NEVADA COUNTY AIRPORT COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 7:30 a.m.
13083 John Bauer Drive
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Commission Members:
Gordon Beatie, Chair
Mike Kaul, Vice-Chair
Terry Lowell, Commissioner
Rich Stahlman, Commissioner
Jay Winter, Commissioner
Commissioners Absent:
Gordon Beatie
Staff Present:
Greg Marshall, Airport Manager
I.
Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance was given. Meeting called to order at 7:30 a.m.
II.
Approve Minutes of March 11, 2010 Commission Meetings
On a motion by Commissioner Stahlman, seconded by Commissioner Winter and
unanimously carried, the March 11, 2010, minutes were approved as submitted.
III.
Public Comment
Gordon Mills made comments about the state of his flight instruction business in the
current economy and the increased prevalence of non compliance with the Minimum
Standards on the airport and the difficulty that puts on his ability to maintain a viable
business. Commissioner Kaul stated that he and the Commissioner’s support the Minimum
Standards. Commissioner Kaul also made comments about the difference between
homebuilt/experimental aircraft owners helping each other and unpermitted mechanics
providing maintenance and inspection services. A lively discussion followed. Commissioner
Lowell asked that this be an agenda item at the next meeting.
Mr. Machado made comments about the airport’s unofficial wash rack and suggested that
efforts start to plan for, engineer and build a new wash rack.
IV.
Commissioner Comments:
Commissioner Kaul suggested a small sub-committee get together to discuss the Minimum
Standards enforcement issue before the next Commission meeting.
Commissioner Winter asked if we had seen any increase in weekend business because of the
Amgen bike race. Answer is “no”.
Commissioner Stahlman suggested we retire the flag in the conference room.
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V.
FY 09/10 Budget “howgozit” - Greg Marshall – Action: Review
Mr. Marshall reviewed the end of April financials against the approved 09/10 budget and
reported that we are tracking to budget with a likely end of year positive revenue to
expenditure result.
VI.
Manager’s Report – Greg Marshall

NID Easement and Construction
Mr. Marshall reported that the easement documents had been submitted and the
escrow funded. Easement revenue should be delivered in the next couple of days
and construction should begin in early June.

Business Plan Action Items
Mr. Marshall stated the development of ramps 1 and 5 is continuing with the
developer experiencing some delays with the County issuing g the grading permit.
Mr. Marshall also reported he is taking a contract amendment to the Board of
Supervisors to remove RFP preparation and administration from the RSA II
contract allowing closure of the contract and grant this fiscal year. That work scope
will be included in a future reunway rehabilitation contract.

Fuel Sales
Mr. Marshall reported Jet A fuel sales currently are 54,136 gallons and he expects
the total to be approximately 60,000 gallons at the end of the fiscal year. Mr.
Marshall stated 100 LL sales are currently 61,280 gallons and he projects a total of
~ 80,000 gallons by the end of the fiscal year. Mr. Marshall summarized that the
fuel sales profit margin will meet the budget projections.
VII.
Next Meeting: Scheduled for Thursday, July 8, 2010 – Board of Supervisors Chambers
Eric Rood Administration Center
VIII.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 a.m.
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