03-21-01 Airport MinutesCity of Kalispell
Minutes from March 211, 2001 Meeting
The meeting began at 4:00 p.m. Present were: Chris Kukulski, Mike Baker, Craig Kerzman, and P.J.
Sorenson (staff), Gib Bissell, Fred Leisiko, Mike Manion, and Keith Robinson.
Mike reported that the runway regulator from Glacier International Airport has been delivered and
is in storage at our Parks Shop. Phil Porrini said that the regulator could be used in the future for
the City airport if needed.
Discussion was held regarding the delinquent payments of Winston Major and Bill Hewson. Mike
will research the history of the leases and then meet with Gib to discuss the situation with the two
parties.
Discussion was held concerning the replacement for Jinn Robischon who recently notified us that he
would not be seeking reappointment. Fred suggested Chris Calloway from Montana Digital, and
Gib suggested Scott Richardson from. Page Northwest. These two individuals will be asked to
submit letters of interest if they want to serve. The notification regarding the opening was placed
in the Daily Interlake with an April 201h deadline.
Phil Porrini updated us on the Aeronautics Board Meeting on April 24`h & 25th. He again stated that
someone needs to be there. Several board members said they could probably attend, and plans will
be finalized at our next meeting. Phil will try to set up an appointment for us to speak with Gary
Gates of the FAA at that time. Fred suggested we obtain a letter of support from the Council
requesting a grant from. the Montana Aeronautics Board. Gib will draft a letter in this regard.
P. J. and Mike both asked if we could reschedule the future meetings at 3 p.m. instead of 4 p.m.
Everyone agreed to the change.
Phil also updated us on the status of the Environmental Assessment with specific discussion
regarding Site Selections.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
The next regular meeting will be Wednesday, .April 11, 2001 at 3:00 p.m.
Kathy Kuhlin (per Gib Bissell, Chairman)
Recording Secretary