Washington Island Airport Advisory Committee - WIACC

Purpose

WA2760-012 Boards, Commissions, Committees - Article XI WIAAC

The WIAAC serves at the pleasure of the Washington Island Town Board of Supervisors as a means to aid the Town Board on matters relating to the Washington Island Airport. 

The WIAAC is created under the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Washington; and will operate under the authority of the Town Board; report to the Town Board and; not make policy and/or implement procedures without Town board approval. 

 The WIAAC will provide advice and recommendations to the Washington Island Town Board of Supervisors on matters relating to the following:

  • Review and recommend changes to the actual operation of the Airport with the idea of improving existing standards or establishing new standards and incorporating the same as policy.

  • Review Safety and Security policy and procedure, create and coordinate standards and policy in line with FAA, BOA and WisDOT requirements and recommendations.

  • The future vision for development of the airport and measures for procuring improvements and funding.

  • Study applicable airport-related plan(s) and make proposals, when necessary, of methods to implement.

  • Review and recommend changes to existing and future leases or drafts of leases and agreements entered into between the Town of Washington and private parties. WIAAC shall not have the authority to approve Lease Agreement with specific tenants. 

  • Recommend a marketing strategy to actively promote the Airport to the Aviation community and the general public.  Review the Economic feasibility and impact of the Airport to the Island.

  • Advance and promote airport use for general aviation

  • Maintain a liaison with the FAA, BOA and WisDOT and coordinate actions when necessary.

  • Research and promote airport services to contribute to the local health, welfare and economy of the Island and its residents.

  • Provide a forum for public discussion on issues related to the Washington Island Airport

Members

Chair - Mike Saxton

Member - Rod Gordon

Member - Ed Graf

Member - Phil Martini

Member - Peter Sownie

Member - Phil VanReeth

Member - Paul Wehr

Board Liaison - Hans Lux chairman@washingtonisland-wi.gov

Friends of Washington Island Airport Website

www.Fly2P2.org