HomeMy Public PortalAbout2014.08.07 AAC MinutesCity of McCall — Airport Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
August 7, 2014, 12:00 PM
American Legion Hall, 216 E. Park St., McCall, ID 83638
Members Present: Dan Scott, Mike Weiss, Mark Thorien
Staff: Nate Coyle, Gene Drabinski
Other: Mike Anderson, John Anderson
Dan Scott called the meeting called to order 12:07PM
Open Discussion and Public Comment
Nate Coyle stated that there has been discussion for planning an airport fly-in/open house in
2015, and stated that he would return in the next Council session with a potential date and request
for feedback from the AAC regarding the scope of this event. Dan Scott voiced support for a
public event that would draw public awareness and involvement with the airport, and Nate Coyle
concurred with the benefits of having an event accessible to the public.
Approve Minutes from July 23, 2014
A motion was made by Mark Thorien to approve July 23, 2014 meeting minutes. Mike Weiss
seconded this motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Airport Expansion Update — Status of AIP 21
Nate Coyle stated that the review of landowner and City appraisals had been received, and that a
teleconference was held with the FAA on July 25, 2014. Nate Coyle also stated that an executive
session was scheduled with Council on August 14, 2014 to discuss the outcome of the appraisal
reviews and direction received from the FAA for the way forward.
Summer 2014 Airport Maintenance Project Update
Nate Coyle stated that project planning was on track to conduct a runway closure, as planned,
from September 29 through October 2, 2014. An announcement flyer was presented to AAC
members that will be utilized to notify airport tenants/users of the upcoming closure.
Airport Lease Revision Update
Nate Coyle requested confirmation of a previous recommendation from the AAC regarding use of
an appraisal to establish lease rates. Methods for utilizing an appraisal were discussed, and the
AAC unanimously confirmed that its previous recommendation stands, which is for the City to
procure an appraisal that evaluates land value, comparison of airport rates, and ROI to establish
lease rates for the airport. The AAC also unanimously agreed that use of appraisals should be
spelled out within lease language and that there should be no establishment of a provision to
prevent lease rates dropping below the CPI adjusted rate within respective leases. Nate Coyle
stated that he would discuss this policy decision with Council and bring the results of this
discussion back to the AAC for finalization of draft lease language.
Airport FY15 Budget Overview
Nate Coyle presented, and reviewed in detail, the proposed FY15 airport budget. Nate Coyle
stated that a public hearing for the City's proposed FY15 budget would be held on August 14,
2014 and that the budget would be presented for final approval by Council on August 28, 2014.
Adjourned at 1:45 PM
Date Signed:
Attest:
City of McCaII — Airport Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
August 7, 2014, 12:00 PM
rican Legion Hall, 216 E. Park St., McCall, ID 83638
Committee Chairperson, Dan Scott
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Airport Manager, Nate Coyle
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