HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-08-08 Airport Commission MinutesKENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION -REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 8, 2024-6:00 P.M.
A. CALL TO ORDER
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
CHAIR GLENDA FEEKEN, PRESIDING
ACTION MINUTES
A Regular Meeting of the Airport Commission was held on August 8, 2024, in the Kenai City Council
Chambers, Kenai, AK. Chair Feeken called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Feeken led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call
There were present:
Glenda Feeken, Chair
Dan Knesek
Joshua Belter
A quorum was present.
Absent:
Jacob Caldwell
Also in attendance were:
Derek Ables, Airport Manager
Paul Minelga, Vice Chair
James Zirul
James Bielefeld
Sarah Conley, Airport Administrative Assistant
Henry Knackstedt, City Council Liaison
3. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Vice Chair Minelga MOVED to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Knesek SECONDED
the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
8. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS -None.
C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS -None.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. July 11, 2024
MOTION:
Vice Chair Minelga MOVED to approve the July 11, 2024 Airport Commission minutes. Commissioner
Knesek SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
Airport Commission Meeting
AugustB,2024
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E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None.
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion-On the Commission's annual work plan objectives.
Airport Manager Ables summarized airport projects, funding and timelines.
The Commission discussed and there was general consensus that the area Taxiway Sierra would service
could have many potential land uses and designs. The Commission requested for updated past analysis
to fit current market; Ables noted that he is currently working on this with consultants.
G. REPORTS
1. Airport Manager -Airport Manager Ables reported on the following items:
• Airport Terminal Landscaping project.
• Parking lot painting.
• Grant awards.
• Brush-cutting.
• Joint Resolution for Small Community Air Service Development Program grant.
• Tour held for Civil Air Patrol.
2. Commission Chair -No report.
3. City Council Liaison -Council Member Knackstedt reported on recent actions of the City Council.
H. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS-None.
I. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION -September 12, 2024
J. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Vice Chair Minalga asked whether air carriers with over nine seats would need to go through TSA.
K. ADJOURNMENT
L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. Administrative Report
There being no further business before the Airport Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 6:44 p.m.
I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Airport Commission meeting of August 8, 2024.
Me~ -
Deputy City Clerk
Airport Commission Meeting
August8,2024
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