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WHITE PINE COUNTY AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD
Date: Tuesday, March 3,2026
Time: 1:00 p.m.,
Location: Ely Jet Center
Present: Tim Parish, Scott Brown, Airport Manager Bill Calderwood
Also Present: Commissioner Pat Robison, and Secretary Lori Romero
CALL TO ORDER
Tim Parish called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Commissioner Pat Robison reported White Pine County hopes to have a booth at an event and she
would like to see brochures from the different entities to promote what White Pine has to offer. She will
find out more details,
Tim Parish read Mike Coster’s resignation letter and an email regarding the ASOS system into the
record. Lori Romero will contact Coimty Clerk Nicole Stephey to advertise to open position on the
board.
1. *DISCUSSION/FOR POSSIBLE ACTION: MINUTES-CORRECTION AND/OR APPROVAL:
February 3,2026
Scott Brown made the motion to approve the minutes as presented. Tim Parish seconded the motion.
All approved.
2. INFORMATION ONLY: Airport Usage Report - Tim Parish
The usage report for February was presented. It was noted the numbers have increased over the past
years for this same time period. The flight training is a big part of the increase.
3. INFORMATION ONLY: Report on Airport Operations & Maintenance & Capital
Improvement Projects - Airport Manager Bill Calderwood
A. Monthly review of lease and rental agreements, including Hangar 1 and related
payments received to include detail of monthly rents, ramp and tie down collections, and
fuel flowage fees
A. Nadine with Lochner is available for questions during the meeting.
B. PAPI lighting bid opening is planned for mid-April.
C. Contract between \^ite Pine Count and Lochner expires September 14, 2027.
D. Once the date (October 3, or October 10) is determined for the Open House at the Airport he will get
the date to Tourism & Rec. Board,
E. NVAA (Nevada Aviation Association) membership dues have been paid.
F. Re-lamping the terminal building from T8 lighting to LED. About halfway done.
G. Invoice sent to Guardian/Reach in the amoimt of $2009.50.
H. Budget FY 2025-2026
I. Got to plow snow!
J. Airport courtesy car swap with Aquatic Center. Will get details for mileage and add paved road to the
agreement.
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K. Continues to add to the Airport Manager’s duties list.
L. Will give date of Open House to Nellis Flight Safety so they can plan on attending,
M. May is the probable delivery date for the snow removal equipment.
N. Lochner will provide information regarding potential customers for Airport Expansion.
4. * DISUSSION/FOR POSSIBLE ACTION: Presentations of Airport Entry Design Ideas - WP
High School Students
There was nothing new.
5. *DISCUSSION/FOR POSSIBLE ACTION: Update on Letter from WPC to Regional Aviation
Commercial Entities
Mike emailed out a list of potential businesses to contact. Tim Parish will follow up with Mike Coster
on the letter.
6. *DISCUSSION/FOR POSSIBLE ACTION: Revise Airport Emergency Plan
Tim Parish stated the copy he has was completed by Steve Stork and approved by the FAA in 2014.
Emergency phone numbers and contacts need to be updated. Airport Manager Bill Calderwood will
review and update. This is an internal document relating to the status of the airport.
7. *DISCUSSION/FOR POSSIBLE ACTION: ACIP (Airport Capital Improvement Plan) Project
List / Priorities
Airport Manager Bill Calderwood reported $100,000 was included in the FY 2026-2027 budget to
continue the asphalt around hangar areas.
2026 ACIP is the PAPI lighting that is in the bid process.
2027 ACIP is helicopter pads. Suggested location is between ramps near the fence and terminal
building,
2028 ACIP is perimeter fence installed.
2029 ACIP - no project.
2030 ACIP Airfield lighting upgrade.
2031 ACIP 3 Unit Box Hangars
Tim Parish made the motion to move the 2031 ACIP 3 Unit Box Hangars up in the priorities list to
2029. Scott Brown second the motion. All approved.
Bill Calderwood stated he would like to see the County put electricity in to make them more attractive.
Tim Parish added that the availability of hangar space will attract business.
8. *DISCUSSION/FOR POSSIBLE ACTION: Selection of Date for Airport Open House
October 3,2026, and October 10,2026, were discussed as options. Scott Brown made the motion to
have the Airport Open House on October 10,2026, Tim Parish second the motion. All approved.
Bill Calderwood will contact Nellis and the Tourism & Rec Board with the date.
9. INFORMATION ONLY: Updates/Reports from County Representative
None
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10. RECOMMENDATIONS: For County Commission Agenda Item
Bill Calderwood will get the courtesy car agreement revised and approved.
11. RECOMMENDATIONS: For Airport Advisory Board Agenda Items
Agenda items recommended: Usage report; Report on Airport Operations, Maintenance & Capital
Improvement Projects; Update on Letter from WPC to Regional Aviation Commercial Entities; Revise
Airport Emergency Plan
PUBLIC COMMENT
Ken Moen appreciates the opportunity to participate in the meetings and referred to information
regarding the NVAA Conference in Las Vegas.
12. *FOR POSSIBLE ACTION: ADJOURNMENT:
As there was no further business to be addressed by the Airport Advisory Board Tim Parish called for a
motion to adjourn the meeting. Scott Brown made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Tim Parish
seconded the motion, and the motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 1:55 pm.
Next Meeting Date: April 7,2026
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