Dwayne Pickels

The meeting began with an Executive Session to discuss personnel and other issues. Key actions included the approval of treasurer's reports for Arnold Palmer Regional Airport and Rostraver Airport for July and August 2025. The Rostraver Committee reported the airport is in good shape, and noted progress on plans for a Dunkin' store, contingent on the authority assisting with repaving work in exchange for refurbishing the airport entrance sign. During the Engineer's Update, the Authority unanimously approved three change orders related to the Terminal Addition & Improvements project, concerning steel joists, a GPU deletion, and a GPU addition. Other engineering updates covered taxiway relocation, snow removal vehicle acquisition, the ARFF vehicle procurement timeline, and ATCT Improvements. Financial actions included the unanimous approval of numerous requisitions for July and August 2025. The Authority unanimously denied a request from an aircraft mechanic to act as a limited maintenance FBO. A lease time extension request for Jodaron to develop a new hangar was approved with two abstentions. The Executive Director reported on discussions regarding potential Southern Airlines service between LBE and PIT, reaffirmed the prohibition on in-hangar fueling, noted Spirit Airlines maintaining service to Latrobe, and mentioned exploring parking canopies with solar panels and new systems for landing fee collection. Finally, a committee was formed to name the new terminal under construction at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.

The meeting addressed several operational and project updates. Treasurer's reports for May 2025 for both Arnold Palmer Regional Airport and Rostraver Airport were reviewed and approved. The Rostraver Committee reported positively on the new restaurant, and the Authority approved a motion to hold the October meeting at Rostraver Airport. Engineer's updates covered several projects: approval was granted for a $60,000 subcontract for materials testing related to the relocation of Taxiways D and E at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport, and change orders totaling $11,349.36 were approved for the Terminal Addition & Improvements/Apron Equipment Storage Building Design project. Updates were provided on the status of Snow Removal Vehicle and Equipment acquisition, ARFF Vehicle acquisition (noting no responsive bids received), ATCT Improvements, GA Corporate Hangar Entrance security modifications, and AWOS Replacement design at Rostraver Airport. The Executive Director reported on recent funding secured through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) supporting terminal construction and discussed the efficient processing of passengers through the terminal. The board also approved requisitions for June 2025.

The meeting included an executive session to discuss property matters. Key discussions involved the approval of treasurer's reports for March and April 2025 for both Arnold Palmer Regional Airport and Rostraver Airport. For Arnold Palmer Regional Airport, subcontracts for the Taxiways D and E Relocation project were approved, and low bids were awarded for Phase II construction of the Terminal Addition & Improvements/Apron Equipment Storage Building Design, contingent upon grant offers. Bids for a new ARFF Vehicle were recommended for award upon grant receipt. Design is beginning for the Rostraver Airport AWOS Replacement. Furthermore, the Authority unanimously approved a cooperation agreement with the Westmoreland County Commissioners for RACP funding related to the terminal expansion. The Executive Director reported on recent events, including the display of items received from the Flight 93 National Memorial, efforts toward a new air service opportunity between Arnold Palmer Regional and Biloxi, and the successful startup of returning flights to Orlando and Myrtle Beach.

The meeting began with an executive session to discuss property matters. Key discussions included the unanimous approval of the March 2025 treasurer's reports for both Arnold Palmer Regional Airport and Rostraver Airport. The Rostraver Committee reported positive performance for the new restaurant, which also hosted a successful fundraiser for an employee needing a kidney transplant. Engineer updates covered several projects: construction commencement for relocating Taxiways D and E at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport, approval of Change Order No. 5 for the Terminal Addition & Improvements project, ongoing progress on the ARFF Vehicle acquisition, and ATCT Improvements Phase II. Design for the AWOS Replacement at Rostraver Airport is underway. The Executive Director reported on the sale of hangar T-24, including the denial of one modification request and the approval of a size change for the planned Jodaron hangar (both pending approvals). The Authority accepted an offer to install a PA Lottery vending machine and authorized seeking proposals for new terminal concessions. Finally, authorization was granted to purchase snow removal and lifting equipment upon grant issuance.

The meeting included an executive session to discuss property matters and an observance of a moment of silence. Key agenda items involved approval of treasurer's reports for December 2024 for both Arnold Palmer Regional Airport and Rostraver Airport. The Property Committee recommended and the Authority approved the acquisition of T-hangars 15-28 by Jodaron Realty LLC, and also approved modifications for the construction of a corporate hangar, including rotation and relocation. Engineer updates detailed progress on Hangar #7 upgrades, the relocation of Taxiways D and E, and approval of Change Order No. 3 for the Terminal Addition & Improvements project. Change Order 1 for the Snow Removal Vehicle and Equipment project was also approved. Permission was granted to seek bids for the ARFF Vehicle and Equipment project. Requisitions for January 2025 were approved, and the Authority approved the sale agreement for Lot 3 at Rostraver Airport for a Dunkin' donuts store and a lease transfer for Hangar F2. The Chairman noted a policy needs creation regarding the use of airport tugs on private aircraft.