CITY OF BURLINGTON
AIRPORT COMMITTEE MEETING

Burlington Municipal Airport Terminal Building
Burlington, Wisconsin

Thursday, August 24, 2006 at 6:00 p.m.

Chair Januszewski called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

Present were: Harry Putz, John Ekes, Gary Meisner, Mitch Januszewski and Jerry Delay Excused: Arlene Runkel and Bob Kawalec

Guests: Peter Leach and Bill Wagner

Januszewski Moved, Delay provided a second, that the minutes of the July 27, 2006 airport committee meeting be approved as presented. Motion Carried.

The committee continued to review and discuss our Six-year Capital Improvement Plan. The committee again decided to place on hold a vote on the plan until we receive further clarification of funding and/or funding sources.

The committee reviewed a proposal for improvements to our airport's fueling system with the aim of increasing fuel inventory and improved delivery systems.

Januszewski moved, Delay provided a second, that the common council proceed on the development and placement of bids for fueling improvements. Roll Call: Putt, yes; Meisner, yes; Januszewski, yes; Delay, yes and Ekes, yes. Motion Carried.

The committee discussed the importance of proper buffer land use zoning around the airport.

Januszewski moved, Delay provided a second, that the common council pursue the development of an appropriate buffer land use zoning plan for the airport. Roll Call: Delay, yes; Meisner, yes; Putz, yes; Ekes, yes and Januszewski, yes. Motion Carried.

Under Open Floor Audience Comments, guests were very pleased with the recent grass cutting around the airport.

Airport Manager Meisner reported on our cash balance account. He also reported that requested grass cutting by the city was done and that the job was excellent. Committee members were reminded about the Fly-In and breakfast this weekend.

In Other Matters, Delay and Runkel will continue their investigation of improvements involving our beacon.

There being no further business, on a motion by Januszewski and a second provided by Meisner, the committee meeting was adjourned on a roll call vote at 6:40 p.m. Roll Call Vote: Januszewski, yes; Ekes, yes; Meisner, yes; Putz, yes and Delay, yes. Motion Carried.

Respectfully submitted by:

Harry Putz
Committee Member
Approved: September 23, 2006

 

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