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Minutes of the Meeting of
the Airport Advisory Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Monday, February 18, 2008
The Airport Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Monday , February 18, 2008.
Members Present:
Paul Smith, Katherine Woods, John Hopper, Daryl Dressler
Members Absent:
Van Chandler, Trey Taparauskas, Ken Arnold
Staff Present:
Travis McLain
Minutes
Regular Meeting
1. Call to order.
Chairman Smith called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
2. Consideration and Approval of Minutes of January 21, 2008, meeting.
Daryl Dressler: Motion to approve the minutes of January 21, 2008.
John Hopper : I second the motion.
Motion approved 4-0.
3. Airport Manager’s Report:
January 2008 Monthly Income and Expense Reports
Travis McLain : Gas prices stayed the same and there were twenty-one VFR days.
Report on Noise Study and Master Plan Update
Travis McLain : The FAA forms 7460’s have been submitted to TxDOT by consultant, GRW Willis. This is to
install obstruction lights on the west side of the approach of runway 18 (installation of three poles with ob lights to
approach 18 & six poles to approach 36).
Report on Council Actions
Travis McLain : On February 12, 2008 City Council reappointed all the Airport Advisory Board members that were
up for reappointment. Next month we will elect a new vice -chairman and secretary.
Report on Control Tower
Travis McLain : The Shout Line developed a small problem last week, but it is working fine now.
Paul Smith : A comment on the control tower – I have flown a couple times recently and everything seems to be
efficient and go smoothly.
Report on the Aviation Museum
Paul Smith : I do not have anything to report and I know Mrs. Browning is ill; she offered the seed money initially.
There has been no state money available through grants. In mid April the Texas Aviation Association will hold their
annual meeting with TxDOT and Texas Airport Managers. If any of you would want to attend, I encourage you to
do so.
John Hopper : Should we mention to City Council to encourage anyone to participate with the Museum Board. The
new convention center will be coming in and we need help to support the Airport Museum.
Paul Smith : I will look into that and Jim Schwertner is the past chairman of the museum.
Report on Airport Safety
None.
Report on Airport Construction Projects
Travis McLain : The rehab of the entrance gate operators from solar panels to 120 volt battery charge is ongoing.
General Information Items
Travis McLain : Finance & Administration will be here next month with their Boards & Commissions survey forms
and the 2008/2009 budget process.
4. Citizens Wishing to Address the Board
None.
5. Consideration and possible action for setting Agenda Items for the March 17, 2008, meeting.
Agenda item(s) for the March 17, 2008 meeting.
A. Elect Vice-Chairman and Secretary.
B. Discussion of the 2008/2009 Budget Process and Priorities with Finance & Administration.
C. Airport Museum.
6. Adjourn.
Katherine Woods : Motion that we adjourn.
John Hopper : I second the motion.
Motion approved 4-0.
Adjourned: 7:15 P.M.