HomeMy Public PortalAbout2007.02.01 AAC Minutes City of McCall
Airport Advisory Committee
February 1, 2007 - Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 1202 local with members Gordon Eccles, Dan
Scott, Rick Harvey, Eric Hagen (USFS) and Chairman John Seevers present.
Additionally, Don Bailey, (Council Liaison) and John Anderson (Airport Manager)
were present. Kevin Bissell of Toothman-Orton, Airport Engineer, City
Planning Manager Steve Hasson and five members of the public were present.
Chairman's Comments: John Seevers made short comments welcoming
Rick Harvey.
Minutes:
➢ The minutes from the January 4, 2007 regular meeting, were reviewed
and approved.
Public Comment:
➢ Although no comments were received at this point in the meeting, Rick
Fereday made comments later in the meeting that he once again felt that
moving the airport should be a priority and should be studied. Rick
Harvey reiterated that moving the airport was well beyond the scope of
the present Airport Master Plan study. Dan Scott commented that FAA
has made it very clear that they will not support a third NIPIAS airport in -
the valley. This means that McCall Airport would likely loose grant
funding from FAA, and if the airport were to close, FAA would have to be
repaid all of the grant funds received over the years.
• Airport Manager's Report:
➢ Current Events: Welcome Rick Harvey, new AAC Member
Business:
➢ East Hanger Project- Update: Liability Insurance was the main topic of
discussion. The EHP leases call for$2,000,000 in public liability insurance
from each of the individual owners. At the request of hangar owners, and
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AAC members, the Airport Manager researched this requirement with the
City's insurance account executive Martin Koch, discussed the issue with
various insurance agents, reviewed the issue with the City Attorney, and
heard from other airports. While $1,000,000 is very normal and relatively
easy for hangar owners to obtain, $2,000,000 is unusual, and difficult to
obtain, and it is relatively expensive, costing an additional $500 to $1,200
per year. Some insurance companies do not offer this product. The issue
was discussed, and it was unanimously requested that the Airport Manager
make a request of City Council to decrease the insurance required in
Section 23. Insurance, A. public liability insurance from $2,000,000 to
$1,000,000, for the East Hangar Project leases.
Min. Standards Committee: John Seevers reported no report at this
time.
> PAC Update
Dan Scott, chairman of the Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) Lead a
discussion reporting on the PAC meeting of January 29.
1. The PAC reiterated that while MYL is presently Category B Group II, the
master plan team, FAA, and PAC concur that, the airport should be
developed to C II criteria, building the taxiway at a 400 foot separation.
2. Runway Safety Area improvements would justify extending the runway
approximately 400' at this time. This would allow for 1,000' safety areas
on both runway ends. The runway would remain the same length,
approximately 6,100', but takeoff on runway 16 would permit a "declared
distance" of about 6,500'.
3. A second phase extension of approximately 900' would make the runway
7,000'.
4. A third phase of runway extension to 8,500'.
5. Phase I will require approximately 47 acres of land, Phase II an additional
10 acres, and an additional 18 acres in.the Phase II, Ill for Runway
Protection Zone (RPZ).
6. The land for the obstacle free zone, taxiway separation, and runway
extension will need to be purchased. Land needed in the RPZ is eligible
for purchase, but may be included via an easement.
7. Phase I runway extension, taxiway separation, and land acquisition for the
object free area and RPZ are eligible for FAA discretionary funding.
8. The PAC unilaterally supports acquisition of approximately 73 acres west
of the presently developed hangar area for use as future passenger
terminal, possible second FBO, hangar development, and terminal support
functions such as automobile parking, car rent facilities, Snow Removal
Equipment Storage, etc. A figure of$25 to $35 million was discussed for
this land acquisition and infrastructure improvements.
9. The PAC felt that acquisition of an additional 50 acres on the west side of
the airport is needed at some time for future airport development.
Possible uses could include general aviation, helicopter maneuvering,
USFS operations, and other yet to be defined aviation uses.
10. The "terminal area plan"was discussed in detail. This means the area
that presently is used for FBO operations to transient and based aircraft.
Three plans for reallocating tie-down areas and hangar expansion areas
were presented to the PAC by the consultants. A fourth option is being
developed. In all cases, the PAC supports elimination of the diagonal taxi-
way to better utilize the land.
➢ Krahn Lane Sewer Issue Discussion —A general discussion took place
regarding the need for the sewer line to be extended from Krahn Lane to the
airport, and from the airport dry lines under the airport to the west side.
Creation of an Urban Renewal zone, applying for CDBG and Economic
Development grants, participation by the Sewer department, and
contributions from future sewer hookups within the zone were all seen as
potential means to finance the project. The AAC supports completing the
sewer project (that was promised and funded in the 1990's) as soon as
possible.
➢ AAC Positions Open March. Chairman Seevers announced that two
existing members terms were expiring in March, Gordon Eccles and John
Seevers, and that the AAC was seeking letters of interest prior to the next
AAC meeting. He requested that the Airport Manger have this announced
in the Star News, and forward all letters of interest to the AAC with the
March agenda packet.
Adjournment-The meeting was adjourned at 1445 local
John Seevers, Chairman
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John Anderson, Airport Manager
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