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Janelle said the airport will host Aviation Day for elementary students with activity stations run by local pilots and volunteers; the manager scheduled first-grade visits for the morning session described in the meeting and third-grade visits on May 5 (manager-provided schedule). She said about 50 students attend per class and that static displays and flight-simulator demonstrations will be staged between Hangar 1 and Hangar 2.

Janelle also outlined the History on Wheels event planned for July 26 with a rain date of July 27. She said the commission is partnering with the Michigan Flight Museum (formerly Yankee Air) for that event and that museum volunteers will coordinate ticketing for a Huey helicopter flight experience. Commissioners highlighted the event’s fundraising connection to the NASGI memorial efforts and asked that historic groups be recognized in event negotiations.

The manager reported the local Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) chapter has been reactivated; initial meetings are planned in early May and the first meeting will be held in the commission’s boardroom. Janelle said the chapter is in early stages and will include high school and private pilots as volunteers and mentors.

Finally, Janelle said the airport advertised two seasonal maintenance positions for applicants 18 and older to help with mowing and seasonal tasks; she said interviews are underway and the positions may already be filled but she will keep the posting open.

These items were presented as informational during the manager’s report and did not require a commission vote.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Airport Commerce Park Commission - 21 Apr 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The airport manager briefed commissioners on an upcoming Aviation Day for elementary students, a July History on Wheels event in partnership with the Michigan Flight Museum, the reestablishment of an EAA chapter, and two seasonal maintenance hires.","taxTitle","Grosse Ile, Wayne County, Michigan","taxId",55649,"location","Michigan","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6062673,"Commission asks finance subcommittee to produce ROI and demand analysis before Building 63 build-out RFP",485,588000,1073000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3275977-70223b2b9acff8fd021aa60ad8cef2c0&start=588&end=1073","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3275977-70223b2b9acff8fd021aa60ad8cef2c0/thumbnail_588000.jpg","/articles/6062673/Michigan/Commission-asks-finance-subcommittee-to-produce-ROI-and-demand-analysis-before-Building-63-build-out-RFP","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6062673-a3dea1a891363cd33c66b362d99a144f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151867&Signature=iHaKuUvzirgantdvj~D~QtgrdrFzftIQxm2AIG1kSUblxz4lurPx0ALUHwy2r4sNktPLG1cgchEqKj~4giYGLLtArxiG~iBzg-gjbEe~i~kYS2kZh27YzZA12U4DAjJ5jMHkxtWwpPwrs4MOqBS~4xxflyIlsIYNVkZHA4im6S~cII~5b2cFfVJrQdrLPsvyZgD-1YPiqqtj1Bpvy2nzYheaFk9EKLfrFt8jkT5ZKVimlM1oNj67mWM8QrgdcieUOj9S589h2PHwT7MUq3GPL2O7o-sELmEu9TG8EFCgPG72slzfRmusAT3yHrf2B9zYhQ~naPVV4sKQP-iIvygjmw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commissioners asked the finance subcommittee to compile a financial analysis and return-on-investment (ROI) case to guide a decision on whether to proceed with a build-out of Building 63 at Grosse Ile Airport.

Manager Janelle said designer Daniel Bogg prepared construction drawings for roughly 1,900 square feet to build four additional units in Building 63. Janelle reported a rough construction estimate of about $350,000 under the latest drawings. Commissioners did not vote to start an RFP; instead they asked the finance subcommittee to assemble vacancy, inquiry and revenue figures and to calculate an ROI so the commission can present a financial case to the township if external funding or a township commitment is needed.

Commission member Greg Bridal urged the finance subcommittee to document how prior investments returned revenue, noting that FAA and MDOT consider local financial commitment and retained earnings when evaluating grant applications. Bridal said a demonstrated financial investment and retained earnings make the airport more competitive for runway and taxiway grants. \"It reaffirms to the FAA and MDOT that Grosse Ile is committed to the success of the airport as a community-friendly facility,\" Bridal said. He recommended the subcommittee present both historical returns and projections before moving forward with solicitations for construction pricing.

Commission member Hornby agreed to lead or assist the finance subcommittee on the analysis. Manager Janelle was asked to include data on space demand and inquiries in the subcommittee’s report. Commissioners said they want a clear funding path — whether through retained earnings, township support, or external grants — before authorizing contractors to prepare competitive bids.

No RFP or contract was authorized at the meeting; the commission’s next step is the finance subcommittee report, to be brought back to the commission for a decision.","Commission members agreed to have the finance subcommittee assemble a financial return-on-investment analysis and for staff to provide demand data before deciding whether to issue an RFP to build out four units in Building 63.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6062679,"Grosse Ile airport commission approves mower purchase and emergency apron repair; tables April financials",185,324000,509000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3275977-70223b2b9acff8fd021aa60ad8cef2c0&start=324&end=509","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3275977-70223b2b9acff8fd021aa60ad8cef2c0/thumbnail_324000.jpg","/articles/6062679/Michigan/Grosse-Ile-airport-commission-approves-mower-purchase-and-emergency-apron-repair-tables-April-financials","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6062679-1e28903a1cae205449421a7ec1ae11b4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151867&Signature=nsiin4l9WdKWU6jtoVWSB0deMlS28f0GdpaAZoAoHZ5lDGffDuiPnH2faeinwZMShVH1TULZXeGO2lRdCugVNbL-m-2Ra9G-b0GqOYY8G6jf-4QosdbO~E-IGbk46F7Di6mq8HrC~9S5cNrFl~pya8n0gHoPeQnvJl-Azdvc4AJKSNSwb~a7ACQMKUGNBuJKk~to8JpYICY4oMt-Vytm1sNKFUmkGeEQAAtxAOqZG3-1IKbzIRgXuwOzuZvPE-1K0mEz79fYVD7seyBsqx8rMGNIig4USPpGXGOXArGg8HkonQfux9eBW0e9NqvBekNzywf6~5ff5M7gMQ2DunF5tw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Grosse Ile Airport Commerce Park Commission voted to buy a used Woods BW 15.52 batwing rotary cutter and to contract emergency concrete repairs to an apron, and it tabled the April 2025 financial statements for reformatting by a newly formed finance committee.

The commission approved the purchase of the Woods BW 15.52 batwing rotary cutter through Doble Equipment Inc. The motion, offered by Commission member Greg Bridal and seconded by Commission member Loftus, passed by voice vote. The purchase price stated in the motion was $20,395.70. Janelle, Grosse Ile Airport Commerce Park manager, told commissioners the selected supplier is local and that parts would be “readily available for the maintenance staff to just drive and go get,” a factor the commission cited in choosing the higher-priced bid over a lower offer from KSE ($20,003.50 as listed in the bid package).

The commission also approved an emergency concrete repair agreement with Campo Brothers. The motion, offered by Bridal and supported by Loftus, authorized repairs described in the motion as covering “14 42 square feet in six areas” at a cost of $8,923. Manager Janelle said the work is to address spalling and crumbling concrete in front of a main hangar and that the repairs were needed to avoid a larger safety issue.

Separately, the commission voted to table approval of the April 2025 financial report. Commission member Bridal said the finance committee’s reorganization and a planned change in the report format meant the current month’s packet did not reflect the new layout; he moved to table so the restructured financial snapshot can be presented. The motion to table was supported by Loftus and passed by voice vote.

The meeting opened with routine agenda and minute approvals. Commissioners approved the meeting agenda and the minutes of the March 17, 2025 general meeting by voice votes earlier in the session.

Votes at a glance

- Approve meeting agenda — motion by Greg Bridal; second by Loftus; outcome: approved (voice vote).
- Approve March 17, 2025 minutes — motion by Greg Bridal; second by Hornby; outcome: approved (voice vote).
- Table approval of April 2025 financials for reformatting by finance subcommittee — motion by Greg Bridal; second by Loftus; outcome: tabled (voice vote).
- Purchase used Woods BW 15.52 batwing rotary cutter through Doble Equipment Inc for $20,395.70 — motion by Greg Bridal; second by Loftus; outcome: approved (voice vote). Bid from KSE ($20,003.50) noted in packet; commission selected local supplier for parts availability.
- Approve emergency concrete repairs with Campo Brothers (repair areas described in motion; cost $8,923) — motion by Greg Bridal; second by Loftus; outcome: approved (voice vote).
- Adjourn meeting — motion by Mister Raffel; second by Loftus; outcome: approved (voice vote).

The approvals reflect routine airport maintenance and a small equipment purchase meant to support ongoing groundskeeping. Commissioners emphasized the local-availability rationale for choosing a slightly higher bid for the batwing and cited immediate safety concerns for the apron repairs.","The Grosse Ile Airport Commerce Park Commission approved buying a used Woods BW 15.52 batwing rotary cutter and contracted emergency concrete repairs to an apron; commissioners voted to table approval of the April 2025 financial report pending a revised finance-committee formatted snapshot.","actionData","errors"]

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