Michael Justice

The agenda for the meeting includes standard items such as call to order, roll call, and citizen comments. Key discussion topics involve reviewing the financial report (revenues and expenses), receiving the FBO CEO Report, and addressing old business, specifically FBO Management Responsibilities concerning communications to noncompliant tenants, and reviewing Kevin Brisco's (Airstoco LLC's) Proposed Lease Agreements for the South East Side Development.

The meeting included discussions on future planned construction, airport financial plan, economic impact assessment, corporate lease agreement, T-hangar lease renewals, and signage for dogs at large. The commission also reviewed the engineering report, including updates on REILs/PAPI lights, taxiway lighting, runway safety area determination, and runway rehab study. Other topics included the development of the airport financial plan, economic impact assessment, and a request to add a name to an upcoming lease renewal.

This Planning Study for the South Hartmann Gateway aims to guide future growth, enhance economic vitality, and create a positive sense of place for the City of Lebanon, Tennessee. Key strategic pillars include fostering economic growth and development, establishing clear land use patterns, preserving community character, and planning for robust transportation, utility, and environmental infrastructure. The plan emphasizes capturing mixed-use and higher-density development at 'Town Center' nodes, increasing commercial and housing demand, promoting a 'Gateway' brand, and investing in streetscape infrastructure. It also focuses on utilizing natural drainageways for greenway connections, applying specific design standards, increasing mixed-use developments, creating walkable communities, and anticipating future parks and public spaces. The overall vision is to contribute to a strong tax base, improved property values, and quality lifestyle opportunities for residents and visitors.

The committee discussed the Safe Streets 4 All Grant, which aims to develop a Road Safety Action Plan to reduce traffic fatalities and injuries. The plan identifies high-risk segments and intersections, recommending safety countermeasures such as sidewalks, street lighting improvements, high friction surface treatments, and high-visibility crosswalks. Two intersection projects, US 231 at Legends Dr./Ligon Dr. and Hickory Ridge Rd. at S. Hartmann Dr., were proposed for the upcoming grant cycle. The committee also considered a lane reconfiguration on W. Main St. and discussed sidewalk grant funding for Baddour Pkwy. Project updates included TDOT Railroad Safety Projects and the TDOT Hartsville Pike project. The turnaround time for development reviews was also discussed.

The committee discussed the financial report, including revenues, expenses, and a study for a financial economic plan assessment. Preparation of hangars, land construction on Southeast developments, and rates for leasing land for the first set of hangars were discussed. The possibility of the city taking over the second phase and using bonds for airport development was also touched on. Communication with noncompliant tenants was addressed, with confirmation that all past due accounts were resolved. Updates on a new study and a preconstruction meeting for hangars were provided. The committee also discussed whether to engage with WKRN news station regarding a segment on the study.