This year has been in comparison to others years, fairly easy to go. I think I can say the
same as the other Airport Advisory Board members that have preceded me, is that one thing to
remember is that we’re into the position where we are looking out for the airport (as a City of Georgetown
asset) but we also owe it to the people living around the airport to be diligent for their safety as well and I
urge you to continue in that direction. Also, trust in Travis McLain who is an outstanding Airport Manager
and gets everyone through in the tough times. I look forward to all of you to succeed in the future and if I
can be of any assistance, please feel free to call. I would like to have an invitation to the dedication of
the Airport Control Tower.
Paul Smith: Tim, on a personal note, I would like to say that I am really impressed with the work you
have done and the group you worked with prior to this group coming on board. I know what an influence
you were there. I have appreciated the fact that you looked out after the neighborhood; I ’m glad you are
a good neighbor and your input from the aviation point of view.
10. Consideration and possible action for setting Agenda Items for the March 19, 2007, meeting.
Paul Smith: Agenda item(s) for the March 19, 2007 meeting:
A. Election of Vice-Chairman and Secretary.
B. Airport Manager’s Report.
C. Discussion of Security Cameras and report from Subcommittee.
D. Consideration and possible action to recommend upgrades to the Airport Closed Circuit TV Cameras.
11. Adjourn.
Tim Sullivan: Motion that we adjourn.
Katherine Woods: I second the motion.
Motion approved 6-0.
Adjourned: 7:30 P.M.
Submitted by:
Travis McLain
Airport Director
Approved: Attest:
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Paul Smith, Chairman Trey Taparauskas, Board Secretary