Macon County Airport Authority
Minutes of the Regular Meeting on May 27th, 2008



The Macon County Airport Authority met on May 27th, 2008, in its office at
1241 Airport Road, Franklin, North Carolina. Chair Gregory called the 
meeting to order at 4:07 p.m. Members Corbin and Jenkins were absent.  
All other members were present.  Also present were Neal Hoppe and Peggy
Milton, airport FBO;  Eric Rhysdon, W.K. Dickson;  Monty Beck, AA Legal
Counsel;  and Teresa McDowell, Macon County.

MINUTES:  Upon a motion by Member Schmitt, seconded by Member Haithcock,
the minutes of the meeting held April 29th, 2008 were unanimously approved.

AGENDA ITEM #3:  AIRPORT ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE UPDATE:  Chair Gregory stated
that the Airport Association Conference was great this year.  Member Haithcock
stated that one of the main areas of discussion this year was the commuter 
links utilizing day jets.  These day jets are smaller and more fuel efficient,
and will be widely utilized in this area in the near future. They were quoted
as being the "future of air traffic" by a conference presenter.  The day jets
also require the 5000 lineal feet of runway, 3400 to land and 3800 to take 
off, plus the safety areas. Member Haithcock stated that the runway extension
project is now more crucial than ever.  Member Haithcock and Eric Rhysdon 
also updated the Authority on public records policy regarding the hangar 
list, the runway and restricted area access policy, and the Spill 
Prevention Plan.

AGENDA ITEM #4:  LANDSCAPING PROJECT:  Chair Gregory submitted a proposal from
Ledford’s Landscaping and Maintenance, Inc. for $5,479.50 to be utilized for
the landscaping of the front area of the terminal building, as well as the
median in the front parking lot.  Member Schmitt made a motion to approve 
acceptance of the proposal as submitted.  Member Haithcock seconded the 
motion and it passed by unanimous consent.

AGENDA ITEM #5:	OBSTRUCTION LIGHTING:  Chair Gregory stated that all the 
obstruction lights are now working.  King Electric will also be installing
LED lights as backup in the near future.  Chair Gregory also stated that 3 
of the solar panels will need to have the brush cleared from around them
very soon.

AGENDA ITEM #6:	OTHER BUSINESS:  Member Schmitt asked for an update regarding
the approach project.  Eric Rhysdon will follow up with the Division of 
Aviation and report back at the next scheduled Authority meeting.  


Macon County Airport Authority
Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held 5/27/08
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Peggy Milton asked if there has been any feedback in connection with the 
SCC/Airport Authority collaboration for the pilot’s program.  Chair Gregory
stated that the planning 
for the program continues with Franklin High School, Southwestern Community
College and the airport authority, and that he will have more information at
a future meeting.

Upon motion by Member Haithcock, seconded by Member Schmitt, and upon 
unanimous approval, the Authority convened to executive session at 4:40 to
discuss the progress of the Memorandum of Agreement between the Airport 
Authority and the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians.  After a discussion,
Member Haithcock made a motion to return to open session at 5:20 p.m.  Member
Schmitt seconded the motion which was approved by unanimous consent.  Upon
reconvening in open session, Chair Gregory stated that no action was 
necessary regarding the executive session discussion.

There being no further business, Member Haithcock made a motion to adjourn 
the meeting. Member Schmitt seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous 
consent.  The meeting was adjourned at 5:21. p.m.


Respectfully submitted


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Pete Haithcock