Chairman Januszewski called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.

Roll Call: Johr Ekes, Jerry Delay, Mitch Januszewski, Bob Kawalec, Gary Meisner, Arlene Runkel, Harry Putz – Excused

Guests: Doug Kuhl, Dan Luke

Approval Of Minutes – Meisner moved and Kawalec seconded to approve the January 25, 2007 minutes. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Review Cost of Fueling Facilities Upgrade – Meisner advised the committee that he had a meeting with a consultant and a state representative, Wendy Hottenstein, to review the Airports Fueling System and what upgrades could be made to it.

The consultant advised us that our system is very old and is currently grandfathered on current Codes.  He said that if the system is upgraded it will have to conform to all current Codes.

It was identified that the major problem with the system is its capacity. That being that it does not hold enough of both grades of fuel that we are selling. 1t was felt that the solution would be the installation of two (2) 10,000 to 12,000 gallons tanks.

The consultant likes underground tanks and therefore was pushing underground storage tanks. The question was asked about the proximity of the tanks to our water well. He did not know the distance we would have to be from the well, but is looking into it and will report back to Meisner with his findings. The committee discussed above ground and underground storage tanks and feels that underground storage tanks is not the direction we should go. It felt that with above ground storage tanks they can more easily be visually monitored and there is less potential for ground contamination if a tank leaks.

The committee's concept is to locate the storage tanks forward and to the right of the current location. That would allow better access to each tank for fueling. A guess-amated of cost is $260,000.00 to do a full new system with two (2) tanks. During Meisner's meeting, timing was discussed and it was felt that the Fuel System could not be completed by the end of August, 2007; which is the needed completion date to utilize the states matching funds. Wendy felt that we would be much better off starting the design planning this year, but delay the full Fueling System until next year. She felt we should go ahead and complete other projects that could be done by August, so as not to loose all of the funds.

She suggested we do a sight study for the relocation of the Tie Downs, relocate the electric wires by the current Fuel System to be underground, do the Fueling System design which would cost about $55,000.00, and any other small project that fall under this funding area.

The committee thought that some other things that maybe considered would be a new directional beacon, pick-up truck with snow plow for finish clearing of snow after city rough plows, and any security fencing that may need to be added. The question was asked as to just what items would be allowed for this funding. Meisner and Januszewski will talk to Wendy to determine just what can and cannot be done with the state funds. They'll try talking to her on the 23rd of February.

Airports Land Use and Zoning Plan – It was reported that after discussions with other airports that have gone through this planning, that we contract with a consultant. The airports that have done this did it several different ways. One did all the work them selves while others used a consultant. They indicated that it takes a lot of time to do it right.

It was recommended that we not try to do these ourselves. It was noted that it is very time consuming and we really don't have anyone that can devote that time to coordinate or do the study and plan. It was recommended that we have the city hire a consultant to do this plan. The study is 80% reimbursable if we petition the state for money and should cost no more then $50,000.00.

Motion Was Made – Request City of Burlington to solicit bids and hire a Consultant to develop an Airport Land Use and Zoning Plan. Runkel moved and Kawalec seconded to approve motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Open Floor Audience Comments

Dan Luke had questions regarding the land available on Delta; he would like to build a hanger there. He indicated that he would like to build a 70'-0" wide x 50'-0" deep hanger. Januszewski advised him that he had looked into this location at one time and there maybe some obstacles in building anything but a "T" hanger there. He was advised about he storm water run-off plan and building height restriction, and various other requirements. We advised him that he would have to get MSA Approval and that there is an infra-structure fee.

Doug Luke commented that he would like to see us install a new beacon, as one of the immediate projects. He stated the current beacon is quite poor and can cause problems for pilots. He said that the airport he had used in Michigan had a very good one and would fine out just who the manufacturer was and advise us at he next meeting.

Airport Manager's Report – Meisner reported that there are two (2) new Leases to be approved. Bigalow has sold his hangers to Specialty Arrow Services, LLC. The leases are for 965. 973, 981, 989, 997 Bravo and 964, 972, 980, 988. 988 Foxtrot and for 925 and 941 Bravo and 932 Foxtrot. These leases will remain as personal leases at a rate of $0.095.

Motion Was Made – Recommend approval of lease for Specialty Arrow Services, LLC for 965, 973, 981, 989. 997 Bravo and 964, 972, 980, 988, 988 Foxtrot. Januszewski moved and Ekes seconded to approve the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Motion Was Made – Recommend approval of lease for Specialty Arrow Services, LLC for 925 and 941 Bravo and 932 Foxtrot. Meisner moved and Januszewski seconded to approve the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Other Matters

Meisner reported that he will be again preparing the 6 Year Plan and will be bringing it forward in the near future for review and approval.

Ekes presented a letter from the DOT about a US Cellular phone tower that is being considered on city property by the city garage. Januszewski had a similar letter but this was a revised letter showing different heights. It was suggested that we make a recommendation to the City Council to not allow a variance in height for the tower.

Motion Was Made – Recommend to the City Council that they do not allow a variance in height from code for the US Cellular Tower being proposed on city property near the city garage. Januszewski moved and Meisner seconded to approve the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Delay reported that he had been approach by an individual asking if he could start a Flight School at the airport. The committee said they would gladly welcome a Flight School and suggested that he have this individual contact Meisner.

Adjournment – Januszewski moved and Runkel seconded to adjourn the meeting at 6:55 pm. All were in favor and the motion carried.