ZEPHYRHILLS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY

MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING- On June 19, 2006 a Regular Meeting was held in City Council Chambers by the Zephyrhills Municipal Airport Authority.  In attendance were Patrick Graham, Rachel Nash, Dan Evans, Larry Lynch, and Ed Lark.  Jim Spears was absent and Jane Oparowski was excused.   Also in attendance was Trina Sweet, Airport Manager.

            Vice-Chairman Graham called the meeting to order and roll call was taken.  A quorum was found to be present.

ELECTIONS

Ed Lark nominated Patrick Graham for the position of Chairman.   The nomination was seconded by Dan Evans and passed unanimously.

Larry Lynch nominated Dan Evans for the position of Vice-Chairman.   The nomination was seconded by Ed Lark and passed unanimously.

Larry Lynch nominated Rachel Nash for the position of Secretary.   The nomination was seconded by Dan Evans and passed unanimously.

            Dan Evans moved to approve the agenda as printed.   Larry Lynch seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

APPROVAL/CORRECTION OF THE MINUTES

            Rachel Nash moved to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting.  Dan Evans seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

I.          ACTION ITEMS

1. PROPOSED GENERAL CONSULTING CONTRACT-LPA

Dan Evans moved to approve the contract for LPA contingent on the City Attorney’s approval.   The motion was seconded by Ed Lark and passed unanimously.

2. PROPOSED LEASE ASSIGNMENT-DON SNIDER (Z-DEC)

Dan Evans moved to recommend approval by the City Council of the Snider Lease Assignment.   The motion was seconded by Ed Lark.

Rachel Nash stated on record that she had a conflict of interest issue with this agenda item and would abstain from voting.

A vote was taken and the motion was carried with 4 approvals and 1 abstention.

II.         INFORMATION ITEMS

Ron Weaver of Plaza Materials gave a 20 minute presentation on the changes of land use that the Zephyrmere project has proposed to City Administration.   Among the changes, Mr. Weaver offered several solutions to concerns that had been raised as follows:

1. They will designate land in a buffer zone for Emergency Service, such as Police, Fire, and Rescue.
2. Will provide a 1,000 square foot office and a secretary for Economic Development of Zephyrhills.
3. Will more heavily insulate and provide a treed buffer for homes nearest the Airport and Chancy Road.
4. Will provide full disclosure of Airport and Truck traffic to all prospective buyers, as well as require an Owners’ Acknowledgement for all home owners.
5. Will provide a new intersection with a traffic light.

The Authority thanked Mr. Weaver for his presentation and accepted all as information.

Trina Sweet stated that she had already submitted to City Administration the first draft of the Airport’s budget, but would like to go over it with Authority members at a Workshop.  At the same time, Rates and Fees should be addressed as they will be on the July agenda.   A workshop was scheduled for June 29, 2006 in the Barracks Building.

The Airport Authority accepted the Monthly Revenues/Expenses Report and Monthly Fuel Sales as information. 

            Chairman Graham recognized Larry Miller and allowed him 3 minutes to speak.   Mr. Miller explained his confusion regarding the Zephyr Development building.   Chairman Graham stated that the Airport Manager was waiting for some proof of roof repairs being done by the original contractor.  Once this proof was in the Airport’s possession, an acknowledgement of the lease extension would be sent to Mr. Krusen.

ADJOURNMENT: 6:25 PM