HomeMy Public PortalAbout2022.01.06 AAC MinutesCity of McCall — Airport Advisory Committee (AAC)
Legion Hall below City Hall
Meeting Minutes
January 6, 2022
AAC Members present: Charles Jones, Mike Weiss, Rick Fereday, Mark Thorien.
AAC Members absent: Shawn Walters
Staff present: Anette Spickard, City Manager and Interim Airport Manager, Jerry Bisom Airport
Superintendent
Consultants present: Kevin Bissell, TO Engineers
Others present: Laura Nichols, Emily Hart, Suzanne Paisley
Remote participants: Wayne Reiter, TO Engineers, Russ Stromberg pilot, Dan Scott pilot
Chair Jones called the meeting to Order at 12:02p.m.
Public Comment: None
Approval of minutes from December 2, 2021 Regular Meetings (Action Item)
Moved by Mark Thorien, Second by Mike Weiss. Unanimous approval.
Airport Sewer Extension update (Information Item)
Mr. Bissell reported that plans for construction of the sewer extension under Parallel Taxiway
"A" have been submitted to the Payette Lakes Recreational Water and Sewer District
(PLRWSD) for review. Mr. Fereday asked if it is likely the district will approve, Mr. Bissell said
indications are yes.
AIP 028 - Airport Master Plan update (Information Item)
Mr. Bissell reported that the Airport Master Plan (AMP) narrative is complete and was reviewed
by the FAA. The draft Airport Layout Plan (ALP) is complete and ready for review. Once the
AMP and ALP have been reviewed, we will present them to the city council and the mayor. The
mayor signs the drawing set, and we send the drawings to the FAA for final review and
acceptance letter. Mr. Reiter reminded that we still need to do a public workshop after the new
Airport Manager is on board plus a 30 -day public comment period. Then the public hearing at
council.
AIP 031— East/West Taxiway update (Information Item)
Mr. Bissell reported that design of E -W Taxiway is complete. Plans and specifications have been
reviewed by the FAA. TO plans on bidding the project starting in January with bid opening in
February. FAA says this will be a Tier 1 grant, meaning it will be in the first round of grants
offered and so bidding must be done by March 1st. TO anticipates construction after the 4th of
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July lasting for about two months. Airport will remain open during the entire project. Project cost
is approximately $1.5M.. Will try to work in Taxiway E work as much as budget can afford.
AIP 032 — Runway 16-34 Rehabilitation project update (Information Item)
Mr. Bissell reported that design of the Runway 16-34 rehabilitation project is complete. TO will
incorporate this work into the bid for the E -W Taxiway project and bid them together as separate
schedules. TO anticipates this work will be done after the E -W Taxiway is complete. Runway
will need to be closed for 3 to 4 days. Project cost is approximately $167,000. FAA has changed
their mind on the runway name change. They have now instructed us to not incorporate the
name change because there is a 3 -year delay in flight procedures being issued. Instead, TO will
file a notice of intent for runway name change. Will probably be 5 years before the name is
changed with next paving project.
Infield Hangar development update (Information Item)
Mr. Bissell reported that design of the McNichols -Berge hangar (424) is underway (by T -O). Lot
has been staked and lease is in place. Grading, drainage, and utility plans are underway.
Anticipate spring 2022 construction. Adjacent lots 425 and 426 have individuals interested in
leasing them. These projects will need to go to city council for permits/approval.
Airport Snow Removal equipment update (Information Item)
Mr. Bissell reported that a used Snow Broom from PDX was offered to the City for purchase.
Ms. Spickard will be sending the Airport Superintendent and the City's diesel mechanic out to
evaluate it and determine an offer when weather permits. In response to a question from the
committee, it would be purchased with city funds, not eligible for FAA funding. The Airport
Fund has a reserve for local grant match dollars that could be used to finance this purchase.
Airport Manager Finalist Presentations —15 minutes each (Information Item)
Ms. Spickard introduced the two finalists Laura Nichols and Emily Hart. Each one provided a
PowerPoint presentation on an issue faced by the Airport. Ms. Nichols was the first to present
and discussed the land use compatibility challenges to the south of the Airport as a safety
concern. Ms. Hart presented the impacts of being a resort community airport and made
comparisons to other resort community airports. The presentations were intended to demonstrate
the applicants' public speaking and presentation skills. Committee members were asked to
provide any feedback directly to Ms. Spickard for consideration in her hiring decision.
Items for Future AAC agenda:
Obstruction Removal Plan — Mr. Fereday commented that the City needs to incorporate the
Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) fire safety issues into consideration of the tree removal plans.
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Chair Jones recommended that the committee provide additional items for this list once the new
Airport Manager is on board.
Next regular meeting scheduled for Thursday, February 6, 2022 at Noon.
Motion to adjourn. Mr. Fereday moved, Mr. Weiss seconded. No objections. Meeting adjourned
at 12:55p.m.
Date Signed:
Charles%
Attest:
, Chairperson Emily Hart, Airport Manager
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