Capital Region Airport Authority

The meeting included discussion of the Auditor's Report for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2020, and acceptance of the audited financial statements for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2021. The board ratified the Consumers Energy Easement for Pipelines and authorized the Airport Authority to adopt the annual exemption option to comply with the Publicly Funded Health Insurance Contribution Act. They also accepted the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) grant agreement for Mason Jewett Field. The meeting also covered the termination of United Airlines' Lansing (LAN) - Chicago O'Hare (ORD) service, new staff member introductions, and upcoming key dates.

The meeting included discussions and actions on several key items. A two-year warehouse lease agreement with Al-An Logistics was approved. A contract with Mead & Hunt for planning/engineering services related to the Mason Jewett Field Airport Layout Plan Update project was also approved. Financials for the period ending April 30, 2020, were presented, and the board discussed budgeted property tax revenue and investment activity performance. Updates were provided on air service, including the addition of flights and temporary suspensions. The CEO search process was discussed, with a strong pool of diverse candidates identified and a mid-August start date targeted. Debbie Groh was appointed to the Finance Committee. Staff members were thanked for maintaining airport stability during turbulent times.

The Personnel Committee meeting included discussions on providing an update at the January 27, 2020, regular board meeting. Committee members were assigned to review information from the 2002 CEO search process and the stakeholder survey provided. The next Personnel Committee meeting was scheduled for January 29, 2020.

The meeting consisted of interviews for the President & CEO position. Candidates Nicole Noll-Williams and Angel Ramos were interviewed. Public comments were made regarding Angel Ramos's presentation, specifically highlighting the airport and community relationship, increasing routes, and the potential benefits from his knowledge.

The Capital Region Airport Authority Board convened a meeting to discuss several key items. The board elected officers and approved previous meeting minutes. A contract was awarded for pavement joint and spall repairs. Financials for the period ending May 31, 2020, were presented, and updates were provided on the Mason Jewett Field ALP Update project, a grant application for PFAS testing, and the MEDC Site Readiness Program. The board also discussed CARES Act reimbursements, airline flight schedules, passenger bookings, and TSA screening numbers. Updates were given on the President & CEO selection process.