About the Committee
The Airport Committee was created on April 9, 1991, by City Ordinance 91-06. The purpose of the Committee is to advise the City Council regarding issues which concern the development of the Redmond Municipal Airport to meet the growing commercial and general aviation demand of the Central Oregon region by:
- Study and propose measures that are advisable for the expansion and improvement of Roberts Field.
- Recommend capital improvement projects that will benefit the airport and its users.
- Study and identify the needs of the airport, the potential growth of services at the airport and make recommendations to the Redmond City Council regarding those services.
The Airport Committee acts in an advisory capacity to the Redmond City Council on matters pertaining to airport operations, maintenance, improvements, facilities, and airport activities under the jurisdiction of the City.
The Committee is composed of nine (9) members. Five members appointed by the Mayor of Redmond and approved by the City Council; one member appointed by the City of Bend Commission; one member appointed by the Deschutes County Commission; one member appointed by the Jefferson County Commission; one member appointed by Crook County Commission.
The City recently instituted an Ex Officio Youth member to help foster interest in aviation for young adults. One Ex Officio youth (18 years of age and under) shall be appointed by the Mayor, without regard to jurisdictional restrictions, to serve a one-year term. The Ex Officio Youth is a non-voting member. Airport Committee Members (all terms expire on December 31st of the year listed):
The Airport Committee Meets bi-monthly on the 3rd Thursday of the month, both in person and via zoom.
In Person Meetings – Held at the RDM Airport SRE building, located at 1300 SE USFS Drive; Redmond, OR 97756
Remote Meetings – Conducted on Zoom. Register for the Zoom meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0odu2vqj4uE9UUeHFZ5haoK3V0q-fngfML. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
| Committee Member | Term Expires |
| Sean Neary (Redmond) Chair | 2026 |
| Kelly Coffelt (Crook Co) Vice-Chair | 2024 |
| Emma Bryson (Redmond) | 2026 |
| Tony DeBone (Deschutes County) | 2025 |
| Wayne Fording (Jefferson Co) | 2027 |
| William Huff (Redmond) | 2026 |
| Penni Hunter (Redmond) | 2027 |
| Megan Perkins (Bend) | 2024 |
| Eric Sande (Redmond) | 2026 |
| Cooper Bollom (Youth Ex Officio) | 2024 |
Interested in becoming an Airport Committee Member?
Download a copy of the Airport Committee Application HERE
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