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HomeMy Public PortalAboutMinutes February 7 08 AAC Meeting City of McCall Airport Advisory Committee MINUTES February 7, 2008 12:00 pm Legion Hall 216 East Park St. McCall, ID 83638 Call to Order- The meeting was called to order at 1200 by John Seevers, AAC Chair. AAC members Rick Harvey and Gordon Eccles were also in attendance. Community Members included Scott Turlington, Mike Anderson, Rik Poston, Brian O’Morrow, and Airport Engineer Kevin Bissell of Toothman-Orton. Public Comment- Public comment was called for but none was forthcoming. II. Minutes from January 3 and January 24, 2007 AAC Meetings were considered and approved. III. Airport Manager’s Report Current Events- AAC members suggested that we schedule an airport tour with the City Council sooner than later. It was felt that the more they know about the airport, the better equipped they will be to make informed decisions. Winter Operation. The price of diesel fuel combined with a continuous need to operate equipment has caused the airport to use the majority of its diesel budget line item. If we go over the budgeted amount, expenditures will have to be cut back in other places. It was noted that because the temperature had not been above freezing, and because the airport does not have access to or budget for chemical de-icier, the runway has been compacted snow since late December. It was also noted that we are starting to run out of places to store snow, especially in the East Hangar Project area. Current Business . Selection Process, Environmental Assessment. Dates for conducting interviews were discussed with committee members Rick Harvey, Rik Poston, and Scott Turlington. It was decided to conduct four telephone interviews with Synergy, W&H Pacific, URS, and RS&H. Regrets will be sent to Mead & Hunt, Landrum & Brown, and SAGE. Airport Code Revision Process- See attached Memo. The City intends to appoint a committee to review the Airport Zone, especially as it relates to height restrictions and minimum building standards. One member from the AAC was requested to serve on the Ad Hoc committee along with someone from Community Voice, and other interested parties. Rick Harvey agreed to attend these meetings for the AAC. AAC Appointments, Selection Process was discussed. Rick Harvey presented a letter which he had received from Bill Keating expressing interest in becoming an AAC member. Gordon Eccles requested clarification on the length of committee members’ terms and when they expired. Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) was presented. It was noted that the sewer project only partially benefits the airport, and that existing and future non airport customers benefit more than the airport does. It was also noted that this CIP was prepared for the citywide effort to create impact fees. However, airports do not qualify for impact fees, it was suggested that we work with our state legislators to make impact fees eligible for airport projects. Review Plat of D.E.W., Granite Lease area amendments. Legal Descriptions and Plat Maps were presented by Toothman-Orton. We will prepare lease revisions for the City Attorney to review, and for D.E.W. and Granite to review and approve. It was noted that both will have to agree to proceed before we can take this back to City Council as the revised legal descriptions overlap onto each others existing leases. Minimum Standards. AAC work session held January 24, Work Session scheduled for Monday March 3, noon Airport Manager’s Office meeting room. John Seevers requested help in defining two types of aviation business activity. One type is actively soliciting business and as an example has a sign for its business. The other type conducts business without advertising etc. AAC meeting March 3, 2008 Minimum Standards Working Session. Because Legion Hall is not available, this meeting will be held at the Airport Manager’s Office Conference Room. AAC Regular Meeting Thursday March 6. Legion Hall Meeting adjourned at 1:30 PM Approved .