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Meeting Minutes for:
August Board Meeting
Yuma International Airport, Conference Room
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 04:00 PM
Call to Order:
The Yuma County Airport Authority, Inc. (YCAA) Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors was called to order at 4:00PM on August 11, 2026, in the Yuma International Airport Conference Room, 2191 E. 32nd Street, Suite 218, Yuma, Arizona 85365. The Presiding officer was Bill Craft, President.
YCAA DIRECTORS PRESENT WERE:
Bill Craft, President
Dan Hann, 1st Vice President (joined the meeting via Zoom)
Ken Scott, 2nd Vice President
Stanley Gourley, Treasurer
William Fox, Director
Jenny Torres, Director
Eric Saltzer, Director
Mike Swift, Director (joined the meeting via Zoom)
Tony Koehl, Director
YCAA DIRECTORS ABSENT WERE:
Dr. Brian Cullen, Secretary
Greg McShane, Director
ALSO PRESENT WERE:
Gladys Brown, Airport Director
Andrea Lopez, Executive Assistant
Gabby Reyes, Finance and HR Specialist
Colonel David Bennett, USMC, Commanding Officer, MCAS Yuma
LtCol John J. Leon, USMC, Military Liaison
Daniel Eschenbaum, MCAS Operations Officer
Silvia Gunderman, OneAZ
Jaimey Polk, Million Air Yuma
Drew Seybold, Dibble (joined the meeting via Zoom)
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
There were no Public Comments.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Craft, the YCAA President, called for a motion to approve the minutes of the June 9, 2026, Regular Board Meeting. Mr. Gourley so moved. Mr. Koehl seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Votes in Favor:
Mr. Craft
Mr. Hann
Mr. Scott
Mr. Gourley
Mr. Fox
Ms. Torres
Mr. Salzer
Mr. Swift
Mr. Koehl
Votes Opposed: None
ANNOUNCEMENTS
1) Introduction of MCAS Yuma Commanding Officer, Col David J. Bennett.
Mr. Craft welcomed MCAS Commanding Officer, Col David J. Bennett.
Col. Bennett thanked the Board for the warm welcome and provided a brief introduction and overview of his background.
LtCol John J. Leon, USMC, Military Liaison introduced Daniel Eschenbaum the new MCAS Yuma Operations Officer. Daniel Eschenbaum provided a brief introduction and overview of his background.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
1) Election and Personnel Committee Chair, Bill Fox will provide a summary on the July 10, 2026, Meeting.
Election and Personnel Committee Chair, Bill Fox provided a summary on the July 10, 2026, Meeting. Further discussion on the topic discussed at the meeting is included in regular agenda item #10 and/or #11
2) Finance Committee Chair, Stanley Gourley, will provide a summary on the July 28, 2026, Meeting.
Finance Committee Chair, Stanley Gourley, provided a summary of the meeting held on July 28, 2026. Further discussion on the topics discussed at the meeting are included in regular agenda item #2 in addition to #10 and/or #11.
REGULAR AGENDA
1) Monthly report by Airport Director on current financial status.
In Mr. Hinkle's absence, Ms. Brown, Airport Director, briefed the Board on our current financial status. Ms. Brown also provided an update on operations by the airport’s Rent Car Agencies, Airport’s Parking Lot and Brewers restaurant.
2) Discussion and possible action to adopt and approve the proposed FY27 budget as presented by the Finance Committee and Airport Staff.
Ms. Brown, the Airport Director, briefed the Board on the overall numbers contained in the Proposed FY27 Budget. She informed the Board that the Proposed FY27 Budget contains approximately $5.2 million of revenues expenses. She also described how the Proposed FY27 Budget underwent a detailed review and received a consensus from the Finance Committee to recommend it be adopted by the Board of Directors. The proposed FY27 Budget was formulated based on a combination of historical performance, trending, and fiscal planning necessary to achieve the objectives of the Authority.
Mr. Craft, the YCAA President, called for a motion to adopt and approve the Proposed FY27 Budget as presented. Mr. Gourley so moved. Ms. Torres seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Votes in Favor:
Mr. Craft
Mr. Hann
Mr. Scott
Mr. Gourley
Mr. Fox
Ms. Torres
Mr. Salzer
Mr. Swift
Mr. Koehl
Votes Opposed: None
3) Discussion and Possible Action to authorize the YCAA President, Airport Director, or their designated representative to sign all necessary documents to request and accept an FAA AIG IIJA Award in the approximate amount of $1,221,956.49 for the purpose of providing Design and Bid for the Terminal Apron Reconstruction, the Design of the Pappy Boyington Apron Rehabilitation and the Design of the General Aviation Apron Rehabilitation contingent upon final review and approval by Airport Staff and Airport Legal Counsel.
Ms. Brown, the Airport Director, explained the Rehabilitation Project includes FAA, ADOT, and PFC grant-eligible costs totaling $1,286,269.99. These costs are planned to be funded through Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) utilizing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) FAA AIP Grant No. 51of $1,221,956.49. and the remaining being covered by the Airport’s Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) program $32,156.75 and Arizona Department of Transportation, Aeronautics State Match of $32,156.75.
Mr. Craft, the YCAA President, called for a motion to authorize the YCAA President, Airport Director, or their designated representative to sign all necessary documents to request and accept an FAA IIG Grant Award in the approximate amount of $1,221,956.49 for the purpose of providing Design and Bid for the Terminal Apron Reconstruction, the Design of the Pappy Boyington Apron Rehab and the Design of the General Aviation Apron Rehab contingent upon final review and approval by Airport Staff and Airport Legal Counsel, and to authorize the Airport Director, or her designated representative, to sign all related contract documents necessary to execute the grant. Mr. Koehl so moved. Mr. Gourley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Votes in Favor:
Mr. Craft
Mr. Hann
Mr. Scott
Mr. Gourley
Mr. Fox
Ms. Torres
Mr. Salzer
Mr. Swift
Mr. Koehl
Votes Opposed: None
4) Discussion and Possible Action to authorize the YCAA President, Airport Director, or their designated representative to sign all necessary documents to request and accept an accept an ADOT Grant to fund improvements in the approximate amount of $32,156.75 for the purpose of providing Design/Bid Rehabilitation of Apron Areas contingent upon final review and approval by Airport Staff and Airport Legal Counsel.
Ms. Brown, the Airport Director, explained the Rehabilitation Project includes FAA, ADOT, and PFC grant-eligible costs totaling $1,286,269.99. These funds will assist with the sponsor match of 8.94% which is covered by the Airport’s Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) program $32,156.75 and Arizona Department of Transportation, Aeronautics State Match of $32,156.75.
Mr. Craft, the YCAA President, called for a motion to authorize the YCAA President, Airport Director, or their designated representative to sign all necessary documents to request and accept an accept an ADOT Grant to fund improvements in the approximate amount of $32,156.75 for the purpose of providing Design/Bid Rehabilitation of Apron Areas contingent upon final review and approval by Airport Staff and Airport Legal Counsel. Mr. Koehl so moved. Ms. Torres seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Votes in Favor:
Mr. Craft
Mr. Hann
Mr. Scott
Mr. Gourley
Mr. Fox
Ms. Torres
Mr. Salzer
Mr. Swift
Mr. Koehl
Votes Opposed: None
5) Discussion and Possible Action to authorize the YCAA President, Airport Director, or their designated representative to sign all necessary documents to request and accept an FAA Grant Award in the approximate amount of $222,846.40 for the purpose of providing Design and Bid for the Terminal Access Road Rehabilitation contingent upon final review and approval by Airport Staff and Airport Legal Counsel.
Ms. Brown, the Airport Director, briefed the Design and Bid the Terminal Access Road Rehabilitation Project include FAA, ADOT, and PFC grant-eligible costs totaling $234,575.15. These costs are planned to be funded through Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) utilizing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) FAA AIP Grant No. 52 of $222,846.40. and the remaining being covered by the Airport’s Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) program $5,864.38 and Arizona Department of Transportation, Aeronautics State Match of $5,864.38.
Mr. Craft, the YCAA President, called for a motion to authorize the YCAA President, Airport Director, or their designated representative to sign all necessary documents to request and accept an FAA Grant Award in the approximate amount of $222,846.40 for the purpose of providing Design and Bid for the Terminal Access Road Rehabilitation contingent upon final review and approval by Airport Staff and Airport Legal Counsel. Mr. Scott so moved. Mr. Koehl seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Votes in Favor:
Mr. Craft
Mr. Hann
Mr. Scott
Mr. Gourley
Mr. Fox
Ms. Torres
Mr. Salzer
Mr. Swift
Mr. Koehl
Votes Opposed: None
6) Discussion and Possible Action to authorize the YCAA President, Airport Director, or their designated representative to sign all necessary documents to request and accept an accept an ADOT Grant to fund improvements in the approximate amount of $5,864.38 for the purpose of providing Design and Bid the Terminal Access Road Rehabilitation contingent upon final review and approval by Airport Staff and Airport Legal Counsel.
Ms. Brown, the Airport Director, briefed the Design and Bid the Terminal Access Road Rehabilitation Project include FAA, ADOT, and PFC grant-eligible costs totaling $234,575.15. These funds will assist with the sponsor match of 8.94% which is covered by the Airport’s Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) program $5,864.38 and Arizona Department of Transportation, Aeronautics State Match of $5,864.38.
Mr. Craft, the YCAA President, called for a motion to authorize the YCAA President, Airport Director, or their designated representative to sign all necessary documents to request and accept an accept an ADOT Grant to fund improvements in the approximate amount of $5,864.38 for the purpose of providing Design and Bid the Terminal Access Road Rehabilitation contingent upon final review and approval by Airport Staff and Airport Legal Counsel. Ms. Torres so moved. Mr. Scott seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Votes in Favor:
Mr. Craft
Mr. Hann
Mr. Scott
Mr. Gourley
Mr. Fox
Ms. Torres
Mr. Salzer
Mr. Swift
Mr. Koehl
Votes Opposed: None
7) Discussion and possible action to authorize the President, Airport Director, or their designated representative to sign all related documents for PFC Application Number 11, which proposes to impose and use a Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) for the purpose of providing $881,452 in matching funds for airport capital improvement projects.
Ms. Brown, the Airport Director, explained the Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Program is intended to allow for the regulated collection of fees from airport users for the purpose of making airport improvements. The program allows airports to mandate air carriers collect up to $4.50 per enplaned passenger ($4.39 net to YCAA and $0.11 net to the airline) as part of the ticketing process and remit those funds to the airport to be expended on FAA approved projects.
The Airport currently has three active PFC programs, referred to as “PFC 2,” “PFC 9,” and “PFC 10” which allow for the collection and expenditure of PFC revenues. Each of these PFC programs authorizes the collection and expenditure of PFC revenues on specific projects. The Airport’s existing program has collected enough PFC revenues to support all authorized projects and is not currently collecting revenues.
The YCAA is seeking FAA Authorization to establish an additional PFC Program (PFC 11) that will authorize the collection and/or expenditure of PFC revenues to provide the revenues necessary to support the following six projects:
1. Rehabilitate Airport Access Road (Design and Bidding)
2. Rehabilitate Pappy Boyington Apron (Design)
3. Rehabilitate General Aviation Apron (Design)
4. Reconstruct Terminal Apron (Construction)
5. Rehabilitate Airport Access Road (Construction)
6. PFC Administration
PFC revenues must be held and accounted for separately from other airport funds. A schedule is provided identifying each existing approved PFC project, amounts expended to date as well as amounts remaining available to spend.
Mr. Craft, the YCAA President, called for a motion to authorize the YCAA President, the Airport Director, or their representative to sign all related documents for PFC Application Number 11, which proposes to impose and use a Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) for the purpose of providing $881,452 in matching funds for airport capital improvement projects upon final review by Airport staff and the Airport Legal Counsel. Mr. Hann so moved. Mr. Gourley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Votes in Favor:
Mr. Craft
Mr. Hann
Mr. Scott
Mr. Gourley
Mr. Fox
Ms. Torres
Mr. Salzer
Mr. Swift
Mr. Koehl
Votes Opposed: None
8) Discussion on and Possible Action to authorize the YCAA President, the Airport Director, or their designated representative, to sign a new five year lease beginning on October 1, 2026 until September 30, 2031 with Cox Farm Management for approximately 172.13 acres of land in the DCC of upon final review by Airport staff and the Airport Legal Counsel.
Ms. Brown, the Airport Director, briefed the YCAA owns 172 acres of land that was originally used to produce alfalfa. As a result of decades of airport development, approximately 120 acres of ground capable of being farmed remain. For years, the remaining farmable acreage has been leased to a local farmer who has continually produced alfalfa. In past years, alfalfa prices have caused our farmer to reject the renewal of his lease and efforts to recruit another have been unsuccessful. Since our agreement with Cox Farms in 2015, they have paid irrigation taxes and completed ditch repairs, which in the past were completed by the YCAA at a loss.
The past agreement has been beneficial to the Airport as it provides dust mitigation and upkeep of the property as we continue to market the asset.
The proposed agreement also provides for our ability to pull acreage from the agreement with 90 days’ notice. This allows us to continue to make the ground available should an interest in aviation development arise.
Mr. Craft, the YCAA President, called for a motion to authorize the YCAA President, the Airport Director, or their designated representative, to sign a new five-year lease beginning on October 1, 2026, until September 30, 2031, with Cox Farm Management for approximately 172.13 acres of land in the DCC of upon final review by Airport staff and the Airport Legal Counsel. Mr. Koehl so moved. Mr. Scott seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Votes in Favor:
Mr. Craft
Mr. Hann
Mr. Scott
Mr. Gourley
Mr. Fox
Ms. Torres
Mr. Salzer
Mr. Swift
Mr. Koehl
Votes Opposed: None
MILITARY LIAISON
LtCol John J. Leon, USMC, Military Liaison provided updates at MCAS Yuma.
9) Presentation and update regarding current construction projects, associated contracts, grant status, general aviation, marketing efforts, terminal improvements, aviation conferences, meetings, and items of interest with the city and county or other federal or state agencies. This will include, but is not limited to, additional information, FAA and ADOT grant updates, an overview of projects underway, airport operations, Rolle Airfield, airline recruitment and retention efforts, general aviation, future events, and other Airport business.
Ms. Brown, the Airport Director, provided a updates on IGSA Projects, American Airlines load capacities and flight disruptions, marketing and community outreach over the past month to include social media.
10) Discussion and possible action regarding the performance evaluation of the Airport Director. Possible executive session for discussion and/or consideration of the performance evaluation of the Airport Director, and related personnel matters under the provision of A.R.S. §§ 38-431.03(A)(1)-(7).
Mr. Craft, the YCAA President, called for a motion to enter executive session for discussion and/or consideration of the performance evaluation of the Airport Director, and related personnel matters under the provision of A.R.S. §§ 38-431.03(A)(1)-(7). Mr. Hann made a motion to table the discussion and possible action to the September 8, 2026 meeting. Mr. Fox seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.
Votes in Favor:
Mr. Craft
Mr. Hann
Mr. Scott
Mr. Gourley
Mr. Fox
Ms. Torres
Mr. Salzer
Mr. Swift
Mr. Koehl
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
There were no Public Comments.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Board the meeting adjourned at 5:07PM.
// Approved //
Bill Craft
President, Yuma County Airport Authority | |
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