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Home My Public Portal AboutAAC Minutes 1993 08/04I. ATTENDING: Tom Tucker Merrill Saleen John Wolf AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES AUGUST 4, 1993 Kim Allen Bud Schmidt II. REQUEST FOR DELAY OF PAVING, OLD HANGARS: +++++++++ The letter from Boyd Miller representing the owners was considered. Given that substantial savings would occur, Tucker moved to recommend to the City Council to extend the deadline to September 30, 1994 for paving in front of the hangars and, if this deadline was not met, to declare the leases violated and revoke the leases. Saleen seconded and the motion carried. III. AIRPORT NAME: The Committee considered the further letters regarding the naming of the airport. There was discussion of the confusion that results from the naming of a field after an individual. After further discussion, Wolf moved to recommend to the City Council that: 1) Due to the difficulty and danger to airmen arising from locating a field from a government directory that would arise in an emergency, the naming of a field other than by the city in which it is located, represents a unwarranted risk to life and safety and the name of field should remain "McCall Municipal Airport" 2) In the event that a terminal is built at the field in the future, a name honoring a local aviation hero such as Penn Storr, Bob Fogg, Jim Townley or John Wolf, could be attached to such facility. IV. LOCAL MATCH, 1994 AIP The Committee wished the Council to know that it would be pleased to discuss the proposed 1994 City Airport Levy for the local match for the 1994 FAA sponsored project at the Council's convenience during their budget deliberations. V. STATUS REPORTS: Kim Allen reported that the aircraft counter is in place and operating as of this date. Analysis of the tapes may be beyond the scope of the contract. The staff reported that the taxiways were mowed, some potholes repaired, and avionics were all operating. The USFS will be developing an easement to provide access on the west side taxiway and conclude the dedication of the water and sewer lines from the jump base construction. VI. ADJOURNMENT: Without further business, the meeting adjourned at 1:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, J hn Wolf cting Secretary Memo Date: July 26, 1993 To: Bud Schmidt, City Manager From: Boyd Miller P.O. Box 1558 McCa11 ID. 83638 (208) 634 8798 In securing a bid for the paving in front of the old hangars, we have been advised that by waiting until the contract is let for the airport paving project next year we would be able to save a considerable amount of money. Therefore, we would like to request approval from the airport committee to delay until next year the paving project for our hangars. Thank you for your consideration. JOHN I'. FERGUSON, RLS Surveying Consultant Public Land Surveys - Mineral Surveys - Geodetic (Control) Surveys FERGUSON SURVEYS 496 East 3100 North Ogden, Utah 84414 Phone: (801)782-5112 July 5, 1993 Mr. Arthur J. (Bud) Schmidt City Administrator City of McCall P.O. Box 1065 McCall, Idaho 83638 Dear Administrator Schmidt: Re: Your Ltr. 5-17-93 and Airport Advisory Committee Minutes 5-5-93, relating to re -naming the McCall Airport. I had hoped to meet you at the Smokejumper Anniversary. It did not occur and I did not wish to infringe on your weekend. I continued vacationing therefore I apologize for this tardy re- sponse. At the Reunion, a number of us (pilots, smokejumpers, Forest officials, business men and prominent individuals) met and discussed the recommendation that the City of McCall re -name the airport in honor of W. Penn Stohr. The consensus of the group was that we are desirous to see the effort succeed. In this respect, we are prepared to offer the Airport Advisory Committee any additional information, for their consideration, that will assure a positive action on their part. In addition to the voluminous historic record of W. Penn Stohr and his con- tribution to McCall and Idaho aviation, we can, if necessary furnish testimony and/or letters of endorsement for the pro- posal, from outstanding Idaho aviation and natural resources people Would you please reply to the following inquiry: 1. What additional support can we give the Committee to assist in arriving at a positive decision? 2. What is the deadline date for the Committee to make its evaluation? 3. Can we, at this time, believe that our proposal is being given full and proper recognition of its merit? JOHN F. FERGUSON, RLS Surveying Consultant Public Land Surveys - Mineral Surveys - Geodetic (Control) Surveys FERGUSON SURVEYS 496 East 3100 North Ogden, Utah 84414 Phone: (801)782-5112 July 5, 1993 Representative Gayle Wilde P.O. Box 984 McCall, Idaho 83638 Dear Representative Wilde: I appreciated our brief meeting, on Sunday morning, at the Smokejumper Anniversary. A group of present and retired pilots, smokejumpers, prom- inent individuals and others have recommended to the City of McCall that the McCall Airport be designated as the W. Penn Stohr Airport. W. Penn Stohr, the Idaho Miracle Pilot, is renown for his early days (1930's - 1940's) back -country flying and heroic exploits. It is the Group's opinion that he alone gave McCall and the State of Idaho its respected place in aviation history. We believe it is time that proper recognition of Johnson Flying Service and W. Penn Stohr be honored. Enclosed find prior correspondence that is self-explanatory. We solicit your support and ask that you intervene in our behalf with the McCall Aviation Advisary Committee. The issue has merit and we feel that the support of you and other individuals will result in a positive decision on the Commit- tee's part. We, as a group, will assist in any way possible. May we have a response from you. Recently, we understood that Cascade, Idaho has an interest in renaming their airport. If correct, we would prefer that McCall take the lead role first. W. Penn Stohr's relation- ship with the U.S. Forest Service and Smokejumping makes it a logical step. P.O. Box 262 Twisp, Wa. 98856 July 23, 1993 Mr. Arthur J. Schmidt, Chairman Aviation Advisory Committee City of McCall P.O. Box 1065 McCall, Idaho 83638 Dear Mr. Schmidt, My name is Bill Moody, former Base Manager of the North Cascades Smokejumper Base in Washington State. After 33 years as a smokejumper/Base Manager I retired from the U.S. Forest Service in 1989. I have long been a "student" of smokejumper and "backcountry aviation pioneers." Among those pioneers who contributed to this history and who risked his life in heroic rescue missions was W. Penn Stohr. At this time when you are considering a name change for McCall Airport I strongly urge you to consider renaming the airport in honor of this local aviation hero and pioneer -W. Penn Stohr. This would be a well deserved tribute to a "backcountry aviation pioneer" and to his son Penn Stohr Jr. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, William D. Moody City of 1V1cCail OFFICE OF THE CLERK BOX 1065 MCCALL, IDAHO 83638 July 27, 1993 Bill McDade State of Idaho Surplus Property Bureau 3204 Amity Rd. Boise, ID Dear Bill, The McCall City Council has directed me, upon recommendation of the McCall Airport Advisory Committee, to request that the City be listed as an interested recipient of certain property which may be useful to our airport. With an eye toward the closing of air bases, the following equipment would be of use to us: 1. A large rotary snowblower, self propelled 2. Sections of jet blast fencing 3. A portable control tower, truck mounted 4. ARFF equipment, especially P-19 type units 5. A semi trailer (no tractor requested) or construction office type trailer) Please hold these requests open for us and identify us on the list of interested parties for any such equipment. We do not anticipate purchase independently if the items are not immediately available. Your continuing interest in the City and its airport is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Arthu J. Schmidt, City administrator cc Airport Committee Mayor and City Council