Macon County Airport Authority
Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held October 31, 2006


The Macon County Airport Authority held its regular meeting on 
October 31, 2006 in its office located at 1241 Airport Road, Franklin,
North Carolina.  Chair Gregory called the meeting to order at 4:14 p.m.
Members Schmitt and Jenkins were absent.  All other members were present.
Also present were Russell Bowling, attorney for Franklin Aviation, Neal Hoppe
and Peggy Milton, the airport Fixed Base Operators, Wayne Corley, engineer for
W.K. Dickson, Teresa McDowell, Macon County Legal Department,and Jimmy Goodman.

MINUTES:  Upon motion by Member Corbin and seconded by Member Haithcock, 
the minutes of the regular meeting held September 26th, 2006 were unanimously
approved.

AGENDA ITEM #3:  UPDATE ON HANGAR PROJECT: Chair Gregory informed the Authority
that he had spoken with Rick Barkes, from the NC Division of Aviation regarding
utilizing Vision 100 grant money for the construction of hangars.  Mr. Barkes
had informed him that, in principal, Vision 100 funding could be utilized for
hangar construction, and that upon request, they will provide the Authority a
letter regarding utilization of funds for hangar construction.  Chair Corbin 
made a motion to authorize Chair Gregory to write a letter to the NC Division
of Aviation, requesting use of the Vision 100 funding for the year 2007 and 
the following five (5) years for hangar construction.  Member Haithcock 
seconded the motion, and it passed by unanimous approval.  Chair Gregory stated
that, dependant upon support from county government, funding for the site 
preparation for the hangars may be provided locally.

AGENDA ITEM #4:  CONSIDERATION OF NEW CONTRACT WITH W.K. DICKSON:   After a
discussion regarding entering into a new contract with the engineering firm,
W.K. Dickson, which contract specifically addresses additional re-design work
for the runway extension, and upon provision by engineer, Wayne Corley, of  
required backup documentation for work already completed on said runway 
extension under original Supplemental Agreement #5, Member Corbin made a 
motion to approve entering into the contract with W.K. Dickson, Member 
Haithcock seconded the motion, and the motion passed by unanimous approval.
A copy of the contract entitled Agreement Between Macon County Airport 
Authority and W.K. Dickson & Company, Inc. For a Revised Scope of Professional
Services to Complete the Runway Extension Project is attached, with the 
original of this contract being filed in the Macon County Legal Department
office.  

AGENDA ITEM #5:  DISCUSSION IN CONNECTION WITH FRANKLIN AVIATION:  LEASE 
PAYMENTS, INSURANCE POLICY:  Neal Hoppe and Peggy Milton, airport FBO, 
presented four (4) checks to the Airport Authority representing two  (2)
minimal rent payments, as well as two (2) additional rent payments based
on sales percentage figures. Member Corbin made a motion to accept the 
proposal to pay minimal rent in one (1) check and the sales percentage
based rent payment in an additional check, rather than have both payments
included in one (1) check.  Member Haithcock seconded the motion and it
passed by unanimous approval.  Member Corbin made a motion that the insurance
component of this Agenda Item be tabled until attorneys for both the FBO and
Macon County can obtain more information regarding this matter.  Member 
Haithcock seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous approval. 

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AGENDA ITEM #6:  DISCUSSION REGARDING PLANS FOR THE UPCOMING AIRPORT AUTHORITY
CHRISTMAS PARTY:  After a discussion regarding the Airport Authority 
Christmas party, the Authority set Thursday, December 14th, at 6:00 pm as the
date and time, with the Airport serving as the location. 

AGENDA ITEM #7:  STEPS LEADING TO TERMINAL BUILDING UPPER LEVEL:  Chair Gregory
stated that he will contact someone to varnish the steps leading to the upper
level of the terminal building.

AGENDA ITEM #8: DISCUSSION REGARDING LOCKS ON PERIMETER FENCING GATES:  After
a discussion, it was decided that Chair Gregory is to speak with Steve Ledford,
County Maintenance, regarding obtaining combination locks for all security 
fencing gates.

AGENDA ITEM #9:  OTHER BUSINESS:  After a discussion regarding the long term 
parking at the terminal building, Member Corbin moved that the Airport 
Authority improve what is known as "the lower parking lot", and request that
the FBO move all long term parking vehicles (long term being defined as thirty
(30) days or more) to the lower parking lot.  By mutual agreement, the FBO 
holds the Airport Authority harmless for any damage to said vehicles.  Member
Haithcock seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous decision.  
Engineer Wayne Corley stated that the contractor, Omega Integrated, has 
informed him a change order might be needed in connection with two (2) lights
that are to be installed on the ornamental fencing.  After a discussion, the
Airport Authority stated that they had approved the two (2) lights and a 
possible expenditure of two-hundred ($200.00) additional dollars, but that
the additional money would come from local money, and a change order was not
necessary.       

There being no further business, Member Corbin made a motion to adjourn.  
Member Haithcock seconded the motion and the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

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Pete Haithcock, Secretary