Kirk Dickerson

The board discussed a tourism grant application from the OCA State Championship Weekend and evaluated sponsorship opportunities with the Canadian County Expo Center, including fair sponsorships and banner placements. Additionally, the board considered adding a sponsorship verification section to post-event report requirements to ensure grant recipients provide documentation of agreed-upon sponsorship representation, with potential penalties for non-compliance. The agenda also included receiving updates from local organizations and reviewing social media engagement and post-event reports.

The board meeting focused on several key items including project updates on FBO, Bulk Hanger, and Box Hangar developments, as well as a status report on Hangar Row D and terminal change orders. Discussion items covered airport improvement suggestions, the development of centralized hangar use rules and enforcement of lease rates, and the project status of Hangar #1. Additionally, the agenda included discussions on the donation and mounting of a miniature P51D aircraft for the new terminal foyer, and improvements to the parking lot, drainage, and grass strip. The meeting also included reports from the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and the Airport Manager.

The commission held a public hearing to discuss a rezoning request from a Rural Agricultural District to a Suburban Agricultural District for a property located in Canadian County. Additionally, the commission addressed a request regarding the installation of an animated sign for a local plumbing business.

Route to the Future is the City of El Reno's comprehensive plan, designed to synthesize community viewpoints, concerns, and ideas into a shared vision. Its primary goal is to envision the optimal state of El Reno by 2040 and outline the necessary actions to realize this vision. The plan serves as a guide for decision-makers, including city staff and elected officials, to direct development through ordinances and capital improvement plans towards the city's stated future.

The meeting included discussions regarding the City of El Reno Tourism Grant applications from Let's Do It Again and Red Dirt Rendezvous Regional Hereford Show, with both applications tabled for later presentation and action. The Board also discussed potential amendments to add Revocation and Non-Disparagement Language to the Sponsorship Application Program, requesting more non-disparagement language before re-review. Furthermore, the Board accepted the proposed meeting dates and times for the 2026 CVB meetings and received general updates from the Canadian County Expo Center, El Reno Chamber of Commerce, and El Reno Main Street.