CITY OF BURLINGTON
AIRPORT COMMITTEE
Burlington Airport Conference Room
Burlington, Wisconsin
Thursday,
March 22, 2007 at 6:00 p.m.
Chair Januszewski called the meeting to order at 6:00
p.m.
Present were: Harry Putz, Mitch Januszewski, Arlene
Runkel, John Ekes, Bob Kawalec and Jerry DeLay
Excused: Gary Meisner
Guest: Douglas Kuhl
Januszewski moved, Ekes provided a second, that the
minutes of the February 22, 2007 minutes be approved.
Motion carried.
Januszewski reported that the engineering required to
upgrade our fueling facilities will be undertaken this
year.
Januszewski reported that AIP Fund Projects were
approved and that upgrades to our fuel farm, apron
needs, power line moves and moving of our tie-down area
will be accomplished in the near future. It is also
possible that the airport may get an articulated snow
removal tractor.
Upon approval by this committee, a motion will be
forwarded to the city council for approval of a
consulting contract to deal with airport land use and
zoning.
Ekes moved, DeLay provided a second that we recommend
approval of a lease for 1400 Mike Taxiway to Mike Waltz
and Paul Krogh. Motion carried.
In other business, a tower proposed by US Cellular
will be further reviewed when final height and location
information becomes available. The airport received a
noise complaint regarding the testing and run-up of an
engine being tested. Such tests will take place at a
different location at the airport which should resolve
the problem.
Open Floor Comments: Douglas Kuhl shared information
regarding upgrades/repair to our current beacon.
Information regarding a possible replacement was
provided by DeLay. Kuhl will also provide a presentation
regarding noise issues from AOPA. Possible presentation
to the city council maybe considered.
The committee expressed sincere thanks to John Ekes
for his years working with this committee over the past
years. It was felt that as a committee, we grew more
responsive to our users and the community with his
guidance.
There being no further business, on a motion by
Januszewski and a second provided by Runkle, the
committee meeting was adjourned on a roll call vote at
6:50 p.m. Roll Call Vote: Putz, yes; Runkel, yes;
Kawalec, yes; Januszewski, yes; DeLay yes and Ekes yes.
Motion Carried.
Respectfully submitted by:
Harry Putz
Committee Member
Approved: April 26, 2007
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