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-
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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