HomeMy Public PortalAboutAAC Minutes October 7, 2004CITY OF McCALL
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
October 7, 2004
Call To Order and Members Present
Lori MacNichol called the meeting to order at 12:07 PM.
Members Present
Lori MacNichol
Jerry McCauley
Jerry Robinson
Gordon Eccles
Greg Vergari
Attendees
Kevin Delaney, Airport Manager
Bill Robertson, City Council Rep.
Minutes of Previous Meetint(s)
Minutes for August 4th meeting were approved.
Public Comment
Lori MaeNichol, advised the audience of a change to the meeting format by allowing the public to open
discussion after each business item. Mike Chapman discussed moving forward with the drawings and his
group's proposal for developing the hangars. He wishes to call a special meeting within two weeks. Vivian
Driscoll expressed that she was in favor of a nested T-hangar. Robert Patrick expressed his concem with
awarding an exclusive group with the rights to develop the triangle without a Bid process. Bill Nikkei discussed
the idea of the airport having a grass runway next to the existing runway. Christy Pederson was interested in
seeing, the City of McCall construct T-hangars. Lynn Johnson expressed an interest in developing hangars on
the privale property west of the runway.
Airport Manager's Report
AIP#9
A company called Underwriters Laboratories Inc (UL), State Electrical Inspector and the contractor
inspected the access gates. UL stated some changes need to the circuit breaker. The contractor will
'return with the appropriate parts. After the contractor returns, a report will be completed for the project
and submitted to the appropriate parties. Then the project will be able to proceed and be completed.
Budget 2004-2005
The City Council approved the 2004-- 2005 fiscal budget contingent on one change to the Community
Development Department's budget.
Parking Lot
The Airport Manager and Lt. Moore talked about the parking problem. He gave insight and potential
solution, however, the Airport Manager will consider more options before making a final decision. The
AAC recommended moving the cars before winter so plowing the parking lot would be easier.
Hazardous Fuel Reductions Grant
The Hazardous Fuel Project was reevaluated and rebid because no bids were received. The Airport
Manager reexamined the scope and narrowed it to the 15 acres of city property north of the airport.
Airport Advisory Actions
- None -
Business
Hangar Development & AiP # 10 (Construction of taxiways)
The Airport Manager explained the drawing and the AAC discussed the hangar sizes, and snow storage.
More discussion followed when the AAC opened the topic up for public comment. The public had a
mixed reaction to the hangar sizes and the options of either the City of McCall performing construction or
a developer.
Hangar Waiting List Policy
The Airport Manager explained the Hangar Waiting List policy and requested a discussion on the policy.
The AAC' recommended some changes to the policy and would like to review the policy with the changes
at the following AAC meeting on Nov 4`1' The AAC invited the public to comment on the hangar waiting
list.
The Airport Advisory Cornenitteea
The Airport Manager advised the public that two seats on the Airport Advisory Committee are
available. All interested parties are welcome to submit a letter of interest to the City Clerk by
5:00 pm on October 29`h. The Airport Manager and AAC will be available for questions.
Adjournment
The Airport Advisory Committee adjourns at 3:25 PM.
Airport Manager
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Lori acNichol, AAC Chairperson