Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Items of Business
3.A. July 9th, 2026 Meeting Minutes 
3.B. FY2027 State Aid Grant Program 
3.C. Fuel Report 
3.D. Discuss Budget 
4. Petitions - Communications - Resident Concerns
5. Officers' Reports
5.A. Airport Manager Report
6. Adjournment
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Meeting: August 13, 2026 at 8:15 AM - Airport Advisory Board Meeting
Subject:
1. Open Meeting
Rationale:
  • In accordance with Nebraska law, a copy of the Open Meetings Act can be found in the back of the Council Chambers.
  • Items listed on the agenda may be considered in any order.
Subject:
2. Roll Call
Rationale:
  • Attendance of members will be recorded to determine the presence of a quorum for official actions.
Discussion:
Greg Hier:            Present 
Kirk Keller:            Absent  
James Dux:          Present 
Howard Nitzel:      Present 
Blaine Spanjer:     Present 
Present: 4      Absent:  1

Also present: City Administrator Tom Ourada, Attorney Anna Burge, Airport Manager Samantha Haack, IT Director Mike Kalkwarf, and City Clerk Nancy Tellez
Subject:
3. Items of Business
Rationale:
  • Action may be taken to discuss/limit discussion, to hear testimony in favor of or in opposition to, and to approve or disapprove any matter presented under this title.
Subject:
3.A. July 9th, 2026 Meeting Minutes 
Discussion:
James Dux motioned to approve the July 9th, 2026 minutes and Greg Hier seconded the motion. 

Blaine Spanjer: Aye, Greg Hier: Aye, Howard Nitzel: Aye, James Dux: Aye 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.B. FY2027 State Aid Grant Program 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that he is working on the FY2027 State Aid Grant Program with Lead Engineer at Olsson Chris Corr. They are looking at applying for funds for the pavement in between the approaches. The application is due on August 31st, 2026. 
 
Subject:
3.C. Fuel Report 
Discussion:
The Airport Advisory Board had some questions about the fuel report and will review it next month. 
James Dux motioned to table the fuel report and Greg Hier seconded the motion. 

Blaine Spanjer: Aye, Greg Hier: Aye, James Dux: Aye, Howard Nitzel  
Subject:
3.D. Discuss Budget 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that they are working on the Budget and the City Council will approve it at the end of September. Airport Advisory Board member Howard Nitzel asked how the budget process works. Ourada explained that the Airport Advisory Board reviews the airport budget and the City Council approves it. Nitzel had questions if the budget was reviewed at a Airport Advisory Board meeting. Ourada stated that it would be recorded in the minutes and they would look back. Ourada stated that the Airport Advisory Board members would get a copy of the draft Airport budget before the next meeting so they can have time to review it. 
Ourada explained to the Airport Advisory Board the City's budget situation that since they had lowered the levy the City lost $630,000 of state aid MEF (Municipal Equalization Funds)  and that they will be having a joint public meeting on September 23rd, 2026. 
Subject:
4. Petitions - Communications - Resident Concerns
Rationale:
  • Resident testimony may be limited to 3 minutes per person.
  • Please do not repeat testimony that has already be heard.
  • No action can be taken on matters presented under this title except to answer any questions or to refer the matter for further action.
Subject:
5. Officers' Reports
Rationale:
  • Reports may be given by Officers, City Departments, Committees, or Board members concerning the current operations of the Airport.
  • No action can be taken on matters presented under this title except to answer any questions or to refer the matter for further action.
Subject:
5.A. Airport Manager Report
Discussion:
Airport Manager Samantha Haack and City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that deconstruction of A Row hangar would be starting on Wednesday next week after the Notice to Proceed is issued. Haack mentioned that she would be getting a NOTAM (Notice to Air Missions) out about the general construction 170 days out to 6 months. 

Haack stated that there are three people that are interested in the corporate hangar. There was discussion on hangar pricing. Ourada asked Haack to please get him a list of rates from other communities for similar hangars so he can get it on the agenda for discussion at the next meeting. 
Subject:
6. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting adjourned at 8:47 a.m.

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