Sauk
Prairie Airport Minutes
Board of Director's Meeting
September 24
Prairie du Sac Town Hall
7:00 PM
PRESENT: Jim Kazmierczak, Ron Lins, Doyle Curtis, George Kaupas, Ed Miller
and 5 guests.Doyle Curtis call the meeting to order at 7:05 PM, Sept. 24, 2003 at Town
Hall, George/Jim moved and seconded to except agenda , Passed.Minutes from 8-20-03 were review, Ed/Ron, Passed.
Jim gave treasurers report, - Ed/Ron, Passed.
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Jim gave insurance update which increased $600.00 and coverage was
reduced from 2 million to 1 million. Myer insurance was not involved in the
process mainly because there is no need for their involvement.
B. Jim reported that the Village voted to give the $ 4,000.00 allocated to
the airport to SPA, Inc. at the Sept. 9th Village Board Meeting. Jim has not
received the check to date.
C. Letter asking for funds for legal expenses were discussed and it was
decided that a letter should not be sent out.
D. Jim reported that he had talked to Al about the mowing, Al was told
that there was $550.00 budgeted for that expense. Al would finish this
season and see what would happen next year. Possibly train a few to
volunteer to do the mowing. No Action
E. Doyle reported that he has the key to the Tie Down Fee Box and that it
is operational. Doyle turned in $6.00 in tie down fees which comes to $20.00
to date. Doyle also reported on the condition of the runway lights. Some
repairs and parts are needed, Jim/Ed moved and seconded to authorize Doyle
up to $100.00 for repairs & parts as need. Passed
F. Jim reported that Al agreed that the airport should get a garbage
container. Jim reported that Al said the size should stay the same at $40.00
a month. After discussion the Board wants to see how the budget pans out
before the airport provide a container and suggested anyone who needs
garbage service contact Al and donate money to Al for the use of Al’s
container.
G. Jim asked how long to maintain the port-a-potty service stating that
the service was paid through Sept. It was agreed that the service should go
through Oct. The airport has one. Jim stated that we had budgeted $180.00
and to date it had cost $232.68. Jim will call Stranders to verify how often
they are pumping.
NEW BUSINESS:
Communications:
A. Jim requested and received a copy of the FAA report on Muellers flag
pole. Jim stated that his concern was that the airport board was not
contacted or consulted before the flag pole went up. This has been and
continues to be a problem. The SPA, Inc. Board has asked local government
that they notify the Airport Board of anything that may effect the airport
to no avail. No Action
B. Jim Reported that he attended the Sauk Prairie Comprehensive Planning
Committee meeting Sept. 17 and that he thought that the members of that
committee are working hard at coming up with what the community wants over
the next 20 years as far as growth in our area. Jim stated that the
committee plans to send out a survey after their next meeting Oct. 15, to
the community which will include the question what to do with the Hwy. 12/PF
area. The draft will ask if the airport will stay, go or be relocated. Jim
plans to attend the Oct. meeting to make sure the airport is represented. No
Action
C. Jim reported that he had received a copy of a letter form Bart Olson
dated 9-2-03 to Richard Blackmon in response to Richard’s letter dated
6-10-03. Jim did not have a copy of Richard’s letter but reported that his
understanding of the letter was that Bart was defending his actions. Jim
also stated that one sentence stood out which stated that Bart hopes for the
future of the airport but being a realist it looks doubtful. Jim offered to
send a copy of the letter to anyone who wants it.
D. Jim received a letter from Sauk Co. stating that the Finance Committee
will be recommending to the County Board that the Sauk Prairie Airport not
receive their requested funding in 2004. Ron and Jim both were under the
impression that all airports were being cut or scaled back in the 2004
County budget because of no money. Jim will make an appeal to the Finance
Committee and the Community Board for funding for 2004.
Other New Business:
A. There have been concerns voiced that a better job could have been done
on the tar crack filling of the runway. Ron stated that they did as much as
they could for the agreed amount of $6,000.00. It would seem if more needs
to be done it will cost more. Doyle will contact the runway crack repair
company to see if they are done and report back.
B. In light of the airports budget, Doyle brought forward the idea of
implementing user fees for the airport. These could include but not limited
to maintenance fees, landing fees, taxi way fees. After lengthy discussion
it was decided that the board think about the pro’s and con’s and discuss
this matter more at the next meeting.
C. Jim presented a budget draft to the board, and it was decided to wait
till the next meeting to discuss it.
NEXT MEETING: 7 PM, Oct. 15th at the Town of Prairie Du Sac, Town Hall
Adjourn: 8:30 PM Ed/George
Jim Kazmierczak, Sec./Tres. 9-25-03