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Board member Julius Buckley moved to approve the minutes from the May 15 meeting and then nominated Hugh McFarlane for chairman. \"Motion by Julius Buckley. Second by Dickey,\" the clerk recorded for the minutes-approval motion. After nominations and a vote, members raised hands in favor and the clerk confirmed the motion passed.

On the chairmanship vote, multiple members nominated candidates, and McFarlane accepted the nomination. After the board voted, a member said, \"That was unanimous. Yes. Yeah. He's the chairman.\" McFarlane then said, \"I'll vote for myself,\" and the board acknowledged that the chairman's vote is allowed on this board.

No contested election resulted; the board did not record a roll-call name-by-name vote in the transcript, but members indicated unanimity and the clerk confirmed McFarlane as chairman.

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Airport staff member Aaron said staff and records searches were unable to locate a contract for the parcel that a local operator, identified as Mr. Dean in the meeting, currently uses. “We were unable to capture that contract from the gentleman who currently uses that space, Mister Dean,” Aaron said, and added that staff want to be fair and consistent by opening the parcel to competitive proposals.

Staff described the parcel as 25 acres that, because of runway-protection constraints, cannot be developed for buildings and is therefore most suitable for cattle grazing. A board member said the current annual payment is roughly \"dollars 400 a year for agricultural land,\" and staff said the RFP will establish a new fair market value.

Board members agreed to take the matter to the city council to publish an RFP so multiple interested individuals can submit proposals. No formal action or award was made at the meeting.

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\"For Hangar L, just as we stated at the last meeting, we took it to council and they approved, and we were able to get it put out for another two weeks,\" said airport staff member Aaron, adding that the RFP \"comes back on the 23rd of the month.\" He said the earlier submission lacked enough information for scoring and that resubmitting proposers may provide additional detail.

A board member asked whether the Economic Development Corporation would fund construction up front and whether airport IAJ funds for 2024–2026 would be used to repay the EDC. The discussion did not produce a formal motion; staff and members said they would follow up on financing arrangements.

No vote was taken on Hangar L at the meeting. Staff said reissuing the RFP aims to attract more proposals so the board has multiple options when scoring and selecting a developer or operator.

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Airport staff member Aaron said the airport has seen two to three corporate jet visits weekly and that visiting pilots have approached staff asking how to pay a fee. “Those jets are…they're pounding it, weekly,” Aaron said, arguing the airport pays for runway maintenance and “we would like that fuel.”

Board members and tenants pressed caution. A pilot and tenant who described himself as a corporate operator said landing fees are a significant deterrent: “The minute you see landing fees, you're looking for a fuel stop elsewhere within 30, 40, 50 nautical miles.” He urged the board to avoid fees that would drive away general aviation traffic and said small airports typically rely on hangar rents and fuel sales for revenue.

Several board members and tenants recommended a compromise many airports use: set fees for aircraft above a weight threshold and waive fees when a minimum fuel purchase is made. “If you buy fuel, you don't pay a fee,” said a board member during the discussion, describing fee-waiver practices used elsewhere.

Legal and compliance questions framed much of the debate. Participants referenced the FAA Airport Compliance Manual (FAA Order 5190.6B) and noted that any fees must be “fair and reasonable” and not conflict with grant assurances tied to federal funding. One board member recommended consulting the Texas Airport Management Council and TxDOT Aviation for models of how other Texas airports set and collect fees.

Other operational points raised included the airport’s current fueling infrastructure: large jets often require single-point or truck refueling rather than self-service pumps, and the airport does not yet have a fuel truck, which complicates servicing larger aircraft. A tenant noted that obtaining a truck could be financially viable once hangar growth increases fuel sales.

Board members also flagged data-collection issues. Using ADS‑B and tail-number tracking to bill visiting aircraft was raised as a possible path to automated billing, but several speakers warned that using ADS‑B for billing is controversial, has prompted federal attention, and could undermine pilot trust.

No formal motion was made on landing fees during the meeting; board members agreed to research the issue further and to consult TxDOT, FAA guidance and industry groups. Several speakers asked staff to return with options that distinguish based on aircraft weight, that include fee waivers for minimum fuel purchases, and that consider the costs of adding fuel-truck service.

The board asked staff to place a more detailed landing-fees discussion on a future agenda so members and tenants can examine legal risks, collection methods and operational requirements before any policy change.

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