Macon County Airport Authority
Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held November 28, 2006

The Macon County Airport Authority held its regular meeting on 
November 28, 2006 in its offices located at 1241 Airport Road, Franklin, 
North Carolina.  Chair Gregory called the meeting to order at 4:08 p.m.
Member Jenkins was absent.  All other members were present.  
Also present were Wayne Corley, Engineer for W.K. Dickson, Neal Hoppe and
Peggy Milton, the airport Fixed Base Operators, 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 October 31, 2006 were unanimously approved.

AGENDA ITEM #3:  DISCUSSION OF 2007-2011 TIP APPLICATION:    Engineer Wayne 
Corley led a discussion about the 2007-2011 TIP application, which involves
listing of long term improvement projects for the Macon County Airport.  Some
items listed on the initial application have been accomplished and will be 
removed.  Chair Gregory determined that priority projects should be:  
1. To strengthen the runway, taxiways and parking apron, 
2. hangar construction, which will be  funded by future Vision 100 funds, 
should be included and made a priority, and 
3. The GPS installation. Chair Gregory stated that at one point he was told 
that the FAA will install the GPS system for free, and that the engineering
firm, W.K. Dickson will facilitate the installation free of charge as well. 
He asked Engineer Wayne Corley to find out more information regarding the 
installation of the GPS system.  Engineer Corley stated that he will contact
the FAA regarding the possibility of getting Macon County prioritized on the
installation schedule.  Engineer Corley will have the GPS information available
for presentation at the next Airport Authority meeting.  Engineer Corley will 
revise the TIP application to reflect the changes discussed at the meeting, and
will e-mail a final copy to Chair Gregory.  Chair Gregory will distribute 
copies to the Authority, and will poll for final approval by phone.    

In connection with the TIP application, Chair Gregory stated that the final 
draft of the MOA between the Airport Authority and the Eastern Band of the 
Cherokee Indians has been sent to the tribe for review and approval.  Assuming
the Eastern Band agrees, there will be no more revisions.  The Eastern Band has
thirty (30) days to respond.  

AGENDA ITEM #4:    DISCUSSION OF ADDENDUM TO FRANKLIN AVIATION LEASE REGARDING
PARKING ISSUES:  Chair Gregory led a discussion regarding FBO Neal Hoppe 
relinquishing the lease of the front parking lot of the Macon County Airport.
Chair Gregory stated that parking spaces located in this parking lot should be
reserved for public use only, and should not be utilized for income generating,
long term parking.  Chair Gregory stated that the Airport Authority is willing
to develop a graveled long term parking lot, will be included in the FBO leased
premises, on the condition of Mr. Hoppe agreeing to relinquish the lease on the
front parking lot, and his agreement to sign an addendum to the lease stating
that he will not utilize any parking spaces in the front parking lot for long
term, income generating parking.   Long term parking is defined as thirty (30)
days or more.  Mr. Hoppe stated that he will sign an addendum to his existing 
lease if the addendum clearly states the above referenced terms. 

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AGENDA ITEM #5:	  DISCUSSION REGARDING ADJACENT MACON COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY:
After a discussion regarding acquiring  ownership of  the 15.37 acre tract 
adjacent to the airport and  owned by  Macon County (Parcel #01-41836),  Member
Haithcock made a motion  to request that  Macon County transfer ownership of 
the 15.37 acre tract to Macon County Airport Authority.  Member Schmitt 
seconded the motion, and it passed by unanimous consent.  Chair Gregory stated
that the Secretary should prepare a letter addressed to the Macon County 
Commissioners, requesting this transfer of ownership.

AGENDA ITEM #6:  DISCUSSION REGARDING THE NECESSITY OF A REGULARLY SCHEDULED
DECEMBER MEETING:  After a discussion, it was determined that a December 
meeting is not necessary, and the next Airport Authority meeting will be held
January 30, 2007.

There being no further business, Member Schmitt made a motion to adjourn.  
Chair Gregory seconded the motion and the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

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Pete Haithcock, Secretary