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Meeting Minutes for:
May Board Meeting
Yuma International Airport, Conference Room
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 04:00 PM
Call to Order:
The Yuma County Airport Authority, Inc. (YCAA) Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors was called to order at 4:00PM on May 13, 2025, in the Yuma International Airport Conference Room, 2191 E. 32nd Street, Suite 218, Yuma, Arizona 85365. The Presiding officer was Bill Craft, President.
YCAA DIRECTORS PRESENT WERE:
Bill Craft, President
Dean Hager, 1st Vice President
Juan Guzman, 2nd Vice President
Stanley Gourley, Treasurer
Dr. Brian Cullen, Secretary
Reetika Dhawan, Director
William Fox, Director
Jenny Torres, Director (joined the meeting at 4:07PM)
Ken Scott, Director
Eric Saltzer, Director
Daniel Hann, Director
YCAA DIRECTORS ABSENT WERE:
None
ALSO PRESENT WERE:
Gladys Brown, Airport Director
Gerald Hinkle, Jr., Chief Financial Officer
Andrea Lopez, Executive Assistant
Gabby Reyes, Finance and HR Specialist (exited the meeting at 4:20PM)
Sandra Mendivil, Finance and HR Specialist (exited the meeting at 4:20PM)
LtCol John J. Leone, USMC, Military Liaison
Silvia Gunderman, 1st Bank Yuma (joined the meeting at 4:08PM)
Jay Parke, Walker and Armstrong, CPA’s (exited the meeting at 4:21PM)
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
There were no Public Comments.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Craft, the YCAA President, called for a motion to approve the minutes of the April 8, 2025, Regular Board Meeting. Mr. Gourley so moved. Mr. Guzman seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Votes in Favor:
Mr. Craft
Mr. Hager
Mr. Guzman
Mr. Gourley
Dr. Cullen
Ms. Dhawan
Mr. Fox
Mr. Scott
Mr. Hann
Mr. Salzer
Votes Opposed: None
COMMITTEE REPORTS
1) Election and Personnel Committee Chair, Reetika Dhawan will provide a summary on the May 7, 2025, Meeting.
Election and Personnel Committee Chair, Reetika Dhawan provided a summary on the May 7, 2025, Meeting in which the committee recommended to meet one more time to discuss a detailed proposed employment contract of the Airport Director.
REGULAR AGENDA
1) Discussion and possible action to accept the FY24 Independent Audit Report performed and prepared by Walker & Armstrong.
Ms. Brown, Airport Director, briefed the Board on the Authority’s annual requirement to have an independent annual financial audit.
Mr. Hinkle, the Authority’s Chief Financial Officer then introduced Mr. Parke of Walker and Armstrong, CPA’s who provided the Directors with a brief overview of the FY24 independent audit process, the financial statements and the examination that was performed. Mr. Parke expressed the cooperation his office received during the examination and described its results as having found no instances of non-compliance, no weaknesses in the Authority’s internal control system and expressed his assurance that the financial statements prepared by Airport staff did in fact represent fairly the financial condition of the Authority, also known as a “clean” audit opinion.
Mr. Craft, the YCAA President, called for a motion to accept the FY24 Independent Audit Report from Walker & Armstrong as presented. Mr. Hager so moved. Mr. Gourley seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Votes in Favor:
Mr. Craft
Mr. Hager
Mr. Guzman
Mr. Gourley
Dr. Cullen
Ms. Dhawan
Mr. Fox
Mr. Scott
Ms. Torres
Mr. Hann
Mr. Salzer
2) Monthly report by Chief Financial Officer on current financial status.
Mr. Hinkle, Chief Financial Officer, briefed the Board on our current financial status. Mr. Hinkle also provided an update on operations by the airport’s Rent Car Agencies, Airport’s Parking Lot and Brewers restaurant.
3) Discussion and Possible Action to authorize the YCAA President, Airport Director, or their designated representative to sign all necessary documents to request and accept an FAA IIG Grant Award in the approximate amount of $997, 321.00 for the purpose of providing additional funding for the Taxiway F1 Rehabilitation project, contingent upon final review and approval by Airport Staff and Airport Legal Counsel, and to authorize the Airport Director, or her designated representative, to sign all related contract documents necessary to execute the grant.
Ms. Brown, the Airport Director, explained the Taxiway F1 Rehabilitation Project includes FAA grant-eligible costs totaling $5,060,874. These costs were originally planned to be funded through FAA AIP Grant No. 50, providing $3,611,110, with the remaining $1,449,764 to be covered by the Airport’s Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) program.
FAA Grant AIP-50 will provide an additional $997,321 reducing the amount necessary from the Airport’s PFC funds.
Mr. Craft, the YCAA President, called for a motion to authorize the YCAA President, Airport Director, or their designated representative to sign all necessary documents to request and accept the FAA Grant Award #03-04-0053-050-2025 in the amount of $997,321.00 for the purpose of providing additional funding for the Rehabilitation of Taxiway F1 project, contingent upon final review and approval by Airport Staff and Airport Legal Counsel, and to authorize the Airport Director, or her designated representative, to sign all related contract documents necessary to execute the grant. Mr. Gourley so moved. Ms. Torres seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Votes in Favor:
Mr. Craft
Mr. Hager
Mr. Guzman
Mr. Gourley
Dr. Cullen
Ms. Dhawan
Mr. Fox
Mr. Scott
Ms. Torres
Mr. Hann
Mr. Salzer
4) Discussion and possible action to amend the YCAA’s existing lease with Guardian Flight, LLC for the purpose of adding Joe Foss Facility, Suite #2 as an additional Premises effective June, 1, 2025.
Ms. Brown, the Airport Director, explained Guardian Flight, LLC has leased the Pappy Boyington Hangar since April 2019. Joe Foss Suite #2 is under consideration to provide space for expanding operational needs, including aircraft maintenance and pilot training.
The proposed Lease Amendment includes the following key provisions:
· Addition of Premises: Effective June 1, 2025, Joe Foss Suite #2 will be added as Premises No. 2 under the existing lease agreement.
· Term Alignment: The term for the newly added premises will align with the current lease, continuing through March 31, 2029.
· Option to Extend: Since Guardian Flight has previously exercised its original Option to Extend through March 31, 2029, the proposed amendment also grants an additional five-year Option to Extend, covering both Premises.
Ms. Brown further explained the Joe Foss Suite #2 is being proposed at a monthly rental rate of $17,589. This rate will remain in effect through March 31, 2026, after which it will increase annually by 3%, consistent with the existing lease rate schedule.
Revenue Impact:
· For the remaining four months of FY25 (June–September 2025), the Amendment is projected to generate $70,356 in additional lease revenue.
· From the effective date of the Amendment (June 1, 2025) through the current lease expiration (March 31, 2029), the total projected revenue from Joe Foss Suite #2 is $350,341.
Ms. Brown stated this amendment strengthens YCAA’s financial position by optimizing facility use and enhancing long-term revenue generation from an established tenant with demonstrated growth.
Mr. Craft, the YCAA President, called for a motion to authorize the President, Airport Director or their authorized representative to execute Guardian Flight, LLC Amendment to Lease for the purpose of adding Joe Foss Facility, Suite #2 as an additional Premises effective June, 1, 2025, contingent upon final review and approval by Airport Staff and Airport Legal Counsel. Mr. Hager so moved. Mr. Scott seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Votes in Favor:
Mr. Craft
Mr. Hager
Mr. Guzman
Mr. Gourley
Dr. Cullen
Ms. Dhawan
Mr. Fox
Mr. Scott
Ms. Torres
Mr. Hann
Mr. Salzer
MILITARY LIAISON
LtCol John J. Leone, USMC, Military Liaison, provided updates at MCAS Yuma.
5) Presentation and update regarding current construction projects, associated contracts, grant status, general aviation, marketing efforts, terminal improvements, aviation conferences, meetings, and items of interest with the city and county or other federal or state agencies. This will include, but is not limited to, additional information, FAA and ADOT grant updates, an overview of projects underway, airport operations, Rolle Airfield, airline recruitment and retention efforts, general aviation, future events, and other Airport business.
Ms. Brown, the Airport Director, provided an update on improvements underway:
· Terminal Roof Replacement is underway.
· Taxiway F1 Paving
Ms. Brown also provided an update on American Airlines load capacities, the status of IGSA related projects, marketing and community outreach over the past month to include social media.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
There were no Public Comments.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Board the meeting adjourned at 5:06PM
// Approved //
Dr. Brian Cullen
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