HomeMy Public PortalAbout2021.03.04 AAC Minutes City of McCall —Airport Advisory Committee (AAC)
Meeting Minutes
March 4, 2021
AAC Members Present: Charles Jones, Shawn Walters (USFS), Mark Thorian, Rick
Fereday, Mike Weiss
Staff. Richard M. Stein,AAE (Airport Manager), Jerry Bisom(Airport Superintendent)
Others available electronically: Kevin Bissell and Wayne Reiter (T-O Engineers); Amy
Holm, Lori MacNichol, Chris Berge (McCall Mountain Canyon Flying Seminars); Russ
Stromberg, Karin Didisse, Rick Rezabeck (Hangar Owners), Karyn Janiak (Sawtooth
Flying), Laura Scott(McCall Aviation)
Charles Jones called the meeting to order at 12:06 p.m.
Public comment: Ms. Holm asked about the status of the proposed McNichol hangar.
Mr.Bissell described location. Mr. Stromberg asked about utilities. Mr. Bissell stated that
the utilities will be located and designed during creating the building plans. Chair Jones
requested the hangar information be brought to the next AAC meeting. Chair Jones and
Ms. Holm asked about the lease procedure. Staff replied that when the Airport gets the
construction drawings,they will be approved,then go to AAC for a recommendation,then
City Council for approval. Mr. Bissell described the history of the hangar location, and
plans for hangar location while the Airport Master Plan is still under consideration.
Approval of Minutes from February 4, 2021: The February 4, regular meeting minutes
were presented for review. Ms. Janiak noted a minor change. Staff agreed to correct.
Member Thorian moved to accept with correction, 2"d by Member Fereday. Approved.
Nomination of a new Chairman: Chairman Weiss previously stated that he would like
to maintain his membership on the Committee, but to permit another to assume the
Chairman's duties. Discussion. Member Fereday move to appoint Member Jones as
Chairman, and to keep former Chairman Weiss as a member. Member Fereday
motioned, 2"d by Member Thorian. Approved.
Instrument Approach Obstructions: Staff provided a rundown of Obstructions noted
by the Federal Aviation Administration—Flight Procedures (FAA—FP)in the Runway
Safety Zones—and the obstructions' effects on the Instrument Approach Procedures.
Runway 34 obstruction will be removed by March 15d'. Runway 16 obstructions will be
a more involved project.
Aviation Education Program: The scheduled speaker was not in attendance. Chairman
Jones tabled until next month.
AIP 28—Airport Master Plan: Mr. Reiter presented the latest information on the AMP.
16 concept drawings that will be part of the AMP's Chapter 6 Alternatives.
City of McCall — Airport Advisory Committee (AAC)
Meeting Minutes
March 4, 2021
A public member asked about moving the ASOS (airport weather station), and land
acquisition costs. Mr. Reiter described that both questions will be answered in future
AMP chapters. Ms. Stromberg stressed that moving the ASOS is a priority issue.
Ms. Scott and Ms. Janiak shared concerns about the number of available tie-downs
shown on the planning drawings. Mr. Reiter presented the Infield Area Development
Plan showing additional tie-downs located on the east side of 2 hangar rows. Ms. Scott
and Mr. Stromberg shared concerns about the short-term number of tie-downs having
sufficient capacity to meet demand.
Airport Staff explained that a prepared area of compacted millings had anchors for a
cable-type tie-down system,which will provide additional capacity. Concerns were
raised about the desirability and current conditions of the compacted milling area.
Ms. Scott voiced a concern that the number of hangars shown on the drawing were too
numerous. Mr. Reiter explained that the Infield Drawing was a concept, and items such
as number of hangars,number of tie-downs and snow storage area sizing still can be
adjusted.
Several participants questioned the reasoning behind constructing the East-West taxiway
when other projects needed to be completed. Airport Staff explained the rationale.
Mr. Stromberg asked about the need for a General Aviation terminal building. Mr. Reiter
described the needs for: 1)additional office/waiting space for customers, 2)a central
location for airport administrative functions, and 3) a centralized location for pilots and
passengers going to/from McCall.
AIP 30-East-West Taxiway Update: The FY21 Airport Improvement Project(AIP)was
discussed. Mr. Bissell of T-O Engineers briefly described the project's status. Airport
Staff provided construction is tentatively scheduled to begin the week after the 41h of July
holiday.
Items for Future Committee Agendas: No items presented.
City of McCall—Airport Advisory Committee (AAC)
Meeting Minutes
March 4, 2021
Three-month calendar review:
Date: Meeting:
March Master Plan 2°d Public Meeting(date TBD)
Mar 4 AAC meeting
April 1 AAC meeting
April 8 City Council—Airport Advisory Appointment
May 6 AAC meeting
June 3 AAC meeting
June/July Airport Open House(tentative)
Motion to Adjourn
A motion to adjourn was made by Mark Thorien, seconded by Mike Weiss. All voted in
favor.
Date Signed: Attest:
Committe-e'CTfairperson, Airport Manager,
Richard M. Stein, AAE
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