Sauk
Prairie Airport Minutes
Board of Director's Meeting
April 21, 2004
Prairie du Sac Town Hall
7:00 PM
PRESENT: Jim Kazmierczak, Ron Lins, Doyle Curtis, George Kaupas, Ed Miller, Dennis Kirch and guest Roger Thistle and Steve Arnold.
Doyle Curtis called the meeting to order at 8:10 PM, April 21, 2004 at Town Hall, Ed/Jim moved and seconded to accept agenda. Passed.
Doyle asked for comments from the floor, Jim introduced Steve Arnold; pilot, hangar owner. Jim moved that Steve be elected to the Board, Doyle seconded and Steve was voted on to the Board
Minutes from Jan. 21 were reviewed, Jim/Ron. Passed.Jim moved a bylaw change to insert a requirement that requires the Treasurer to submit a budget for the up coming year to the board by August because the County requires request about that time. The addition will read: The Treasurer will prepare and present the upcoming year’s budget at or by the August Board Meeting of the current year. Ron seconded. Passed
Jim gave the Treasurer's Report, Jim/Ed, Passed
Old Business:Jim reported Stranders have started the port-potty service at 35-40 dollars a month. Discussion on how many times needed to pump, Jim stated the Board budgeted for $250 which will run though September. The consensus was that is ok.
Ed reported that Michaels Implement can provide a commercial mower for $25.00 per hour for mowing the airport property. Jim reported Roger put a bid in at $300. for each mowing and that McFarlanes has a mower for $27.00 per hour. Jim also reported that Al would need $25.00 per hour for his equipment. Jim also reported that Al would like to receive another $1,000.00 for 2003 mowing. Jim said that the Board paid Al $455.00 for the 2003 mowing and figuring on 8 mowings at 8 hours a mowing that comes to $7.10 an hour for his equipment compared with the $25.00 everyone else is getting and Jim stated that if I were Al I would want more also. Doyle brought up that option of the airport buying a mower, and Dennis said he had a mower that he could sell to the airport. After more discussing, Jim moved that Ed pursue Michaels mower at a maximum of $25.00 per hour (dry) and Ed will set up a volunteer list to do the mowing. Ed seconded, Passed
Ed reported on Civil Air Patrol (CAP), and they are still are interested in building a hangar at the airport. He also reported that they have possible access to surplus equipment such as snow plows, and mowers. Ed will pursue these options. Jim reported that he is also a member of the COLSAC SQUADRON of the CAP and that he will be becoming an official CAP pilot for the squadron as soon as possible.Jim reported that the Judge has not made a decision on our motion concerning the suit over Bart’s fence as of today. Tom had said that a decision should be forth coming soon.
Jim reported that he will be sending the Annual Corporate report into the state after the up coming Board elections in June. Jim will also prepare the SPA, Inc. annual report for that meeting.
Jim reported that the SPAA’s Board will be meeting the 1st week in May to set up fund raising efforts for the airport.Ron discussed the Comp. Planning Committee’s open house earlier in the day at the River Arts Center in Sauk. That the airport was one of the main discussion points. That the continuation of the airport seems to be in the long range plans. The general consensus is that the airport is good for the community. Hwy 12 & PF and the airport will be future considerations, but the airport is on a positive side of the committee at this time. Jim noted that if the airport is to stay the next step may be that the Airport Board may want to start long range plans to be presented to the appropriate committees for actions/considerations. Ron also reported that the Comp. Planning Committee will still be meeting at the Prairie du Sac Fire Station at 5:30 PM every 3rd. Wednesday of each month and that the final draft for land use recommendations for the Sauk Prairie Area is still scheduled for release in January 2005.
Doyle reported the runway/taxiway was in usable condition and that the lights are operational except for the runway 36 VASI is non-operational because of the displaced threshold.
New Business:Doyle reported that at the June Airport Board Meeting which is the official Annual meeting of the SPA, Inc. that we will be holding elections. Discussion on SPA, Inc. membership and how to gain more members and participation from the community. Jim was directed to send out mailings to hangar owners and friends of airport.
Doyle asked the Board for permission for the EAA Young Eagle rally June 19th, 2004 9 am to noon. Ed reported that the CAP Cadets will be available to help out with crowd control and that they would possible have a food stand. Jim/Steve, Passed
Next meeting set for 5-19-04 7 PM, same place.