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AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD
THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2008 - 7:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order
Vice-Chairperson Beulah Lair called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Members Present
George Jason(arrived at 7:30 p.m.) Beulah Lair
Billy Phipps Richard Ramcharitar
Linda Sacco Rae Sandler
Betty Sokol Dick Sokol
Sulie Spencer Clive Taylor
Boisy N.Waiters, Jr.
Members Absent:
Jay Field (excused) Mike Grady (excused)
Loretta Murray(excused) Don Hill
3. Approval of August 23, 2007 Minutes
There were no minutes presented at this meeting.
4. Presentation and Sub Committee Reports
4.1 Discussion of Runway Project, Master Plan Update and Part 150 Project, EIS Update.
Task Force Update
Board Members noted that Commissioner Bob Anton advised them that Broward County has
picked 50 homes to sound-proof on a first-come-first-serve basis, Commissioner Anton also
stated that homeowners will lose their air rights forever if they accept the offer of sound-
proofing.
Discussion took place regarding the new Director for the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood
International Airport, George Kent. Board Members indicated that he is pitching for the
south runway. It was also stated that the Federal Aviation Authority will select the best
alternate for the runway expansion, but that Broward County still has the choice to make its
own decision.
Dick Sokol commented that a pilot he knows has attended F.A.A. meetings and written letters
advising against the runway expansion as it is unsafe.
4.2 Noise Abatement Committee Meeting Discussion
Linda Sacco advised that this meeting will be held in June, 2008 and that Board Members
should attend. She stated that the Board should have a meeting in June to discuss this further.
4.3 Presentation of any Member Runup Logs
No Runup logs were presented at this meeting. Rae Sandler stated that she has called
Broward County Aviation Department concerning airplane repairs. She urged Board
Members to call and complain.
5. Unfinished Business
There was no unfinished business at this meeting.
6. New Business
Chairman Jay Field submitted a letter resigning as Chairman of the Airport Advisory Board, as
his hearing has become worse. He will finish out his remaining term on the Board but requested
that a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson be elected at this meeting.
Motion made by Sulie Spencer to elect Beulah Lair as Chairperson, seconded by Clive Taylor.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion made by Beulah Lair to appoint Linda Sacco as Vice-Chairperson. Motion died for lack
of a second.
Motion made by Betty Sokol to elect Richard Ramcharitar as Vice-Chairman, seconded by Billie
Phipps. Motion carried unanimously.
7. Adiournment
Motion made by Clive Taylor to adjourn the meeting, seconded by George Jason. Motion
carried unanimously.
Chairperson Lair adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD
Maryjane trns, Records Technician Beulah Lair, Chairperson
City Clerk's Office/City of Dania Beach
Approved: 5[RQ. o0S
Minutes of Regular Meeting 2
Airport Advisory Board
April 24,2008—7:00 P.M.