HomeMy WebLinkAbout23.06.15 - Minutes, Hag Regional AirportHAGERSTOWN REGIONAL AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION
Minutes of the Open Meeting
June 15, 2023
The Hagerstown Regional Airport Advisory Commission held a public meeting on Thursday June 15,
2023, at 3:00 p.m. at the Hagerstown Regional Airport Terminal Conference Room, 18434 Showalter
Road, Hagerstown, Maryland.
Commission members at the meeting were: Rob Ferree Chair, Gary Bockrath Vice Chair, George
Stone, Curtis Berry, Laurence Gross, Austin Colby. Ex-Officio County Commissioner Randall
Wagner. Airport staff members present were Andrew Eshleman Director of Public Works, Neil
Doran Airp01i Director, and Amy Blair Office Associate.
CALL TO ORDER
Rob Ferree called the meeting to order on June 15, 2023, at 3:03 p.m.
CITIZENS PARTICIPATION
John Douglas Stine and Randal Leatherman were in attendance to observe the meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion made by Mr. Bockrath seconded by Mr. Gross to approve the minutes of the May 11, 2023,
meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE
Mr. Doran reported the following:
R.A. Wiedemann & Associates, Inc. (RAW A) is concluding and hoping to have the Strategic
Plan finalized on or before July 1st_ The Airpmi Advisory Commission (AAC) members will review
and discuss at the July 13th AAC meeting for approval.
AIRPORT DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Mr. Doran reported the following:
Mr. Doran and Mr. Eshleman are working with Public Relations to rebrand the Hagerstown
Regional Airpo1i (HGR) logo and color scheme.
Hagerstown Herald-Mail Media published an article about HGR being within the Top 10
lowest airfare Airports in 2022.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization draft bill is being considered by
Congress. This should have positive impacts of pilot training and Essential Airline Service in the
future.
A land appraisal is in the works for the expanded Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (PIA)
lease. The appraisal should return a higher field market value rate for the land.
HGR is a temporary testing site for drone detection. Track and Identify System equipment is
to be installed at the Airport Terminal.
Mr. Doran received a detailed quote for the parking revenue collection systems from a
company called Parking Boxx.
HGR recently hired a Part-Time Snack Bar Cashier and another Paii-Time Grounds
Maintenance employee. Two more positions need to be filled and the Airline will be fully staffed.
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Interviews will be scheduled for an ARFF Manager (Airport Rescue Fire Fighter) position in late
June.
WDVM-TV reporter to visit HGR on Friday, June 16th to do a story.
AIRLINE REPORT
No report to update.
OPERATIONS REPORT
No repmi to update.
COUNTY COMMISIONERS UPDATE
Ex-Officio County Commissioner Mr. Wagner wanted to acknowledge and welcome Mr.
Stine and Mr. Leatherman for observing the AAC meeting.
Senior Staff positions are needing to be filled throughout Washington County. Current
openings include Director of Human Resources, Deputy Director of Human Resources, Permit
Coordinator, and a County Administrator. These position openings are listed on the Washington
County website.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT REPORT
No report to update.
MEMBERS COMMENTS
Mr. Ferree presented Mr. Bockrath with a Ce1iificate of Recognition for his last day as a
commission member. Mr. Ferree thanked Mr. Bockrath for his contribution to the Airport Advisory
Commission Board over the last 6 years.
There is now an open member position for the Airport Advisory Commission. Anyone
interested can submit an application under Boards & Commissions on the Washington County
website.
Mr. Wagner reported an Aviation Program is in the works that will be offered to students at
Williamsport High School in Washington County this upcoming school year.
CLOSED SESSION
No topics to discuss in Closed Session.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Bockrath made a motion, seconded by Mr. Colby to adjourn the meeting at 3:49 p.m. The motion
passed unanimously.
Amy Blair, Office Associate