Approve Agenda. Motion made by Parent, seconded by Emmerich to approve the agenda. All voting aye, motion carried.

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1 November 27, 2006 Chairman John Werner called the meeting to order on November 27, 2006 at 9.04 a.m. at the Taylor County Airport. Members present were Fred Parent, John Werner, Gary Machon and Roger Emmerich. Also present were Jim Wood, Manager and Luke Klink from the Star News. Approve Agenda. Motion made by Parent, seconded by Emmerich to approve the agenda. All voting aye, motion Approve minutes of the previous meeting. Motion made by Emmerich, seconded by Machon to approve the minutes of the November 14, 2006 meeting. All voting aye, motion Review and approve airport bills. Motion to approve bills was made by Parent, seconded by Emmerich. All voted aye, motion New business. Item A. Discuss and act on credit card reader for current fuel system. Committee members discussed the card reader system bids. Committee member Emmerich made a motion to accept the bid offered by Metco Inc. of $19, for the card reader system. The amount shall be paid in two installments, 50% down and the other 50% after all work is completed. Motion was seconded by Machon. All voted aye, motion Manager s Report of Activities Airport manager Wood explained maintenance projects that were to be started next month. Correspondence There was no correspondence. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 9, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. at the airport. Motion by Parent, seconded by Emmerich to adjourn at 9:30 a.m. Motion Submitted by Airport Manager James Wood, acting Secretary

2 November 14, 2006 Chairman John Werner called the meeting to order on November 14, 2006 at 9:01 a.m. at the Taylor County Airport. Members present were Fred Parent, John Werner, Gary Machon, Roger Emmerich and Diane Albrecht. Also present were Jim Wood, Manager, and Luke Klink from The Star News. Approve Agenda. Motion made by Parent, seconded by Emmerich to approve the agenda. All voting aye, motion Approve minutes of the previous meeting. Motion made by Parent, seconded by Emmerich to approve the minutes of the October 10, 2006 meeting. All voting aye, motion Review and approve airport bills. Motion to approve bills was made by Albrecht, seconded by Emmerich. All voted aye, motion New business. Item A. Discuss runway project. At 10:50 a.m., committee member Parent made a motion for the Taylor County Airport Committee go into closed section pursuant to the call of section IAW SS (1) Sub (e) deliberating or negotiating the purchase of public property. Motion was seconded by Machon. All voted aye, motion was unanimous. At 11:18 a.m., the airport committee returned into open session. Motion to return into open session was made by committee member Emmerich, seconded by committee member Albrecht. All voted aye, motion was unanimous. No action was taken. Item B. Discuss and act on card reader for current fuel system. Open bids. The Taylor County Airport Committee received 3 bids for a card reader system. The bids ranged from $18, by Metco, $26, by Walt's Petroleum Service, and $28, by Northwest Petroleum Service. Committee Member Emmerich made a motion for Airport Manager Wood to review the bids and bring this item back to the next committee meeting. Motion was seconded by Parent. All voted aye, motion Airport Manager Wood also discussed the purchase of computer software and wireless Internet service with the airport committee. Wood asked committee members if they could proceed with being hooked up to the current network. Committee member Emmerich made a motion to proceed with CIS Department in hooking up the new equipment to the wireless network. Motion was seconded by Albrecht. All voted aye, motion Item C. Act on approving Assistant Manager's position. Committee member Emmerich made a motion to fill the Assistant Airport Manager's position. Seconded by committee member Parent. All voted Aye. Motion Item D. Discuss and act on airport house. Committee member Emmerich made a motion to discontinue any further use of the airport house as rental property. Motion was seconded by Albrecht. All voted aye, motion Item E. Discuss and act on lease rate changes for There was some discussion regarding lease charges. Committee member Emmerich made a motion to increase the hanger lease rate 5% over a 3-year span. Motion was seconded by Albrecht. All voted aye, motion There was also more discussion regarding the current ag lease for the Taylor County Airport property. Airport Manager Wood stated that he would be working with the current lease

3 holder Montey Farms. With the construction starting in the spring, Monty Farms would be loosing the leased land next to the terminal building but would gain land on the end of runway 27. Wood also stated that the current ag lease would expire in 2007 during the middle of the airport project. This would pose a problem with how much land could actually be leased out. Committee member Albrecht made a motion to extend the current ag lease for 1 year. Motion was seconded by Emmerich. All voted aye, motion Manager s Report of Activities Airport Manager Wood stated that there was a meeting on December 14, 2006 in Madison regarding the runway project. Any committee members wishing to attend should contact the airport. The meeting will discuss the progress and timeline of the project. Correspondence Airport Manager Wood stated he had received a letter from Taylor County s Insurance carrier regarding a insurance claim. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 27, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. at the airport. Motion by Parent, seconded by Albrecht to adjourn at 11:22 am. Motion Submitted by Airport Manager James Wood, acting Secretary

4 October 10, 2006 Chairman John Werner called the meeting to order on October 10, 2006 at 9:04 a.m. at the Taylor County Courthouse. Members present were Fred Parent, John Werner, Roger Emmerich, Gary Machon and Diane Albrecht. Also present was Human Resources Manager Marie Koerner and Jim Wood, Manager. Approve Agenda. Motion made by Albrecht, seconded by Parent to approve the agenda. All voting aye, motion Approve minutes of the previous meeting. Motion made by Machon, seconded by Parent to approve the minutes of the August 21, 2006 meeting. All voting aye, motion Review and approve airport bills. Motion to approve bills was made by Emmerich, seconded by Machon. All voted aye, motion New business Item A. Discuss and update on runway project. Committee member John Werner presented committee members with an update on the land negotiations. Werner updated committee members on information that was discussed at the land use seminar with Gordon Fleury on October 11, Werner stated that he was working on negotiations with Joseph Leader property. Item B. Discuss and act on card reader system. There was some discussion on a card reader system that would be used in conjunction with our current fuel system for selling fuel. Airport manager Wood along with committee member Emmerich discussed all the advantages of a credit card reader used to reduce hours on weekends and improve service during after hours. Committee member Emmerich made a motion to upgrade our current fuel system with a card reader by authorizing solicitations for bids by utilizing our airport improvement fund. Motion was seconded Albrecht. All voted aye, motion Bids would be opened at the next meeting. Item C. Discuss and act on changes to the assistant managers job description. Committee members were presented with changes to the current job description. Taylor County Human Resources Manager Marie Koerner along with Airport Manager Wood described some of the changes to the job description. Committee member Parent made a motion to approve changes as written on the job description. Motion was seconded by Machon. All voted aye, motion Item D. Discuss and act on applications for renting airport house. There was some discussion on the airport rental house. Committee members decided to run the rental add for another month and make a decision at the next meeting. Item E. Discuss and act on changing fuel pricing. There was some discussion on the current fuel pricing. Committee members were given information and a formula on how the fuel pricing is determined. Committee member Emmerich made a motion to adjust fuel price to accommodate today s fuel costs. Motion was seconded by Machon. All voted aye, motion Manager s Report of Activities Airport manager Wood discussed some of the projects that were completed the past month. Other items discussed were the North Central Airmen s Association s fly-in/pancake breakfast.

5 Correspondence Airport Manager Wood stated that he had received notices of upcoming seminars, any committee members interested in attending should contact the airport before October 13, Wood also passed around information regarding an insurance claim against Taylor County Airport. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 14, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. at the Taylor County Airport. Motion by Albrecht, seconded by Parent to adjourn at 10:28 a.m. Motion Submitted by Airport Manager James Wood, acting Secretary

6 August 21, 2006 Committee member Fred Parent called the meeting to order on August 21, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. in the Third Floor Courtroom at the Taylor County Courthouse in Medford. Members present were Fred Parent, Roger Emmerich, and Gary Machon. Members absent were Diane Albrecht and John Werner. Others present were Jim Wood, Airport Manager, Jim Jensen, MSA Professional Services, Keith Gerard, Bureau of Aeronautics, Bruce Daniels, Sheriff s Department, Ron Bashor, Larry Brandl, Brian Wilson, Star News, Jim Seidl, Al Beadles, Jim Metz, and Linda Daniels. David Obey and Renee Daniels arrived later. Approve Agenda. Motion made by Emmerich, seconded by Machon to approve the agenda. All voting aye, motion Approve minutes of the previous meeting. Motion by Emmerich, seconded by Machon to approve the minutes of the July 11, 2006 meeting. All voting aye, motion Review and approve airport bills. Motion to approve bills was made by Emmerich, seconded by Machon. All voting aye, motion New business. Item A. Discuss 9-27 Runway Project. It was decided to wait until Congressman Obey arrived to discuss this item. Item B. Discuss and act on letting Sheriff s Department use airport to conduct training. A motion was made by Emmerich, seconded by Machon to allow the Sheriff s Department to conduct training at the airport. All voting aye, motion Item C. Discuss and review Budget. Airport Manager Jim Wood went through the changes in the budget. Under revenue, Airport Fuel Revenue Jet, increase amount by $10,000 to $200,000. Under expenditures, Regular Salaries & Wages, decrease amount by $15,000 to $60,887.00, Temporary Salaries & Wages, increase amount by $3,000 to $3,000, Dental Insurance, increase amount by $1,000 to $1,000, Contracted services, for Runway Maintenance/Contract Refueler/Prover Fuel System, increase amount by $5,000 to $5,000, Electricity, increase amount by $1,000 to $10,000, Gas & Fuel, increase amount by $2,000 to $5,000, Repair & Maintenance of Equipment, increase amount by $2,500 to $6,000, Office Supplies, increase amount by $150 to $300, Meal Allowance, increase amount by $100 to $100, Travel Expenses, decrease amount by $100 to $200, Miscellaneous, increase amount by $2,000 to $2,500, Admin. Credit Card Fees, increase amount by $50 to $600, Auto Insurance, increase amount by $200 to $1,200, and Refueler Truck Lease/Purch. Increase amount by $1,000 to $19,000. The total budget increase is $2, A motion was made by Machon, seconded by Emmerich to recommend sending the budget to the Finance Committee for review. All voting aye, motion Congressman Obey and Renee Daniels arrived at 3:40 p.m. Committee returned to Item A on the agenda. Item A. Discuss 9-27 Runway Project. Keith Gerard, Bureau of Aeronautics, spoke to the committee discussing the Runway Project. He distributed to the committee an Improvement Project Status Report. There were seven steps on the report. Step One, Conceptual and Financial Planning, completed. Step Two, Environmental Assessment, completed. Step Three, Land Acquisition, in process. Step Four, Design, MSA is beginning. Step Five, Funding Phase 1, is ready. $2,000,000 on 2006 appropriation bill, hope to

7 have in spring Step Six, Letting for bids Phase 1, approximately January February 2007, and Step Seven, Construction Phase 1, approximately Spring Congressman Obey stated that he hoped to find answers by October 2006 on the FAA appropriation bill. If not then, he hoped for end of year 2006 or early Obey questioned the study on Instrument Landing Systems. Keith Gerard distributed a report showing the Airport Improvement Phases One through Three proposed for construction starting in 2007 through Mr. Gerard answered questions from the committee. Jim Seidl left the meeting at 4:15 p.m. Ron Bashor left at 4:20 p.m. Congressman Obey and Renee Daniels left at 4:35 p.m. Item D. Discuss and act on new airport security policy. Jim Wood gave copies to the committee of Section Penalties, Airport Zoning and Section (1) through (2)(a), Enforcement, Taylor County Airport Aeronautical Services, Taylor County Code, to the committee members. The committee decided to make no changes to the Code at this time. Manager s Report of Activities. Jim Wood reviewed some of the projects that were completed since the last meeting. He stated that the airport staff worked on the Highway Department s refueller truck. He stated that the airport staff was coordinating the Taylor County Fly In that is scheduled for September 24, Correspondence. There was no correspondence at this meeting. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 10, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. at the Taylor County Airport. A September meeting would only be scheduled at the call of the chair. A motion was submitted by Emmerich, seconded by Machon to adjourn at 4:50 p.m. All voting aye, motion carried Submitted by, Linda Daniels, acting secretary

8 July 11, 2006 Chairman John Werner called the meeting to order on July 11, 2006 at 9:02 a.m. at the Taylor County Courthouse. Members present were Fred Parent, John Werner, Gary Machon, Roger Emmerich and Diane Albrecht. Also present were Bruce Strama, Larry Brandl, and Jim Wood, Manager. Approve Agenda. Motion made by Parent seconded by Machon to approve the agenda. All voting aye, motion Approve minutes of the previous meeting. Motion made by Machon seconded by Parent to accept the minutes from the June 7, 2006 meeting. All voted aye, motion Review and approve airport bills. Motion to approve bills was made by Parent, seconded by Albrecht. All voted aye, motion New business. Item A. Discuss and update 9-27 runway project. The Taylor County Airport Committee met with Senator Russ Decker to discuss the Taylor County Airport expansion. Senator Decker discussed the transportation budget for the following year. Senator Decker left the meeting at approximately 9:35 a.m. Item B. Discuss fall fly-in/pancake breakfast. Committee member Emmerich made a motion to let the North Central Airman's Association use the Taylor County Airport hanger for their annual fall fly-in/pancake breakfast. Motion was seconded by Albrecht. All voted aye, motion Item C. Discuss and review budget. There was some discussion in regards to the new budget. Airport manager Wood handed out the budget to date. Wood asked committee members to review the budget and submit ideas at the next meeting. Item D. Discuss and update on brush removal. Airport Manager Wood stated that the work for the brush removal had started. Wood stated that the airport had hired MBS Right-of-Way Clearing to complete the work. Manager s Report of Activities Airport manager Wood explained projects that were completed the past month. Some projects included the compass rose that was completed by the Boy Scouts. The large plow truck was serviced and the exhaust was fixed. There was also some discussion on the upcoming pancake breakfast and fly-in. Correspondence. There was no correspondence. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 9, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. at the Taylor County Airport. Motion by Albrecht, seconded by Machon to adjourn at 10:10 a.m. All voted aye, motion

9 Submitted by Airport Manager James Wood, acting Secretary

10 May 9, 2006 Chairman John Werner called the meeting to order on May 9, 2006 at 09:02 a.m. at the Taylor County Airport. Members present were Fred Parent, John Werner, Roger Emmerich, Gary Machon, Diane Albrecht and Jim Wood. Approve Agenda. Motion made by Albrecht, seconded by Machon to approve the agenda. All voting aye, motion Approve minutes of the previous meeting. Motion made by Parent, seconded by Albrecht to approve the minutes of the March 22, 2005 meeting. All voting aye, motion Review and approve airport bills. Motion to approve bills was made by Parent, seconded by Emmerich. All voted aye, motion New business. Item A. Discuss and update on runway 9/27 project. Committee member John Werner gave a brief summary on how the land negotiations were going. There was some discussion on property that was still needed. Committee chairman John Werner stated that due to time restraints the bid opening for the project would be postponed until May 1, Werner also stated that he had also confirmed this time date with the Bureau of Aeronautics. Werner also stated that he would be attending the Finance Committee meeting on May 11 th to discuss land negotiations. Airport Manager Wood stated that Taylor County Airport had retained the services of Ayres and Associates. Ayres is a relocation specialist company that deal with property that is acquired for state and federal projects. Beth Massey from Ayres along with Wood and Werner would be meeting with the Jerry Miller family at approximately 11 a.m. today to discuss relocation planning phase. Item B. Discuss crack filling and other spring maintenance projects. Airport Manager Wood stated that he was working with the Taylor County Highway Department on arranging some crack filling work on the main entrance driveway along with hanger entrance and tie down pad. The Taylor County Highway Department estimated that the total cost of men and materials would be around $3,000. There was some discussion on this issue, and it was the general consensus of the committee due to insufficient funds in the budget that this project be postponed and resubmitted in the budget next year. Wood reminded committee members that pavement maintenance was part of the terms and conditions for state aid addressed in the contractual agreement between Taylor County and the Federal Aviation Administration. Item C. Discuss fuel prices and credit card reader for fuel system. Airport Manager Wood presented committee members with information regarding a card reader system. The system would allow 24-hour service, secure the current system, reduce month end billing and eliminate call-in fees. Wood along with committee member Albrecht had received information at the Wisconsin Aviation Conference on card readers that would retrofit to our current system. Conoco Phillips (the airports supplier) will be sending Taylor County Airport information regarding the payback return on a card reader system. Committee member Emmerich instructed Wood to research more information on different systems and address the committee at the end of this year. Item D. Discuss airport house rental agreement.

11 Committee member Emmerich made a motion that airport Manager Wood confer with Taylor County Corporation Counsel Everett Hale in drafting a letter addressing rental agreement. Motion was seconded by Albrecht. All voted aye, motion Item E. The Taylor County Airport committee went into closed session to Wis. Stats (1) (C) for the purpose of department head evaluation. Committee member Parent made a motion, seconded by committee member Machon, to go into closed session at 10:12 a.m. Vote was unanimous. At 10:40 a.m., committee member Parent made a motion to return into open session. Motion was seconded by Emmerich. All voted aye, motion Manager s Report of Activities Airport manager Wood reviewed some of the projects that were completed the past month. Correspondence No correspondence at this meeting. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July11, 2006, at 9:00 a.m. at the Taylor County Airport. Motion by Parent, seconded by Albrecht to adjourn at 11:02 a.m. Motion Submitted by Airport Manager James Wood, acting Secretary

12 March 22, 2006 Chairman John Werner called the meeting to order on March 22nd, 2006 at 2:04 p.m. at the Taylor County Airport. Members present were John Werner, Gary Machon, Roger Emmerich and Diane Albrecht. Also present were county board members Chuck Zenner, Joe Sweda, Jim Metz, Larry Brandl (Accounting), Bruce Strama (County Clerk) Kevin Shield (Weathershield), Jim Wood, Manager, and Brian Wilson from The Star News. Approve Agenda. Motion made by Emmerich, seconded by Albrecht to approve the agenda. All voting aye, motion Approve minutes of the previous meeting. Motion made by Albrecht, seconded by Machon to approve the minutes of the April 6 th, 2006 meeting. All voting aye, motion Review and approve airport bills. Motion to Approve bills was made by Albrecht, seconded by Emmerich. All voted aye, motion New business. Item A. Discuss and review lease on airport house rental. Airport manager Wood stated that the 6month lease was up on the Airport house. Wood stated that not all heating or electrical bills were satisfied yet. Wood explained to the committee the amounts and asked if a new lease would be signed. Committee member Emmerich made a motion to present tenants a new lease provided all bills were caught up to date. Motion was seconded by Albrecht. All voted Aye, motion Item B. The Taylor County Airport Committee along with the Taylor County Board members had a open discussion regarding runway extension. At approximately 2:45 P.M. guest speakers Congressman Dave Obey along with Renee Daniels attended the meeting. Dave informed the committee and board members the federal funding challenges in Washington. At approximately 3:15 Dave Obey and Renee Daniels left the meeting. Manager s Report of Activities Airport manager Wood explained projects that are in the works this spring. Correspondence. Airport Manager Wood stated that he had received notice of the spring airport conference, May 1-3. Any committee members should contact the airport. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 9 th at 9:00 at the airport. Motion by Albrecht, seconded by Machon to adjourn at 3:47 p.m. All voted Aye. Motion Submitted by Airport Manager James Wood, acting Secretary

13 February 7, 2006 Chairman John Werner called the meeting to order on February 7, 2006 at 10:01 a.m. at the Taylor County Courthouse. Members present were Fred Parent, John Werner, Roger Emmerich, Gary Machon, Diane Albrecht, Gordy Fleury, Ron Bickler, Al Mader, James Motte, Bruce Strama and Everett Hale Corporate Counsel. Also present was Jim Wood, Manager and Brian Wilson from the Star News. Approve Agenda. Motion made by Parent, seconded by Machon to approve the agenda. All voting aye, motion Approve minutes of the previous meeting. Motion made by Emmerich, seconded by Parent to approve the minutes of the December 6, 2005 meeting. All voting aye, motion Review and approve airport bills. Motion to approve bills was made by Parent, seconded by Machon. All voted aye, motion New business. Item A. Discuss and update on Boy Scout project. Committee members were given information on a compass rose from Ron Bickler a student a M.A.M.S. The project will take place on the fueling pad at the Taylor County Airport and the airport will furnish all paint and supplies. Committee member Roger Emmerich made a motion to approve the compass rose project pending FAA approval. Motion was seconded by Albrecht. All voted Aye. Motion Item B. Discuss airport house rental agreement. There was some discussion on the airport house rental agreement. Item C. Discuss on brush removal south of runway There was some discussion on brush in the line of sight of runway 9-27.Airport manager Wood discussed the option of renting a brush cutting machine with the Taylor County HWY department. Committee member Roger Emmerich made a motion to authorize the funding for the equipment to remove brush from the problem area. Motion was seconded by Parent. All voted aye. Motion Item D. Discuss snowmobile trail crossing airport property. There was discussion letting the snowmobile trail to cross the front of the airport property. Committee member John Werner stated the he had granted permission for the trail to cross the property. Werner also stated he discussed the mater with the county Clerk. Committee members agreed to grant permission for the trail to cross. Item E. Discuss and act on agricultural lease. Airport manager wood gave a short explanation on the current agricultural lease. James Motte was present to go over the current lease. In order to stay in compliance with state and federal regulations we would have to amend the current lease. The setback off of runway 9-27 and must be 250 from the center of the runway. Committee member Roger Emmerich made a motion to amend the current lease to reflect the amount of land needed to stay in compliance with FAA standers. Motte Farms also has the right to farm low crops on parcel 1B free of charge due to the poor growing quality of this land.

14 Item F. Discuss and update on airport project. Committee members discussed and reviewed information on the Joseph Leader Parcel. Information was passed out from County Surveyor Bob Meyer. Committee member Roger At 11:04 Emmerich made a motion to go into closed section, IAW SS (1) Sub (E) deliberating or negotiating the purchase of public property, investing of public funds. Seconded by Albrecht. All voted Aye. Vote was unanimous. At 11:45 Committee Member Albrecht made a motion to convene into open section. Motion was seconded by Emmerich. All voted Aye. Vote was unanimous. Manager s Report of Activities Airport manager Wood reviewed some of the projects that were completed the past month. Upcoming projects were also discussed for this spring. Correspondence Airport Manager Wood stated he had received notice of Wisconsin Aviation Conference May 1-3. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 6, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. at the Taylor County Airport. Motion by Parent, seconded by Albrecht to adjourn at 11:59 a.m. Motion Submitted by Airport Manager James Wood, acting Secretary