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HomeMy WebLinkAbout23.07.06 - Minutes, Hag Regional AirportHAGERSTOWN REGIONAL AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION Minutes of the Open Meeting July 06, 2023 The Hagerstown Regional Airport Advisory Commission held a public meeting on Thursday July 06, 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, Samuel Cool, Laurence Gross, Austin Colby. Ex-Officio County Commissioner Randall Wagner. Airport staff members present were Andrew Eshleman Director of Public Works, Neil Doran Airport Director, Gene Bolanowski Operations Manager, Jordan Leach Facilities Manager, Richard Lesh Administrative Assistant, Amy Blair Office Associate. CALL TO ORDER Rob Ferree called the meeting to order on July 06, 2023, at 3:06 p.m. CITIZENS PARTICIPATION No citizens wished to participate. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion made by Mr. Gross seconded by Mr. Cool to approve the minutes of the June 08, 2023, meeting. The motion passed unanimously. STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE Mr. Doran reported the following: The Airport Advisory Commission (AAC) members reviewed and are in agreement for Mr. Doran and Mr. Eshleman to bring the finalized Strategic Plan in front of the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, MD (BOCC) on July 25 th. Mr. Gross made a motion to endorse the plan, seconded by Mr. Cool. Mr. Doran thanked the members for their comments and input. The Public Relations Department is helping to put together a PowerPoint to present the Strategic Plan to the BOCC. The priority list includes Hagerstown Regional Airport's (HGR) Brand/Logo identity, parking revenue, Air Service Developments and Business Development on the Airfield. AIRPORT DIRECTOR'S REPORT Mr. Doran reported the following: Mr. Doran is following the developments of a proposed expansion at Manassas Regional Airport in Virginia. The Manassas City Council is considering a partnership between the City and A vports that would bring commercial flights to Manassas Regional Airport within the next two years. Mr. Doran recommends updating our brand to position HGR as a Washington DC-area travel option. Mr. Doran and Mr. Leach want to enforce a new T-Hangar wait list policy at HGR. This T- Hangar wait list will restructure how hangars are allocated and assigned and would help to clean up T-Hangar procedures. Motion made by Mr. Cool to endorse the T-Hangar wait list and seconded by Mr. Colby. The proposed policy will be presented to the BOCC for approval later in August. Hagerstown Regional Airport Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes of July 06, 2023 Page 2 of3 Mr. Horowitz left the meeting at 3:55 pm. Mr. Doran had a meeting with the Landline company regarding other airport's using essential air service funding for shuttle service to nearby major airports. Mr. Doran met with Glen Ponas of Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) about a High School Aviation Outreach program at Williamsport High School. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Baggage Screening Project has been on hold since May 31 st until TSA recertifies the conveyer. Mr. Eshleman was made aware of a grant from Mr. Horowitz that supports economic development. The funds in the grant need to be utilized within 24 months. One option to use the grant funds is to extend utilities on Airpark Road for future expansion and possibly a digital information sign. NEW BUSINESS Two applications were received to replace Mr. Bockrath on the Airport Advisory Commission. Motion made by Mr. Colby, seconded by Mr. Gross to recommend the new member to the Board of County Commissioners for approval on July 25th. Mr. Colby volunteered to be the new Vice Chair and Mr. Gross seconded. The members were all in agreement. OPERATIONS REPORT Mr. Bolanowski reported the following: Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is having their solo school this week. Operations began Friday June 30th with the arrival of 6 CAP aircraft. Flight operations are scheduled to end on Sunday July 9th with a graduation ceremony. Hagerstown Regional Airport (HOR) is undergoing the annual Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Training. There are some items the Airport is working with TSA to address including Cyber Security Assessment, drafting of a response plan and additional staff training. HOR had two recent C-17 flight operations. One on June 27th due to a weather divert from Martinsburg, WV, and another on June 30th from Israel to Travis Air Force Base, CA to drop off some equipment. Mr. Bolanowski and Mr. Doran along with a few members from Salisbury and BWI participated in a tabletop exercise to simulate a breach at the checkpoint. There were 3 standby President of the United States (POTUS) visits scheduled, however no POTUS flights came to the airport in June. There was an Alert 1 on June 7th. An aircraft reported a low fuel situation. The Airport's Airport Rescue and Fire Fighters (ARFF) truck along with units from Maugansville responded but were not needed. The aircraft landed safely and taxied to Rider Jet Center. Airport staff members have completed their training and badge renewal process for the year. The Tower is going to be holding their Runway Safety Action Team (RSAT) meeting on July 17th to discuss runway safety items. Full Scale Drill planning team is transitioning to an Exercise Control Team. The team's responsibility is to host and control the exercise. The first meeting will be on August 2nd. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is hosting a family assistance training course September 12th -14th in Arlington, VA. Mr. Bolanowski and Mr. Doran are considering attending to become familiar with the training process. Hagerstown Regional Airport Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes of July 06, 2023 Page 3 of3 COUNTY COMMISIONERS UPDATE Ex-Officio County Commissioner Mr. Wagner reported there have been many new businesses and ribbon cuttings throughout Washington County. Washington County has received numerous applications and will be scheduling interviews to move forward with filling high-level positions such as Director of Human Resources, Deputy Director of Human Resources, County Administrator and Permit Coordinator. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT REPORT No report to update. MEMBERS COMMENTS Global Entry and TSA pre-check is scheduled for Tuesday October 3rd between 10:00 am and 3 :00 pm and will be set up at the Allegiant ticket counter. There will not be an Airport Advisory Commission meeting held in August. CLOSED SESSION No topics to discuss in Closed Session. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Cool made a motion, seconded by Mr. Gross to adjourn the meeting at 4:20 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted,