Airport Board appoints new officers but no news on runway configuration
Airport Board President Bob Duncan called the board to order Monday at 5:30 pm for their regular meeting and then introduced the newest board member, Brian Craig of Holland. Huntingburg Mayor Denny Spinner appointed Craig to the board last week. David Drake is no longer on the board, which made the appointment of Craig possible.
The board voted in a slate of new officers that includes:
- President Mike Cummins
- Vice President Bob Duncan
- Secretary Bret Yergans
- Asst Secretary Harvey Berger
- Treasurer Raymie Eckerle
- Asst Treasurer Brian Craig
New President Mike Cummins took over the meeting after the slate of officers was passed.
Other board actions that pertain to beginning of a new year included:
- Passing of a motion to keep monthly meetings of the board on the second Monday of each month.
- Retaining of Phil Schneider as legal counsel.
Due to time commitments, the board then allowed Chris Snyder with Woolpert Engineering to provide an update on the runway expansion project. He reports that he has not heard anything from INDOT on a letter sent informing them on the progress with the FAA. The board is waiting on the FAA to rule on the Runway Protection Zone variance issue.
Snyder also presented the Capital Improvement Plan to the board, which was passed.
The board also heard from Mark Williamson with ONB Insurance from Terre Haute on issues regarding insurance at the airport and liabilities and who is responsible for what.
Airport Manager Travis McQueen reported that they would need to hire a new administrative assistant to replace the outgoing assistant Linda Steckler.
The Board passed a motion by Raymie Eckerle to hire a part time administrative assistant at 8 hours per week. The position would include the task of helping with the paperwork necessary to stay in compliance with rules and regulations of the airport.
After the meeting we spoke with newest board member, Brian Craig. He stated after meeting with McQueen for a couple of hours he decided to accept the nomination to the board.
The next board meeting will be on Monday, February 13th at 5:30 pm.
