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FAYETTEVILLE – DRAKE FIELD
Airport Board Minutes
August 17th, 2023
MEMBERS PRESENT: Zane Chenault, Charles Wallace, Monty Roberts, Richard Rost, David Hinton
MEMBERS ABSENT: David Hopper, John Holley, Dee McCoy/City
OTHERS PRESENT: Jared Rabren/City, Tamra Kesner/City, Chris Brown/City, Terry Gulley/City, Laci
Prince/Museum, Rick McKinney/Member of the Public
ITEM #1: Review of Airport Board Purpose by Charles Wallace.
• Airport Board Chairman Charles Wallace provided a list of what the Airport Board’s purpose is. The
list contained the following items:
• 1. Seek both general and technical citizen input
• 2. Assist in airport functions
• 3. Provide and encourage visionary planning and strong leadership for the airport
• 4. Assist the City Council in matters pertaining to: the operation, improvement, extension,
maintenance of the airport and other related facilities, property and easements.
ITEM # 2: Approval of the Airport Board Minutes for May 18th, 2023
• A motion to approve the May 18th, 2023 was made by Monty Roberts.
Richard Rost seconded the motion. The motion carried.
• Charles Wallace asked for the minutes of the meeting to be sent as soon as possible to the Secretary
of the Board for review.
ITEM # 3: Receiving of Reports :
• FAA RUNWAY REHAB AND LIGHTING PROJECT: Over the last few weeks we have completed edge
grading work in order to comply with Part 139 standards. The only remaining item on this project is
the transfer switch for the new light vault. We have switched vendors for this item and expect to
receive the switch soon.
• FUEL FARM REHABILITATION PROJECT: We received one bid from Spatco Energy for this project, and
I am pleased to say it was within budget. We have submitted the contract for council approval on
September 5th.
• AIRPORT MASTER PLAN UPDATE: We have rescheduled interviews for August 30th and 31st.
• WILDLIFE FENCE REHABILITATION: We received a winning bid for this project and have received FAA
grant funding. This contract is on the agenda for the September 5th council meeting, and construction
should begin soon after.
• TAXIWAY ECHO EXTENSION: We have received council approval to move forward with the grant-
funded Environmental Assessment for this project. Surveyors arrived last weekend for a cursory
overview of the area.
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• FUEL VENDOR RFP: As part of the RFP process, Titan Aviation Fuels won the bid to be the FBO’s fuel
supplier. We believe Titan offers a better value to the airport and will make a strong partner to help
grow the FBO. This contract is on the September 5th council agenda.
• Charles Wallace asked that we put on a future agenda to revisit the subject of fuel pricing and how it
works.
• FAA INSPECTION: The airport had their annual FAA Inspection at the end of July. Everything went well.
• Financial Report:
• As of July 31st, 2023 the FBO revenue totaled $1,719,787.02 and the expenses totaled $1,485,960.13 for
a total profit of $233,826.89.
• There are no vacant T-Hangars with 100 people on the waiting list. One new hangar lease was signed in
July.
MUSEUM REPORT: Laci Prince stated that the summer camps went very well this year. They will be
expanding and having 3 instead of 2 next year due to the interest from the public.
Laci Prince reported that Sally Ebbrecht, a 25 year employee of the Air and Military Museum, has passed
away. The Board offered their condolences.
There are several grants in the works for the museum to be able to replace the HVAC units and computers.
ITEM #4: New Business:
Financial Report by Paul Becker, City of Fayetteville CFO
• Paul Becker provided an updated report of the financials of the Airport to the Board. He went over
several documents he provided. Charles Wallace asked that he come and give a report to the Board
every six months. Paul Becker stated he could do that.
ITEM # 5: Old Business:
• None.
ITEM #6: Other Business:
Items from the Airport Board:
• None.
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 3:50 pm.
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Monty Roberts, Secretary Date