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VOLUME 30 ISSUE 7
Hicks Airfield Pilots Association FLAPPINGS
Serving the owners and tenants of Hicks Airfield, Fort Worth, Texas (Tango 67)
September/October 2015
IN THIS ISSUE: Page 2: HAPA Contacts Page 3: President’s Corner Page 4-5: Special Notices Page 6-8: August & September BOD Meeting Minutes Page 9-12: July & August Financial Reports Page 13: BOD Election Notice Page 14: Calendar of Events Page 15-19: Classified Ads
Beacon Ramp Has Been Repainted For Transient Aircraft Parking
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2015 Board Of Directors Tom Martin (President) 682-429-6901 [email protected] Rusty Morris (Vice Pres) 913-645-9291 [email protected] Mike Reddick (Treasurer) 817-992-2411 [email protected] Mike Bruno (Secretary) 501-206-1738 [email protected] Gene DeBullet 817-335-4767 [email protected] Reb Stimson 817-343-7556 [email protected] Roy Geer 817-253-1795 [email protected] Principal Management Group Tracy Eubank 682-325-5343 [email protected] Architectural Tom Martin, Sec 1 682-429-6901 [email protected] Reb Stimson, Sec 1 817-343-7556 [email protected] Don Davis Sec. 2 and 3 817-919-4593 [email protected] Newsletter Mary Reddick/Mike Reddick 817-992-2311 [email protected] Safety & Airport Support Network Volunteer Don Browning 817-439-3240 [email protected] Septic Tom Martin 682-429-6901 [email protected] Social Mary Reddick 817-992-2311 [email protected] South Gate Directory Database Kurt Buchert 817-673-0052 [email protected] South Gate Emergency Roy Geer 817-253-1795 [email protected] Taxiway Repair Rusty Morris 913-645-9291 [email protected] Website & Directory Michael Reddick 817-992-2411 [email protected] Table & Chairs The HAPA Tables & Chairs are available to any current HAPA Member for personal use on the Airport Property for activities such as parties, family reunions, meetings, etc. Please contact Mike Reddick at 817-992-2411 or [email protected] to make a reservation for the tables and chairs. You can check availability at www.t67.org, click on the Tables-Chairs button.
Contacts (Who to Contact about What)
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President’s Corner
By Tom Martin
October 2015 – Hicks Airfield
Several things to consider this month………………….
Winding down another good year at Hicks Airfield 30 years and counting. Seems that if we hang around long enough things go full circle. Nothing major but just enough noise and nuisance to be a little nagging to neighbors, friends, and fellow property owners.
Often in this space I have mentioned that we need to control our pets with a leash and not be allowed to enter the taxiway unrestrained (and pick up the poop), we need to get better.
Some areas of the airfield need some awareness with parking and blocking taxiways and we could work together with our neighbors to improve this. Trash at times seems to come out of nowhere blowing down the taxiway out of someone’s dumpster or can without a personal effort to pick it up. ACC projects are started without plans or approvals and at times ends up impacting surrounding property owners. This could lead to deed exceptions that possibly would be difficult or costly to remedy when a sale occurs. Please check the Do’s and Don’ts on Septic Fields that we have published in the past. We continue to find rags, paper towels, (and sorry) condoms, tampons, and lots of other stuff that DOES NOT belong in our Septic fields. Recent experience has proved that changing older toilets to more efficient ones will save hundreds of gallons of water per month. If anyone has questions please give me a call and possibly I can give infor-mation on what I have found, it is a big difference.
I certainly don’t want anyone to imply this a bad place or we are hopeless with this letter. We don’t want to ignore anyone’s concerns but behavior and attitudes – for some – such as the “my hangar and my runway” attitude and I don’t have to abide by the rules really needs to change for some. Overall Hicks has not looked better, we receive many compliments from visitors and people that want to be part of this commu-nity (and very few vacancies or properties for sale).
Hicks airfield is really a great opportunity for us, and THANKS again to all the property owners who enjoy the Airfield, Runway, Café, and good friends and neighbors.
Our Board of Directors election will be fast approaching in December with 3 vacancies for 2016/2017. If you would like to be part of helping steer this airfield with ideas for improvement or management, and have the time, please send a resume to PMG and request to be added to the ballot.
Next board meeting is October 8 at the Beacon café 7:00 PM. Remember this is your Airfield and your participation and voice needs to be heard at these meetings.
Best Regards,
Tom Martin President – Hicks Airfield Pilots Association
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Septic Field Information Check out the info below and see if you are up to speed!!
Do’s & Don’ts
* Do use environmentally friendly liquid detergents for washing machines and dishwashers. * Don’t use liquid fabric softener. * Do use dryer sheets. * Don’t pour grease into drains. Grease won’t break down and will solidify in your system. * Do dispose of it in the garbage as solid waste. * Don’t use garbage disposals as a trash can. Garbage disposals are to be used for table food scraps. (ex: No corn husks, paper, meat bones) * Don’t wait until the weekend to do the whole weeks’ worth of laundry. * Do spread out the laundry over the course of the week, so you don’t over work your drain field. * Do use bleach in moderation. Large amounts of chlorine kills the good bacteria needed to maintain a healthy septic system. * Don’t flush anything that is not septic safe toilet paper or waste down the toilet. (ex: feminine products and baby wipes) * Do remember, if it’s toxic to you… it is also toxic to the septic system.
Don’t Flush It Homeowners wanting to take good care of their septic systems should make note of the follow-ing items that should never be flushed down the drain or toilet. These items can overtax or de-stroy the biological digestion taking place within the system or clog pumps and pipes. Take care not to flush the following: hair combings, coffee grounds, dental floss, disposable diapers, or kitty litter, sanitary napkins, tampons, cigarette butts, or condoms, gauze bandages, fat, grease, or oil, paper towels, and NEVER flush chemicals that could contaminate surface and groundwater, such as: paints, varnishes, thinners, waste oils, photographic solutions, or pesticides.
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HICKS AIRFIELD PILOTS ASSOCIATION Minutes for Board Meeting– August 13, 2015
A regular meeting of the Board of Directors was called to order 7:00p.m. by President- Tom Martin. Board members absent: Mike Bruno, Reb Stimson and Gene DeBullet (Gene was present for Executive Session), PMG Rep- also absent Eleven HAPA members also present.
Tom thanked everyone for their patience while the taxiway repairs were done, over 55,000 square feet was repaired. Seal coat will be done on last year’s work soon.
Flappings- had a combined July/August issue – June minutes and Financials are in this issue of Flappings. July’s Financials, approved tonight, will be in the next issue of Flappings.
South gate battery backup is not opening the gate- the board will have it serviced.
Election Process Discussion: For HAPA to have a legal election for board members it takes 51% of the membership to vote. A new State Law is now in effect that stated the BOD can change the percent of membership for GENERAL ELECTION ONLY, our board is considering changing it to 41%. All mem-bers present were in favor, the membership will be polled.
Three director’s positions will be opening this year. Anyone interested in running should have Bio’s to PMG by October, the Bios will be in November Flappings and general membership meeting and election will be held on December 5th.
Board Members: Rusty Morris chaired the taxiway repairs and currently working on septic field maintenance. Roy Geer– stated the summer social was cancelled and a new date TBA-
NEW BUSINESS: North Gate Issue: Tom, after several members voicing concerns, did a survey one weekday 4:30pm -5:30pm and only 9 cars went through the north gate. The issue he observed was that owners are parking cars and planes on the taxiway or blocking the taxiway.
Another concern: T-hangars (102) equal 1/3 of the total hangars at Hicks. None of them have a bathroom and many do not have electric. A major concern for them is a restroom. It will be a line item in the 2016 Budget proposal.
James West commented on the wonderful job on the taxiway repairs. Jeff Sheets wants to know the status of the lawyers opinion on the enforcement of CCR’s.
OLD BUSINESS: David Hill wants the board to consider closing of the north gate. Issue tabled for further study by the board. Mr Hill recently purchased another tee hangar and wanted to thank Tracy Eubank at PMG for all the help getting the ownership transfer accomplished.
(August Minutes continued on Page 5)
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(Continued from Page 4)
Steve Grace- Stated the water rates beginning with August 2015 bill will be at a $31.00 base rate and $5.50 per 1000 gallons used until the PUC reviews the complaint he brought against Barbie Brunson. Discussion followed- Tom asked if an official letter from the PUC had been sent to him and is it available for HAPA members to read. Steve has no documentation from PUC.
Steve Grace also stated he is working with RR on getting “quiet zones” at our nearby crossings.
Jack Horrocks addressed the board concerning recent work accomplished on the septic field at 713. He expressed his thanks to Brad Hilliard for erecting a temporary dam at 516-518. He cited the addition of a berm along the taxiway at 713. Also, he stated that Mike Anderson, a drainage engi-neer, will be giving us his recommendations soon after reviewing the issue on August 10th.
Mary Reddick asked the Board to consider having a work day to put up speed limit signs along the main taxiway and installing barriers on two third taxiway septic fields.
Drainpipe rerouting at 918 Aviator Drive: new bids are being obtained- tabled for now.
Rusty Morris motioned to adjourn meeting and 2nd by Roy Geer. Meeting adjourned 7:57pm Respectfully submitted by, Mary Reddick Recording Secretary
We have had reports of some vandalism to vehicles left outside overnight. If you have a security system that records activity at night please review your hard drive. You might be able to assist identifying them! We believe they struck around 10pm on September 27th. Please let a Board member know if you get any evidence. Thanks!
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HICKS AIRFIELD PILOTS ASSOCIATION Minutes for Board Meeting– September 10, 2015
A regular meeting was called to order by Tom Martin at 7:00p.m.
Board Members absent: Mike Bruno and Reb Stimson No PMG Rep present.
Opening Remarks-Tom Martin Taxiway repairs have been completed- a few low spots have been discovered and will be evaluated by the paving company. The third taxiway north end drainage issue at 918 Aviator Drive is being re-worked and should be completed in the next few days. August Minutes and July Financials were approved in the executive session and will be in October Flappings. Anyone interested in running for the three openings on the Board of Directors should submit their bio’s to PMG by October 1, 2015, to be included with the ballots and for publishing in November’s Flappings. Reminder to conserve water 40 gallons per lot per day. South gate will not open if there is a power outage, the needed repair has been re-ported and waiting for service. PMG representative- is in training and hopefully will be in attendance next month. Architectural Control Committee is to be notified prior to outside projects. Every member must submit plans before beginning any outside project
New Business Bryan Martin- concerned that cross timbers have been left in an easement by an owner doing repairs.
James West- wanted to know where he could find a description of what needed Architectural Control Committee approval- He was told he could find it on Page 9, Paragraph 12, of the CCR’s.
Old Business Discussion on an additional gate(s) opening at north end was tabled.
Mark Wagner wanted to know the status of relocating storm pipes south of his hangar, also wanted to know when Jack Horrocks’ water/water everywhere plan would be implimented. Tom Martin stated an engineer met with a few HAPA mem-bers and spent a couple of hours walking the area. He will provide HAPA a report with his recommendations for a large fee. Not having money allocated in this year’s budget, the board will start to address this issue in next year’s budget.
Gene DeBullet made a motion to adjourn meeting at 7:27p.m. 2nd
by Rusty Morris. Motion passed.
Submitted by Mary Reddick, Recording Secretary
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July 31, 2015 Income & Expense Statement on Page 10
Financial reports As of July 31, 2015 -Submitted by Mike Reddick, HAPA Treasurer
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NEXT BOARD MEETING: THURS, October 8, 2015 7:00 PM AT THE BEACON CAFÉ
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HAPA Income and Expense Statement As of July 31,2015
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August 31, 2015 Income & Expense Statement on Page 12
Financial reports As of August31, 2015 -Submitted by Mike Reddick, HAPA Treasurer
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NEXT BOARD MEETING: THURS, October 8, 2015 7:00 PM AT THE BEACON CAFÉ
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HAPA Income and Expense Statement As of August 31,2015
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HAPA Board of Directors Election Coming Soon!
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It’s that time again to consider running for the 2016-2017 HAPA Board of Directors. There will be three openings up for election by the general membership on December 5, 2015.
If you are considering being a candidate you need to send a bio to PMG as soon as possible so it can be sent out with the election package in November. Also, don’t forget to send a copy to the Flappings editors for publication in the November issue.
Step right up and help serve your airport! Think of all the daily issues you could help solve!
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October 8, 2015 HAPA Board Meeting: The HAPA Board of Directors will hold their October 2015 meeting at the Beacon Café at 7pm. All members are welcome to attend! If you have anything you would like to discuss with the BOD, Please email HAPA President Tom Martin to be put on the agenda. October 16, 2015 Hicks Happy Hour: The next H3 gathering will be at 7:00 on Friday, October 16th. Bring an appetizer, side dish, or dessert and your beverage of choice! Come on out and socialize and meet your Hicks neighbors. Leave your POLITICS at home! Place to be determined. Update will be posted on www.t67.org October 17, 2015 HHMA Monthly Breakfast: The October breakfast for the Hicks Hot Mamas Assn will be held at the Beacon Café at 8:30am. Invite your neighbors! NO men and NO politics!! October 21, 2015 EAA Chapter 670 Meeting: The October 2015 meeting of EAA 670 will be held at the Beacon Café beginning at 7pm. Come early for dinner and hangar chat starting at 6pm. Guests welcome!
October 9-10, 2015 Texas Antique Airplane Fly-In, Gainesville, TX (KGLE) Friday get-together from 1 to 8pm with Happy Hour 5-6pm. Hamburger cook out. Saturday pancake breakfast 7 to 10am. Hamburger and hot dogs lunch available at noon, Happy Hour 5-6pm, Awards Banquet 6 to 8pm. Fly Market all day on Saturday. Contact: Terry Doyle, (817)637-8732 or [email protected] October 24, 2015 4th Annual Bonham Festival of Flight: You’re invited to the Bonham Festival of Flight from 10am to 4pm at Jones Field (F00). There will be a Veterans Tribute at 11:30, Festival of Flight Airshow, Food & Drinks, Kids Activities, Young Eagles Rally sponsored by EAA Chapter 24, Helicopter Rides, and aircraft on static display. Airport will be closed from 1200 to 1530 for the airshow. Pilots please check your NOTAMs! Contact: Kate Kyer: [email protected]
HICKS CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Come Fly With Me!
List your upcoming event here, especially if it might impact Hicks! When planning an event at your airport, remember parking is very limited!
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Need A Notary Public? Hangar 501(Hicks Airfield)
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Fort Worth, Texas 76179 1-800-856-4070 (817) 439-0733
Come by Hangar 501 to have your
documents notarized. $10.00 fee per document.
Hours of Operation: Mon. – Fri. 8:30AM – 5:00
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
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Drop off your requirements any time.
Owner: Craig Poslick Office: 817-439-8484 Fax: 817-439-8442
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Cell: 817-368-2274
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HANGARS and
LOTS AVAILABLE DON DAVIS REALTY
HICKS AIRFIELD, INC.
SERVING HICKS AIRFIELD SINCE 1985
JAN LARY, AGENT 817 715-4693
FOR SALE 900 AVIATOR DR
Clink on link or see
page 18 for full Ad.
WANT TO PURCHASE HANGAR(S)
Prefer those without living quarters but will consider all.
CASH BUYER who can close quickly!
Howard Cox 817-781-6641 or [email protected]
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Air Fours 127 Aviator Dr 817.439.1550
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Full Aircraft maintenance – airframe, engine, avionics
A&P and Avionics professionals on staff
Composite Fabrication and Repair. Avionics Installation, upgrades, and repairs.
Monday-Friday 7:00 AM –3:30 PM Come see Jay, Chuck, or Shane!
Jay Hamilton President and CEO [email protected] www.airfours.com
817.439.3051 (office) 817.713.9701 (cell) 817.439.3289 (fax)
CLASSIFIED ADS
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MOTOR HOME INDOOR STORAGE AVAILABLE!
50 Amp and/or 30 Amp electrical service, separately metered.
Contact Mike Reince 817-228-0526
Champ Aviation Center
General Aviation Maintenance
Hangar 658 Hicks Airfield Contact Ph: 817-439-8124
Brannon Williams A&P, I.A. Mike Humphrey A&P, I.A.
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CLASSIFIED ADS
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FTW AVIONICS 832 Aviator Drive Ft Worth, TX 76179 817-237-7541 www.ftwavionics.com
FTW Safety & Industrial Supplies 759 Las Vegas Trail Ft Worth, TX 76108 817-246-4518 Fax: 817-423-7419 [email protected]
FOR SALE VANS RV-9A
Lycoming O-320 Engine
Contact Bob Heath for details. Hangar 527
Home:817-460-4475 Cell: 817-269-1916
Please patronize our café!!
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HANGARS and LOTS AVAILABLE
DON DAVIS REALTY & HICKS AIRFIELD, INC.
SERVING HICKS AIRFIELD SINCE 1985
JAN LARY, AGENT 817 715-4693
SOLD
884 Aviator Drive
620 Aviator Drive
622 Aviator Drive
213 Aviator Drive
599 Aviator Drive
FOR SALE 900 Aviator Built 2007
Per TAD 13,904 s.f. Lot
Per TAD 7,931 s.f. Hangar
2 – 50’ X 18’ bifold doors face south
1 – 14’ X 16’ roll up overhead door faces east
(between the front half of hgr east and back half of hgr west
is a wall dividing the space with a personnel door and a 14’
X 16’ roll up overhead door for access to each half –
There are 9 highbay lights per side in bay(s) totaling 18
Two personnel doors in each side facing south
The south east corner of front bay area is an office and
workspace, the workspace has lower cabinets and counter
A bathroom with toilet, urinal and sink are located in the
bay area in front side of hangar – north east side
Second Floor On East Side of hangar (Approx 30’ X 20’ plus
bath)
A circular staircase leads up to 1 room with counter and a
bar sink –cabinets on south wall – a small balcony located
north east comes off this room – a full bath w/ tub and show-
er combo, toilet and sink
Priced to sell $450,000.
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September/October 2015 Flappings! The Official Newsletter of Hicks Airfield Pilots Association
Notices:
We are continually updating the online version of the HAPA membership directory. If your info needs
updating please email Mike Reddick at [email protected]
If you haven’t yet provided an email address, please do! We would like to be able to contact as many HAPA members as possible via email.
This is YOUR newsletter– Please submit articles, pictures, thoughts, etc by the 25th of the month to [email protected]
The 2015 BOD is looking for volunteers Please Contact any Board member to volunteer to help with the continuing improvement of Hicks Airfield.
If you have an issue and would like to address the HAPA BOD during a Board meeting, Please contact Tom Martin to be put on the agenda. Our next Board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 8, 2015, 7:00pm at the Beacon Café.
For Emergency South Gate Issues, call Roy Geer 817-253-1795
For South Gate Directory Changes contact Kurt Buchert at [email protected]
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