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DRAFT Meeting Minutes for:
May Board Meeting
Yuma International Airport, Conference Room
Tuesday, May 12, 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 May 12, 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
Ken Scott, 2nd Vice President
Stanley Gourley, Treasurer
Dr. Brian Cullen, Secretary
William Fox, Director
Eric Saltzer, Director
Greg McShane, Director
Mike Swift, Director
Tony Koehl, Director
YCAA DIRECTORS ABSENT WERE:
Jenny Torres, Director
ALSO PRESENT WERE:
Gladys Brown, Airport Director
Gerald Hinkle, Jr., Chief Financial Officer
Andrea Lopez, Executive Assistant
Gabby Reyes, Finance and HR Specialist (exited the meeting at 4:20PM)
Sandra Mendivil, Finance and HR Specialist (exited the meeting at 4:20PM)
LtCol John J. Leone, USMC, Military Liaison
Silvia Gunderman, OneAZ (joined the meeting at 4:02PM)
Curtis Bright, Walker & Armstrong (exited the meeting at 4:20PM)
Fred Roberson, AFGE
Diane Rodriguez, AFGE
Javier Casarez, AFGE
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
Fred Ruberson and Diane Rodriguez of AFGE provided public comments.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Craft, the YCAA President, called for a motion to approve the minutes of the April 14, 2026, Regular Board Meeting. Mr. Hann so moved. Dr. Cullen seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Votes in Favor:
Mr. Craft
Mr. Hann
Mr. Scott
Mr. Gourley
Dr. Cullen
Mr. Fox
Mr. Salzer
Mr. Koehl
Mr. Swift
Mr. McShane
Votes Opposed: None
COMMITTEE REPORTS
1) Public Relations Committee Chair, Dr. Brian Cullen, will provide a summary on the April 28, 2026, Meeting.
Public Relations Committee Chair, Dr. Brian Cullen, provided a summary on the April 28, 2026, Meeting of the Public Relations Committee including:
- Air Service Development Update
- MCAS Yuma Capital Improvement Program and Lobbying for Appropriations
REGULAR AGENDA
1) Discussion and Possible Action to accept the FY25 Independent Audit Report performed and prepared by Walker & Armstrong, CPA’s.
Mr. Hinkle, the Authority’s Chief Financial Officer briefed the Board on the Authority’s annual requirement to have an independent annual financial audit. He then introduced Mr. Bright of Walker and Armstrong, CPA’s who provided the Directors with a brief overview of the FY25 independent audit process, the financial statements and the examination that was performed. Mr. Bright described the cooperation his office received during the examination as very helpful and confirmed the results of the examination as having found no instances of non-compliance, no weaknesses in the Authority’s internal control system and expressed his assurance that the financial statements prepared by Airport staff did in fact represent fairly the financial condition of the Authority, also known as a “clean” audit opinion.
Mr. Craft, the YCAA President, called for a motion to accept the FY25 Independent Audit Report from Walker & Armstrong as presented. Mr. Gourley so moved. Mr. Scott seconded the motion. Gladys Brown, Airport Director recognized the Finance Department for their exceptional work. Motion passed unanimously.
Votes in Favor:
Mr. Craft
Mr. Hann
Mr. Scott
Mr. Gourley
Dr. Cullen
Mr. Fox
Mr. Salzer
Mr. Koehl
Mr. Swift
Mr. McShane
Votes Opposed: None
2) Monthly report by Chief Financial Officer on current financial status.
Mr. Hinkle, Chief Financial Officer, briefed the Board on our current financial status. Mr. Hinkle also provided an update on operations by the airport’s Rent Car Agencies, Airport’s Parking Lot and Brewers restaurant.
MILITARY LIAISON
LtCol John J. Leone, USMC, Military Liaison provided updates at MCAS Yuma.
3) 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, Airport Director, provided updates on IGSA projects and American Airlines load capacities, including April flight delays and cancelations, Main Terminal sink drainpipe repairs, Main Terminal rail wrapping, and terminal restaurant improvements. She also noted that ongoing engagement efforts, events, and partnerships were summarized in the Executive Summary, highlighting the Airport’s continued involvement in the community.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
There were no Public Comments.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 4:42PM.
Dr. Brian Cullen
Public Relations Committee Chairman ; Secretary, Yuma County Airport Authority | |
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| Tue Apr 14, 2026 -- April Board |
| Wed Apr 8, 2026 -- Strategic Planning Committee |
| Fri Apr 3, 2026 -- Finance Committee |
| Tue Mar 10, 2026 -- March Board Meeting Minutes |
| Tue Feb 10, 2026 -- February Board |
| Tue Jan 13, 2026 -- January Board |
| Tue Jan 13, 2026 -- Annual Board Meeting 2026 |
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| Tue Nov 18, 2025 -- November Board |
| Fri Nov 14, 2025 -- Finance Committee |
| Thu Nov 13, 2025 -- Strategic Planning Committee |
| Mon Nov 3, 2025 -- Special Board |
| Fri Oct 31, 2025 -- Strategic Planning Committee |
| Mon Oct 20, 2025 -- Elections and Personnel Committee |
| Tue Oct 14, 2025 -- October Board |
| Tue Sep 9, 2025 -- September Board |
| Wed Sep 3, 2025 -- Public Relations Committee |
| Wed Aug 27, 2025 -- Strategic Planning Committee |
| Wed Aug 20, 2025 -- Executive Committee |
| Mon Aug 18, 2025 -- Election and Personnel Committee |
| Tue Aug 12, 2025 -- August Board |
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| Wed Jul 16, 2025 -- Election and Personnel Committee |
| Tue Jun 10, 2025 -- June Board |
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| Tue May 20, 2025 -- Election and Personnel Committee |
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| Wed May 7, 2025 -- Election and Personnel Committee |
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