Dec 14, 2022 Airport Advisory Board on 2022-12-14 3:00 PM

Meeting Summary: Airport Advisory Board Date: December 14, 2022 | Time: 3:00 PM | Location: Denton Enterprise Airport Terminal Building

Key Topics and Discussions The Airport Advisory Board convened to address operational, financial, and developmental items for the Denton Enterprise Airport. Discussions covered the ratification of an airport business permit for Hangar Services, Inc. (aircraft washing), a first amendment to the airport lease for THP Air, LLC, and a proposed ordinance to request TxDOT financial assistance for runway reconstruction design costs. The board also reviewed the FY22-23 airport financial report and received monthly staff reports on operations, construction, business permits, and the Airport Advisory Board-City Council items matrix. Public comment was accepted per established time and topic limitations.

Motions, Votes, and Outcomes Motions were placed before the board for consideration regarding: (1) approval of the November 9, 2022 meeting minutes; (2) ratification of the Hangar Services, Inc. business permit; and (3) formal recommendations to the City Council regarding the THP Air, LLC lease amendment and the TxDOT grant ordinance. Specific vote tallies and final outcomes are documented in the official meeting minutes.

Decisions Made The board reviewed the proposed actions and prepared formal recommendations for City Council consideration on the lease amendment and TxDOT financial assistance ordinance. The ordinance outlines a $607,700 grant for design costs, a required 10% city match ($60,770), and an estimated total project cost of $19.88 million for runway reconstruction. Approval of prior minutes and the business permit were processed per standard board procedure.

Action Items or Next Steps - Submit board recommendations to the City Council for final approval of the THP Air, LLC lease amendment and the TxDOT grant ordinance. - Upon City Council approval, authorize the City Manager to execute the lease amendment and accept the TxDOT grant offer. - Secure and allocate the required $60,770 city contributory funds for project design. - Continue monthly reporting on airport operations, construction progress, and financial performance.