03-09-05 Airport MinutesCity of Kalispell
AIRPORT ADVISORY COUNCIL
Minutes — March 9, 2005
Present were: Airport Advisory Board Members Scott Richardson, Keith Robertson, Rod
Bitney, Dan Snyder and Tom Webber: City of Kalispell Staff Jim Patrick and guests Pete
Gross and Fred Leistiko — Airport Manager.
The meeting was called to order at 3:00 PM. February minutes were approved.
HEAR THE PUBLIC — Pete Gross asked about the proposed rules and regulations and if
he and other airport tenants could look at the drafts. Fred explained that they were not
ready for publication and distribution.
Tom Alison was introduced to the Board as a new Board member. We are happy to have
him on the Board.
Fred led in a discussion on the Rules and Regulations. He distributed draft copies to the
Board members and requested their comments and recommendations as soon as possible.
Fred updated the Board on fencing status, hanger leases, Cable Technology progress, and
construction of utilities.
Fred would like to take new as well as existing Board members on a tour of the airport to
discuss on going projects as well as future projects.
Fred has issued NOTAMS for the utility construction and will continue to update these
during the course of the spring and summer. He requested that members remind pilots to
check on the current status of the NOTAMS prior to leaving and return.
Fred updated the Board on HB 622. Rod recommended that we try and send a delegation
to Helena to testify.
For New Business, Jim Patrick discussed the Airport zone of influence board. The
County Commissioners have appointed two individuals. Jim asked if the Advisory Board
had a recommendation and it was recommended that Fred and Tom Jentz be the City
representatives. Council will be given the recommendation.
Meeting adjourned at 4:45 PM.