SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY MEETING
June 27, 2024 9:31 am Airport Conference Room
1.Call the Meeting to Order Preston
2. Authority Members Present: Pat Preston, John Chaddock (SJC),
Brandon Cerecke (LCT, Roger Seely
(SJCT), Ted Kalin (RCT), Ross Warner (BCT)
Authority Members Absent: (BHC)
Staff Present: Vincent DesJardins, Audrey Salesberry,
Shannon Christy
Others Present: Ben Jordan (Skyway)
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The May 16, 2024 minutes were provided in the board pack. Cerecke made a motion to approve the minutes, supported by Kalin, motion passed.
4. TREASURER’S REPORT
The bills as of June 27th , 2024 of $65,993.05 were presented in the board pack. Cerecke made a motion to approve the bills, supported by Kalin, motion passed.
5. Airport Director’s Report
The Director’s calendar of events, covering last month, this month, and next were included in the board pack.
Director’s Report June 27, 2024
Finish Mower
We have been test driving a 15’ finish mower with the intent of replacing a lot of the Zero-turning we do. If we are finding it to be beneficial in both appearance and efficiency, we will present a proposal to purchase it at next month’s meeting.
Training
Shannon attended MAAE Airfield Maintenance Workshop and is already developing valuable connections. He has also completed his Stormwater Operator training and we are waiting to hear on the results of his test.
Delta Rehab
We are 98% complete! Everything is open and ready for use. Final rate painting and replacing a broken sign are the only steps we have left.
LWF
Had a great turn out at the airport, especially on Saturday. Both the Robinson and Huey stayed busy flying passengers both days.
Grants
I am meeting with Arthur Havliceck from the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber of Commerce and Zane Aldrich from the Southwest Michigan Planning Commission to work on securing an EDA grant for airport development.
Kids and Kites
The annual kite flying event took place Saturday June 1st. Not a huge turnout but those who came had a good time.
Countryside STEM
The Advisory committee met May 22nd. We discussed developments with upgrading aircraft and how to keep the program growing.
Personnel Policy
Finished up and ready to go to legal for review.
Oshkosh
Oshkosh is just 24 days away!!!!
6. COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Building and Maintenance Committee Report Christy
Christy presented the monthly maintenance report that was included in the board pack. Discussion followed.
B. Finance Committee Report Salesberry
Salesberry presented the current P&L. Discussion followed.
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. Accounts Receivable DesJardins
There are no accounts of concern at this time. Discussion followed.
B. Annual Audit RFP Salesberry
Salesberry presented the bids that were returned and those that we had requested. Morgan and Morgan came in at low bid of $13,000 for 2024. Cerecke made a motion to hire Morgan and Morgan, supported by Kalin, motion passed.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Final Budget Adjustments Salesberry/DesJardins
A motion was made by Cerecke to accept the adjustments as suggested by Salesberry, supported by Kalin. Motion passed
B. FY2024-25 Budget Proposal Vince DesJardins
Fiscal year 2024/2025 budget proposal was presented by DesJardins. Cerecke made a motion to approve the budget as presented, supported by Kalin. Motion passed.
C. Election of Officers Vince DesJardins
A motion to elect Kalin Chairman, Warner Vicechair, Preston Secretary, and
Hahn Treasurer was made by Cerecke, supported by Warner, motion passed.
D. Hangar Development Vince DesJardins
Jordan Kirshenbaum would like to build a hangar on the field, along Delta South of higher power. 70’x60’.
9. CORRESPONDENCE
None
10. PUBLIC COMMENT
Jordan complimented our maintenance crew on how fine of a job they do maintaining the airfield and how good the impact of hosting the Lest We Forget Events is for the airport and community.
11. BOARD COMMENTS
Chaddock was glad to see everyone, and how good it is to have Seely back on the Board. The Board went into closed session at 10:02. No actions were taken in closed session, meeting reopened at 11:11.
ADJOURNMENT
Cerecke made a motion to adjourn, supported by Kalin. Motion Passed. Meeting adjourned at 11:11 am.
Respectively Submitted: Approved by:
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