Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Items of Business
3.A. February 12th, 2026 Airport Advisory Board Minutes 
3.B. Consider the National Museum of The U.S. Air Force Inventory Report 
3.C. Consider the Beacon Quotes 
3.D. AirMethods Hangar Agreement 
4. Petitions - Communications - Resident Concerns
5. Officers' Reports
5.A. Airport Manager Report
5.A.1. Fuel Sales 
6. Adjournment
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Meeting: March 12, 2026 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.
Discussion:
Greg Hier:            Present 
Kirk Keller:           Present 
James Dux:         Present 
Howard Nitzel:    Present 
Blaine Spanjer:   Present 
Present: 5      Absent:  1

Also present: City Administrator Tom Ourada, City Attorney Anna Burge, Airport Manager Samantha Haack, IT Director Mike Kalkwarf, City Clerk Nancy Tellez, Finance Director Wendy Thomas 
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. February 12th, 2026 Airport Advisory Board Minutes 
Discussion:
Kirk Keller motioned to approve the February 12th, 2026 minutes and Greg Hier seconded the motion. 

Howard Nitzel: Aye, Blaine Spanjer: Aye, Greg Hier: Aye, Kirk Keller: Aye; James Dux: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.B. Consider the National Museum of The U.S. Air Force Inventory Report 
Discussion:

Kirk Keller motioned to recommend to the City Council the National Museum of The U.S. Air Force Inventory Report  and James Dux seconded the motion. 

Howard Nitzel: Aye, Blaine Spanjer: Aye, Greg Hier: Aye, Kirk Keller: Aye; James Dux: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.C. Consider the Beacon Quotes 
Discussion:
Howard Nitzel motioned to recommend to the City Council the Beacon Quote from IES in the amount of $20,746 and James Dux seconded the motion. 

Blaine Spanjer: Aye, Greg Hier: Aye, Kirk Keller: Aye; James Dux: Aye, Howard Nitzel: Aye,
Subject:
3.D. AirMethods Hangar Agreement 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that the lease is for three years. The rent is $1,620.00 and on January of each year starting January 1st, 2027, the rent shall increase by 3%. 
James Dux motioned and Greg Hier seconded to approve the AirMethods Hangar Agreement. 
Blaine Spanjer: Aye, Greg Hier: Aye, Kirk Keller: Aye; James Dux: Aye, Howard Nitzel: Aye,
Attachments:
Subject:
4. Petitions - Communications - Resident Concerns
Rationale:
  • Resident 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:
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that the Agency Agreement for Project No. 3-31-0022-019/020-2026 (B05) documents are attached.  Ourada went over the Application for Federal Assistance SF-424  Estimated Funding : Federal funding $1,719.500 Applicant $140,500 for a total of $1,860,000.00
Attachments:
Subject:
5.A. Airport Manager Report
Discussion:
Airport Manager Samantha Haack stated that she only has one more hangar inspection to do. Haack has called everyone that was on the waitlist last year. 
Subject:
5.A.1. Fuel Sales 
Attachments:
Subject:
6. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting adjourned at 8:39 a.m.

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