HomeMy Public PortalAbout2019.10.03 AAC Minutes City of McCall —Airport Advisory Committee (AAC)
Meeting Minutes
October 3, 2019
American Legion Hall, 216 E. Park Street, McCall ID 83638
Members Present: Mike Weiss (Chair),Charles Jones, Mark Thorien, Rick Fereday,Shawn Walters
Staff: Richard M.Stein,Airport Manager; BessieJo Wagner, City Clerk.
Others Present: Kevin Bissel,T-O Engineers; Rick Patton,T-0 Engineers;Judd DeVore; Cary Freeland; Doug Dew,
Dew Aircraft, Inc.Jake Dew, Dew Aircraft, Inc.; David Schrader,Gem Air;Jo Schrader, Gem Air.
Mike Weiss, Chair,called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m.
Public comment: None
Approval of Minutes from Sept.5,2019 meeting:The Sept.5, 2019 regular meeting minutes were presented for
review and approval. Charles Jones moved to accept the minutes, Mark Thorian seconded the motion. All voted
aye and the motion passed.
AAC Seat Appointment:The AAC position held by Mike Weiss has expired.The position was advertised in the Star
News for two weeks as required by City Code. Mike Weiss (incumbent), Gary Caseri and Cary Freeland have
applied for the position.
BessieJo Wagner,City Clerk,was introduced to explain the pros and cons of increasing the AAC membership from
5 to 7. She also explained that the AAC must make a recommendation to City Council to fill the vacant position.
AAC dropped the information request for expanding the board. Charles Jones made a motion to keep the AAC
membership at its currently level of 5 members. Mark Thorian seconded. All voted aye and the motion passed.
Charles Jones moved to recommend that Mike Weiss be nominated to fill the vacant AAC seat. Mark Thorian
seconded the motion.All voted aye and the motion passed.
Hangar 560 Flooding: Richard Stein explained the steps that have been taken to minimize the likelihood of Hangar
560 flooding. A trash pump has been purchased in case of any airport flooding. Information item only.
Gem Air—Lease of Hangar 101: Gem Air, Inc. has requested a lease for potions of Hangar 101. A draft lease was
brought before the AAC for approval. Charles Jones moved to recommend to City Council to approve the Gem Air
lease, and to request the Mayor to sign all necessary documents. Mark Thorian seconded the motion. The vote
was 4 for, and 1 against. The recommendation moves forward to City Council.
City of McCall —Airport Advisory Committee (AAC)
Meeting Minutes
October 3, 2019
American Legion Hall, 216 E. Park Street, McCall ID 83638
Dew Aircraft—Ground Lease of Hangar 95(Deinhard#1 Development):
Richard Stein requested that this item be tabled as negotiations with Dew Aircraft are still ongoing. Mark
Thorian moved to tabling this item. Charles Jones seconded the motion.All voted aye and the motion passed
Airport Development Updates:
Mr,Stein provided information on 1)the Triangle Development and the 4 lots available for lease, 2)the Triangle
Development and the concept for the airport to build T-Hangars for public rental,and 3)Shaded Tie-Downs built
by the airport and available for public rental.
Taxiway Relocation Update: Kevin Bissell of T-0 engineers provided an update of the project for the MC.
Airport Master Plan Update: Rick Patton of T-O Engineers provided information on the project.
Pioneer Hangar Update: The Idaho Historical Society has approved the Pioneer Hangar as an historic building.
The nomination is now passed for consideration to the National Register of Historic Places.
Future items for Commission Consideration:
Mr.Stein requested a review of the meeting date and time.
Three-month calendar review: The following meetings were described:
AAC
Nov 7
Dec 5
Jan2
A request was made by Mr.Stein to move the regular January 2nd meeting to January 9th. Meeting date and time
will be brought to a future AAC meeting and will be properly advertised.
City Council
Oct:24—AAC Appointment,Gem Air Lease
Oct 25—Special CC meeting—Airport Development
Helena Airport meeting
Oct 23-24
City of McCall —Airport Advisory Committee (AAC)
Meeting Minutes
October 3, 2019
American Legion Hall, 216 E. Park Street, McCall ID 83638
Motion to Adjourn: A motion to adjourn was made by Mark Thorian, seconded by Charles Jones. All voted in
favor
Date Signed: Attest:
Committee Chairperson, Airport Manager,
Mike Weiss _ Richard M.Stein,AAE