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