Aviation Advisory Board May 14, 2026

Agenda items

• 1. 4.09.2026 - AAB Minutes - Draft
• 1. The monument sign for CGC will be located at the intersection of Hwy 19
• 1. The monument sign for INF will be located at the intersection of Hwy 41
• 1. Will Cosey, VP of EAA Chapter 1674, stated that a flat double-sided sign at
  • Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
  • Lighting & Low-Voltage Systems
  • Construction (Other)
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • Design & Creative
• 10. AIRPORT SECURITY:
• 11. TOWER UPDATES
• 2. Charley inquired about how this project is being funded – It is being funded
• 2. James Chen, FBO of Crystal Aero Group, stated that sign designs should be
• 2. The board decided that a flat double-sided sign that sits perpendicular to the
• 3. Chris Molling, Race Director for DRC Sports, stated that he likes the idea
• 3. Discussion ensued regarding the fencing at the corner of Hwy 19 and
• 4. The board decided that a flat double-sided sign that sits perpendicular to the
• 6. HANGARS:
• 8. PROJECT STATUS REPORTS: (Todd Regan, Project Manager)
• A. Bud Shaffer, tenant at INF, inquired about the budget for the signage project.
• A. CGC Avgas
• A. Carl Douglas Flanagan
• A. INF – 16 T-Hangars – 0 Box Hangars - 1 Vacancies – 2 Waiting – 0 Pending - 0 Renewals
• A. Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering – Airport Signage Presentation #2
• A. Major Project Status Reports
• A. Mark Klingel made a motion to accept the Minutes as written.
• A. Todd requested that if a tenant needs the code to the airport, to please communicate with him
• A. Vice Chair Carl Douglas Flanagan declared the meeting adjourned at 3:09 PM. Motion made
  • General Contractor
  • Concrete & Masonry
  • Plumbing
  • Electrical
  • Utilities (Sub)
  • Building & Industrial Supply
• A. Withlacoochee Technical College – Airframe and Powerplant Program
• B. CGC – 20 T-Hangars – 2 Box Hangars - 1 Vacancies – 4 Waiting – 0 Pending – 0 Renewal
  • General Contractor
  • Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
  • Concrete & Masonry
  • Carpentry & Cabinetry
  • Electrical
  • Plumbing
  • HVAC & Climate Control
  • Roofing
  • Building & Industrial Supply
  • Real Estate Development
  • Engineering & Architecture
• B. DRC Sports – Citrus Kids Triathlon
• B. James Chen, FBO of Crystal Aero Group, thanked Todd and support staff for their help and
• B. Mark Klingel
• B. Minor Project Status Reports
• B. Seconded by Barry Simons.
• C. Bylaws – Review and Discussion
• C. Motion approved unanimously.
• C. Ryan Naugle
• C. Will Cosey, VP of EAA Chapter 1674, informed the board that the EAA chapter went to
• D. Charles Carr
• D. Mark Klingel stated that he will not be in attendance at the next meeting.
• E. Barry Simons
• F. Patrick Crippen (Excused)
• G. Heiko Kallenbach (Excused)
• G. OLD BUSINESS
• G. OLD BUSINESS
• H. HANGER STATUS REPORT
• H. HANGER STATUS REPORT
• H. Hannah Petty, Public Works Admin Assistant II / Recording Secretary
• I. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISIONER (BOCC) UPDATES
• I. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISIONER (BOCC) UPDATES
• I. Todd Regan, Aviation Project Manager/Advisory Board County Liaison
• J. PROJECT STATUS REPORTS - MAJOR
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • Real Estate Development
  • General Contractor
  • Building & Industrial Supply
  • Business Consulting
  • Office & Business Support Services
• J. PROJECT STATUS REPORTS - MAJOR
• K. PROJECT STATUS - MINOR
• K. PROJECT STATUS - MINOR
• M. TOWER UPDATES
• M. TOWER UPDATES
• N. AIRPORT SECURITY
• N. AIRPORT SECURITY
• a. Airport Signage Design – Second round of renderings to be discussed.
  • Design & Creative
  • Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
  • Signage & Printing
• a. CGC Runway 9/27 Extension – Draft EA with edits passed Orlando ADO and is with
  • Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
  • Concrete & Masonry
  • Construction (Other)
  • Building & Industrial Supply
  • Engineering & Architecture
• a. Charles Carr made a motion to approve the Bylaw edits.
• a. FAA approved Citrus Kids Triathlon, notified associated parties involved, and Citrus
• a. There was a recent failure in the Avgas system at CGC. The pump will be replaced
• b. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Ionospheric Experiment – The Air Force
• b. CGC Fuel Tanks Replacement – Fuel Farm replacement project schedule reviewed,
  • General Contractor
  • Concrete & Masonry
  • Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
  • Utilities (Sub)
  • Building & Industrial Supply
• b. Seconded by Mark Klingel
• c. CGC AGIS Survey – Deliveries: Obstruction analysis March 10
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • Professional Services (Other)
  • Admin Services (Other)
• c. CGC – Paint Shade and Corporate Hangar – Project complete; will remove from
• c. Motion approved unanimously.
• d. CGC – Airfield Lighting Replacement – Reviewing SOW and preparing ITB for
  • Electrical
  • Lighting & Low-Voltage Systems
  • Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
  • Building & Industrial Supply
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • Waste Management
• d. INF – Paint Sheriff Hangar and Office – Scheduling for April/May 2026.
  • Painting & Flooring
  • Construction (Other)
• e. INF Business Park – First progress meeting with contractors, consultants, and County
  • General Contractor
  • Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
  • Utilities (Sub)
  • Building & Industrial Supply
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • Real Estate Development
• f. INF Corporate Hangar – Reviewed plans with the Building and Fire Department.
• g. INF Master Plan & DBE – 2nd MPAC meeting scheduled for April 22nd, 2026, at the
• h. Inverness Airport (INF) Fire Station – SWFWMD and FDOT permits approved.
• i. Design budget is roughly $19,000. The construction was budgeted for roughly
  • General Contractor
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • Building & Industrial Supply
• i. Discussion ensued regarding CGC signage.
• i. INF AWOS replacement – ITB scheduled for early May.
• ii. Discussion ensued regarding INF signage.
• iii. The board opened discussion up to the public.
• j. CGC AWOS replacement - ITB scheduled for early May.