HomeMy Public PortalAbout2014.05.01 AAC MinutesCity of McCall — Airport Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
May 1, 2014, 12:00 PM
American Legion Hall, 216 E. Park St., McCall, ID 83638
Members Present: Dan Scott, Rick Fereday, Mark Thorien, Mike Weiss
Staff: Nate Coyle, Ben Gau
Other: Kevin Bissell, Mike Anderson, Mike Dorris
Dan Scott called the meeting called to order 12:15 PM
Open Discussion and Public Comment
Nate Coyle stated that airport staff has coordinated with the Pocatello Airport for receipt of a donated 1980
SnowBlast broom and air blower. This equipment will enhance airport snow removal and sweeping
capabilities for the airport. It was stated that donation of this equipment is contingent upon approval of the
Pocatello City Council.
Nate Coyle also announced the upcoming Idaho Airport Management Association (IAMA) Conference to
be held at the Shore Lodge on 12 and 13 May. It was stated that airport staff would be providing an airport
tour to Kathryn Vernon, FAA Regional Administrator for the Northwest Mountain Region on 12 May at 4
PM.
Approve Minutes from April 3, 2014
Motion made by Rick Fereday to approve April 3, 2014 meeting minutes. Mike Weiss seconded this
motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Airport Expansion Update — AIP 21
Nate Coyle provided an update to AIP 21 stating that landowners and the City had agreed upon an
appraiser to review the City's appraisal and appraisal obtained by landowners. It was stated that the
appraiser, Ed Morse, had requested a legal interpretation of the project rule as it relates to the subject
property. Nate Coyle stated that the City's newly acquired legal counsel for land acquisition was in the
process of developing this legal opinion for use by Ed Morse. It was also mentioned that, following receipt
of the legal opinion, the FAA would provide a review of this opinion to provide concurrence as the funding
source for this project.
2014 Airport Maintenance Project Update
Nate Coyle and Kevin Bissell provided an update to the scheduled 2014 airport maintenance project. It was
stated that the grant application for this project had been signed by the Mayor and submitted to the FAA.
Per recommendation from the AAC, the date for completion of this project has been selected as 29
September through 2 October. It was also mentioned that, due to a significant lead time for receipt of the
rotating beacon, installation of the new rotating beacon would most likely occur outside of the scheduled
timeframe for this work.
Airport Hangar Lease Revision Update
Nate Coyle stated that a work session has been scheduled on 25 May at which time recommendations for
revision of the airport's standing lease format would be presented to Council for discussion. Nate Coyle
also stated that the agenda and proposed material for this discussion would be forwarded to AAC members
prior to the meeting date.
Airport Hangar Inspections
Nate Coyle presented the proposed notification letter for airport hangar inspections to AAC members. Dan
Scott requested a correction to remove reference of the airport as a recreational asset and Nate Coyle
concurred with this request.
Airport Sewer Trunk Line Install
Nate Coyle presented information regarding a planned 2014 project, funded through the water/sewer funds,
to install a sewer trunk line between the 600-block hangar rows on the airport. This trunk line will enable
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City of McCall — Airport Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
May 1, 2014, 12:00 PM
American Legion Hall, 216 E. Park St., McCall, ID 83638
access to sewer infrastructure for these hangars and will eliminated existing holding tanks which will
satisfy directives from DEQ regarding use of holding tanks on the airport. Mike Anderson inquired as to
how many hangars on the airport currently do not have access to sewer, and Nate Coyle responded that the
600-block hangars, hangars 212-214, and the East row hangars currently do not have access. Nate Coyle
also stated that the 600-block hangars were prioritized in an effort to eliminate existing holding tanks and
provide sewer access to hangar owners who had paid an infrastructure fee for availability of sewer years
ago. Nate Coyle also stated that he would evaluate installation of a sewer line to Hangars 212-214.
Adjourned at 12:55 PM
Committee Chairperson, Dan Scott
Attest:
Airpo ger, Nate Coyle
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