HomeMy Public PortalAbout2022.10.06 AAC Minutes SIGNED.docxCity of McCall — Airport Advisory Committee (AAC)
Legion Hall below City Hall
Meeting Minutes
October 6, 2022
AAC Members present: Charles Jones, Rick Fereday, Mike Weiss, Mark Thorien, Shawn Walters
Staff present: Emily Hart, Airport Manager
Consultants present: Kevin Bissell
Others present: Laura Nichols
Remote participants:
Chairman Jones called the meeting to order at 12:00
Public Comment:
None. Rick brought a pie and ice cream for Mark Thorien, etc.
Approval of amended minutes from August 4, and September 1, 2022 Regular Meetings
(Action Item.
Approve August. Motioned M. Thorien, second M. Weiss, all aye. Approve September.
Motioned M, Weiss, M. Thorien second, all aye
Pole Removal at Pioneer Hangar Update
The pole that was in danger of falling on the fuel tanks was removed by the City Arborist and
Airport Superintendent.
Hangar Inspections Update
Inspections going well, primarily concerned about proper fire suppression.
FAA/Helena ADO Gary Gates visit Report
The FAA inspection went well, and the Airport Superintendent is addressing a few small issues.
Airport Sewer Extension Update
The sewer extension is scheduled for Oct. 10 — 17. Granite Excavation is doing the project.
Hangar 1000 and Hangar 901 and infield utilities update
The prospective lessee of the future Hangar 901 has opted not to commit to the lease. Hangar
1000 lessees are forming an LLC and the new lease will go to Council later this month.
RFP small hangar complex update
Not done yet but progressing well.
USFS update
Rick Fereday moved to add a USFS update to the agenda, seconded by unknown. All aye.
Shawn Walters reported that he is back in full capacity. Dan Crowell filled in over the summer
and gave good reports, flow fee numbers are wrapping up and will be sent to City soon. Mr.
Walters is cleared to do air tactical work, did local, near fires. Mr. Walters informed the group
that in almost every initial attack fire this summer, General Aviation aircraft affected initial
attacks, not TFR yet, not automatic, GA with no comms, had to orbit all fire a/c until GA decided
to leave. Working on spring outreach. Appreciated the City. Short but intense fires. M. Weiss
stated on ADSB can see aircraft on a fire, tail numbers, Shawn agreed and stated USFS
personnel try all frequencies, tower, etc., tail numbers. M. Weiss suggested an article in IAA
newsletter, backeountry traffic, can see why they want to go look, Chair Jones stated that most
know, and don't go there (smoke), if you see smoke, there is likely a TFR or soon will be,
controllers can articulate to locals and itinerants as well. We should ask Lori to mention
fire/smoke to students. A0PA needs to chime in — avoid smoke. Ms. Hart asked if the USFS had
any problems with private drones during the fire season. Mr. Walters reported no significant
drone problems. He went on to say there is a prescribed fire at Brundage now, cleaning things up.
Using drones. Brought in some hotshot crews to do perimeter, drones shoot interior. Payette
National was first forest to use drones for prescribes fires after moratorium that resulted from
New Mexico controlled burn getting out of control.
R. Fereday moved to adjourn, seconded M. Weiss. All vote aye.
Items for Future AAC agenda:
Next regular meeting scheduled for November 3, 2022, at Noon.
Motion to adjourn, moved, second. No objections. Meeting adjourned at 12:20 p.m.
Date Signed:
Charles Jove , Chairperson
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Attest:
Emily Hart, Airport Ma ager