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11-10-97 Airport Minutes�M Minutes from November 10, 1997 Meeting The meeting began at 4:15 p.m. Present were: Kathy Kuhlin (staff, Gib Bissell, Tom Reynolds, Keith Robinson, and Tom Weaver. The Agenda and proposed By -Laws were distributed. Discussion was held regarding inviting the new Council Members and Mayor -Elect Boharski to discuss the airport with our board. Clarence had informed Gib that the Staff Members would be meeting with them, and then our board could meet with them after that meeting. Gib had discussed with Dick Brady the need for chip sealing the runway at the airport. Dick informed Gib that the City has a chip sealing truck, and that all we would need to come up with is $3,000 for materials. Discussion was held regarding the State Grant Application. The board decided they will fill out the grant application and include a request for funds to chip seal the runway. We will try for 100% funding. Gib mentioned that the numbers and lines will need repainting. He believes the Department of Transportation will supply the paint. We would then need to get someone like the Montana Pilot's Association, for example, to do the painting. Gib received some information regarding radio towers (attached). It may be the solution for the towers. Tom Reynolds is working on getting some warning signs for the towers. Mike Baker had told Gib that the City could do the signs. Gib checked with the Elk's and the National Guard, and both places are busy the weekend of the Fly - In. Gib said the Montana Pilot's Association is interested in catering the event. Tom R. and Tom W. both suggested opening up the catering option to other vendors. Everyone agreed, and Tom W. will contact the other vendors. Gib asked if anyone had or knew of anyone willing to offer golf carts or mini bikes to motor people around in at the Fly -In. There will be no Authority Meeting on the December 15'. 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