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Meeting Minutes for:
December Board Meeting
Yuma International Airport, Conference Room
Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at 04:01 PM
Call to Order:
The Yuma County Airport Authority, Inc. (YCAA) Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors was called to order at 4:01 PM on December 12, 2017 in the Yuma International Airport Conference Room, 2191 E. 32nd Street, Suite 218, Yuma, Arizona 85365. The Presiding officer was Ronald Rice, President.
YCAA DIRECTORS PRESENT WERE:
Ronald Rice, President
Stan Gourley, 1st Vice President
Dean Hager, 2nd Vice President
Jonathan Matheus, Treasurer
Linda Morgan, Secretary
Ed Whitehead, Director
Dr. Brian Cullen, DMD, Director
Randall Nelson, Director
Eric Saltzer, Director
Russell Jones, Director
Albert Gardner, Director
YCAA DIRECTORS ABSENT WERE:
None
ALSO PRESENT WERE:
Gladys Wiggins, Airport Director
Gerald Hinkle, Jr., Chief Financial Officer
Mark Workman, Director of Operations
Andrea Lopez, Executive Assistant
Lt Colonel David. Slay, USMC, Military Liaison
Greg McShane, MCAS Operations Officer
Ken Scott, ASN Volunteer
William Fox
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
There were no comments from the public.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The President called for a motion to approve the minutes of the November 14, 2017 Board Meeting. Mr. Hager so moved. Dr. Cullen seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
1) Recognition of Achievement: The Yuma County Airport Authority President recognized Mr. Ed Whitehead who has served the Airport and the Citizens of Yuma County with Distinction and Honor as a Director for nine years a feat worthy of our deep gratitude and respect. Mr. Whitehead's dedication to general aviation and to developing the economic engine that is Yuma International Airport has enhanced the life of every member of our community, worthy of our praise and thanks. Being a Director of the Airport Authority is a volunteer job and requires countless hours of business and regulatory research, an ability to navigate through innumerable bureaucratic and financial minefields, and a personal investment of time, emotion and caring about the well-being of the Citizens of Yuma County and the surrounding region. The Airport is deeply grateful for his contribution and wishes him all the best as he moves forward to future successes.
COMMITTEE UPDATES
1) Strategic Planning Committee Chair, Mr. Hager, provided a summary of the December 8, 2017 committee meeting.
Mr. Hager updated the Board on the three agenda items discussed at the meeting including an update on the progress of the Aviation Mechanic Strategic Planning Advisory Group (AMSPAG) who is working to promote the development of aviation mechanics in our region. After a brief description of the issues involved, Mr. Hager concluded that it is too early to continue the effort to get a hands on training program off the ground. Mr. Hager praised the participants and emphasized that future efforts will be greatly enhanced by the ground work completed by the AMSPAG.
Mr. Hager and Ms. Wiggins informed the Board that the current tenant of our hangar at Rolle Airfield, AV, Inc. has requested the ability to terminate their lease. Ms. Wiggins discussed ongoing negotiations taking place regarding the possibility of a cash payment to the Authority to “buyout” their remaining lease obligations which exist will into the year 2022. Ms. Wiggins stated that upon receipt of a reasonable offer, the Finance Committee would be convened to evaluate the proposal with the possibility of a recommendation being brought to the Board of Directors for evaluation at a future date.
Mr. Hager then briefed the Board on the final agenda item addressed by the Committee which pertained to the Authority’s right to use the airfield during close field hours. Ms. Wiggins expressed the efforts underway to evaluate the situation with legal counsel, followed by the possibility of a meeting on the issue involving the Commander of MCAS Yuma.
2) Public Relations Committee Chairman, Mr. Jones, provided a summary on the December 11, 2017 committee meeting which revolved around an evaluation of our existing corporate bylaws.
Mr. Jones described in some detail the efforts of the committee to improve the Authority’s bylaws which he expects to continue into February or March of next year. Mr. Jones stated that proposed changes would be provided to the Board of Directors for consideration before any formal action is taken.
REGULAR AGENDA
1) Monthly report by Chief Financial Officer on current financial status and recent activities.
Mr. Hinkle briefed the Board on the current financial status.
MILITARY LIAISON
Lt Colonel David. Slay, USMC, Military Liaison stated Guinness World Records has contacted them and stated the word record for largest wall of fire was achieved at the Yuma Air Show on 18 March 2017.
He also disclosed the possibility of having new performers for the 2018 Air Show.
2) 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 update, overview of projects completed to date, Airport Operations, Rolle Field, Airline Recruitment and Retention efforts, General Aviation, Airport Marketing/Business development plan, future GA events, and any other Airport Business. (Update by Airport Director)
Mr. Workman provided a presentation on the operational status of the airfield which included the closure of the long runway to provide for the completion of Taxiway H1 improvements by the Authority. He also provided an update on the Taxiway H1 Rehabilitation which has resulted in the partial closure of Taxiway H1.
Ms. Wiggins provided a brief on the ongoing efforts to attract additional commercial air service and other activities at the airport, the status of the parking lot revenue management project and matters related to marketing and community outreach. She also informed the Board of Directors that she had executed a short term extension to a 52 acre lease of airfield land to the Navy in order to provide the time necessary to get a new lease negotiated. This existing lease was executed in 1959 and has been amended five times previously.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
Mr. Gourley and Ms. Morgan provided public comment.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Board the meeting adjourned at 4:53PM.
// Approved //
Linda Morgan
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