Loading...
HomeMy Public PortalAbout20110404minutesMINUTES Jefferson City Memorial Airport Airport Advisory Committee Special Meeting April 4, 2011 10:30 a.m. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT Chip Gentry Chet Hartley Herman Lueckenotte Robert Morgan Jeff Naught Frank Rycyk, Chairman Grant Shorthose, Vice Chairman COUNCIL LIAISON PRESENT Jim Penfold, Councilman, Second Ward STAFF PRESENT Ron Craft, Airport Manager Janice McMillan, Deputy Director for Planning & Transportation Services Drew Hilpert, Associate City Counselor Anne Stratman, Administrative Assistant OTHERS PRESENT Don Fontana, Stormwater Manager Steve Martin, Air Traffic Control Tower Manager Matt Morasch, Director of Public Works Kevin Nowack 1. Introductions Chairman Rycyk called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m, and asked everyone present to introduce themselves. 2. Adoption of the agenda as printed or amended As no amendments were noted the agenda stands as printed. 3. Approval of Minutes for the Meeting of March 7, 2011 As no additions, deletions or amendments were noted the minutes stand as written. 4. Public Comment Opportunity None. 5. Invited Guests A. New FEMA Flood Maps Staff distributed an excerpt from the proposed SEMA Floodway map for the Jefferson City Memorial Airport, Wastewater Treatment Plant and adjacent properties. Mr. Morasch explained that the proposed map revision increases the floodway boundary over the Airport property, the Wastewater Treatment Plant and adjacent private businesses. He stated that the airport has always been in the floodplain and now it is proposed to be in the floodway. Mr. Morasch explained that this will affect private businesses in terms of insurance and financing especially for building improvements. He stated that for property in a floodway there may be some question whether the federal government will continue to make grant funding available for some of these improvements. Mr. Morasch explained that a 90 day public comment period is scheduled to begin at the end of April which will allow comments on any technical data. He stated that we would like to get a consulting firm under contract to see if there is any possibility of having the boundaries adjusted. Mr. Morasch explained that you would still be able to build in the floodway but you would be required to wet -flood proof the building and provide a no -rise certificate. Minutes/Airport Advisory Committee April 4, 2011 Page 2 Mr. Shorthose inquired whether the lines can be adjusted or will any of these buildings be grandfathered in. In response, Mr. Morasch clarified that you will have the ability to build but you will have to meet different standards and there is the possibility that this may affect insurance rates and financing. Ms. McMillan explained that at tonight's meeting the City Council may approve a Master Agreement with Burns & McDonnell to provide consulting services for the airport for the next five (5) years. She stated that we intend to ask them to look at this issue and whether there is an opportunity to get those lines adjusted. Mr. Penfold commented that there are levees upstream at this point. He stated that most floodplains are now actively functioning again as floodplains. He inquired whether this type of information was taken into account during the revisions. In response, Mr. Fontana explained that the Army Corp of Engineers studied the Upper Mississippi River Flow Frequency Study. He stated that they took into account what was bought out after the 1993 flood and calibrated their model for historic flood elevations. Mr. Penfold cautioned to pay close attention to this matter over the next 60 to 90 days. He stated that the Committee may want to formulate a position and forward any comments to the City. Mr. Penfold explained that we do not know in the future whether federal agencies will support a parallel taxiway, a new control tower or any other continuing improvements. Mr. Fontana explained that the maps are proposed to become effective 12 to 16 months from today. Mr. Rycyk requested that Ms. McMillan report on the public comment period and any new information from the FAA at the next meeting. 6. Scheduled Reports A. Airport Manager's Report Mr. Craft reported on the following items: The Missouri Airport Managers Association and the Missouri State Aviation Council will meet at their annual spring conference April 13-15, 2011 at the Lodge of the Four Seasons at the Lake of the Ozarks. ➢ Wildlife Hazard Management Training will be held on April 7, 2011 in Columbia. Work continues on clearing the trees along the entrance road. Mr. Craft explained that State Aviation Day was held on March 29, 2011 at the Capitol Building. He stated that State Aviation Day is an opportunity for the aviation community to meet with their legislatures to discuss various issues and state funding for projects. Mr. Craft explained that our airport is one of the sponsors for the legislators' luncheon. Mr. Rycyk suggested that the City's Lobbyist attend State Aviation Day on the Airport's behalf. Mr. Craft clarified that the City's Lobbyist has attended State Aviation Day in the past. Mr. Craft explained that the biggest issue for the City at this time is the jet fuel sales tax because it will sunset in 2013. He stated that revenue raised from the jet fuel sales tax is deposited into the State Aviation Trust Fund. Mr. Craft explained that the Aviation Trust Fund is used to fund airport construction and maintenance projects throughout the state. He stated that the Aviation Trust Fund continues to decrease every year and is currently estimated to be around $4.1 million. Mr. Rycyk inquired whether this Committee should take a position supporting the continuance of the jet fuel sales tax. In response, Ms. McMillan explained that generally if the City takes a position we send a letter directly to the Legislative Committee Chair and advise the City Lobbyist. She stated that Mr. Brian Weiler, Multi -Modal Director, is pretty good about letting us know when hearings are scheduled. Mr. Shorthose commented that MoDOT uses these funds for the betterment of our airports. Minutes/Airport Advisory Committee April 4, 2011 Page 3 Mr. Craft explained that in the past few years our airport received approximately $200,000 in grant money from the State Aviation Trust Fund. He stated that these funds helped design the parallel taxiways and fund the update of the Airport Layout Plan. Mr. Craft explained that the jet fuel sales tax has always been collected however legislators earmarked those funds for the Aviation Trust Fund instead of diverting them to the general revenue fund. He reiterated that in 2013 there is the potential for those funds to go back into the general revenue fund. Mr. Rycyk moved and Mr. Shorthose seconded to approve that the Committee take the position that the jet fuel sales tax continue to be earmarked for the State Aviation Trust Fund. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Rycyk explained that Ms. McMillan will communicate this by way of letter to the Legislative Committee Chairs and the City Lobbyist. Mr. Lueckenotte inquired of the possibility of this going back to being appropriated to the right area instead of being divided among other airports. Mr. Shorthose explained that MoDOT may not be able to distribute those funds proportionately especially for those airports that do not sell jet fuel. B. FBO Report Mr. Shorthose gave an update on the cardboard recycling issue. He explained that the general consensus among the tenants is to leave it as is at this time. Mr. Shorthose stated that some businesses have decided to recycle their cardboard and take it over to New World Recycling. 7. Old Business A. Leadership Jefferson City Mr. Naught reported that at this time the Leadership Jefferson City Committee is discussing whether to include the Airport under a city government day or add a new transportation day. He explained that they are in the middle of a leadership class and will not be able to do anything until next year. Mr. Gentry inquired whether there is any component of the leadership class that deals with entrepreneurs. In response, Mr. Naught explained that he is not aware of anything at this time. He stated that he will update this Committee once the Leadership Jefferson City Committee has made a decision. B. Young Eagle Flights Airport Open House/ Fly -in Mr. Shorthose reported that the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) has scheduled the Young Eagle Flights in conjunction with the Airport Open House and Fly -in on October 1, 2011. He explained that the B-25 Bomber and the Carl Edwards Fastenal #60 car will be on display, as well as, several other aircraft. Mr. Shorthose stated that Mr. Scheppers supposedly received verbal approval from MoDOT District 5 to hang a banner off of the Highway 54 overpass. Mr. Shorthose explained that the banner must not display any proprietary advertising. Mr. Rycyk inquired whether the Air Force will be involved. In response, Mr. Shorthose explained that Mr. Scheppers is still looking into that. Mr. Hilpert explained that after looking through the Air Force's list of security requirements this would have to be a city sponsored event mostly because of the security requirements. Ms. McMillan explained that there will be some expense to the city even if the Air Force is not involved and we need to estimate what those expenses would be. She stated that depending on how big this event is there could be security concerns with crowd control. Ms. McMillan explained that additional staffing may be required for cleanup and monitoring activities. Mr. Craft explained that the Jefferson City Police Department will be able to answer any questions about the amount of police presence that might be needed. He stated that the airport has a fire truck that all city firefighters are trained to use. Mr. Craft explained that since it is a public event the Jefferson City Fire Department and Cole County EMS should be on standby for any Minutes/Airport Advisory Committee April 4, 2011 Page 4 emergencies that may arise. He stated that the Air Force will consider the October 1, 2011 event as the equivalent to an airshow. 8. New Business A. Airport Projects Update Mr. Craft reported that the in -pavement runway lights, rotating beacon light and new roof for the Air Traffic Control Tower are being addressed. He suggested waiting until the renovations to the terminal building are complete before making repairs to the public parking lot. B. Airport Budget for 2011-2012 Ms. McMillan requested that Chairman Rycyk appoint a subcommittee to review the airports budget for FY2011-2012. She explained that we do not expect to be able to request any huge changes in our budget because we think that general revenue will either be about the same or less than what we are currently experiencing. Mr. Rycyk asked whether a subcommittee of three (3) members would require following the open meeting notification. In response, Mr. Hilpert explained that you would still have to follow sunshine posting notices because this body will be appointing a subcommittee. Mr. Rycyk, Mr. Shorthose and Mr. Hartley volunteered to serve on the subcommittee. 9. Other Business Mr. Hilpert announced that this is Mr. Penfold's last meeting since he is not seeking re-election to the City Council. Mr. Rycyk thanked Mr. Penfold for his time and commitment to this Committee. Mr. Penfold commented that the airport is an important facility to this community. He stated that he has supported the airport during his four (4) years on the City Council. Mr. Penfold expressed concerns in regards to the SEMA/FEMA flood map revisions. He stated that he is concerned that without a precedent federal agencies will not allow development in the floodway. Mr. Penfold explained that would be very serious for the long term viability of our airport. 10. Next Meeting Date Monday, June 6, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. in the Airport Conference Room. 11. Adjournment Mr. Morgan moved and Mr. Shorthose seconded to adjourn the meeting at 11:45 a.m. Respectfully Submitted, � s �� 1. _/ A I '�.-� ✓ n _ An e Stratman Administrative Assistant