[JYO] Tonights Meeting Agenda and Minutes from last meeting...

LEESBURG AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING

Thursday, March 14, 2002

The rescheduled meeting of the Leesburg Airport Commission will be held March 
14, 2002, at 7:30 pm, in the Airport Lobby.  This is a public meeting.


AGENDA

I.  Call to Order

II. Approval of Minutes

III.    Chairman’s Opening Remarks

IV. Petitioners - Petitioners must sign up in advance, 3 minute limit.

V.  Committee Reports

a.   Public Relations - Steve Hutchins
b.  Operations - Roy Steinfort
c.   Finance - Dan Moats
d.   Councilmatic Representative Report - Mayor B.J. Webb

VI. Airport Director’s Report

    Airport Operation and Maintenance Report

VII.    Old Business

    Hangar and tie-down fees

VIII.   New Business

    Status of tie-downs and hangars
    Flight Service reopens to counter briefings

IX. Adjournment

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MINUTES

Leesburg Executive Airport Commission
February 21, 2002


Discussion Notes:

The February meeting of the Leesburg Executive Airport Commission was held in 
the terminal building of the Leesburg Executive Airport, 1001 Sycolin Road 
SE, Leesburg, Virginia.

Commission Members Present:   Mr. Stanley Caulkins, Chairperson, Mr. Dan 
Moats, Vice-Chairperson,  Mr. Roy Steinfort, Mr. William Whyte and  Mr. Steve 
Hutchens

Commission Members Absent:  Mr. Daivd Burton, Mr. Tom Nalls and Mayor  B.J. 
Webb 

Staff Present:  Mr. Douglas McNeeley, Airport Director, Mrs. Jackie Seipel, 
Administrative Associate, Mr. Terry Brant, Sr. Airport Maintenance Technician 
and Mr. Dean Smith, Maintenance Technician

I.  Call to Order:

Chairperson,  Mr. Stanley Caulkins called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm.

II. Approval of Minutes:

Mr. Dan Moats motioned to approve January minutes, Mr. Bill Whyte seconded 
the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.

III.    Chairpersons Opening Remarks:

Chairperson welcomes input on naming various ball fields to be built at 
schools in Leesburg.  And, a  safety complaint was logged by a student that 
was in the landing pattern that a King Air cut them off.

IV. Petitioners:

    Ms. JoAn Keefe, Pro Pilots Inc. asked for a delay in rent increases.  
Also concerned about security and safety at the south end of the airport.




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    Mr. Marshall Ellis also addressed lighting on the south end, and 
revisited the self service fuel issue.

    Mr. Mel Price is against rent increases, proponent of self service fuel.

    Mr. Raymond DeFranc asked that different options be explored before rents 
are increased.

    Mr. Michael Parker felt a small increase was warranted if repairs were 
done to the south hangars. 

    Mr. Mark Caldwell thought rents are currently under market value, offered 
to build new hangars and rent them back to the Town.

    Mr. Brett Bibb is against raising rates.

    Mr. John Attebury, would like DUAT capabilities in the terminal.

V.  Committee Reports

Public Relations - Steven Hutchens / none

Operations - Roy Steinfort / The south end of the airport needs lighting for 
safety reasons.

Finance - Dan Moats / no report

Councilmatic Representative - B.J. Webb, Mayor / none (absent)

VI. Airport Director Report

    North Hangars - occupancy is planned for February 18, 2002.

    North Apron Expansion - demolition of the piston shop hangar will begin 
in the next 30 days.

    West Side Safety Area - grading now being done at the south end of the 
airport.

    Corporate Hangar RFP - being reviewed by the Town Attorney and Purchasing 
Officer.



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    Congressional Air Charters is ceasing operations at Leesburg.

    Director gave an overview of proposed rate increase.

Airfield Maintenance Report

Mr. Terry Brant discussed airport lighting, and past and future maintenance 
on the south end of the field. He also had a display of the airports latest 
maintenance equipment.

VII.    Old Business

Hangar and Tie-down fees

Mr. Dan Moats motioned to discuss a hangar and tiedown rate increase, Mr. 
Steve Hutchens seconded the motion.  Mr. Bill Whyte motioned to table in lieu 
of more definitive information. Mr. Roy Steinfort seconded the motion   Mr. 
Steve Hutchins and Mr. Dan Moats accepted the amendment to the motion.  All 
were in favor, motioned was carried.

VIII.   New Business

Campbell & Paris Engineers new contract gained the approval of the Airport 
Commission.  No vote was taken.

IX. Adjournment

At 9:00 pm Mr. Dan Moats motioned to adjourn, motion was seconded, all were 
in favor, motion was carried.

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