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HomeMy Public PortalAboutMinutes - AAC - 2013.06.06City of McCall — Airport Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes June 6, 2013, 12:00 PM American Legion Hall, 216 E. Park St., McCall, ID 83638 Members Present: Matt Shaddle, Rik Poston, Dan Scott, Rick Fereday Staff: Dennis Coyle, Erin Roper, Gene Drabinski, Ben Gau Others: Kevin Bissel, John Anderson —TO Engineers Dan Scott called the meeting called to order 12:08 PM by Dan Scott Airport Manager Introduction The committee welcomed Nate Coyle, new Airport Manager. Public Comment A request was made by the Committee to move Public Comment to the top of agenda for future meetings. Minutes from May 2, 2013 Meeting Rik Poston moved to approve minutes from the May 2, 2013 meeting. Matt Shaddle second, motion passes unanimously. Hangar Lease Revision — Comments from AAC Committee would like to spend more time reviewing the document. Dan Scott gave some historical information on the lease revision project and discussed some of the key points on the lease revision for the benefit of the new Airport Manager. Lease review will be continued to next AAC meeting. Question by Mike Anderson as to why is there is a split rate. The Committee intended to keep the lease rate change simple, and to not complicate the already complicated process with blending rates. Airport Expansion Update — AIP 21 Kevin Bissel gave an update on AIP 21. Kevin presented a map and legal descriptions on the four parcels in question -- a total of 15.3 acres. Council will review the parcels at the June 13, City Council meeting to decide which parcels to purchase. TO recommends all of parcel A at a minimum. The minimum number for State match is 2.37%. Dan Scott gave an update on State funds. The Legislature has approved $475,000 for next fiscal year. There was a discussion at the State level as to whether or not to fund NPIAS- project airports first. John Anderson shared Nate Coyle's conversation with Sandy Simmons from the FAA, regarding the purchase of 15.3 acres. Discussion on how the City might come up with $500,000 to match the grant. Airport Advisory Committee — Minutes 1 of 2 City of McCall — Airport Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes June 6, 2013, 12:00 PM American Legion Hall, 216 E. Park St., McCall, ID 83638 Gene Drabinski suggested that the AAC provide a recommendation to City Council on June 13, 2013. The FAA has committed $9.9 million for future development of the Airport. This chance will not come around again. Rick Fereday stated that the City doesn't have the money, Council would have to bond it. Gene Drabinski stated that there are other bond -able items that take precedence over the Airport. Matt Shaddle made a motion to create a proposal to formally recommend to Council that the Airport should purchase 75.18 acres. Rick Poston second. The proposal is to be included on the agenda for the Executive Session for June 13, 2013. Donations can be used as grant match, but no strings can be attached. Dan Scott gave an update on ITD Aeronautics Board. The Legislature passed an increase in aircraft registration fees, but eliminated pilot registration fee. The proposed tax on fuel died before it went into committee. Next AAC Meeting on July 11, at 12:00 PM due to July 4th Holiday Adjourned at 1:00 PM Date Signed: 2/5- i Scott AAC Chairman Attest: IA _ Nate Coyle Airport Manager, City of McCall Airport Advisory Committee — Minutes 2 of 2