HomeMy Public PortalAbout2021.07.01 AAC Minutes City of McCall —Airport Advisory Committee (AAC)
Meeting Minutes
July 1, 2021
AAC Members Present: Charles Jones, Mike Weiss
Staff: Richard M. Stein, AAE (Airport Manager)
Others available electronically: Laura Scott(McCall Aviation)
Others present: Kevin Bissell (T-0 Engineers); Karyn Janiak (Sawtooth Flying); Amy Holm (Millemann
Pemberton & Holm LLP); Russ Rezabeck (Hangar Owner)
Chairman Jones called the meeting to order at 12:03 p.m.
Public comment: Dr. Weiss mentioned that the Airport Pocket Park is underway. Mrs. Beverly Anderson
is overseeing the project to add exhibits,an aviation radio, and benches to the end of Old Deinhard Lane.
Dr. Weiss asked for any park donations.
Mr. Rezabeck mentioned that he attended the Airport Open House and counted 41 aircraft on the north
ramp. Mr. Rezabeck raised concerns that aircraft are coming and going without a counting methodology
in place.
Approval of Minutes from June 3. 2021, meeting (Action item): Ms. Janiak provided minor corrections
via email. Ms. Scott requested adding her tie-down presentation to the minutes. The committee did not
have a quorum, but both members recommended to staff to put the presentation into the minutes.
Committee members recommended approving the minutes with the above corrections.
Application for American Rescue Plan Grant: Staff described that the FAA announced awards for the$8
billion in airport rescue grants that the agency is making available to airports and eligible
concessionaires through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The amount appropriated for McCall is
$32,000.
This grant is in addition to the $30,000 CARES Act grant (AIP 29) and the $13,000 CRSSA Act grant(AIP
32). Funds need to be expended in the next 4 years. Funds will be held in reserve until a need is
identified.
Questions were asked of Staff as to the projects that can be funded with the grant. Staff described the
money will be held temporarily to identify projects. Funds could be used for the local share of AIP
grants.
The committee did not have a quorum. However, Committee members recommended to City Council
to approve the grant application.
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AIP 28—Airport Master Plan: Staff described the comments received at the Airport Open House. Public
input is completed. The next step is to complete the Design Alternatives section of the AMP.
Kevin Bissell of T-O Engineers provided an update of the Airport Master Plan.
A discussion occurred about the near-term AIP/CIP projects, including the E-W taxiway, next year's AIP
asphalt project,and ITD's possible snow removal grant.
AIP 30 - East-West Taxiway Update: Mr. Bissell provided a quick update on the project. Much of the
information had been provided under the Master Plan agenda item.
Ms. Holm presented Mountain/Canyon Flying Seminars preferred location for their hangar. The location
is northeast of the intersection of proposed Taxilane G, and Taxiway H.
Ms. Holm requested a draft of a land lease. Staff informed that a complete lease cannot be written until
the location is agreed upon and surveyed. Chairman Jones requested that Staff write a draft with available
information and bring to the next meeting.
Chairman Jones made a request to provide drawings showing utility locations.
Three-month calendar review: A review of the airport calendar was provided:
July 1 AAC meeting
July 5 City Holiday—Offices Closed
Aug 5 AAC meeting
Sept 2 AAC meeting
Sept 7 City Holiday—Offices Closed
Items for Future Committee Agendas: No recommendations for future agenda items, other than the
draft hangar lease (above)was recommended
Motion to Adjourn:
The committee did not have a quorum. Chairman Jones called the meeting to end.
Date Signed: Attest:
Committee Chairperson, Airport Manager,
Charles Jones Richard M. Stein,AAE
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