HomeMy Public PortalAboutAAC Minutes 1984 09/14CITY OF McCALL
P^O^ BOX 1065
McCALL, IDAHO 83638
TO: Airport Co
FROM: Jim Smit
DATE: 9/14/84
Re: Committee Meeting Minutes
Committee members in attendance inciuded Biii Wiiiiams, Ron Deip'
Matt Waiiace, Don Fitzwater, Ciiff Lutes, and Joanne Curry repre-
sentative for the Chamber of Commerce.
1^ Heiicopter Landing Pad
The committee discussed at Length the pros and cons of the heiicopter
pad in regards to Location, size^ dust, and fueiing^ The pad was
instaiied in the Location as shown in the Master Pian. Recentiy
during the Landing of a heiicopter between the present F^B.O,
buiidings near the fuei tanks one of the F^B^O,'s became concerned
about the dirt and dust that was biown up from the heiicopter's
biade rotation. The Committee reluested that the Airport Manager
contact the F^B^O^'s before the next meeting to determine if a
meeting is necessary, otherwise the consensus of opinion is that
the heiicopter pad is to be used.
2^ F.B.O. Leases
It was determined to meet Thursday, September 20, 1984 at 7:00 pm
to work on the F^B4O, Leases. A review of the Airport Minimum
Standards wiii be done in conjunction with the Lease review.
3. The Committee was informed of the contract, between the
Forest Service and the City regarding the construction of an
additionai 10 feet width on the eastside taxiway. The Forest
Service share is $41,900^00 which must be utiiized in the
fore mentioned construction by 1986^
4^ The City has sent out approximateiy 60-80 Letters to
deiinquent transient tie down users.
5^ Discussion of raising the Landing Lights two (2) feet aiong
the runway was aired. It was decided to contact the F^A^A^ to
get their input. Raising the Lights wouid aid in the snow
removai probiem^ The Master Pian caiis for the City to snow
piow aii of the Airport inciudinq the Leased areas.
6^ Committee members were informed that 15 acres of the northwest
section of the airport is owned by the Department of Lands and a part
of this yearPs grant budget is to purchase that property. This was
the reason for the $288/800^ figure in the revenue budget~
7^ Due to the concern regarding Low fiying aircraft on the
north end of the airport it was suggested that some signs aiong
Deinhard Lane in that area wouid be appropriate^ ("No Parking"
and "Low Fiying Aircraft").
If there are any corrections piease Let me know.
City of Mccall
OFFICE OF THE CLERK
BOX 1065
MCCALL, IDAHO 83638
TO: Airport Committee members
FROM: Jim Smith, Airport Manage
DATE: June 7, 1984
RE: June 6th meeting
Committee members present were Lyn Clark, Ron Delp, Don Fitzwater,
Cliff Lutes. Absent were Matt Wallace and Bill Williams.
Other guests included: Joann Curry, McCall Chamber of Commerce;
Qene Benedict, U.S.F.S.; Ralph Kangas, Smith & Kangas Engineers;
Bill Dorris, McCall Air Taxi; and Kirk Braun, Pioneer Aviation.
Committee members were informed of the City Council motion to
improve the grass tie -down area between the T-hangers and the
paved tie -down area budget permitting and also to make 10 of the
14 transient tie -downs into permanent paved tie -downs. Kirk
Braun expressed concern regarding this motion
because he did not feel that the large aircraft could or would
park in a graveled area. Ralph Kangas and Bill Dorris supported
Braun and suggested further that the area to the west of the paved
tie -downs would be more suitable until the FAA grant is awarded
which will pave a large area of the airport adding 53 more paved
tie -downs. This grant is scheduled for r1�f. 1985. It was also
stated that the area in question had been left for drainage
purposes.
It was agreed upon by the Committee members present to hold off
on the Council motion until:
1. the area to the west of the paved tie -downs could be
graded and rolled;
2. a cable system for tie -downs be installed;
3. and, the FAA grant is either awarded ornot awarded.
The Dept. of Lands contacted City Hall and informed them that 15 acres
which includes part of the existing runway in the northwest corner
was not City property. The City has a 1949 lease agreement
with the Dept. of Lands for $150.00 per year. Concern regarding
the legality of the agreement has been raised by the Dept. of
Lands and the Attorney general's office has informed the Dept.
that the lease can be broken. The matter has been turned over
to the City Attorney for further action.
Gene Benedict, U.S.F.S. review the operation and maintenance
agreement proposal between the City and the forest Service with
those present. All felt that it is a good agreement and support
its approval. Any of you who do not have a copy contact our office
for one. The agreement is being presented to the Council for
approval at the June 18th meeting.
Benedict also told the members that the westside proposed
smoke jumper base will be formally presented to the City
this month. Action has been pending formal presentation.
When that is done committee members will be contacted for their
review and imput.
Ralph Kangas, consultant for the City in regard to the Airport,
reviewed the idea of a zoning overlay. Kangas informed the
members that a zoning overlay is required before any TAA
grant monies will be released. The overlay would be for
navigational easements for any new construction. It does
not have any jurisdiction over present zoning or any rezoning
of land. As Kangas stated it gives the City protection
if any aircraft crashes into a building. Kangas will be
working with the Airport Manager to draft an ordinance which
will be reviewed by the committee before formal presentation
to Council.
Kangas indicated that if the U.S.F.S. proposal for the westside
jumper base is approved that the Airport Master plan will need
to be updated. The U.S.F.S. is willing to participate in the
update costs related to the base.
The F.B.O. contracts are due up for review in July, any input
will be appreciated.
Cars parked at the airport are creating problems and a thorough
check of that use will be done. Some suggested that those cars
belonging to aircraft owners who fly in here and use the car
for local transportation should be charged for the parking.
This matter will be taken up at another meeting.
The 1984-85 budget for the airport is being put together
and a meeting will be scheduled in July to go over the
tenative budget before final approval.
Please review these minutes and if anything has been left out
or is incorrect let me know.