CHESAPEAKE AIRPORT AUTHORITY MINUTES May 10, 2017

The regular meeting of the Chesapeake Airport Authority was held on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at 7:00 p.m., at the Chesapeake Regional Airport, Chesapeake, Virginia.

CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Cowling called the meeting to order May 10, 2017.

MINUTES
A motion was made and passed unanimously to accept the minutes from the meeting of March/April 2017.

TREASURER’S REPORT
Mr. Britt gave a consolidated report for Mar/Apr financials and found them to be in order. A motion was made, seconded and passed to approve the financial reports for March/April 2017.

INVOICES

Mr. Schrantz reviewed the invoices for the month: Talbert & Bright $17,828.00 (CF6-20), $6,498.20 (CS6-46); Austin Electrical $1,120.00 (AWOS Flight Check); and Branscome $6,155.85 (NTA Pay Request).

Operating Invoices over $1,000 covered by the annual check signing resolution or previously approved and paid in 2017 included: Oessco $1,165.85 (Fuel Filters); Talbert & Bright $2,004.90 (NTA 6-20), $3,549.10 (CS 6-46); and Austin Electric $1,100.00 (FAA Inspection).

A motion was made, seconded and passed to approve payment of the invoices as presented.

OLD BUSINESS
None

NEW BUSINESS
ADOPTION OF VML LIST OF PHYSICIANS (WORKMAN’S COMP)
Mr. Schrantz discussed the panel and asked for approval of the panel. A motion was made, seconded and passed to approve the panel of physicians as presented.

COMMITTEE DEFINITIONS/ASSIGNMENTS
Mr. Schrantz reminded the board about the draft list that was sent out the previous week on the definitions developed by Mr. Cowling. Mr. Cowling discussed the definitions and what each committee should be looking at when fulfilling their roles in the committee.

NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Mr. Cowling appointed Mr. Dixon and Ms. Kennedy to be on the nominating committee and they will present a slate of officers for the upcoming fiscal year at the next meeting for board consideration.

PUBLIC COMMENT POLICY – DISCUSSION/VOTE
Mr. Cowling discussed the proposed policy on public comment within the meeting. A motion was made, seconded and passed to adopt the policy as presented.

UAS RESOLUTION UPDATE – VOTE
Mr. Cowling reminded the authority that the board has already adopted a position on drones. Mr. Cowling read the proposed changes in the policy to the board. A motion was made, seconded and passed to amend the policy to reflect the discussed changes.

COMMITTEE REPORTS
None

TALBERT & BRIGHT REPORT
Mr. Peterson gave the following report:
NTA Ph I & II
The project is nearly complete with contractor working on punch list. Project should be administratively closed by next meeting.

Easement/Acquisition
Mr. Peterson stated the project is still ongoing.

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

DOAV
Mr. Schrantz stated that the DOAV has published its list of projects that the DOAV is going to recommend for funding and our project (box area site hangars) is going to be recommended for approval.

Member’s Comments
Mr. Dixon asked for a status update about the terminal building upgrade. Mr. Schrantz discussed the progress of the project.

Chairman’s Comments
Mr. Cowling thanked the authority for their work. Mr. Cowling stated that he would like to start construction of hangar now or as soon as possible.

House Bill 2449
Mr. Cowling discussed the bill sponsored by Cosgrove and Knight, that has been approved that basically states that members can only serve two consecutive terms at a time with a year break, then can serve again.

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.