The meeting began at 6 pm.
The board approved the November 7, 2024, meeting minutes and the agenda for this evening’s meeting. Due to the absence of Board President Bill Ernestes Dr. Jon Dooley stepped in to run the meeting.
John Feister, BF&S received approval to move forward with the 2025 Bill Funds Grant Application for funding that would be used to go towards the Apron Project. The total funding that would be available would be $144,211.00. John also provided an update on the AIP 21 closeout by stating that the closeout has begun to be looked and expects movement on the completion of it soon.
Jerry Scheidler, Airport Manager provided an update by stating that currently there are 7 interested renters for a hanger on the waiting list. Jerry stated that the company came into install the garage door openers for the new building, however they did not have enough and did not have the correct door openers needed. Jerry stated that they told him they would need to order the correct ones and would get back with him.
Jerry let the board know that there was a jet on the runway the other day and that they were from Nebraska and had flown into the area for a business meeting and took advantage of the courtesy car to go have dinner.
Dr. Jon Dooley discussed that the state allows the Board of Aviation to move unused funds from the Rotary Fuel Account and transfer to the Operations Fund only during January of each year. He stated that he is working with Jerry Scheidler and Amy Bornes, Clerk Treasurer to discover the amount that could be transferred and prepare the request for a future City Council meeting for approval.
The board approved all bills.
The meeting was adjourned.
