Macon County Airport Authority
Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held September 26, 2006


The Macon County Airport Authority held its regular meeting on September 26,
2006 in its office located at 1241 Airport Road, Franklin, North Carolina.  
Chair Gregory called the meeting to order at 4:08 p.m.  Member Schmitt was 
absent.  All other members were present.  Also present were Rick Moorefield,
County Attorney; Teresa McDowell; J.D. Shepherd, County Commissioner, Neal 
Hoppe and Peggy Milton, the airport Fixed Base Operators; and Wayne Corley,
engineer for WK Dickson.

MINUTES:  Upon motion by Member Corbin and seconded by Member Haithcock, 
the minutes of the regular meeting held August 29th were unanimously approved.

AGENDA ITEM #3:  CONSIDERATION OF NEW CONTRACT WITH WK DICKSON:  After a 
discussion involving a WK Dickson contract, Member Corbin made a motion that
this matter be tabled until such time that the details of the contract are 
addressed to the satisfaction of the County Attorney.

AGENDA ITEM #5:  DISCUSSION REGARDING RESOLUTION RATIFYING CERTAIN CONTRACTS:
After a discussion regarding the extra expenses incurred by Desoto Trail 
Construction in connection with the security fence erection, Member Haithcock
made a motion to adopt the attached resolution entitled Macon County Airport
Authority Resolution Approving or Ratifying Certain Contracts for Grading 
Services.  Member Corbin seconded the motion and the motion passed by unanimous
approval.

AGENDA ITEM #6:  DISCUSSION REGARDING PARKING 	SITUATION AT THE AIRPORT:   
After a discussion involving a parking 	shortage at the Macon County Airport,
FBO Neal Hoppe stated that he would 	move long term parking vehicles to a 
paved area by the T-hangar in order to 	free up more parking spaces for short
term parking.

	
Macon County Airport Authority
Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held September 26, 2006
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AGENDA ITEM #7:  UPDATE ON PERIMETER, SECURITY 	FENCINGPROJECT:  Member Corbin
stated that the fencing project is progressing, and should be completed in 
approximately two (2) weeks.

AGENDA ITEM #8: UPDATE ON HANGAR PROJECT:   Member Jenkins reported that the
maintenance department is currently in the process of 	obtaining rebids on
the site drainage area.

MISCELLANEOUS:  Chair Gregory presented the County Attorney with a plaque for
distinguished service to the Airport Authority.  

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


Respectfully submitted,

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Pete Haithcock, Secretary