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Home My WebLink About11-24-2025BARKLEY REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOVEMBER 24, 2025 I. Call to Order and Roll Call At 3:31pm on November 24, 2025, the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Barkley Regional Airport Authority was called to order by Emily Roark, Chair of the Board. The meeting was held in person at the airport terminal after being properly advertised and noticed. A quorum of Directors was present throughout the meeting for the purpose of conducting business, either in person or over Microsoft Teams (as noted below). Directors in Attendance: Jason Crockett; George Cumbee; Marshall Davis; Kelly Scruggs; Lanie Fearon; Jeff James; Dan Knowles; Dann Patterson; and Emily Roark. Director Absent: Kevin Kauffeld Others in Attendance: Executive Director, Dennis Rouleau; Carol Creason; Luci Aguilera; Kat Byers; David Riley, Secretary and Board Attorney; Representatives of CMT, and Representatives of Four Rivers Aviation/AMS, and others. II. Pledge of Allegiance The pledge was conducted. III. Approval of Board Minutes a. BRAA Board Meeting Minutes 10/27/2025 Having had an opportunity to review the minutes and comment thereon, Director Crockett moved to approve the minutes of the meeting of the regular meeting on October 27, 2025. The motion was seconded by Director Roark and passed by unanimous voice acclamation without opposition. IV. Approval of October Financial and Statistical Reports This information was presented by the Executive Director. The Airport’s current ﬁnancial statements (with month-to-month and year-to-year comparisons) were reviewed. The Board also reviewed current accounts receivable. The Board also reviewed statistical reports for: (a) passenger counts; (b) parking lot revenues; (c) car rental revenues; (d) air traﬃc counts; (e) jet A fuel sales; and (f) avgas fuel sales. Having had an opportunity to review this information and ask questions, Director Knowles moved to approve the October 2025 ﬁnancial and statistical reports. The motion was seconded by Director Crockett and passed by unanimous voice acclamation without opposition. V. Airport Director’s Report a. Airﬁeld Construction i. Runway 5/23 Rehabilitation Projection – Phase III Presented by Jake Marshall of CMT. This project is installing pipe on the western sides of the runway. When completed, cleanup duties will begin and the project will be completed. ii. Airﬁeld Service Road Rehabilitation and Extension Project Presented by Jake Marshall of CMT. This project is moving toward completion. A “dip” was noticed in the new pavement, which shouldn’t have occurred. Upon investigation, it was discovered that a void was created by a prior home that had been buried in the area. The debris has been removed, and the area will be repaved. iii. Fuel Farm Project The contractor for this project is moving slowly and with less speed than desired. The change in the weather has created poor soils and working to get up to standard. CMT is still waiting on an updated schedule construction schedule from the contractor. The contract missed an opportunity to advance this project when the weather was better. iv. General Aviation Terminal Presented by Jeﬀ Cantor of PFGW and on behalf of CMT. Overall, this project is progressing well. Current biggest issue is the elevator. Modiﬁcation of placement and alignment of elevator were required. The slab for the new elevator has been completed and block work started today. Inside walls are framed and drywall and painting have commenced. Inside is progressing well. Inside work expected to be completed at the end of January to mid-February 2026. Substantial completion is April 7, 2026. No additional surprises expected. b. TSA’s New CAT3 Machine This is a new security machine that will allow the Airport to continue to outpace larger airports. New equipment will allow for digital identiﬁcation usage in the future. c. SkyWest Onboarding The Executive Director pleased with SkyWest and United’s eﬀorts in preparing for transition to new carrier to begin in February 2026. Everyone has been pleasant and accommodating to work with. d. Control Tower Hours The Executive Director has requested extension of hours in order to capture air traﬃc counts. The request is pending. e. Ground Transportation The Executive Director will be working with ride sharing, taxi, and rental car services regarding early departure and late arrival times arising from new service. f. Marketing Report This report was given by Kat Byers. She detailed a meeting with Advanced Aviation marketing ﬁrm and is working to stretch Skywest/United’s contribution of $25,000 to the marketing budget as far as possible. g. Four Rivers Aviation This report was given by Noah Harmon. Report provided regarding fuel sales. Highlighted military fuel sales, charter activity, and upcoming River Bell Awards Luncheon, which should increase private air traﬃc at the airport. Kevin Williams from FRA/AMS also spoke. FRA is excited about fuel sales. AvFuel rep wants to install signage at new general aviation terminal renovation. FRA continues to work to recruit mechanic and hoping to have one at site very soon. Williams presented a rent abatement at FBO building as a result of the ongoing renovations. VI. New Business a. Approval of the acquisition of a replacement airﬁeld lighting regulator from ABD Safegate for a not-to-exceed amount of $22,175.00. The Executive Director presented this item, which will be paid out of Airport funds and not from another funding source. Having had an opportunity to review this information and ask questions, Director Roark moved to approve this item for a not to exceed amount of $22,175. The motion was seconded by Director Knowles and passed by unanimous voice acclamation without opposition. b. Approval of a ﬁve (5) year Master Services Agreement with Crawford, Murphy & Tilly (CMT). The Executive Director presented this item and representatives of CMT were also available to answer questions. Having had an opportunity to review this information and ask questions, Director Cumbee moved to approve the ﬁve year Master Services Agreement with CMT. The motion was seconded by Director James and passed by unanimous voice acclamation without opposition. c. Approval of an M.P. Lawson Change Order #1 resulting in the contract reduction of ($28,585.14) and an increase in time extension of 116 days. The Executive Director presented this items and representatives of CMT were also available to answer questions. Having had an opportunity to review this information and ask questions, Director Crockett moved to approve M.P. Lawson Change Order #1. The motion was seconded by Director Roark and passed by unanimous voice acclamation without opposition. VII. Executive Session (KRS 61.810(1)(f), (g) and (n)) A motion was made by Director Crockett to enter executive session pursuant to KRS 61.819(1)(f), (g) and (n). That motion was seconded by Director Davis and passed by unanimous voice acclamation without opposition. The Board entered executive session at 4:36pm. Having concluded the need for an executive session, Director Scruggs moved to exit executive session. That motion was seconded by Director James and passed by unanimous voice acclamation without opposition. The Board exited executive session at 5:38pm. No ﬁnal Board action was taken in executive session. Following the executive session, Director Roark made a motion to provide the following end of year bonuses: (1) $10,000 to the Executive Directors; (2) $5,000 to Carol Creasson; and $5,000 to other staﬀ to be allocated in the discretion of the Executive Director with the Executive Director to report to the Board his allocation. The motion was seconded by Director Patterson and passed by unanimous voice acclamation without opposition. VIII. Adjournment Having concluded the Board’s business, Director Davis moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Director Crockett and passed by unanimous voice acclamation without opposition. The meeting was adjourned at 5:39pm. 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