Rolla
National
Airport
is
bevy
of activity
 |
| Mayor Bill Jenks, III |
Like a conductor of an orchestra,
Darrin Bacon, air plane pilot, air plane instructor, and Manager of Rolla
National Airport, is orchestrating numerous infrastructure projects that are transforming
the look, feel and energy of the City’s 1,200–acre municipal airport.
Located
about 13 miles north of Rolla off State Route 63 North and Hwy. 28 near the
town of Vichy, Rolla National Airport, once a training base for World War II
pilots, includes two runways over 5,500-feet long, a pilot’s lounge, several
T-hangers and Barron Aviation.
It
was once a relatively quiet national airport that served the general aviation
needs of the Midwest. If you haven’t been out to the airport in the last few
weeks, you might be astounded by the amount of earth moving, infrastructure
improvements, and the sight of a very large sign announcing the future
construction of a 25,000-square-foot building that will be home to a
state-of-the-art high-tech manufacturing facility owned and operated by Brewer
Science, Inc.
(Rolla Mayor
Bill Jenks, III, pictured left, visits with Dr. Terry Brewer, President and owner of
Brewer Science, Inc., during the ground breaking ceremony held April 30 at
Rolla National Airport for the new Brewer Science high-tech manufacturing facility).
The global company, which has its headquarters at HyPoint
Industrial Park in Rolla, will add another 65 jobs when the new facility is
running at full capacity.
To
meet the growing needs of manufacturing facilities like Brewer Science, Inc.
that have selected the airport to expand their commercial enterprises, and to
accommodate future growth in manufacturing and economic development, the City
has invested heavily in upgrading the infrastructure at the airport. The Rolla
City Council recently approved the construction of a 300,000 gallon water tank,
all new sewer systems, and stormwater retention facilities. At this particular
time there are probably more dumptrucks, bulldozers, and gravel trucks than
there are aircraft due to the heavy demand the various projects have placed on
the City’s Public Works Department, and other contractors doing the
infrastructure work.
In
addition to the new construction site for the Brewer Science facility, the
storm sewer upgrades, rock work, and grading, Vance Brothers, based out of
Kansas City, is busy applying 35,000-sq.-yards of 3/8-micro surface to the
airport’s apron where the various aircraft dock and refuel. The company, which
specializes in the pavement and maintenance of airport runways, will also apply
a seal coat to 65,000-square-yards on runway 22-4. After the micro surfacing
and seal coat is completed, the apron and runway will also be restriped –
giving the airport a fresh, new look. In addition, tie downs for the aircraft
have been installed, and a two-inch overlay of the main entrance road off Hwy.
28 to Rolla National Airport will be paved. The airport’s gravel parking lot
located next to the pilot’s lounge and runways, will also be paved with a
two-inch asphalt overlay. The
installation of street lighting along the airport’s entrance road is something
I would also like to see sometime in the future to enhance not only safety and
security, but also increase the appearance and image of RNA.
All
of the paving work and infrastructure work at the airport is being overseen by
Jviation, Inc., an engineering firm that has offices in Jefferson City.
Jviation was hired by the City of Rolla over two years ago to help plan,
design, construct and administer all of the infrastructure, and airport
pavement maintenance upgrades necessary at Rolla National Airport. Jviation has
completed national and international airport projects for over 20 years.
Jviation also has offices in Denver and Grand Junction, Colorado; and Salt Lake
City, Utah.
The
transformation of Rolla National Airport from an aviation-based airport to one
that offers opportunities for high-tech manufacturing and industrial expansion,
began many years ago with the design of the RNA Master Plan. It is most
satisfying, and encouraging to see the growth and expansion of this critical
asset for the region, and to welcome the folks at Brewer Science, Inc. as they
continue to expand and enhance the region’s prominence in high tech
manufacturing and cutting-edge technology.
Have
a safe weekend and a great week ahead!
RPD to conduct
sobriety checkpoints
month of May
The
Rolla Police Department will be cracking down on impaired drivers by conducting
one to two sobriety checkpoints during the month of May 2013.
Law
enforcement efforts will be increased in an endeavor to reduce the deaths and
serious injuries caused by impaired drivers. Those caught drinking and driving
could lose their license, money, and freedom.
For
more information, please visit www.saveMOlives.com.
Public
Works Day
Celebration
set for
May 18
in Rolla
The
City of Rolla Public Works Department invites you to attend a free Public Works
Day Celebration on Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the City’s
Downtown Festival Park next to City Hall – rain or shine. This year’s theme for
the annual Public Works Week, which runs from May 19-25, is “Because of Public
Works.”
In
addition to free brochures, coloring books, balloons, stickers and comic books,
there will also
be an inflatable playground for children. The event will also
feature the Public Works Mascot “P.W. Paws” and visitors will be encouraged to
get their free photo taken. Free popcorn will also be provided.
Participating
in the event are the Public Works Divisions of Streets, Traffic, Wastewater,
and Engineering, along with the City’s Parks and Recreation and Environmental
Services Department. Rolla Municipal Utilities is also participating in the
event. City of Rolla and RMU staff will be on-site to demonstrate equipment,
and answer questions.
Visitors
will be able to learn about water and wastewater treatment and distribution,
how a sanitary sewer line is televised, watch computerized mapping system
retrieve information, and climb inside various pieces of heavy equipment.
For more
information, please call the Public Works Department at (573) 364-8659 or visit
www.rollacity.org.
Rolla City Council
Mtg. set for
May 20
The
next Rolla City Council meeting will be held on Monday, May 20 at 6:30 p.m. at
the Rolla City Hall - Council Chambers, 901 N. Elm Street. City Council meetings
are usually held the first and third Monday of the month unless interrupted by
an observed holiday.
To
view the agenda and full agenda packet for the May 20 Council meeting, please
visit the City's Website at: http://rollacity.org/admin/agenda.shtml#agenda.
Council
meetings are also broadcast live on Rolla Channel 16, (Rolla's Public Education
& Government channel).
For more
information, please call City Administration at 426-6948.
Open House set
for May 22
at Environmental
Services Facility
The
public is invited to attend an Open House at the City of Rolla’s new
Environmental Services facility located at 2301 McCutchen Drive on Wednesday,
May 22 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The
event kicks off with a ribbon cutting ceremony coordinated by the Rolla Area
Chamber of Commerce and Chamber Ambassadors,
followed by tours of the facility and light refreshments.
The
20,-000-sqaure-foot facility houses the Environmental Services’ Vehicle Maintenance
and Sanitation Divisions previously located off Sharp Road.
The
highly efficient ‘green’ facility, which was in the works for over 15 years,
significantly improves the working environment, storage capacity and the
quality of services now provided by City employees for the Rolla community.
For
more information, please call 364-6693.
Rolla Optimist Tennis
Program set for
June 10-20
at Ber Juan Tennis Complex
Summer is right around the corner,
and the Rolla Optimist Tennis Program for children ages 9-15 will be held June
10 through June 20 at the Ber Juan Tennis Complex (located at the corner of
Holloway and 14th Streets in Rolla) next to The Centre.
The program is FREE, and parent help is welcomed. Donations accepted. For more specific details and a registration form, please click on link below:
The program is FREE, and parent help is welcomed. Donations accepted. For more specific details and a registration form, please click on link below:
Rolla Downtown
Farmers Market
open every Tuesday
The Rolla Downtown Farmers Market will be open from 7 a.m. until
12-noon every Tuesday through October in
the downtown festival lot next to City Hall (at the corner of 9th and Oak
Streets).
Vendors will be set up in the lower festival lot at City Hall
beneath the large blue shade canopy.
The market is known for locally grown produce, homemade breads,
jams and jellies, locally grown plants, farm fresh eggs, fresh meat, and
various other handcrafted and homemade goodies.
For more information, please contact Joyce Schaefferkoetter at
573-265-6122 or at 573-201-3671.
The mission of the market is to provide fresh produce and local
crafts in a family-friendly outdoor market to the Rolla community.
re for our Spring Breakout Camp! We
will play a variety of games
2013: Environmental Services Dept. List of Important Dates (clip & save)
2013: Environmental Services Dept. List of Important Dates (clip & save)
May 27, 2013 - Memorial Day: Monday’s trash will be picked up Tuesday;
Tuesday’s trash will be picked up Wednesday.
July 4, 2013 - Independence Day: Thursday’s trash will be picked up Wednesday.
Sept. 2, 2013 - Labor Day: Monday’s trash will be picked up Tuesday;
Tuesday’s trash will be picked up Wednesday.
Nov.
28, 2013 – Thanksgiving Day: Thursday’s trash will
be picked up Wednesday.
Dec. 25, 2013 – Christmas
Day: Trash service will not change.
.
Holidays NOT affecting trash or
recycling collection:
Oct. 14, 2013 – Columbus Day
Nov. 11, 2013 – Veteran’s Day
Nov. 29, 2013 – Day after Thanksgiving
Dec. 31,
2013 – New Year’s Eve Day
MAY 2013
May 13 – Rolla City Council Special Workshop (5:30
p.m.); Rolla City Hall – Council Chambers, 901 N. Elm Street
May 14 – Planning & Zoning Commission Mtg.
(5:30 p.m.)
May 17– Rolla Downtown Days Art & Music
Festival (4-7 p.m.); art walk, live music, wine tasting, photography and much
more (Marilynn Langston, 341-3804)
May 18 – Rolla Downtown Days Art & Music
Festival continues (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
May 18 – Public Works Day Celebration (10 a.m. –
2 p.m.); Downtown Bandshell and Festival Lot (426-6952); FREE and open to the
public
May 19 - National Public Works Week Begins (May
19-25)
May 20 – City Council Mtg. (6:30 p.m.)
May 22 – Open House for new Environmental
Services facility; (4-6 p.m.); 2301 McCutchen Drive (364-6693); open to the
public
May 27 – Memorial Day Services (10 a.m.);
Veterans Memorial Park, Southview Dr.
JUNE 2013
June 2 – 9th Annual Youth Fishing Fair
(1-3 p.m.); Ber Juan Lake; FREE (341-2368)
June 3 – City Council Mtg. (6:30 p.m.)
June 17 – City Council Mtg. (6:30 p.m.)
JUILY 2013
July 1 – City Council Mtg. (6:30 p.m.)
July 4 – City Hall closed for Independence Day
July 15 – City Council Mtg. (6:30 p.m.)
Scott A. Grahl
Communications Director
City of Rolla, Missouri
(573) 426-6943
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