A meeting of the Physical Facilities Committee of the Board of Trustees convened at 10:19 a.m. on Friday, June 9, 2023, in Room 326 of Stewart Center on the campus of Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana.  

All committee members were present: Gary Lehman, chair; Sonny Beck; Theresa Carter; Mark Gee; and Michael Klipsch. Trustees present were: Michael Berghoff; JoAnn Brouillette; Vanessa Castagna; Malcolm DeKryger; and Shawn Taylor.

Officers and administrators in attendance were: Mung Chiang, president; Patrick Wolfe, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs and diversity; Chris Ruhl, chief financial officer and treasurer; Eva Nodine, senior vice president, assistant treasurer, and assistant secretary; Steve Schultz, general counsel; Cindy Ream, corporate secretary and senior executive assistant to the Board; and Ron Elsenbaumer, chancellor, Purdue University Fort Wayne.

I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Upon proper motion duly made and seconded, the Physical Facilities Committee voted unanimously to approve the minutes of its meeting on April 14, 2023.

II. (WL) APPROVAL TO PLAN, FINANCE, CONSTRUCT AND AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS FOR RUNWAY 5-23 REHABILITATION

Jay Wasson, vice president for physical facilities and chief public safety officer provided project details. It consists of repaving runway 5-23, relocating and reconstructing a small connector taxiway at Purdue University Airport adjacent to the West Lafayette campus. Estimated total project cost is $3.6 million using gift funds and reserve operating funds. Construction is scheduled to start May 2024 with an estimated completion date of June 2024. This project supports students in Purdue’s School of Aviation and Transportation Technology and allows the airport to continue its current level of operation. The Federal Aviation Administration supports the prioritization and completion of this project and is awarding grand funding to cover most of the total project cost. The project will improve airport safety by allowing more distance for aircraft to land and turn. 

Mr. Wasson requested approval to plan, finance, construct and award construction contracts for Runway 5-23 Rehabilitation. Upon proper motion duly made and seconded, the Physical Facilities Committee voted unanimously to approve the request. Supporting materials were filed with the minutes.

By consent, the meeting adjourned at 10:23 a.m.