Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Items of Business
3.A. Approve Minutes 
3.B. Consider draft scope of services for engineering to construct a hangar 
3.C. Discuss timeline and data for hangar rentals 
3.D. Discussion on Amendment to the Lease Agreement between the City of Crete and Air Methods, LLC
4. Officers' Reports
4.A. Airport Manager Report
4.B. Crete Fuel Report 
5. Adjournment
6. Petitions - Communications - Citizen Concerns
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Meeting: September 12, 2024 at 8:15 AM - Airport Advisory Board Meeting
Subject:
1. Open Meeting
Rationale:
  • In accordance with Nebraska law, a copy of the Open Meetings Act can be found in the back of the Council Chambers.
  • Items listed on the agenda may be considered in any order.
Subject:
2. Roll Call
Rationale:
  • Attendance of members will be recorded to determine the presence of a quorum for official actions.
Subject:
3. Items of Business
Rationale:
  • Action may be taken to discuss/limit discussion, to hear testimony in favor of or in opposition to, and to approve or disapprove any matter presented under this title.
Subject:
3.A. Approve Minutes 
Discussion:
Howard Nitzel motioned to approve the minutes and Kirk Keller seconded the motion. 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.B. Consider draft scope of services for engineering to construct a hangar 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that Chris Corr would be providing a draft of the scope of services by Friday, September 13th, 2024 and this would go to the next City Council meeting. 
Subject:
3.C. Discuss timeline and data for hangar rentals 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada discussed redoing the rental rates by the beginning of the year. Getting comps for information and making changes to leases before the next meeting. 
Subject:
3.D. Discussion on Amendment to the Lease Agreement between the City of Crete and Air Methods, LLC
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that Air Methods, LLC would like to pay for half of the cost of the door and have a 3-year lease extension on their lease. Ourada explained that JEO went out to see the door and stated that it is structurally okay just needs some repairs. 
There was discussion about making changes to the lease for a lease extension. Ourada mentioned that he would be sending Air Methods, LLC the LB840 Grant Application. Ourada also explained that a grant requirement is to maintain business for 7 years and is addressed as a performance guarantee. 

Howard Nitzel motioned to respond with the LB840 Grant Application seconded by Kirk Keller. 
Attachments:
Subject:
4. Officers' Reports
Rationale:
  • Reports may be given by Officers, City Departments, Committees, or Board members concerning the current operations of the Airport.
  • No action can be taken on matters presented under this title except to answer any questions or to refer the matter for further action.
Subject:
4.A. Airport Manager Report
Discussion:
Airport Manager Will White stated that the Chamber's Pigs Fly event went well. Doane University's event will be in October and they have provided the insurance. All the T-Hangers are full except A6. There are currently 4-5 people on the wait list. 
White mentioned about Emrich Aerial Spraying LLC and City Attorney Anna Burge stated that she would be reaching out to Beatrice City Attorney. 

Howard Nitzel asked about professional advertising and there was discussion on possibilities such as flight training, private pilot training and corporate operator with an office or two. White mentioned that he will look into where to advertise and will work with Howard on that. 

Nitzel also asked about creating a website. City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that Media Specialist Jennifer Lampila could add to the website and she can also take pictures. 

Nitzel asked Ourada if they could proceed on the hanger shingles and Ourada stated that he is going to reach out a company that has given the City good bids on roofing. 

Blaine Spanjer stated that he will be having a conversation with James Dux about the Airport Advisory Board. 
Subject:
4.B. Crete Fuel Report 
Attachments:
Subject:
5. Adjournment
Discussion:
9:01 a.m.
Subject:
6. Petitions - Communications - Citizen Concerns
Rationale:
  • Citizen testimony may be limited to 3 minutes per person.
  • Please do not repeat testimony that has already be heard.
  • No action can be taken on matters presented under this title except to answer any questions or to refer the matter for further action.

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