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Master Plan UpdateStakeholder Involvement Group Meeting #1 SummaryNovember 13, 2018The first Stakeholder Involvement Group (SIG) meeting for Chicago Executive Airport (CEA) Master PlanUpdate was held on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Ramada Plaza byWyndham Chicago North Shore, 1090 S. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling, IL 60090.The meeting included self-introductions of CEA, master plan team and SIG members, and a PowerPointpresentation which included information about the Master Plan Update, CEA’s significance, processoverview, schedule, stakeholder involvement opportunities, SIG roles and responsibilities and CEA goalsand objectives. Forecast data was shared and it was noted that the current master planning effort isintended to look at how CEA can meet current and future demand as well as how the Airport can continueto be an economic engine in Wheeling and Prospect Heights. It was mentioned that the PowerPointpresentation would be available in the Master Plan area of CEA’s website.A total of 49 potential SIG participants were invited and the meeting was attended by 28 members and 1observer.Agenda: IntroductionsPurpose of MeetingNeed for Master Plan UpdateMaster Plan Update OverviewStakeholder InvolvementCEA Goals & Objectiveso Forecast on future demandAlternatives Development WorkshopNext StepsWorkshopSIG members were divided into five groups and CEA observed and served as a point of contact/resource tothe groups. The workshop portion of the meeting built upon what was presented in the PowerPoint andfocused on two questions: What is needed to meet current and future demand How CEA can remain an economic engine in Prospect Heights and WheelingThis was accomplished by identifying types of alternative facilities (hangars, runways, etc.) to beconsidered, and to identify airport improvements that will be considered for evaluation.1Master Plan Update SIG #1 Meeting SummaryNovember 13, 2018

ToolsEach group was provided the following: A reference guide with top facts, existing, forecast and facility requirements, runway lengthrequirement, existing and future space requirements, survey results and runway designconsiderations.Large aerial of CEA and surrounding area. Aerials displayed the existing runways, and physicalexisting conditions such Forest Preserve, High Tension Power Lines, Metra, Roads, Drainage, etc.were labeledAcetate overlays of varying runway lengths and protection areasGreen acetate boxes which equaled existing development square footageRed acetate boxes which represented future development square footageA scribe to assist in synthesizing SIG questions, comments and reoccurring themesEach SIG member was provided a packet containing the workshop materials with the intent for them toshare with constituents and develop and submit new ideas.Participating SIG Members by GroupGroup #1FacilitatorScribe Craig Louden, CMTTracy Morse, Images, Inc.Drew Smith, Fire Chief, City of Prospect HeightsTed Mason, Director of Outreach, Representing US Representative 8th DistrictArlene Juracek, Village President, Village of Mount ProspectGuido R. Visconti, Director of Aviation & Chief Pilot. Allstate Insurance CompanyJoe Wade, City Administrator, Representing the Mayor, City of Prospect HeightsConversations took place throughout the exercise that included the following: 2At what point do you weigh the cost benefit of facility vs. impact (economic) to other facilitieso Cost/benefit analysisWill we have to do this again in 30 years – regarding length of runway. Is it enough length basedon orientation and obstacles?What if power lines are buried?Weather conditionsCan a second runway be “added” – convergenceNot an easy exercise. Not easy from “Do Nothing” or reconfiguring/expansionMaster Plan Update SIG #1 Meeting SummaryNovember 13, 2018

Group #1 Report Out given by Guido Visconti, Director of Aviation & Chief Pilot, Allstate InsuranceCompany What is best number? 5,000’ eliminates a massive amount of use. Eliminates those that want touse but can’t.Tremendous gain and infinitely better with new locationAlternative Ao 5,700’ lengtho Northwesterly to southeasterly locationo Would mitigate O’Hare traffico Turning radius issueso Creative flight patterns – preferred flight patternsAlternative Bo 6,200’o Power LinesGroup #2FacilitatorScribe Dan Pape, CMTCathy Valente, Images, Inc.Sandra E. Frum, Mayor, Village of NorthbrookJohn C. Melaniphy, III, Director of Economic Development, Village of WheelingAnn Limjoco, Suburban Director, Representing US Representative 9th DistrictMike Brown, Representing Federal Aviation AdministrationTim Fitzgerald, Air Traffic Manager, PWK ATCT, FAA Airport Traffic Control TowerAl Steffan, Chief of Police, City of Prospect Heights (excused himself early and did not fullyparticipate)Conversations took place throughout the exercise that included the following: 3What is predominant traffic flow? North to south landing and south to north departureCan a runway go over a road?Multifamily housing impactsTunnel roadwaysDon’t see going east-west due to Forest Preserve and railroad constraintsCan you condemn Forest Preserve Property?Environmental JusticeNorthwest to southeasterly is least impactive to Wheeling, less property impacts, TIF district onnorth end in WheelingTaking the runway out of the discussion:o Is the existing usage the best it can be?o How can we best utilize the space you already have?o Water detentiono Future funding?Master Plan Update SIG #1 Meeting SummaryNovember 13, 2018

Is small runway needed? Need to give up the east-west smaller runwayo Can Palatine Road be in the Runway Protection Zone?International travelers want to fly out of CEAGroup #2 Report Out given by Sandra Frum, Mayor, Village of Northbrook Need 6,200’ length – this is most palatableNorthwest to southeasterly – approximately a 13/31 alignmentBoth communities share the bruntLeast impactive to residentsFuture economic development opportunitiesImpossible impacts and a huge cost to deal with railroad and riverTake east west runway 6/24 awayGroup #3FacilitatorScribe Derek Snyder, CMTVictoria Watts, Images, Inc.John Baczek, Engineer of Program Development, IDOT Division of Highways, Region OneKeith MacIsaac, Fire Chief, Village of WheelingMadeleine Monaco, President, CEPADan Peterson, Community Development, City of Prospect HeightsAl Palicki, Station Manager, Signature Flight SupportPatrick Horcher, Village President, Village of WheelingJon Sfondilis, Village Manager, Village of WheelingConversations took place throughout the exercise that included the following: 4Limitationso Forest Preserveo Existing conditions (Roadways)o IndustrialRoadways under runwayso Would rather take out Forest Preserve and industrial rather than homes/residentialIf you build a longer runwayo Tear down completely and must rebuild from scratcho Will it become irrelevant?o When will it become relevant again, if ever?Fire perspectiveo Special training/demand – airport doesn’t pay for the increaseWiden runway 12/30What is value of adding 300’?Contaminated runways – snow, ice and rain – they go somewhere elseMaster Plan Update SIG #1 Meeting SummaryNovember 13, 2018

o Safety at CEA is a concern in these conditionso Don’t want to lose revenueGuidelines for runway optionso Avoid Wheelingo Use roads as guidesUnderpass on Milwaukee Avenue?Group #3 Report Out given by Al Palicki, Station Manager, Signature Flight Support Ask for the longest, want the 6,200’ but would be happy with 5,700’ runwayFull 6,700’ runway on Forest Preserve Property5,700’ runway northwest to southeast building a taxiway connecting over the top of MilwaukeeAvenueGroup #4FacilitatorScribeCraig Stankiewicz, CMTKristina Kuehling, Images, Inc. Jennifer Engel, Representing Chicago’s North Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau James J. Dunne, Chief of Police, Village of Wheeling David Annin, General Manager - Chicago Executive Airport (PWK), Hawthorne Global AviationServices Mike Kurgan, General Manager - Chicago Executive, Atlantic Aviation Loren Harris, Senior Community Outreach Coordinator, Representing US Senator DuckworthConversations took place throughout the exercise that included the following: 5Forest Preserve limitationsKeep current alignmentTunnel Palatine RoadLimitation from O’HareMPH allowanceAcquisition of apartments south of Palatine RoadBuffalo Creek considerationBusiness displacement major cost to airportCan businesses remain functionalCost to expansion and “Do Nothing”Safety IssueGPS approachesO’Hare is east-westReorient idealMaster Plan Update SIG #1 Meeting SummaryNovember 13, 2018

Cost of relocating resident vs. industrialGreater economic impact with expansion – hotels, shopping, work, car rentalsBusiness relocated to Waukegan due to safety concernsHow many people/aircraft are diverting away from CEA?Avoid going into 3rd communityGroup #4 Report Out given Mike Kurgan, General Manager – Chicago Executive, Atlantic Aviation 6,200’ – 6,700’ desiredKeep existing alignment with expansion all to the southKeep Runway Protection Zone north of Old Willow with no north expansionTunnel Palatine RoadParallel taxiways while expansion take placeCEA is within 6 miles of major business executives who live hereGain businessGreat economic impactGroup #5FacilitatorScribe Kris Salvatera, CMTNeil Finke, CMTNeena Pottoore, Executive Director, Wheeling/Prospect Heights Area Chamber of CommerceGreg Claus, Deputy District Director, Representing US Representative, 10th DistrictArnold Randall, General Superintendent, Forest Preserve District of Cook CountyJoanne Sabonjian, representing State Senator, 29th DistrictDon Owen, Deputy Village Manager, Representing Village of GlenviewConversations took place throughout the exercise that included the following: Longer runway will drive the most economic growth and avoid any more future expansionsNeed a real cost-benefit for each runway length to optimize the best runway length needAvoid an east-west configuration to avoid Forest Preserve, Com Ed & RailroadPalatine is a major state road and would prefer not to impact this roadImportant to keep existing business here and not move near O’Hare/MidwayGroup #5 Report Out given Neil Finke, CMT 66,200’ desiredKeep existing alignmentExpand to the north due to O’Hare’s change in surfacesKeep south end the sameMaster Plan Update SIG #1 Meeting SummaryNovember 13, 2018

Would like to see an actual business plan of how a long runway increases business for existingand new businessNext Steps 7Post SIG PowerPoint to CEA’s websiteProvide SIG meeting summary and evaluation criteria to participantsSIG members to talk with constituents and provide any new conceptual runway alternativesAnnounced the Public Open House Meeting to be held December 4, 2018, 5 – 7 PM, same spaceas SIG meeting - all conceptual alternatives will be on display and the public will be able tocomment on them and/or develop their own alternativeOn-going technical analysisNext SIG meeting anticipated February/March 2019Master Plan Update SIG #1 Meeting SummaryNovember 13, 2018