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City Council Meeting

February 5, 2024 · Lanett, AL
Source: Work Session Meeting Minutes February 5 2024 (PDF, 1 pp)
Retrieved May 11, 2026 from www.cityoflanett.com ↗
Confidence: 99%
High

Attendees

Jamie Heard (Mayor)
Bill Scott (Committee member)
Dobbs (Councilman)
Mike Ballard (Committee member)
Dan Dejournette (Committee member)
Chris Busby (Committee member)
Malone (Councilmember)
Thomas (Councilmember)
Deborah Gilbert (City Clerk/Treasurer)
Attorney Gray (Attorney)
✓ Present: 10/10

Decisions

#Investigate the legality of having an airport authority

APPROVED Unanimous

#Plan a trip to the Cullman Airport

APPROVED Unanimous

#Advertise for a manager with National Flying Magazine AOPA

APPROVED Unanimous

Agenda Items

#None

Lanett Regional Airport operations

The council discussed the need for improvements to the Lanett Regional Airport operations, including a sign on the interstate and maintenance to avoid consequences.

Public Comments

6 speakers
Bill Scott · Topic: Lanett Regional Airport operations

He stated that a sign on the interstate is needed and that there are things that need to be maintained otherwise there could be consequences.

Dobbs · Topic: Lanett Regional Airport operations

He stated that the trip to the Prattville airport was very educational and had changed his opinion on some previous thoughts and ideas.

Dan Dejournette · Topic: Lanett Regional Airport operations

He stated that the airport has positioned Lanett for bigger and better things and that Southern Union is starting an aviation program.

Malone · Topic: Lanett Regional Airport operations

He asked where they were on an FBO.

Thomas · Topic: Lanett Regional Airport operations

He stated that they need to move forward and stop dragging their feet.

Chris Busby · Topic: Lanett Regional Airport operations

He stated that the number one thing they need to do is make a concrete decision as to what route they need to go.