10/13/2026

Meeting Minutes for:
October Board Meeting
Yuma International Airport, Conference Room
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 04:00 PM

    Call to Order:
    The Yuma County Airport Authority, Inc. (YCAA) Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors was called to order at 4:00PM on October 13, 2026 in the Yuma International Airport Conference Room, 2191 E. 32nd Street, Suite 218, Yuma, Arizona 85365. The Presiding officer was Bill Craft, President.

    YCAA DIRECTORS PRESENT WERE:
    Bill Craft, President
    Dan Hann, 1st Vice President
    Ken Scott, 2nd Vice President
    Stanley Gourley, Treasurer
    William Fox, Director
    Eric Saltzer, Director
    Greg McShane, Director
    Tony Koehl, Director

    YCAA DIRECTORS ABSENT WERE:
    Dr. Brian Cullen, Secretary
    Jenny Torres, Director
    Mike Swift, Director

    ALSO PRESENT WERE:
    Gladys Brown, Airport Director
    Andrea Lopez, Executive Assistant
    Gabby Reyes, Finance and HR Specialist
    Colonel David Bennett, USMC, Commanding Officer, MCAS Yuma
    LtCol John J. Leon, USMC, Military Liaison
    Daniel Eschenbaum, MCAS Operations Officer
    Silvia Gunderman, OneAZ
    Jaimey Polk, Million Air Yuma
    Junior Hinkle, Retired (exited the meeting at 4:08PM)

    CALL TO THE PUBLIC
    There were no Public Comments.

    APPROVAL OF MINUTES
    Mr. Craft, the YCAA President, called for a motion to approve the minutes of the September 8, 2026 Regular Board Meeting. Mr. Hann so moved. Mr. Scott seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.

    Votes in Favor:
    Mr. Craft
    Mr. Hann
    Mr. Scott
    Mr. Gourley
    Mr. Fox
    Mr. Salzer
    Mr. McShane
    Mr. Koehl

    Votes Opposed: None

    Mr. Craft, the YCAA President, called for a motion to approve the minutes of the September 16, 2026 Special Board Meeting. Mr. Hann so moved. Mr. Gourley seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.

    Votes in Favor:
    Mr. Craft
    Mr. Hann
    Mr. Scott
    Mr. Gourley
    Mr. Fox
    Mr. Salzer
    Mr. McShane
    Mr. Koehl

    Votes Opposed: None

    COMMITTEE REPORTS

    ANNOUNCEMENTS
    1) The YCAA will honor Junior Hinkle on 26 years of service to the Airport and his many contributions to making the airport great.

    The Yuma County Airport Authority recognized Junior Hinkle’s retirement from the YCAA team. Mr. Hinkle joined YCAA on October 2, 2020, and served as the Airport’s Chief Financial Officer, bringing more than two and a half decades of experience, dedication, and leadership to the organization.

    The Board extended its heartfelt congratulations and wished him continued happiness, success, and fulfillment in retirement. Mr. Hinkle also shared a brief overview of his journey and experiences at the airport.

    REGULAR AGENDA
    1) Discussion and possible action to authorize the President, Airport Director or their authorized representative to sign all documents necessary to accept an ADOT APMS Grant to fund improvements to the runway at Rolle Airfield subject to final review by airport staff and legal counsel.

    Ms. Brown, Airport Director explained the YCAA accepts FAA Airport Improvement Program grants which includes a requirement to maintain the improvements. Airports in Arizona can participate in an Airport Pavement Management System (APMS) sponsored and managed by the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) which provides pavement evaluation and periodic Maintenance in return for a 10% match of construction costs. Now the YCAA has a lease with the BOR for Rolle Airfield, the APMS program can be utilized for Rolle.

    The APMS program has identified pavement maintenance necessary for Rolle Airfield Airport and is proposing to invest an estimated $127,000. in improvements. The YCAA needs to “Accept” this ADOT APMS Grant. Accepting this offer will require a matching contribution estimated at $12,700 which will be funded by the YCAA’s Capital Reserves.

    Mr. Craft, the YCAA President, called for a motion to authorize the President, Airport Director or their authorized representative to sign all documents necessary to accept an ADOT APMS Grant to fund improvements to the runway at Rolle Airfield contingent upon final review and approval by Airport Staff and Airport Legal Counsel. Mr. Gourley so moved. Mr. Scott seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.

    Votes in Favor:
    Mr. Craft
    Mr. Hann
    Mr. Scott
    Mr. Gourley
    Mr. Fox
    Mr. Salzer
    Mr. McShane
    Mr. Koehl

    Votes Opposed: None

    2) Monthly report by Airport Director on current financial status.

    Ms. Brown, Airport Director, briefed the Board on our current financial status. Ms. Brown also provided an update on operations by the airport’s Rent Car Agencies, Airport’s Parking Lot and Brewers restaurant.

    MILITARY LIAISON
    Col David Bennett, MCAS Commanding Officer, provided updates at MCAS Yuma. Daniel Eschenbaum, MCAS Operations Officer touched on the updates provided by Col Bennett.

    3) Presentation and update regarding current construction projects, associated contracts, grant status, general aviation, marketing efforts, terminal improvements, aviation conferences, meetings, and items of interest with the city and county or other federal or state agencies. This will include, but is not limited to, additional information, FAA and ADOT grant updates, an overview of projects underway, airport operations, Rolle Airfield, airline recruitment and retention efforts, general aviation, future events, and other Airport business.

    Ms. Brown, Airport Director, provided updates on various maintenance and facility projects, to include Operations Entrance Improvements and Pappy Boyington Entrance LED Lighting Upgrades.

    Ms. Brown also briefed the Board on the status of ongoing IGSA projects with Yuma Proving Ground, American Airlines passenger load performance and recent flight disruptions, and marketing and community outreach activities conducted during the previous month, including the Airport’s continued social media engagement and promotional efforts.

    CALL TO THE PUBLIC
    There were no Public Comments.

    ADJOURNMENT
    There being no further business before the Board the meeting adjourned at 4:37PM.



    // Approved //
    Bill Craft
    President, Yuma County Airport Authority
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