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HomeMy Public PortalAboutAAC Minutes 1993 03/10I. ATTENDING: Gordon Colburn Merrill Saleen Rick Fereday John Wolf AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES MARCH 10, 1993 Kim Allen Chuck Sundby Bud Schmidt Dale Points II. TEMPORARY PART 139 CERTIFICATE: The request by Douglas Manchester to charter a 737 into McCall Airport was discussed. See attachment. While runway strength was not an issue, the taxiway and ramp strengths are inadequate for this class of aircraft. That could be resolved by parking on the USFS ramp. The runway/taxiway separation was an issue which could be resolved by briefly closing the airport while the aircraft landed and took off. Safety areas at the ends of the runway are deficient. The fire fighting and rescue capability are likely to be inadequate. Manchester indicated that an alternative aircraft was a Convair 580. Use of this aircraft would be less critical and is similar in characteristics to the aircraft used by the Forest Service during firefighting. After discussing this matter at length, the committee advised that they did recommend the application for a Limited Part 139 Certificate for the 737, but would work with the requestee if the alternate aircraft was utilized. III. COUNTY AIRPORT LEVY: The Committee discussed their presentation to the County Commission and City Council at the evening meeting in Donnelly. They determined to request that the County assess the maximum airport levy permitted by law. IV. USFS OPERATING AGREEMENT: +++++++++ Merrill Saleen responded to the Committee's question regarding Paragraph C, 4 in the document. He indicated that it was standard Forest Service Contract language and that the contract arm of the agency was unwilling to delete or alter the language. He recommended that the City Attorney review the language, and if approved and understood, that the city sign the agreement. After discussion, Colburn moved that the Committee recommend to the City Council that the City approve the Memorandum of Understanding subject to the Attorney's approval. Wolf seconded and the motion carried. V. STATUS REPORTS: The report noted that all available hangar spaces at the airport have now been rented. The 1993 project will create more spaces available for rent but until then, all existing lease lots have been committed. VI. ADJOURNMENT: Without further business, the meeting adjourned at 1:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Rick Fereday,/ Secretary McCALL IDAHO February 25, 1993 Bud Schmidt, City Administrator City of McCall P.O. Box 1065 McCall, ID 83638 Re: FAA Variance Request Dear Bud: Over the course of the last several weeks I have been researching what would be required in order to receive a variance from the Federal Aviation Administration which would allow a 737 jet to land at the McCall Airport, and have been advised that the proper procedure would be for the City Administrator to put forth the request since it is a municipal airport. The need for the variance stems from the fact that Shore Lodge will be the host site for a conference of the Young Presidents Organization, which is a very elite, high profile, group of businessmen. The conference is set for May 20-23, 1993 and we expect approximately 50-75 attendees. The YPO has chartered a 737 jet to transport its members to this conference and the outcome of the variance request will have a direct bearing on whether this group will be able to come to McCall or not. Because I believe this conference would be beneficial to McCall as a whole, I would appreciate your assistance in putting forth this request on our behalf. The official request to the FAA would be for a one-time, Part 139 Certificate variance. As I understand it, the runways at the McCall Airport are restricted to use by aircraft carrying no more than 25-28 passengers, due to the City's limitations on available fire -fighting equipment and weight and stress factors. The 737 has a maximum capacity of 100+ passengers, however as I stated above, only 50-some passengers will be flying in. Additionally, the pilots have proposed to limit their fuel to allow the aircraft to land light and take off light, and then stop in Boise to refuel and continue on their way. In checking with the Forest Service, it is my understanding that McCall Airport's runway and aprons will adequately support up to 109,000 pounds, provided the aircraft is duel- P.O. BOX 1006, 501 W. LAKE STREET, MCCALL. IDAHO 83638 208-634-2244 800-657-6464 CONTINENTAL U.S. FAX: 208-634-7504 Page 2 wheeled, and the weight of the 737 we propose to land would be under that. Also, the cooler temperatures in May would allow us more favorable landing conditions. I also have learned that as a part of this variance request, the FAA may require the City to provide additional fire -fighting equipment at the airport and my YPO contact has assured me they would provide financial support to rent such equipment as may be necessary. It is my hope you will represent us vigorously in making this request and I stand ready to assist you or provide whatever additional information you may require. Time is of the essence if we are to negotiate the various channels of authority necessary to obtain the variance in time, so I would appreciate you giving this your immediate attention. Thank you, Bud. Yours very truly, 4;J. L. Edward Elam General Manager LEE:km P.S. I have enclosed a separate sheet listing persons and agencies pertinent to this request. NO. 11041292061 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FOREST SERVICE PAYETTE NATIONAL FOREST AND THE CITY OF McCALL This Memorandum of Understanding is made and entered into by and between the United States Depart- ment of Agriculture, Forest Service, Payette National Forest, hereinafter referred to as the Forest Service, and the City of McCall, hereinafter referred to as the City. WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the Forest Service is responsible for fire protection and suppression on all National Forest System lands and other lands, including State and private lands, protected under contract or agreement, and for support in cooperation with the State of Idaho in its fire protection and suppression activities; and, WHEREAS, the City is concerned and interested in the suppression of fires and the protection of lands adjacent to the City of McCall; and, WHEREAS, the City is responsible for operation and maintenance of the facilities at the airport and has established maximum approved gross weights for aircraft using the airport; and, WHEREAS, the Forest Service has a need to operate retardant aircraft from the McCall airport and wants to help insure that the runway, taxiways, and other facilities at the airport are maintained in a safe and usable condition. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above premises, the parties hereto agree as follows: A. THE CITY AGREES TO: 1. Maintain the west side taxiway, for the Forest Service in a manner and to the degree in which the remainder of the taxiways at the airport are maintained. Maintenance will include snow plowing of the taxiway stub from the runway, due west to the Airport property line, a distance of approxi- mately 263 feet. This is to allow Forest Service administrative aircraft access to the Smokejumper Base during the winter months. Plowing of the west side taxiway to the north end of the runway is not required. 2. Permit the Forest Service continued use of the runway and taxiways for large four engine air tanker aircraft during the fire season. Only aircraft of 140,000 Ibs gross weight for dual tandem, 110,000 Ibs gross weight for dual gear, and 80,000 lbs gross weight for single gear or less will be used. B. THE FOREST SERVICE AGREES TO: 1. Participate in maintenance projects at the airport by providing manpower, when available, to assist in removing brush, trees, rocks, and doing other labor intensive projects, when requested by the City. 2. Maintenance and upkeep costs for maintaining the Forest Service constructed taxiway on the west side of the airport will be obligated on a purchase order. (The amount for the Forest Service share is 32 percent of the City of McCall Master Plan projection for operation and maintenance costs.) C. IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED AND UNDERSTOOD BY AND BETWEEN THE PARTIES THAT: 1. Any specific damage to facilities at the airport due to the operation of Forest Service aircraft will not be compensated for under this Memorandum of Understanding. Claims for damages shall be considered under appropriate claims procedures. 2. The amount paid by the Forest Service to the City, for maintenance/upkeep, will be adjusted at the end of each 5-year period, based on the CPI-W change over the 5-year period. For example, if the CPI-W rose, (or fell), 3 percent annually for the 5 years, the amount paid to the City would be adjusted by 15 percent for the next 5 years. The maximum adjustment for any 5-year period will be 25 percent even if the cumulative CPI-W exceeds that percentage. 3. This Memorandum of Understanding is not a fund obligation document. All payments for maintenance/upkeep will be handled via purchase order. 4. No member of, or Delegate to Congress, or Resident Commissioner, shall be admitted to any share or part of this Memorandum of Understanding, or to any benefit to arise therefrom; but this provision shall not be construed to extend to this Memorandum of Understanding if made with a corporation for its general benefit. 5. This Memorandum of Understanding may be revised as necessary by mutual consent and by issuance of a written amendment signed and dated by both parties. 6. Either party may terminate this Memorandum of Understanding by providing 60 days written notice. Unless terminated by written notice, this Memorandum of Understanding shall remain in effect until September 30, 1995. 7. To comply with Public Law 91-190, the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the City and the Forest Service agree to direct their program activities covered by this Memorandum of Understanding toward managing and enhancing the environment for the widest range of benefi- cial uses without its degradation or risk to health or safety or other undesirable conse- quences. The City further agrees to assist the Forest Service in the preparation of environmental statements as required by section 102(2) (c) of PL 91-190 for all major Federal actions taken under this Memorandum of Understanding which might significantly affect the quality of the human environment or be highly controversial in regard to unresolved conflicts concerning the use of resources. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto executed this Memorandum of Understanding as of the last date written below. /•2- Gary E. Sayer, Acting Sorest Supervis6r Date Payette National Forest Representative City of McCall Date City of McCa/1 OFFICE OF THE CLERK BOX 1065 MCCALL, IDAHO 83638 February 22, 1993 Tom Tucker P.O. Box 579 McCall, Idaho 83638 Dear Tom, This letter acknowledges receipt of a deposit on Lease lots 3, C and D and Lots 4, A and B at the McCall Aiport in the amount of $800. This deposit will hold that lot for your use for 6 months, or until August 22, 1993. No lease documents will be prepared until I receive your direction to do so. This deposit will be credited to the first year lease, in the event that a lease is executed. In the event that no documents are prepared and no lease is executed, the deposit will be refunded on or about August 22, 1993. Sincerely, Arthu J. Schmidt, City dministrator/ Airport Manager City of McCall OFFICE OF THE CLERK BOX 1065 MCCALL, IDAHO 83638 January 19, 1993 Boyd Miller F.O. Box 1558 McCall, Idaho 83638 Dear Boyd, This letter acknowledges receipt of a deposit on Lease lots 1-D _O the McCall - rt i t t g0 This deposit ai ,.� _ at 11 Air:v ii 11e aniuuil �f $ 0 . T. i will hold that lot for your use for 6 months, or until July 20, 1993. No lease documents will be prepared until I receive your direction t0 do so. This deposit will be Credited to the first year lease, in the event that a lease is executed. Ili the event that no COC»lBits are prepared and no lease 1c executed, the da.pocit will be .refunded on or about July 20, 1c93. Sine Arthur J,;/ Sehmi t , City Ad' inistrator/ Airport Manager