Macon County Airport Authority
Minutes of Regular Meeting Held April 24, 2007


The Macon County Airport Authority held its regular meeting on April 24, 2007
in its offices located at 1241 Airport Road, Franklin, North Carolina.  Chair
Gregory called the meeting to order at 4:06 p.m.  All members were present.
Also present were Neal Hoppe and Peggy Milton, the airport Fixed Base 
operators, Steve Walker of W.K. Dickson, Monty Beck, Legal Counsel for the
Airport Authority, and Teresa McDowell, Macon County.

MINUTES: Upon motion by Member Corbin and seconded by Member Jenkins, the 
minutes of the regular meeting held March 27, 2007 were unanimously 
approved.

AGENDA ITEM #3:  ELECTION OF OFFICERS:  Member Haithcock made a motion to 
re-elect Miles Gregory as the Chairman of the Airport Authority.  Member 
Jenkins seconded the motion.  Member Haithcock made a motion that all further
nominations cease, and Member Jenkins seconded that motion.  Miles Gregory was
re-elected as Chairman of the Airport Authority by unanimous vote.  

Member Jenkins made a motion to re-elect Harold Corbin as the Vice-Chairman of
the Airport Authority.  Member Haithcock seconded the motion.  Member Jenkins 
made a motion that all further nominations cease, and Member Schmitt seconded
that motion.  Harold Corbin was re-elected as Vice-Chairman of the Airport 
Authority by unanimous vote.
Member Corbin made a motion to re-elect Pete Haithcock as the 
Secretary-Treasurer of the Airport Authority.  Member Jenkins made a motion to
close the nominations and elect Mr. Haithcock by affirmation.  Member Corbin
seconded this motion, and Howard (Pete) Haithcock was re-elected as 
Secretary-Treasurer of the Airport Authority by unanimous vote.
	
AGENDA ITEM #4:  DISCUSSION OF APPROPRIATION OF CERTAIN AMOUNT FOR LANDSCAPING:
Chairman Gregory led a discussion regarding hiring the county maintenance 
department to do a landscaping project, as well as a graveling project for the
Airport Authority.  Chairman Gregory stated that Steve Ledford, Maintenance
Supervisor, provided an estimate for both the landscaping and graveling 
projects of $9,000.00. Pete Haithcock, Secretary Treasurer, stated that there
were not funds available this fiscal year to do both projects.  Member Corbin
made a motion that the Airport Authority proceed with the landscaping project,
and table the parking lot graveling project until such time as funds are 
available.  The landscaping project cost shall be up to and including 
$4,000.00, with this funding amount being the total amount spent on this 
project during this fiscal year. 


Macon County Airport Authority
Minutes of the Regular Meeting 
Held April 24, 2007
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AGENDA ITEM #5:  AMENDMENT TO LEASE REGARDING PARKING LOT:  This item was 
tabled until such time as funding becomes available for the parking lot
graveling project.
      
AGENDA ITEM #6:  EXECUTIVE SESSION-CONTRACTUAL AND LEGAL MATTERS:  Member
Jenkins made a motion that the Authority convene to executive session to 
consider a contractual and legal matter.  Member Haithcock seconded the motion
and it passed unanimously. After a discussion, Member Jenkins made a motion 
that the Authority re-convene in open session.  Member Schmitt seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously.  Upon re-convening, Member Jenkins made a 
motion that upon the recommendation of legal counsel, the Airport Authority
accepts $433.40 in additional rent past due, plus the four (4) outstanding 
checks in the possession of legal counsel, (and which may have to be rewritten)
as balance due the Airport Authority by Franklin Aviation, with a further
condition that the FBO is to provide the liability and fire insurance in the
manner stated in the Macon County Airport F.B.O Lease Agreement dated October 
5, 1998.  Member Corbin seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 
 
OTHER BUSINESS: After a discussion, Member Jenkins made a motion to submit the
names of Miles Gregory and Howard (Pete) Haithcock as the Airport Authority
recommendations to fill the upcoming six (6) year term currently held by same.
These names are to be submitted to the Macon County Commissioners for approval.
Member Schmitt seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous consent.
      
There being no further business, Chair Gregory adjourned the meeting at 5:34
p.m.
      
Respectfully submitted,
      
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Pete Haithcock