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HomeMy Public PortalAboutAAC Minutes February 5, 2004CITY OF McCALL AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE Februa 5, 2004 Call To Order and Members Present Lori MacNichol called the meeting to order at 12:06 PM. Members Present Lori MacNichol (chairperson) Gordon Eccles Greg Vergari Attendees Kevin Delaney, Airport Manager Robert Strope, City Manager Dan Scott Bill Robertson Minutes of Previous Meetine(s) Approved minutes for November 5th, December 12th and January 8th meetings Public Comment -None- Airport Manaeer's Report AAC Action & Future Action Items Airport Development The Airport Manager reported, Armstrong, the airport's engineer will not have more information on the dimensions of the lots within the triangle until the parcel of land can be surveyed in the spring when then snow has been melted. Clear Shot Communication: Cell Tower The Airport Manager advised that Clear shot communication has been contacted and the light has been repaired. The AAC recommended looking into lower the intensity of the light to accommodate the houses within proximity of the tower. Security Plan & Gate Procedures Airport Manager advised he would like to consult with McCall Aviation before plan is submitted to the AAC for review because McCall Aviation will play a pivotal role in airport security. The Airport Manager intends on giving the AAC a copy next meeting for their review. Update Resolution 00-05 The Airport Manager reported that the Airport needs to update its lease rates, tie down fees and other fees to reflect the current because there were some discrepancies with the resolution and interpretation. The draft will be presented to the AAC for their review and recommendations. AAC Information Snow Removal The Airport Manager advised that he is in the process of clearing the snow from the runway lights and will continue pushing snow of the taxiway safety areas. After the taxiways are completed, the access road behind McCall Aviation and DEW aircraft will be plowed again. The AAC and Dan Scott expressed concerns over snow removal. The City needs to look for different solution to the current way, the Airport performs snow removal. Both agreed that the current Airport resources available do not meet the current demand. Snow Plow The Airport Manager advised that he met with a local welder and discussed repairing the plow. The welder stated the plow can not be repaired because of the severity of the damage. The Airport Manager advised he has gone ahead and purchased a new plow. AIP # 9 The project is 80% completed and the electrician will be back in the spring to complete the installation. AIP#10 The Airport Manager talked to Armstrong, the Airport's engineer to discuss asphalt paving for fall 04'. If there is money left over from the paving projects, the Airport Manager recommends that the remaining funds be used for the purchase of a front loader for snow removal. Future Airport Improvement Projects The Airport Manager explained the tentative plan for airport improvements projects from 04' -08'. 04': Pave the access roads: behind McCall Av. and DEW a/c and behind Wooten and Anderson hangars. 05': Asphalt strengthening of the diagonal taxiway, abeam hangar 106 and abeam McCall Aviation. 06': Master Layout Plan update 07': Land Acquisition southeast of runway 16/34 08': Develop acquired land; installing taxiways Airport Manager's Office Renovation The Airport Manager explained the plans for the renovation of the Airport Manager's Office to fit the needs for the Airport and Park & Recreations Department. The AAC expressed concerns of the plan and do not except the terms of the office renovation. In addition, the AAC disapproved of the Parks & Recreations Department sharing an office with the Airport Manager and the use of Airport funds to expand. They felt that the Parks & Recreations Department were the cause of the renovation and were suppose to be located at the Airport on a temporary basis. The AAC stressed their concern over potentially losing federal funds because the Parks & Recreations Department was sharing an office at the airport. Action: No action was taken because a quorum was not present. Topic will be placed on next month's agenda. Business Parking Lot The AAC recommended that the Airport Manager think about long term solutions to solve the parking problem. Potential solutions are to charge for short and long term parking. The Airport Manager stated that he has been thinking of solutions, however, would like to see the parking lot paved. Action: No action was taken because a quorum was not present. 2004 Tie -down Agreements The Airport Manager presented a draft of the 2004 tie -down agreement. The over night rates will not change because it is anchored on Resolution 00-05. The Airport Manager advised that he has been reviewing all airport rates and would like to revise the Resolution all at once rather than in pieces. The AAC recommended using tags or placards to assist with identifying vehicles on the Airport operating area for tracking purposes. Action: No action was taken because a quorum was not present. 2004 Tie -down agreement will be placed on next month's agenda. Open Discussion -NONE- Adjournment The Airport Advisory Committee adj at 2:10 PM. ,- 4,--/A/dil L Oil l lNichol, AAC Chairperson