CHESAPEAKE AIRPORT AUTHORITY MINUTES September 14, 2016

The regular meeting of the Chesapeake Airport Authority was held on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at 7:00 p.m., at the Chesapeake Regional Airport, Chesapeake, Virginia.

CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Vince Gordon called the meeting to order for September 14, 2016.

Mr. Burke Craver made a motion to go out of order on the agenda and allow Susan Saunders, Dixon, Hughes Goodman, to give the results of the audit for the FY 2016. The motion was seconded and passed to go out of order on the agenda.

NEW BUISNESS
Ms. Susan Saunders, Dixon, Hughes, Goodman discussed the audit results and stated that they issued an unmodified opinion. A motion was made, seconded and passed unanimously to accept the auditor’s report.

MINUTES
A motion was made and passed unanimously to accept the minutes from the meeting of August 2016 as previously circulated.  

TREASURER’S REPORT
Mr. Don Britt reported that he inspected the financial statements before the meeting and found them in order. A motion was made, seconded and passed to approve the financial reports for August 2016.

INVOICES

Mr. Chris Schrantz reviewed the invoice for the month: DEQ $1,949.00 (Annual Permit); Talbert & Bright $33,937.15 (NTA), $5,690.50 (AIP6-19); Branscome $306,875.26 (Pay Request #3); and Univar $1,277.80 (WWTP Supplies)

Operating Invoices over $1,000 covered by the annual check signing resolution or previously approved and paid in 2016 included: Stevenson Tractor $1,343.46 (Zero turn Repairs).

OLD BUSINESS
None

COMMITTEE REPORTS
STEERING COMMITTEE – Report Discussion
Mr. Brian Miller continues the discussion of the issues identified in his report. Mr. Miller suggested that we create a policy on when the airport manager should issue a NOTAM about drone operations. Discussion ensued amongst the members. Mr. Miller stated that on December 2015, a report was issued with no action.

TALBERT & BRIGHT REPORT Submitted by Talbert & Bright
Off-Airport Easement Acquisition/Obstruction Removal EA
Mr. Steve Peterson stated that the project has been signed off and has been closed and we are ready to move into the next phase.

North Terminal Area Apron Phase I & II
Mr. Steve Peterson stated that we had 28 out of 30 days of dry weather. Significant progress has occurred and they are ahead of schedule.

MANAGER’S REPORT
Mr. Chris Schrantz reported on the following:

Mr. Schrantz stated that the chairman sends his regrets. Mr. Schrantz stated that Mr. CT Cowling stated that the current committees will likely stand.

Mr. Schrantz discussed what is happening with our competition’s airport.

Mr. Schrantz discussed his impression of the Economic Development meeting.

Mr. Schrantz stated the grant reimbursement for the Deal Parcel has been signed and returned to the FAA.

Mr. Schrantz discussed his efforts in getting the carpet replaced.

Mr. Schrantz discussed the letter from the Fire Department about the pump house.

Members Discussion:

Mr. Miller discussed a certified letter he received from the chairman and expressed his concerns regarding the drone issue, member access to Authority counsel, and a lack of a strategic plan for the airport.  A discussion followed about the future growth of the airport and how best to ensure the support of City Council as well as the community.  

The members discussed ideas on how to market the airport to the public.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

                                                                                    CT Cowling
                                                                                    Chairman

The minutes are summary in nature and are not intended to be an exact transcript of the proceedings. The Authority maintains an audiotape of the meeting.