PRESENT: Robert Harris, Chairman; Joseph Lemanski, James Lowlor, James Weaks, Tom Burkhart, Commissioners; John Lawson, Airport Manager; Joe Wierzbicki, Airport Intern.

ABSENT: Les Neal, Trustee; Tom Dunne, Commissioner.

Harris called the meeting to order at 7:04 P.M. in the boardroom of Township Hall.

Ann Silver, Township Finance Director, was present and reported on the current finances of the Brownfield fund. Taxes recovered, school capture and non-school capture total about $142,000, which is better than what we estimated. Funds to pay for the demo work will come from school capture reserves first and then non-school capture, if needed.

Silver went on to report that the Waterfront Grant shows a negative balance of $176,000. Monies are being withheld by the DEQ because they claim our requested extension was not received in time. We will continue to lobby for this money, but she is concerned that the airport may have to end up paying for this if the DEQ does not come around. This project encountered many delays due to contractor mishaps as well as their eventual bankruptcy. Also, personnel changes at the airport as well as with the DEQ were factors.

Silver reported that Site Reclamation Grant needs to be closed out and retainage needs to be requested. This grant required that there be development, which has not happened. The two parts of development were to be a new building erected just west of Hangar #2 (site of the old maintenance building) and a proposed expansion of Iverson’s Kitty Hawk building. Lawson stated that the proposed new building by MaxAir Aviation will meet the new building requirement and we expect the move of Iverson into Building 61/62 (Eagles’s space) will preclude their need for expansion at their current location. If that is so, then we will be required to return that portion of the grant. We are delaying our request for the retainage as we are waiting on final disposition by Iverson on their plans.

A. Recommendation for Approval of a Quote by Marine Pollution Control for Mitigation and Disposal of Mercury Waste in Building 142.

Based upon the recommendations of the Airport Manager and NTH Consultants, LTD, the Brownfield Authority hereby recommends to the Township Board of Trustees that a quote of $23,555 be accepted from Marine Pollution Control for the mitigation and disposal of mercury within Building 142; that $7,000 more for contingency costs be approved to cover additional work by MPC and NTH, if needed; and that the Township Staff be authorized to expend funds from the appropriate Brownfield accounts for the project.

Weaks moved with support from Lemanski.

Alan Erickson from NTH was present and spoke to the Authority. Mitigation and disposal of mercury in this building was not included in the general demolition contract as they felt this work needed to be more defined. MPC was one of three bids received and although they were slightly higher, they had made the effort to visit the site and seemed to have a much better grasp on the work to be done. Some discussion followed regarding the Lumex mercury meter and drum rates for disposal of the mercury.

All ayes. Motion carried.

B. Recommendation for Approval of a Quote by NTH Consultants, Ltd, for Technical and Engineering Services in Support of Mitigation and Disposal of Mercury Waste in Building 142

Based upon the recommendation of the Airport Manager, the Brownfield Authority hereby recommends to the Township Board of Trustees that it accept a quote of $19,700 by NTH Consultants, Ltd for technical and engineering services in support of a project for mitigation and disposal of mercury contamination within Building 142, and further recommends that the Board authorize Township Staff to expend funds from the appropriate Brownfield accounts for this purpose.

Lemanski moved with support from Burkhart.

Alan Erickson briefly described the 4 tasks that make up their quote

All ayes. Motion carried.

A. Update re: Demolition of Buildings 70 and 142
Lawson reported on the construction meeting this morning. Erickson stated that Brandenburg will be mobilizing this week and asbestos removal will start next week. The mercury cleanup on 142 will be completed before demolition of that building. Brandenburg will be meeting with the DEQ to review the scope of the project.

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Respectfully submitted,

John Lawson, A.A.E.

Brownfield Authority Secretary