Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Items of Business
3.A. July 2nd, 2025 Meeting Minutes 
3.B. New rates for hangars 
3.C. Consider future of fuel management 
4. Petitions - Communications - Citizen Concerns
5. Officers' Reports
5.A. Airport Manager Report
5.B. June 2025 Fuel Report 
6. Adjournment
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Meeting: August 14, 2025 at 8:15 AM - Airport Advisory Board Meeting
Subject:
1. Open Meeting
Rationale:
  • In accordance with Nebraska law, a copy of the Open Meetings Act can be found in the back of the Council Chambers.
  • Items listed on the agenda may be considered in any order.
Subject:
2. Roll Call
Rationale:
  • Attendance of members will be recorded to determine the presence of a quorum for official actions.
Subject:
3. Items of Business
Rationale:
  • Action may be taken to discuss/limit discussion, to hear testimony in favor of or in opposition to, and to approve or disapprove any matter presented under this title.
Subject:
3.A. July 2nd, 2025 Meeting Minutes 
Discussion:
Kirk Keller motioned to approve the July 2nd, 2025 minutes and James Dux seconded the motion. 

James Dux: Aye, Howard Nitzel: Aye, Blaine Spanjer: Aye, Greg Hier: Aye, Kirk Keller: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.B. New rates for hangars 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained the total hanger difference impact percentage sheet with increases of 8%, 10%, 15%, 18% and 20% increases. 
Ourada explained that hangar rates have not been raised in 5 years. They could do smaller percentage increases over a couple years. Airport Advisory Board Chair Blaine Spanjer stated that they could look at rates yearly to keep up with costs and maintenance. 


Greg Hier motioned to increase 8% on all hangar rents and Kirk Keller seconded. 
Blaine Spanjer: Aye, Greg Hier: Aye, Kirk Keller: Aye, James Dux: Abstained, Howard Nitzel: Abstained 
Subject:
3.C. Consider future of fuel management 
Discussion:
Airport Advisory Board Chair Blaine Spanjer stated that there have been discussions on what is best for the airport with fuel management. City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that Aaron Schepers emailed him on August 7th, 2025 to express his interest in continuing to operate the Fuel Farm for the City. Schepers explained that he did receive the letter that stated the fuel agreement would be over on September 30th, 2025. 
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained to the board that they could take action now or in September. The board decided it would be in the best interest to take action now. 

James Dux motioned to have the City take over the fuel management and Greg Hier seconded. 
Blaine Spanjer: Aye, Greg Hier: Aye, Kirk Keller: Aye, James Dux: Aye, Howard Nitzel: Abstained 
Subject:
4. Petitions - Communications - Citizen Concerns
Rationale:
  • Citizen testimony may be limited to 3 minutes per person.
  • Please do not repeat testimony that has already be heard.
  • No action can be taken on matters presented under this title except to answer any questions or to refer the matter for further action.
Subject:
5. Officers' Reports
Rationale:
  • Reports may be given by Officers, City Departments, Committees, or Board members concerning the current operations of the Airport.
  • No action can be taken on matters presented under this title except to answer any questions or to refer the matter for further action.
Discussion:
Chris Corr stated that at a previous meeting hangar size was discussed. The advisory board discussed possible sizes for the hangar and decided that doing 60 foot door and a 50 foot door would be the best option. 

City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that Chris Corr did a good job helping with the new hangar. Corr stated that they provide assistance with the State Aid Grant Program application. 
Subject:
5.A. Airport Manager Report
Subject:
5.B. June 2025 Fuel Report 
Attachments:
Subject:
6. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting adjourned at 9:20 a.m.

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