Morehead-Rowan County Airport Board
Minutes
January 30, 2014
Chairman Michael Gray called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM in the Terminal Building
Conference Room at the Morehead-Rowan County Regional Airport. Other members present
were Don Laferty, Tim James, James LeMaster, Porter Dailey, Ron Oliver, Eric Stinson, and Bruce
Mattingly. Charles Derrickson and Tom Fossett were absent. Guests present were Tracey and
Mike Potter – Fixed Base Operator; Ben Brandstetter – Brandstetter Carroll Inc.; Harry Clark –
Rowan County Fiscal Court liaison; and Barbara Marsh – Assistant Secretary-Treasurer.
Mr. Stinson presented the Minutes of the December 19, 2013 meeting. The motion to accept the
December 19, 2013 was made by Mr. Oliver, seconded by Mr. Laferty, and approved
unanimously.
Mr. Stinson presented the Financial Report for the period ending December 31, 2013. Income
was normal for the period. Expenses included payment to Brandstetter Carroll Inc. for
engineering services. The motion to accept the December 31, 2013 Financial Report was made
by Mr. Dailey, seconded by Mr. LeMaster, and unanimously approved.
REPORTS
Tracey Potter gave a report on the status of the FBO and Airport activities. She advised the
status of fuel sales, grounds maintenance, and hangar activities. Fuel sales for the month of
December were 588 gallons of 100LL and 400 gallons of JETA fuel. The monthly Community
Hangar report includes PHI Helicopter and Jamie Samuel for $450.00. The AWOS ID has
changed to KSYM. It now appears on the NOAA website under the METAR section. Maps and
approach charts should be updated next cycle. The T-Hangar bid opening was Tuesday, January
28th. The old snow plow needs approximately $770.00 in parts to make it usable with the red
Z71 truck. There will be another Pancake and Sausage breakfast on Saturday, February 1st.
Ms. Potter reported that the county road crew plowed during one of the snow events last
month, but was unable to help upon the second request. The insurance company for the
stranded Merlin sent R&C Aviation (Mr. Andy Ayres) to inspect the airplane. He said most likely
the plane will leave on a trailer. His phone number is (479) 394-4780 and cell phone (479) 234-
0161. Mr. Ayres is out of Mena, AR.
Ms. Potter reported that there were no 21×12’ folding doors bid in the current T-Hangar bid or
alternates. The whole purpose of putting the utility building on hold was because the bi-fold
doors would allow storage of the tractors and other equipment in the end of the T-Hangar
building. Also the automatic latches were not bid either or put in as an alternate. The price
difference for the two bi-fold doors is $5302.00 approximately.
2 each 21×12’ doors $3,651.00 = $7,302.00
2 each 10’x10’ doors $1,000.00 = -$2,000.00
= $5,302.00
The single lever door closers are much easier to use and are less than $300.00 per hangar. The
EAA Chapter trip on January 4 to the Dayton Air Museum was successful.
Grounds. Mr. James, Co-Chair, went over plans.
RFP. A request for proposal is ready for spring/summer 2014 hay contracting bids. It
will be advertised in several county newspapers and with County Extension Agents in
the next two-three weeks.
Communications and Security. Mr. Laferty, Chairman, reported on activities.
1. Mr. Laferty reported that the AWOS is working very well and is an asset to the state.
2. KSYM letters will be official on February 6.
3. The maintenance company in Lansing, MI provides a website for monitoring. The
information may be downloaded to a smart phone.
4. The website for the Airport (www.mrcairport.org) has been changed to reflect the
new information. Mr. Gray appointed Mr. Laferty as website contact person.
5. Mr. Laferty reported that a letter had been received from the Airport Zoning
Commission proposing a tower which would be built approximately 13 miles from
the Airport. If we do not contest we do not have to respond.
Brandstetter Carroll Inc. Mr. Brandstetter reviewed project updates.
T-Hangar Project
– The bids were opened January 28, 2014. The two bids received were from JAVE,
LLC and PACKS, Inc. The bids are under consideration. The award has not been
made yet.
Runway Storm Improvements
– BCI submitted a report to Craig Farmer on December 2nd to request feedback on
State funding. To date, no response has been received.
– BCI has prepared project specifications for the proposed work. BCI is awaiting
feedback from KYTC regarding funding options and bidding requirements.
Seal Coating
– Received letter from KYTC on January 27th stating that the State would like to
fund pavement markings for the runway and taxiway in 2014. BCI discussed FAA
providing additional funding for seal coating of runway on 1/28/14. Request also
sent to State to request additional funds for seal coating. The new FAA Program
Manager Ms. Clark will explore unused AIP funds from other Airports to assist
with the project.
NEW BUSINESS
Website. Mr. Gray reported that revenues could be realized if ads were sold on our website. The
motion to sell website ads on a rotation basis on www.mrcairport.org was made by Mr. Stinson,
seconded by Mr. James, and approved unanimously.
FBO Contract. The Fixed Base Operator contract expires on August 30, 2014. Members of the
Executive Committee will work with Tracey and Mike Potter to review the contract.
Review of By-Laws. Mr. Gray appointed Mr. Dailey to review the By-Laws.
FAA Visit. The FAA will visit the Airport on Tuesday, February 11. Mr. Mike Thompson and Ms.
Chastity Clark, Program Manager, will be here @ 8:00 a.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Gray adjourned the meeting at 7:32 PM.