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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2021.04.01 AAC Minutes City of McCall—Airport Advisory Committee (AAC) Meeting Minutes April 1, 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(T-O Engineers);Amy Holm(MPMP Law); Russ Stromberg,Karin Didisse, (Hangar Owners), Karyn Janiak(Sawtooth Flying),Laura Scott, Eric Anderson(McCall Aviation) Charles Jones called the meeting to order at 12:06 p.m. Public comment: Ms. Scott provided a presentation of the necessity of more tie-downs than the number laid out on the current Infield Plan. Staff will discuss with T-O Engineers next week(April 5—9). Approval of Minutes from March 4, 2021: The March 4, regular meeting minutes were presented for review. No changes. Member Fereday moved to accept with correction,2°d by Member Weiss. Approved. Nomination to the expiring term of Mark Thorian: The term of Airport Advisory Committee member Mark Thorian expires on March 31, 2021. Three individuals requested consideration for the appointment, incumbent Mark Thorian, Mr. Gregory Plummer and Mr. Steve Riechmann. Ms. Janiak stated that Mr. Thorian missed 9 meetings, including 6 in a row. Chairman Jones explained that Mr. Thorian had thought the virus had cancelled the AAC meetings. Member Weiss moved to recommend incumbent Mark Thorian to City Council. Member Fereday seconded. Unanimous. 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 planned by April 2nd. Runway 16 obstructions will be a more involved project. AIP 28—Airport Master Plan: Mr. Bissell provided a quick update on the project. Ms. Scott and Ms. Janiak shared concerns about the number of available tie-downs shown on the planning drawings. Ms. Scott, Ms. Janiak and Mr. Stromberg shared concerns about the short-term number of tie-downs having sufficient capacity to meet demand. Member Fereday brought up, and a discussion occurred, on relocating the ASOS to the south side. Mr. Bissell and Mr. Reiter discussed location, and requirements. Staff discussed the cost. City of McCall—Airport Advisory Committee (AAC) Meeting Minutes April 1, 2021 AIP 30-East-West Taxiway Update: Mr. Bissell provided a quick update on the project. Several participants questioned the reasoning behind constructing the East-West taxiway. Although the Update was an information only item, Member Fereday motioned to delay the E-W taxiway project until more information was available. Mr. Bissell explained the project schedule, and the fact the airport may lose funding if the airport delays the project. Airport Staff explained the rationale. Airport Open House: Staff informed the AAC that the Open House will be held on Saturday, June 26t'. Staff also described the current status, and future plans, of the Open House Committee. Staff also asked for volunteer assistance. Three-month calendar review: Date: Meetine: April 1 AAC meeting April 8 City Council Airport Advisory Appointment ACRGP (CARES Act II) Grant Acceptance Gem Air lease April 22 City Council Airport Surplus Equipment Resolution April 23 City Council Airport Master Plan Presentation May 6 AAC meeting June 3 AAC meeting June 26 Airport Open House(Saturday) July 1 AAC meeting Staff explained that since the AAC agenda was published,the following changes have been made to the schedule: 1) The Airport Advisory Appointment will go to City Council on April 22°d, and 2) The scheduled April 23rd Master Plan Presentation will be rescheduled. Items for Future Committee Agendas: Chairman Jones suggested 2 items: 1)A discussion of the E-W taxiway design, and 2)A discussion of the proposed Lori MacNichol hangar. Mr. Stromberg suggested a subcommittee of the AAC to provide input into the E-W taxiway. City of McCall — Airport Advisory Committee (AAC) Meeting Minutes April 1, 2021 Motion to Adiourn A motion to adjourn was made by Member Fereday, seconded by Member Thorian. All voted in favor. Date Signed: Attest: Commi Chairperson, Airport Manager, Charles Jones Richard M. Stein,AAE