From: Joel Bornstein Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 1997 4:18 PM To: Dave Brewer; Dick Ahrens; Jack Reichel; Tim Scully Subject: LRAPA Minutes Hi, Below are my minutes of the last meeting. I hope you find them satisfactory. I'll be out of town for the next meetings, on Feb 9th. I'm sure that John will make the office available to you. Dick might be sitting the office over that weekend, if John doesn't get back from his vacation earlier. Dick, will you replace me on the Ad Hoc committee at that meeting? Thanks, all. Joel Minutes of the Member's Meeting of LITTLE RIVER AIRPORT PILOTS' ASSOCIATION a California nonprofit public benefit corporation A regular meeting of the Directors and Members was held on January 12, 1997, at two o'clock P.M. at Coast Flyers meeting room, for the purpose of transacting all proper business of the corporation. The meeting was called by the President at the last meeting. Written notice of this meeting was sent to interested parties. Notice was publicly posted. There were present, the following persons: Dave Brewer Joel Bornstein Tim Scully Dick Ahrens The meeting opened with a discussion of the obstructions in the runway areas, vis-a-vis the proposed GPS approach. FAR 77 is the Federal Aviation Regulation that covers the approaches, Etc. We noted that FAR 77 is generally not enforced unless a complaint is lodged. The GPS approach is a separate issue. The approach clearances concern the operation of the airport under any conditions. We recalled that the F.A.A. has stated that there are no obstructions which might be a concern at this time. Dick asked for an explanation of just how an instrument approach is conducted. It was described for him. We discussed Department of Public Works' requested update of the aeronautics ten-year capital improvement plan/Covelo and Little River Airports. This is a biennial update which is required by Caltrans. The proposal contains the following items for the Little River Airport: 1)IFR landing system (GPS), 2) Develop hangar site, 3)AC overlay all paved areas, 4)Install AWOS (Automated Weather Observation System), 5)Install airport lighting system, 6)New operations building, 7)Land acquisition for clear zones 8)Construct tie down area. We were pleased to see the GPS approach on top of the list. We were unclear of just what expenses the County might incur regarding the installation of an approach, since we were told that there would be none. Possibly there is some surveying to be done. We shall look into that. The other changes were a reordering of priorities. We felt that the Ad Hoc committee's recommendations were considered. Joel said that Dan Gargas of Caltrans stated that our runway is in good condition. In answer to Dave's question, Tim said this is a wish list. Because we don't apply for Federal money, we probably won't ever ger the requested improvements. The County has refused to take Federal money because of the contingent obligations and rules such as non-discrimination, no curfew, required maintenance, Etc. Dave asked how we can assist the Department of Public Works in their efforts to run the airport; to get Budge Campbell to look in favor toward the airport. He appears to be opposed to the it now. It was noted that he may be becoming more cooperative. We hope that our work is helping him. Supervisor Peterson wants non-aviation use of the airport. We might favor that as a means to improve the airport. Dave said he would take the responsibility of seeing that the airport office door gets painted at the first opportunity. We had hoped to do the job today, but the weather was too cold and too humid to do any painting. Dave and Tim will discuss the job. Dave will purchase enamel paint in the proper color; the supplied paint won't last with the amount of traffic through the door. We agreed unanimously that the Little River Airport Pilots Association will pay for the paint. Joel suggested that Ray Yates' Village Hardware might provide the paint at a discount price. We briefly discussed Tim's work on the report on the proposed GPS approach. He gave us each a draft of the partial report for our comments or additions. We discussed the makeup of the Little River Airport Advisory Committee. All regular members are to be appointed by the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors, as per our proposed by-laws. We will check with Ukiah to see if applications for The Little River Airport Advisory Committee are available. Dick distributed his Treasurer's report for November and his advance report for December, 1996. Our bank balance is $3154.71 per the Nov report and $3152.71 per the advance Dec report. Dick reported that he had not sent Dr Imperial's letter to the Beacon. Tim said that he had done that and that it had not been published. We will ask her to send it directly to the Beacon in the hope that they will publish it if it's not, "second hand." We spoke of future donations to the Little River Airport Pilots Association. We'd like to solicit mention in the wills of our supporters, as does the hospital. Dave thought this method inappropriate. He doesn't feel that anyone would do it. He said that we should state the purpose of such requested donations such as for the AWOS, Etc. It was said that the donors might feel negatively toward using their grants to run the airport. Tim said that it may be that in the future this will be the only way to keep the airport operating. The minutes of the last meeting were unanimously approved as written. Dick suggested that we write a letter to Department of Public Works thanking them for their prompt action on the repairs to the runway lights and the sweeping of the taxiway. We spoke of the difficulty that we had over our inability to make deposits to the Little River Airport account. When Andy returns we should make a positive exchange of control of the airport. Our next meeting time will be February 9, 1997 at 2 o'clock pm at Coast Flyers. After a short "Hangar Flying" session and there being no further business to come before the meeting, we adjourned at 4 o'clock pm., on motion duly made and carried. Joel Bornstein, Secretary