HomeMy Public PortalAbout2022.08.04 AAC Minutes SIGNEDCity of McCall -Airport Advisory Committee (AAC)
Legion Hall below City Hall
Meeting Minutes
August 4, 2022
AAC Members present: Rick Fereday, Charles Jones, Mike Weiss, Dan Crowell USFS
Staff present: Emily Hart, Airport Manager
Consultants present: Kevin Bissell T-0 Engineering
Others present: Mike Anderson
Remote participants: Mark Thorien AAC, Russ Stromberg
Chairman Jones called the meeting to order at 12:05
Public Comment:
None
AJ:!proval of amended minutes from July 7, 2022 Regular Meetings (Action Item)
Rick Fereday moved, Mike Weiss seconded. Unanimously approved.
360° Ranch Subdivision Avigation Easement Update
Russ Stromberg told the group that while he was researching avigation easements from other
airports and speaking with members ofIAA about the issues, the Airport Manager worked
through a final draft of the avigation easement with the developer last week. Ms. Hart stated the
developer was amenable to the language, it was reviewed by counsel on both the developer and
City side, and the easement was approved by City Council on July 28. She also stated that Mr.
Stromberg and a group of aviation safety enthusiasts and aviation lawyers are working to create a
template that could be used by other Idaho airports in collaboration with IAA. Ms. Hart intends
to bring a new avigation easement template back to City Council as soon as possible.
Mr Stromberg stated two things:
1) Joe Corlett with IAA would like to review a template to share with all Idaho airports.
2) Requested that Kevin Bissell reach out to airports with whom TO contracts for other avigation
easements. The goal is to build a library of easements.
Mr. Bissell stated he will send out a request to all TO Project Managers.
Chairman Jones thanked Mr. Stromberg and Ms. Hart for their efforts.
Norwood Road Pond
Rick Fereday stated his brother is a retired water law attorney who has been involved with
disputes over pond. He does not think county has a right to issue permit for pond. The county
shouldn't be issuing permits willy nilly, this individual can't put water in pond. Mike Weiss
stated they may be able to do a basic well pond. These are questions for IDWR. We need to take
note of this. Ms. Hart stated she would investigate with IDWR and report at next meeting.
Airport Sewer Extension
Ms. Hart stated all was moving forward with sewer line extension. An updated estimate would
be provided to Council and Granite will do the work asap.
Infield Hangar Development/Infield Utilities Master Plan, RFP small hangar complex
Ms. Hart stated that Jim Gerblick intends to build a new hangar next summer just north of Joe
Scott's hangar, with access off Taxiway A. Ms. Hart discussed her plan to issue an RFP for a
smaller hangar complex with up to 18 50' x 50' hangars in three blocks of six, as 50' x 50' was a
preferred size on a recent hangar survey, since two planes can fit. Laura Nichols stated it may be
difficult to get two people to agree to a small hangar share. Ms. Hart stated she could keep the
RFP flexible and see what developers come up with.
AIP 033 -East/West Taxiway~date Onfonnation Item)/AIP 032 -RunwaY. 16-34
Rehabilitation prgject update (Information Item}
Mr. Bissell reported that work is a week ahead of schedule. They did a test strip on Taxiway D,
which failed. They will do production paving Friday and Saturday. On Monday, Granite will pull
out, but leave barricades up. Runway striping and Taxiway D striping will take place on Aug 15-
16. Forest Service same time? Mr. Bissell didn't know. Ms. Hart will ask Rafael from TO to ask
Josh about Bravo and USFS ramp.
USFS Contract Update
Contract is still in the works. Dan temp detail, Shawn hesitant to transfer all duties to Dan before
Sept 15. Dan may stay through Oct. May see Shawn at the next meeting, but AAC will definitely
see Dan in October.
SRE Update -loader mounted snowblower implement ITD grant
Jerry Bisom and Ms. Hart have identified the snowblower, as well as a nice complement of
spares and consumables. The order total is $243,369 and Jennifer from I1D Aero told Ms. Hart
that the remainder of the $300K grant could be used for things like fencing or a mower, but not
for a new pickup for the Airport.
Obstruction Removal Plan (Information Item)
Ms. Hart suggested that those airport stakeholders who know they have obstructions on their
property are encouraged to manage that situation as soon as possible. Still waiting on City to hire
new GIS analyst prior to contacting private property owners with trees in Thula neighborhood.
The apple trees to the south have been cut, and Ms. Hart has been in touch with FAA about
resolving the 34 instrument approach limitations. FAA is rolling out a new platform to manage
obstacles in the coming weeks that could speed things along.
Items for Future AAC agenda;
All of the above, minus SRE Update.
Mr.Thorien would like Mr. Fereday to bring a pie. Mark will come if there's a pie. Don't care
what kind. Apple it is.
Next regular meeting scheduled for September 1, 2022, at Noon.
Motion to adjourn. Rick Fereday moved, Dan Crowell second. No objections. Meeting adjourned
at p.m.12:35
Date Signed: Attest:
Emily Hart, Airport Manager