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Airport Advisory Commission for the Napa County Airport Meeting

February 2, 2026 · Napa, CA
Source: Meeting minutes 2026-02-02 (PDF, 2 pp)
Retrieved April 13, 2026 from www.napacounty.gov ↗
Confidence: 99%
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Attendees

Kristen Hannum Gregory (Member)
Christian Palmaz (Member)
Geoff Gorsuch (Member)
Richard Rybicki (Member)
Choolwe Kalulu (Member)
Robert De Young (Member)
Kara Brunzell (Planning Commission Liaison)
Mark Witsoe (Airport Manager)
Melissa Moise (Supervisorial Aide)
Katherine Bales (Assistant Airport Manager)
Steven Lederer (Director of Public Works)
Leigh Sharp (Deputy Director of Public Works)
Otto Wright (Atlantic Aviation Manager)
Sabrina Wolfson (County Counsel)
Wendy Adkins (Planning Staff Liaison)
Belia Ramos (Board of Supervisors)
✓ Present: 16/16

Decisions

#1

APPROVED

#2

RECOMMENDED

Agenda Items

#1

Call to Order: Roll Call

#2

Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes

Minutes of December 1, 2025, AAC meeting were approved

#3

Public Comment

Public member Cathy Patterson asked questions regarding limiting the number of flights and times of flights at the airport

#4

AAC Planning Staff Liaison Update

Wendy Adkins reported on the appointment of Todd Walker to the Airport Land Use Commission

#5

Recommendation of the Commissioner Vacancy Ad Hoc Committee

The committee presented a slate of applicants as their recommendation to serve the staggered terms

#6

Airport Manager's Update

Airport Manager Mark Witsoe reported on community concerns over aircraft noise and airport safety/security

#7

Commercial Tenant Update

Otto Wright of Atlantic Aviation reported on the construction progress and expected completion date

#8

Future Agenda Items

No future agenda items were presented

#9

Commissioner Updates and Announcements

Commissioner Gorsuch suggested posting flyers to alert pilots to keep an eye out for hazards from migratory birds

Public Comments

1 speaker
Cathy Patterson · Topic: Limiting the number of flights and times of flights at the airport

Asked questions regarding limiting the number of flights and times of flights at the airport