The Erie Municipal Airport Community Relations Program
Introduction
When the Erie Municipal Airport was originally developed, the citizens of the Town of Erie were it’s closest neighbors. Now, in 2022, the airport is virtually surrounded by communities, some in the Town of Erie and others in neighboring Broomfield and Lafayette.
Vector Air Management, the Management Company for the Airport, understands the importance of maintaining positive relationships with all of the communities surrounding the airport.
The following Community Relations Program outlines what Vector Air Management envisions for the future as the airport and the communities surrounding it continue to grow.
Goals and Objectives
The goals and objectives of the Erie Municipal Airport Community Relations Program are straightforward. Vector Air Management will:
Vector Air Management takes seriously its responsibility to build and maintain a positive relationship with the surrounding communities. We will continue to talk to and, more importantly, listen to what members of the community have to say and resolve any issues related to the airport in a respectful manner to the best of our abilities.
Community Relations Liaison
It is important that the surrounding communities understand that if an issue, question or concern arises that the community-at-large or an individual inside the community deems worthy of attention, that someone at the airport will listen and take seriously the concern presented.
During Vector Air Management’s normal business hours, front desk staff will act as the liaison to the communities. After normal business hours, anyone contacting the airport will have the opportunity to leave a detailed message for staff to respond to the next business day.
Vector Air Management staff will record all pertinent information and pass the information on to the Airport Manager, who will decide the appropriate course of action. The community member who contacted Vector Air Management will then be contacted by the Airport Manager, if necessary.
Staff will keep detailed records of all correspondence with community members.
Communication with Surrounding Communities
Vector Air Management has already established communications with several of the surrounding communities, with positive results. In addition, Vector Air Management has established The Airport Advisory Group (AAG). One of the AAG’s primary functions is to allow the public to comment, in a public forum, on issues and concerns surrounding the airport, as well provide the public the opportunity to stay informed about airport current events.
To continue to keep the lines of communication open, Vector Air Management will:
Education
Vector Air Management believes education is critical when it comes to the relationship with our airport neighbors. We firmly believe educating members of the surrounding communities about airport operations is an important part of our role as Airport Management. We also believe that making airport users aware of noise sensitive areas plays a large part in community relations.
As part of our Community Education Program, the Airport Advisory Group (AAG) will post its meeting schedule and the public will be welcome to attend and address the Group with any concerns that may arise.
Vector Air Management will make available to the public printed material that will describe operations at the Airport and provide maps of the Airport traffic pattern that indicate noise sensitive areas. An integral part of the printed materials will be to educate community members of the types of business and opportunities that are available at the Airport – for example, Medical Helicopters, research companies and flight training to name a few.
Seminars during Airport events will be made available that will allow members of the surrounding communities and airport users to ask questions about airport operations.
In the near future we will be developing an independent website for the airport which will allow community members to contact us directly with any issues, questions or concerns they may have. The website will publicize upcoming events that are open to the public and communicate circumstances that may impact the surrounding communities.
Positive Airport Representation
Vector Air Management believes that the best way to have positive relations with the communities in the area of the airport is to have constructive, honest conversation with community members and community representatives. We will always communicate in a straightforward and respectful manner to any community member who contacts us with concerns.
As the Airport Management, our number one priority at the airport is the safety of airport users and the surrounding communities. We will strive to communicate with and educate the public and airport users to the best of our ability to ensure a safe and a harmonious relationship.
Introduction
When the Erie Municipal Airport was originally developed, the citizens of the Town of Erie were it’s closest neighbors. Now, in 2022, the airport is virtually surrounded by communities, some in the Town of Erie and others in neighboring Broomfield and Lafayette.
Vector Air Management, the Management Company for the Airport, understands the importance of maintaining positive relationships with all of the communities surrounding the airport.
The following Community Relations Program outlines what Vector Air Management envisions for the future as the airport and the communities surrounding it continue to grow.
Goals and Objectives
The goals and objectives of the Erie Municipal Airport Community Relations Program are straightforward. Vector Air Management will:
- Appoint a Community Relations liaison
- Maintain open lines of communication to all surrounding communities
- Educate pilots and the public on airport operations
- Educate the public about businesses and opportunities at the airport
- Represent the Airport in a positive manner and promote airport safety to both airport users and surrounding communities
Vector Air Management takes seriously its responsibility to build and maintain a positive relationship with the surrounding communities. We will continue to talk to and, more importantly, listen to what members of the community have to say and resolve any issues related to the airport in a respectful manner to the best of our abilities.
Community Relations Liaison
It is important that the surrounding communities understand that if an issue, question or concern arises that the community-at-large or an individual inside the community deems worthy of attention, that someone at the airport will listen and take seriously the concern presented.
During Vector Air Management’s normal business hours, front desk staff will act as the liaison to the communities. After normal business hours, anyone contacting the airport will have the opportunity to leave a detailed message for staff to respond to the next business day.
Vector Air Management staff will record all pertinent information and pass the information on to the Airport Manager, who will decide the appropriate course of action. The community member who contacted Vector Air Management will then be contacted by the Airport Manager, if necessary.
Staff will keep detailed records of all correspondence with community members.
Communication with Surrounding Communities
Vector Air Management has already established communications with several of the surrounding communities, with positive results. In addition, Vector Air Management has established The Airport Advisory Group (AAG). One of the AAG’s primary functions is to allow the public to comment, in a public forum, on issues and concerns surrounding the airport, as well provide the public the opportunity to stay informed about airport current events.
To continue to keep the lines of communication open, Vector Air Management will:
- Post date, time and location of AAG meetings
- Invite community members to visit the airport
- Develop events designed for surrounding communities such as an Airport Open House
- Encourage schools and youth groups to contact us for educational opportunities
- Submit letters and articles to community newsletters informing community members of current airport activities
- Inform community groups of the opportunity to have airport staff attend homeowner and community meetings to address concerns and answer questions
- Listen and respond respectfully and to the best of our abilities to questions and concerns as they arise
Education
Vector Air Management believes education is critical when it comes to the relationship with our airport neighbors. We firmly believe educating members of the surrounding communities about airport operations is an important part of our role as Airport Management. We also believe that making airport users aware of noise sensitive areas plays a large part in community relations.
As part of our Community Education Program, the Airport Advisory Group (AAG) will post its meeting schedule and the public will be welcome to attend and address the Group with any concerns that may arise.
Vector Air Management will make available to the public printed material that will describe operations at the Airport and provide maps of the Airport traffic pattern that indicate noise sensitive areas. An integral part of the printed materials will be to educate community members of the types of business and opportunities that are available at the Airport – for example, Medical Helicopters, research companies and flight training to name a few.
Seminars during Airport events will be made available that will allow members of the surrounding communities and airport users to ask questions about airport operations.
In the near future we will be developing an independent website for the airport which will allow community members to contact us directly with any issues, questions or concerns they may have. The website will publicize upcoming events that are open to the public and communicate circumstances that may impact the surrounding communities.
Positive Airport Representation
Vector Air Management believes that the best way to have positive relations with the communities in the area of the airport is to have constructive, honest conversation with community members and community representatives. We will always communicate in a straightforward and respectful manner to any community member who contacts us with concerns.
As the Airport Management, our number one priority at the airport is the safety of airport users and the surrounding communities. We will strive to communicate with and educate the public and airport users to the best of our ability to ensure a safe and a harmonious relationship.
Vector Air
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