A. Organization: The Menomonie airport commission, created by ordinance in 1988 in accordance with section 114.14(2), Wisconsin statutes, is composed of five (5) citizen members appointed by the mayor, subject to common council confirmation by simple majority vote, for terms of six (6) years pursuant to section 114.14, Wisconsin statutes. The commission shall have complete and exclusive control and management of the Menomonie municipal airport, subject to the limitations hereinafter contained and the powers of the respective common council, hereinafter enumerated or reserved to said common council by chapter 114 of the Wisconsin statutes.
B. Officers: In January of every even numbered year, the commission shall elect the following officers:
1. A chairperson, who shall be the chief presiding officer at all meetings of the commission, shall have the necessary authority to act for the commission in times of emergency and when appropriate to expedite measures resolved upon by the commission or to enforce this chapter or the regulations of the commission.
2. A vice chairperson, who shall act for the chairman in the absence or disability of the chairperson and for the secretary in the absence or disability of the secretary.
3. A secretary, who shall keep an accurate record of all the proceedings and transactions of the commission and report the same to each member.
C. Administrative And Staff Assistance: The commission shall be expected to meet as many of its needs in operating the airport as possible through the voluntary services of those individuals most interested in and actively using the airport, but the following administrative and staff assistance shall also be made available to the commission:
1. The city treasurer-comptroller shall manage the keeping of the accounts of the commission. All monies appropriated for, earned by or made available to the commission shall be deposited with the city treasurer-comptroller in a special fund and paid out only on order of the commission. The city clerk shall act as legal custodian of all original and official documents submitted to or on behalf of the commission.
2. The mayor, city administrator and director of public works shall be available for consultation by the commission and shall arrange for provision of appropriate legal, financial and administrative or technical services as may be required by the commission and available through regular city officers or employees.
3. The commission may employ a manager and engage such other services as it may deem necessary; however, no person hired or engaged by or on behalf of the commission shall be deemed an employee of the city unless so authorized specifically by the common council. No agreement or contract for services on behalf of the commission, shall be valid unless in writing, and any financial obligations arising thereunder shall be binding only to the extent of unexpended appropriations and other cash reserves held by the city treasurer-comptroller.
4. The director of public works shall provide clerical assistance to the secretary, with regard to typing and distributing meeting notices, minutes, correspondence, and other materials as requested. Copies of all meeting notices and minutes shall be posted and distributed in accordance with the Wisconsin open meetings law and other applicable requirements imposed by statute, ordinance or rule.
D. Meetings: The commission shall meet, at the call of the chairman or any two (2) commissioners, at least once each month to review airport operations and financial matters, discuss proposed airport development and conduct such other business as may properly concern it. All meetings of the commission shall comply with the Wisconsin open meetings law, with notice to the public to be effectuated by the secretary or administrator in the same manner as are notices of other city meetings. Three (3) commissioners shall constitute a quorum at any regular or special meeting. The commission shall meet at the airport at least quarterly so that the members may physically inspect and review airport facilities and operations.
E. Insurance: The commission shall procure and maintain in force suitable forms and levels of insurance to protect the city, the commission, individual commissioners and other agents and employees of the commission from any liability arising from the operation of the airport. (1975 Code Ch. 26 § III; amd. 2009 Code)