Corey Jenkins

The meeting addressed several key agenda items, including the approval of a budget augmentation for the Open House Expense 2025 account. A significant portion of the discussion focused on approving Change Order No. 4 to the construction contract for the Snow Removal Equipment Building, addressing necessary adjustments for a check valve, manhole installation, and swale material to mitigate erosion, despite initial concerns about the late introduction of the change order. The Authority also discussed and approved the DebtBook Master Services Agreement for lease and software management to ensure compliance with GASB 87 and GASB 96 accounting standards. Furthermore, the FAA Airport Capital Improvement Plan (ACIP) for 2027-2031 was approved, which included an amendment to combine the North Apron design with the Taxiway Bravo design to meet FAA funding thresholds. The Airport Manager reported on fuel flowage increases and operational changes, maintenance activities, including airfield sign replacement and wildlife mitigation, and the recent repair of a fence.

The agenda for the meeting included approval of past meeting minutes, public comment periods, the Airport Engineer's Report, and the Airport Manager's Report. Key action items involved discussion and possible action on approving the Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA) as a Class 2 Fixed Base Operator (FBO) for air medical transport services. Other items for discussion and possible action included the approval of a Budget Augmentation for Open House Expense 2025, approval of Change Order No. 4 to the SRE Building construction contract, approval of the DebtBook Master Services Agreement for lease and SBITA management software compliance with GASB standards, and approval of the FAA Airport Capital Improvement Plan (ACIP) for 2027-2031, including an amendment to the previous year's ACIP.

The meeting began with the call to order and determination of quorum, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Key discussions included the introduction of new board member Tim Puliz. The Authority approved the Annual Audit Report for FY 2018/19. Parameters were set for the development of an intermediate and long-term capital plan, with direction given to develop a prioritized list of capital expenditures. The December 2019 meeting was cancelled and consolidated with the January 15, 2020 meeting. Reports from the Airport Engineer and Airport Manager covered maintenance issues, including a trash grate requiring a mechanical lift, and suggested a letter writing campaign to support the Airport. Legal Counsel reported on standard loan documents for a tractor purchase and the return of lease portions by a tenant. The Treasurer confirmed no significant budget deviations, and funding for the tractor purchase was secured through a bank loan. Member reports covered outreach efforts and planning for a community fly-in event.

The meeting agenda included several items requiring possible action. Key discussions involved the augmentation of the Carson City Airport Authority 2016-2017 Budget to balance the General Fund using other unused assets. The Authority was scheduled to approve the Tentative Budget as the Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2017 to 2018 and authorize necessary filings. Other action items included approving Kohn and Company, LLP to conduct the FY 2016/2017 audit, approving a request by KRNV TV to operate Unmanned Aerial Vehicles within 5 miles of the airport (conditional upon notification for operations within 1 mile), approving the assignment of a lease for Fixed Base Operation facilities from Cubix Corporation to Goni Aviation, LLC, and considering a land lease request from Dennis Giangreco for Parcel 219B for the construction of aircraft storage hangars, including the possibility of proceeding with an appraisal.

The meeting commenced with a quorum determination and the Pledge of Allegiance. Key discussions included the presentation of an award to an Airport Operations and Maintenance Specialist for service, particularly in managing a high-profile visit. Public hearings addressed the redesignation of four parcels near the airport as an Airport Buffer Zone as part of technical corrections to the Carson City Lands Bill, with approval granted. The Authority also discussed and approved a Scope of Work and Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Linda Ritter Consulting to manage a strategic planning process. A motion was approved for a three-year contract extension with Cinderlite Trucking, Inc. for operating the on-Airport rock quarry, contingent upon Cinderlite conducting slope restoration. Furthermore, the Authority approved a PSA with Lean Engineering for a feasibility study on unrestricted instrument approaches to the Airport. Consideration was given to a request for Through-The-Fence (TTF) access agreement for a 28-acre parcel, with no action taken pending legal review. Finally, approval was granted for Airport Architectural/Engineering and Planning Services Contracts with Armstrong Engineering Consultants and Coffman & Associates. Reports from the Airport Engineer and Airport Manager were received, and the December meeting was canceled.