HomeMy Public PortalAbout2021.05.06 AAC MinutesCity of McCall — Airport Advisory Committee (AAC)
Meeting Minutes
May b, 2021
AAC Members Present: Charles Jones, Shawn Walters (USFS), Mark Thorian, Rick
Fereday, Mike Weiss
Staff: Richard M. Stein, AAE (Airport Manager),
Others available electronically: Kevin Bissell and Wayne Reiter (T O Engineers); Amy
Holm (MPMP Law); Russ Stromberg, Karin Didisse, (Hangar Owners), Karyn Janiak
(Sawtooth Flying), Laura Scott, (McCall Aviation)
Charles Jones called the meeting to order at 12:04 p,m.
public comment: Ms. Holm provided the AAC an update on the status and possible
Iocation of the proposed Lori MacNichol Hangar.
Member Fereday requested more detailed minutes.
Appro p1 of Minutes front April 1, 2021: Chair Jones requested additional minute notes
on: 1) the discussed ASOS relocation, 2) the discussed proposed E-W taxiway, and 3) the
motion made by Member Fereday to delay, or look into delaying, the E-W taxiway
project.
Member Weiss moved to accept the minutes with the above changes, Member Thorian
seconded. Approved 5-0.
Results Ci Council's AAC Appointment.: At the April 224d meeting, City Council
appointed Mr. Thorian to the Airport Advisory Committee.
All' 28 — Airp9rt Master Plan;
Member Fereday asked a question in response to Ms. Holm's presentation about the
infield retention pond: 1) the observation that it doesn't hold water, and 2) expansion
shown on Infield Drawings.
Mr. Bissell explained the reason for the retention pond and the pond won't be expanded,
but will be reshaped in future infield projects.
Chair Jones asked about the Helicopter Landing pads proposed on the infield drawing.
Mr. Reiter explained the pads were in response to concerns of USFS helicopter parking,
and to move helicopter operations away from GA aircraft.
Member Walters inquired about expanding the runway width to 100 feet. Mr. Reiter
stated that the airport is designed to a Group B-II aircraft, which specifies a 75' runway.
Ms. Scott shared concerns about the number of tie -down spaces during the various
construction phases. Mr. Bissell stated that the FAA may provide additional funding for
more tie -down spaces during construction. Staff described airport plans for meeting tie-
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downs now. Staff agreed to do by mid -June.
Mr. Reiter explained that a removal of 10 tie -down spaces during may provide a rationale
to fund and construct additional tic -down spaces.
Chair Jones requested T O engineers continue considering locating Ms. MacNichol's
hangar at the southwest corner of the Infield Area. Member Fereday stated that
earthwork is not needed in this location. Mr. Bissell described the reasons that earthwork
is necessary. Ms. Holm asked who would pay for the earthwork? No answer provided as
the hangar is not to the concept stage. Chair Jones and Mr. Bissell stated that the
proposed hangar could be built at the southeast corner of the Infield Area with the door
opening south onto Taxiway H.
Mr. Rezabeck asked about the plans for aircraft parking. Staff provided the short term
(open overflow parking), intermediate term (keep overflow parking during E-W taxiway
construction) and long term (completed project will have —120 tie -down spaces).
Chair Jones asked for the funding source. Mr. Bissell explained next AIP project is
funded for asphalt work.
AIP 30 - East-West Taxiway Undate: Mr. Bissell provided a quick update on the
project. Much of the information had been provided under the Master Plan agenda item.
Q,iznen House: Staff informed the AAC that the Open House will be held on
Saturday, June 26th. Staff also described the current status, and future plans, of the Open
House Committee.
Three-month calendar rev ct„�► : A review of the airport calendar was provided:
May 6 AAC meeting
June 2 Airport Master Plan Open House (tentative)
June 3 AAC meeting
June 26 Airport Open House (Saturday 0900 - 1300)
July I AAC meeting
Items for Future Committee Agendas: Chairman Jones requested that the MacNichol
hangar be an agenda item next month as an action item.
Motion to Adjourn:
A motion to adjourn was made by Member Weiss, seconded by Member Thorian. A11
voted in favor.
Date Signed: Attest:
Committee Chairperson,
Charles Jones
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Airport Manager,
Richard M. Stein, AAE