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Motion made by Landskroner, Seconded by Vice Chairman Burch. - Voted yes; the record reports passed.
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1. Minutes for 10/06/2025 Wauchula Municipal Airport Advisory Board Meeting
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AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Monday, December 01, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PRESENT
In attendance
Ward Grimes Michael Landskroner Chairman Michael Gillispie Vice Chairman Michael Burch
ABSENT Steve Johnson
Motion made by Vice Chairman Burch, Seconded by Landskroner.
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
1. Minutes for 10/06/2025 Wauchula Municipal Airport Advisory Board Meeting Motion made by Landskroner, Seconded by Vice Chairman Burch. Voting Yea: Grimes, Landskroner, Chairman Gillispie, Vice Chairman Burch
Russ with AVCON presented updates for items 2-5 Refer to Staff Project Report for additional information
20 yr Lease is being reviewed by attorneys. Still waiting on Site Plan to review, then DOT/FAA will also need to review. Build is not to exceed 30 ft in height and location to be west of the current Taxi Lane.
6. John Eason provided update on Myakka Head Flight School
7. New Member Discussion - Denise Grimsley
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Due to her reputation in Hardee County, her knowledge of the community, the AAB were all in favor of electing her as a new board member. Voting Yea: Grimes, Landskroner, Chairman Gillispie, Vice Chairman Burch
This will be discussed at the next City Commission workshop, then voted/appointed at the next City Commission Board Meeting.
8. New Member Discussion - Michael Thompson
Mr. Thompson joined meeting via Zoom. He is a student pilot and VP of JetLoan Capital
All current members were in favor of Michael Thompson joining the AAB.
Voting Yea: Grimes, Landskroner, Chairman Gillispie, Vice Chairman Burch
This will be discussed at the next City Commission workshop, then voted/appointed at the next City Commission Board Meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Prior to Adjournment
Eason announced there will be new member discussion in January to recommend/appoint new Chair and reminder that Stephen Johnson has decided to step down from the board and not continue his spot on the board.
Additional discussion was made regarding Ward Grimes impact on the board and difficulties he faced being on the board. Ward has chosen to step down from the board to avoid sunshine violations due to his position in management with The City of Wauchula
with no further discussion
Chair Gilliespie adjourned meeting at 208pm
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CITY OF WAUCHULA MUNICIPAL STAFF PROJECT REPORT
Dec 1,2025
CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS, SUITE 105
225 EAST MAIN STREET, WAUCHULA, FLORIDA
| Advisory Board Members | | --- | | Michael Gillispie, Chair | | Mike Wilkinson, Vice-Chair | | Ward Grimes | | Stephen Johnson | | Mike Burch |
AGENDA
| City Administration | | --- | | City Manager Olivia Minshew | | Deputy City Manager John Eason | | Assistant City Manager\\Finance Director-Sandee Braxton | | City Clerk Stephanie Camacho |
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