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Meadow Lake Airport
MLAA BOARD MEETING REPORT
August 14, 2007
Meeting brought to order @ 3:08pm
Members in attendance
o Jack Dhooghe
o Lee Wolford
o Dave Elliott
o Mike Easley
o Donn Ravers
o Richard Martin
o Verlin Schauer
Meeting Minutes – Donn Ravers: Minutes approved from July 10, 2007 meeting (7-0)
Treasurer Report - Lee Wolford: Lee is still waiting for some information on the payment of some legal fees in question to resolve the issue. Treasurers Report approved (7–0).
Equipment Report - Richard Martin: The Oshkosh plow and the “Big Broom” have been repaired. The brushes, on the broom, will probably need replacing by spring 2008.
Presidents Report - Jack Dhooghe: Jack reported that he and our counsel, Victoria Swanson, met with FAA regarding our FAA funding for the MLA land. Jack reported that the FAA has frozen our land funding until some changes are made in the MLA Articles of Incorporation. A proposed draft was presented for board review and approval.
Committee Reports:
o MLA Development Committee - Jean Jenkins: No report or changes for this meeting.
o MLAA By-Law Committee - Mike Easley: Reported progress on getting committee organized for reviewing and making recommendations to the current MLAA By-Laws.
Action Projects:
o Dave Elliott reported his progress to try and find a resolution for repairing Taxiway Echo. He has made progress in disseminating information but no resolution at this point.
o Lee Wolford reported that the new signage for RW33 run-up area not complete.
o Lee Wolford reported providing parking slab for transient airplanes not complete.
o Richard Martin stated the weed spraying on the crosswind is complete and suggested we look at a more permanent fix for weed control on main runway and taxiway lights. The process would involve putting down fabric.
Action taken – It was considered cost effective and the vote 7-0 in favor. Richard Martin will proceed to get this done.
o Jack Dhooghe had CDOT give an assessment on the condition of main runway. They considered it okay and to re-assess in another year.
o Verlin Schauer made a motion to fund the repair of the crosswind where needed. 2nd by Richard Martin. Motion carried 7-0
Trent Harwig, Fire Chief of Falcon Fire Protection District, presented the fire code changes that MLA will be facing from this date forward. Meadow Lake Airport will need to have a water source to comply with new fire code rules. Richard Martin will look into the possibility of getting a water agreement for the fire hydrant on Judge Orr and Aerostar. Dave Elliott and Verlin Schauer will see if burying water tanks in Dave Elliott’s holding ponds for a fire protection water source is cost effective. Verlin has a contact for the water tanks but we would have to pay for the cost to pick up and transport to our location.
Carl Schueler, Long Range Planning Manager, for the Falcon-Peyton Area Master Plan Committee presented the committee charter. He spoke to the goals, objectives, planning process and how Meadow Lake Airport can be part of the process to address our concerns and long term goals. Jack Dhooghe was made the contact for any communication dealing with the Falcon-Peyton Master Plan Committee.
Motion to adjourn @ 5:31PM
Donn Ravers
MLAA Secretary
*This is a summary of the MLAA BOD meeting. Minutes must be reviewed and approved at the next board meeting
Next M L Airport Board Meeting
Tuesday May 13th- 6:00 PM
MLA Association Hangar
Meadow Lake Airport
MLAA BOARD MEETING REPORT
September 11, 2007
Meeting brought to order: @ 3:05PM
Members in attendance:
o Jack Dhooghe
o Lee Wolford
o Dave Elliott
o Mike Easley
o Donn Ravers
o Richard Martin
o Verlin Schauer - Absent
Meeting Minutes – Donn Ravers: Minutes approved from August 14, 2007 meeting (6-0)
Treasurer Report - Lee Wolford: Treasurers Report approved (6–0).
o Lee reported he has followed up on the delinquent MLA non-profit status and it should be resolved favorably in the near future.
o $250,000 check from the FAA was received and will be delivered to CDOT for loan payment.
o The CDOT “Economic Impact Study” has been completed. CDOT will visit MLA on September 25, 2007 to complete the “on site survey”.
o Lee is still researching the payment of some legal fees that may have been improperly paid.
Equipment Report - Richard Martin: The Oshkosh plow is now repaired. Rotating Beacon was hit by lighting and is being repaired.
ACC Report – Richard Martin: Nothing to report
Presidents Report - Jack Dhooghe:
o Jack is finalizing with counsel the final details on the question of doing a mail-in voting process for changing the “Articles of Incorporation”. Jack needs to determine if the voting count has to meet a percentage of the entire membership or just meet a required percentage of the mailed responses.
o Jack reported he filed the necessary papers for the $500K and $100K grants from the FAA. Because of late notice we almost missed out on this opportunity. It was decided that on October 1st of each year we need to follow-up on the paperwork so we don’t miss an opportunity to applying for any grants.
o Jack Dhooghe and Jean Jenkins met with Peter Martz, 4-Water District, to discuss subjects of interest. Mainly water and the infrastructure of the new future MLA development. It was proposed that we sign on for non-binding water re-distribution plan that will be done in the future. Jack will check with counsel to make sure everything is okay from a legal perspective before we agree to sign on to this project.
o The FAA is holding a meeting @ COS to discuss the new TAC
Committee Reports:
o MLA Development Committee - Jean Jenkins: Nothing new to add beyond their meeting with 4-Way Ranch Metro Water District.
o MLAA By-Law Committee - Mike Easley: Mike reported he is having a difficult time getting any members to commit to time or effort to complete project. It is still a work in progress and he is pursueing members.
Action Projects:
o Dave Elliott reported his progress to try and find a resolution for resurfacing Taxiway Echo and Foxtrot. After a lengthy discussion it was agreed that we need to start somewhere and the project was good for the entire airport. The project will be Echo and Foxtrot resurfacing starting at Cessna Drive and going west. The resurfacing of the same taxiways going east will be 100% funded by Dave Elliott and Lee Lesher. The action project came down to a motion by Lee Wolford, second by Richard Martin, which passed 6-0. The matching 50% funding will be approx. $17K
Motion: MLA will match 50% of the Echo/Foxtrot (Cessna Drive – West) project cost with the understanding that adjacent property owners on each respective taxiway put up 50% of the project funds. All funds are to be collected in advance and paid to MLAA. When the project is completed and approved the MLAA treasurer will pay the entire Avery invoice.
o Super Unicom - Because of the inherent issues with this Unicom and the cost to repair it was agreed to have Lee Wolford pursue the possibility of getting an AWOS system for MLA. He will report back to the board his findings and the implications for MLA.
o Verlin Schauer reported the estimate for the repair of the Crosswind Runway is $1200. The repair will consist of filling the pot holes any crack filling needed.
o Ron Lee addressed the issue of cars speeding on Cessna Drive. He did not have any solution but wanted the board to address. It was agreed that beyond signage and common sense there is not much more we can do.
o Mark Shook addressed issue of board member cars driving on Alpha taxiway. It was suggested we need to set an example for others.
Motion to adjourn: @ 4:55PM
Donn Ravers
MLAA Secretary
*This is a summary of the MLAA BOD meeting. Minutes must be reviewed and approved at the next board meeting
Meadow Lake Airport
MLAA BOARD MEETING REPORT
September 28, 2007
Meeting brought to order: @ 9:05AM
Members in attendance:
o Jack Dhooghe
o Lee Wolford
o Dave Elliott
o Mike Easley - Absent
o Donn Ravers
o Richard Martin
o Verlin Schauer - Absent
Special Meeting:
o Jack Dhooghe called special board meeting to review cover letter and discuss the cover letter to be sent to membership on Echo / Foxtrot project.
o A decision was also made to limit the scope of project to Echo only until a comprehensive airport improvement plan was adopted. Echo Project will be started when 50% of the project funds are collected by the MLAA Treasurer.
Motion was made by Richard Martin to sent out (3) letters for the Echo project.
1. Letter of voluntary donation to all the members contacted contacted by Dave Elliott with access to Echo using Dave Elliott’s recommended amount.
2. Letter of authorization to the property owners on Echo to allow the work to be done.
3. Letter to all MLAA members giving an overview of project and details of the process to make a member voluntary donation if so desired.
Motion carried 5 -0
Motion to adjourn: @ 10:39PM
Donn Ravers
MLAA Secretary
*This is a summary of the MLAA BOD meeting. Minutes must be reviewed and approved at the next board meeting
Meadow Lake Airport Association Board Meeting
Place: MLAA General Building
Location: 13550 Piper Lane – Peyton, CO 80831
Date: Thursday, October 18, 2007
Time: 3:00PM
Meeting Minutes: Donn Ravers
o Read and approve September 11, 2007 minutes
Treasurers Report: Lee Wolford
Equipment Report: Richard Martin
ACC Report: Richard Martin
Presidents Report: Jack Dhooghe
o Legal counsel has completed the docs for Article of Incorporation
o CDOT meeting report
o Set date and alternative date for CDOT, FAA and membership meeting
Committee Reports:
o Jean Jenkins – MLA Development Committee
o Mike Easley – MLAA By-Law Committee
o Dave Elliott – Echo / Foxtrot Taxiway Improvement Project
Old Business:
o Lee Wolford – Progress on signage for RW33 run-up area
o Lee Wolford - Parking slab for transient parking.
o Lee Wolford - Legal fee payments in question
o Lee Wolford – Status of 2006 tax return
o Lee Wolford – Update on forfeiture of tax exempt status
o Lee Wolford – Update on CDOT fuel tax rebate
o Lee Wolford – Update on status of membership in good standing
o Jack Dhooghe – Water attorney contact for water district question with 4-Way Ranch
o Jack Dhooghe – Report on status of new recommended Articles of Incorporation
New Business:
o Replacement for Donn Ravers
o AWOS system vs current Super Unicom
o Comprehensive MLA taxiway improvement plan
o Dave Elliott - Peyton Post Office / Enumeration
o Ron Lee - Speeding on Cessna Drive / Aircraft – Vehicle Conflicts / Diesel Shop
o Repair of MLAA bulletin board
o Repair of rotating beacon
o Cessna Drive painting
o Fire fighting water storage
Meadow Lake Airport
Board of Directors Meeting REPORT
October 18, 2007
The Meeting was called to order at 3:08 PM
Members in attendance:
Jack Dhooghe Lee Wolford David Elliott Mike Easley
Absent Richard Martin
Verlin SchauerArrived mid meeting
Meeting Minutes
The minutes of the September 11, 2007 meeting were read – David Elliott had one correction: Taxiway F (foxtrot) does not go through to Cessna Drive on the west side. Minutes were approved with the one correction (5-0)
Treasurer Report - Lee Wolford:
Current checking account balance$ 5,773.87
Current Money Market balance$158,143.22
Interest$ 1,431.87
2006 Grant Money Received/Deposited$ 2,683.02
Remaining Grant Money$ 3,037.10
2007 Grant Money (application denied)$ 0.00
2008 Grant Money (application pending)$ 650,000.00
Down to final payments to ADG – Invoice received for zoning to be paid along with 3 misc. outstanding bills
ECHO West Taxiway Funding
Funds donated by adjacent property owners$3,630.22
Funds donated from voluntary donors$1,260.00
# of adjacent owners who agreed to pay48
Received17
Not received31
# of Voluntary donations15
Permission agreements received5
Discussion on what constitutes the right of way on property adjacent to ECHO taxiway will be addressed by Lee with Victoria.
Echo / Foxtrot resurfacing project - David Elliott: David asked if the letters going out said anything about resurfacing Foxtrot – David read from a transcript of the meeting - after some discussion about the motion and voting at the September meeting Lee asked the board to wait to address Foxtrot until Echo has been resurfaced. Foxtrot pending!
Treasurers Report approved – VOTE: 4-1 abstain (David Elliott did not vote/per Mark Shook’s audio recording)
Equipment Report - Richard Martin:
All of the equipment is ready for winter and fuel supplies are full
The Rotating Beacon can be sent to the manufacturer to have it remanufactured for $500 to $600 – A new one would run around $5,000
ACC Report – Richard Martin:
There has been no contacts.
Presidents Report - Jack Dhooghe:
The letters for Voting on the Articles of Incorporation Change have been sent.
Victoria has received a call from the FAA regarding the status of the voting on the Articles of Incorporation change – where are we with the ballots and what method of counting the ballots is to be used? Per Victoria: we are to use a simple majority based on tax assessment for counting the ballots.
The Super Intercom has been fixed temporarily.
A General membership meeting will tentatively to be held at the November 13, 2007 meeting at 6:00PM.
At this time Jack Dhooghe, President, requested the Board vote on a replacement for Donn Ravers, Secretary who resigned after the September meeting. Lee Wolford nominated Jean Jenkins, Richard Martin seconded and Jean was appointed by a vote of 3/2, duties to commence immediately.
Committee Reports:
MLA Development Committee - Jean Jenkins:Nothing to report.
MLAA By-Law Committee - Mike Easley:Mike was absent - no report.
Old Business
Lee Wolford took himself off of the transient parking and signage for RW33 projects and asked Ron Lee to take responsibility of installing tie downs for the transient parking and getting a quote to redo the signage on RW33 and report back to the Board at the November meeting.
The Legal fee payments in question have been resolved. – money collected.
Non-Profit status is maintained - the State accepted the request for an extension on our tax exempt status.
Lee has a meeting with CDOT regarding fuel tax rebate application process
Treasurer still unsure of a list of members in good standing
Julie Woolrich – a water attorney consulted on the 4 Way Ranch proposal – she advised Jack to hold off any decision at the present time. The board may want to consider using Ms. Woolrich for future Water issues.
Gene Johnston of Classic Fuel is requesting permission to grade and pave a section of the taxiway to accommodate his self serve fuel supply. There would be no cost to the airport. Target operational date is November or December. Richard made a motion that we accept the proposal; Verlin seconded the motion, Vote 6/0 to give Gene the requested permission.
New Business
Lee reported on the AWOS: CDOT grant will help fund AWOS we will be one of the first on the list when the units become available. There is currently no information on availability but it is still a viable option.
Comprehensive MLA taxiway improvement plan was approved in 2002. David Elliott says we have had one since 2002 but it has not been used in recent discussions. Discussion was held regarding the legalities of the airport resurfacing Echo and other taxiways. We need to look updating the plan and adopt a policy that allows the board to maintain all taxiways. It was decided to consult Victoria about legal easements beginning with Cessna Drive and expand to include all taxiways.
David Elliott reported on a request by the new Post Master at Peyton’s request to provide each address with a mail receptacle – David will continue to work with the Post Master on developing a workable solution to this request and he will provide the map/list to the police, ambulance service and fire department.
Approved by a Vote 6/0
There is currently a study on the rerouting of State HWY #24. The intersections are to proceed and there are funds allocated in the 2008 county budget along with 5 different public entities looking at funding roads near here. There is Money in 2008 to design the Stapleton extension down to Highway #24 with construction to begin in a year or two. There is money in the 2011 budget to design the Curtis extension to Highway #24 with construction to begin in another year or 2. Judge Orr is to remain as is in the foreseeable future. The other roads extending to Highway #24 will alleviate some of the traffic on Judge Orr.
No resolution have been arrived at regarding the speeding on Cessna Drive, aircraft/vehicle conflicts, and the diesel shop
It was agreed by all for David Elliott to repair the bulletin board on Cessna Drive
David Elliott will make templates, buy the supplies and paint caution zones on Cessna Drive
David Elliott reported on Water Storage for Fire Fighting – there are free supply tanks available - we would have to dig them out, move them and refill the holes where we remove them. Verlin says they are unable to estimate the cost - no decision was arrived at. Alternative source would be the pipeline along the north side of Judge Orr – can we have a hydrant installed at the intersection of Cessna Drive and Judge Orr and what would that cost be compared to moving the tanks.
Motion to adjourn:Lee made a Motion to adjourn, it was second by Richard: Approved (6/0)
Jean Jenkins
MLAA Secretary
*This is a summary of the MLAA BOD meeting. Minutes must be reviewed and approved at the next board meeting
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Meadow Lake Airport Association Board Meeting
MLAA General Building
13550 Piper Lane
Peyton, CO 80831
November 13, 2007, 6 PM
The monthly board meeting was an open meeting for MLAA membership to meet with CDOT & the FAA.
MEETING SUMMARY
(CD’S OF RECORDED MEETING AVAILABLE ON REQUEST)
John Bauer, FAA Assistant Manager Denver Airports District Office – currently acting Manager
Mark Miller FAA Compliance Specialist and Project Manager
Travis Vallin, Director, CDOT Division of Aeronautics
Travis Vallin opened the meeting with an overview of how FAA & CDOT works with MLAA – MLAA is a unique airport in state of CO in terms of the membership – it has a much larger and more active group than other airports and because of the sizeable investment FAA & CDOT have made and they want to maintain an open dialogue with the members of MLAA and make themselves available to the membership to address questions and concerns.
FAA Reauthorization is currently being debated in Congress. Federal Government is currently in fiscal year 2008 – currently there are no funds available for AIP funds as there is no Federal bill and there won’t be anytime soon. . Impacts entitlements (MLA gets $150,000), discretionary grants, and state apportionment grants and state grant fund.
AGENDA ITEMS:
Safety Concerns: CDOT works with the FAA Runway Safety Team. CDOT does an in depth inspection of all airports every 3 years (inspects runways).
The FAA will ask the Runway Safety Team to come in and inspect Meadow Lake and give their recommendations before they proceed with the runway project. (Runway reconstruction project) The Runway Safety Team will alert the FAA on unsafe operations, example: road interaction with taxiways, openness of the airport, runway incursions and runway safety, setbacks. At Meadow Lake there are lot of pilots, planes and activity – standards need to be more restrictive and ascend to a higher standard of operation.
“Outside the fence” is owned by MLA association members and is the responsibility of MLA Association. CDOT and FAA are looking at issues on the “Inside of the Fence” Violations of safety standards outside the fence affect how FAA & CDOT look at funding inside the fence.
Concerns discussed were: Cars speeding up and down Cessna drive – Horses and other animals on the runway – cars on the runway – all contribute to safety issues on the airport. There is no enforcement mechanism in place – MLAA needs to enforce safety standards on the privately owned property so CDOT & FAA are comfortable with the situation to insure project funding.
Residential/thru the fence/homeowners with taxiway access – FAA recognizes the uniqueness of the ownership and taxiway access at Meadow Lake and will work with the current situation. There will have to be some kind of access control - fencing is a possibility – with defined number of access points. There is no plan at this time regarding how the openness of the airport will be handled.
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Non Aeronautical uses of the airport: A large proportion of the existing hangars are being used for non aeronautical storage and businesses. Problems arise from non aeronautical usage - these are “Outside the fence” and are the responsibility of the Association and need to be controlled.
“Inside the Fence” (the runway, taxiways, etc.) this area will be used for Aviation use and the FAA will not allow non aeronautical uses “inside the fence” the land was purchased for and is needed for aviation use only.
It is possible to have available parcels of the undeveloped land released – the process is: The Fed’s will review requests on a case by case basis – if they release it - it has to be at the going rate for non aeronautical leases and all that revenue has to go back to the airport. The revenue from these released parcels has to go anything that the federal funds might be spent.
Travis suggested that the logical next step might be for MLAA TO SET UP A BUSINESS PLAN – to identify uses. How can we take this big parcel of land and generate revenue without jeopardizing long term future development? MLAA needs to become proactive in the development.
Possible to use private developer – that would be a long term lease, they would put the infrastructure in and develop the land. Another option would be to borrow the funds (State Infrastructure Bank) to develop the infrastructure.
Fed’s can’t control what happens on the privately owned portion of the airport but will ask that we do what we can to control non aeronautical uses. There is a Grant assurance that says: If the Feds give you money you will do everything within your control to maintain compatible land use around the facility.
Bylaw Changes: Because people on the outside of the fence controls the board that controls what goes on inside the fence MLAA needs to:
Provide assurances that as an association they are doing everything they can to provide continuity in leadership
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Ask what we can do to maintain our relationship and communication with FAA & CDOT.
Show that we are trying to do what is best for the organization and the airport.
The closer this association (MLAA) can get to a standard airport board or airport authority will provide a stronger the working alliance with FAA & CDOT.
The next Grant will include one of the biggest strings ever written – they are actually going to change some of the special conditions and focus on some of the issues with accountability at Meadow Lake. The changes made is looked at as a very positive move but FAA’s Legal counsel aren’t satisfied with the changes made – what has been done (revising the Articles of Incorporation) is looked at as proactive and the FAA sees that MLAA is trying to make the changes that are needed.
The concern is how FAA sees the MLAA commitment and where the FAA stand if the board is dissolved. They need to know they are in a position to recover all of the land and money they have invested in Meadow Lake Airport if the board were to be dissolved. FAA stipulations will outline their comfort level (they will take all land back) – if Meadow Lake Board of Directors signs the grant they will have to live up to the obligation – If MLAA Board of Directors doesn’t sign they don’t get the money.
Based Aircraft: FAA came out with an Airport Entitlement Program that says the more based airports at that facility the more funds will be available to that facility. In order to collect that information they are asking for valid N# and if the plane had an Air Worthiness Certificate – it then is counted as a based aircraft. At Meadow Lake previous request for tail numbers has not produced the needed information and FAA & CDOT needs our help to provide a more accurate count. Travis reassured the attendees that the information is not released to any other department. Travis is asking that we try again to provide them with the based N#’s. The request form will be revised to reflect the privacy of the information and forwarded to Jack Dhooghe in a follow up attempt to get a more accurate count on based aircraft.
FAA & CDOT are going to work with MLAA Board of Directors toward the best possible solutions to develop the airport.
Meadow Lake Airport
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
January 8, 2008
The Meeting was called to order at 3:07 PM
Members in attendance:
Jack Dhooghe
Richard Martin
Lee Wolford
Jean Jenkins
Mike Easley
Verlin Schauer
David Elliott Absent
Meeting Minutes
The minutes of the October meeting & November meeting with FAA & CDOT were read
Motion to approve minutes was made by Lee Wolford, Seconded by Richard Martin, Approved 6/0
Treasurer Report - Lee Wolford:
MLAA Proposed budget for 2008 was presented and discussed. Treasurer, Lee Wolford asked the board to review the proposed budget and get back to him in 14 days with any revisions
Treasurer Lee Wolford Will publish final budget in two weeks it can be reviewed at that time.
MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING: Lee Wolford, Treasurer asked for Verlin Schauer to verify names of members not in good standing and that list will be given to Victoria Swanson, Attorney for MLAA for possible legal action.
BANK BALANCE:$145,000
Monthly bills remain to be paid
Additional funds received:
Insurance Indemnification on the lawsuit funds received – 2 checks for $375.35 – won’t pursue further.
$2,500 received from David Hutton to repair the sign he damaged landing his Lancair – the sign will be repaired as soon as the parts are received – it takes about 2 weeks to get parts.
Other misc. checks received from fuel, etc to be deposited.
Motion to approve treasurers report was made by Richard Martin, Seconded by Jean Jenkins, Approved 6/0
Equipment Report - Richard Martin:
The lighted sign will be repaired as soon as parts are received.
1 Ton - Relay stuck on - battery drained - could not be recharged - replaced at no charge by Walmart
Richard stressed the need for caution using equipment on the runway overlay – it is thin and easily damaged.
ACC Report – Richard Martin:
There have been no contacts.
Presidents Report - Jack Dhooghe:
Using the runway when MLAA had snow removal equipment is on the runway is hazardous and from now on there will be a Notam when maintenance equipment is on the runway for snow removal.
Board could buy portable radios for use when doing work on the runway
Committee Reports:
MLA Development Committeewe need a new chairperson
Old Business
Jean Jenkins the Revision of the Articles of Incorporation balloting – 66% of the eligible votes were received in favor of the change. 1 ballot received voting against – paperwork was been signed by the President and Secretary and given to the airport attorney to send into the state.
Members in good standing:43,987 eligible members in good standing
28,840 received in favor40 Opposed to the change
Remainder did not return their ballot or were not members in good standing
Dave’s reports attached:
Ron Lee presented a proposal from the prison system for the density altitude and transient parking signs – discussion included Price, changing the wording from EAA Hangar to MLAA Building, adding self serve gas and installation. Ron Lee will check the price with Mike Rulo, have the signs made and install the signs in an approved manner. Payment has to made prior to the signs being made.
Motion to approve signs, get them made and install signs: – Motion by Lee Wolford, second by Jean Jenkins – motion carried 6/0
Verlin Schauer regarding unpaid dues:
#1. The MLAA BOD needs to check the Turner property to see that the annual dues are accruing. Dues deferred until property is sold and at the closing because there is a lien the amount will be computed by the title company and paid to MLAA.
#2 Aero Land Holdings – They want to be removed from the association but Verlin Schauer wants Victoria Swanson, MLAA Attorney, to send a letter that there are dues accruing on their property and when it is sold they will become due. Lee Wolford will send Victoria a letter expressing Verlin Schauer’s concern and asking her to advise MLAA BOD what options are available to the Association to collect the past, present and future unpaid dues.
#3. The Diesel shop (Russell & Justin Day) – dues have been unpaid for 2 years. They have sold fuel from that facility and have not paid the fee per gallon. Business currently closed by EPA.
Motion carried 5 -0
