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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20100201minutesMINUTES Jefferson City Memorial Airport Airport Advisory Committee February 1, 2010 10:30 a.m. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT Chet Hartley Herman Lueckenotte Robert Morgan Jeff Naught Frank Rycyk, Chairman Grant Shorthose, Vice Chairman COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT Chip Gentry COUNCIL LIAISON PRESENT Jim Penfold, Councilman, Second Ward STAFF PRESENT Pat Sullivan, Director of Community Development Janice McMillan, Deputy Director for Planning & Transportation Services Ron Craft, Airport Manager Drew Hilpert, Associate City Counselor Anne Stratman, Administrative Assistant OTHERS PRESENT Stan Mehrhoff Steve Summers 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 additions, deletions or amendments were noted the agenda stands as printed. 3. Approval of Minutes for the Meeting of January 4, 2010 As no additions, deletions or amendments were noted the minutes stand as written. 4. Public Comment Opportunity No public comment was received. 5. Scheduled Reports a. Airport Activity Report – Airport Manager Mr. Craft reported that the cannons continue to operate on a daily basis to harass the geese. He explained that timers will be installed to discharge the cannons at set time intervals. b. FBO Mr. Shorthose reported that traffic operations for January 2010 were slow due to the bitterly cold temperatures, snow and fog. c. Friends of the Airport Mr. Mehrhoff pointed out that the airport received favorable PR as a result of Mr. Shorthose being on the radio in the last few weeks. Mr. Shorthose explained that the radio spots were actually for last month’s Chamber Connections event that Jefferson City Flying Service sponsored. He also pointed out that Channel 13 interviewed Mr. Craft last week regarding traffic numbers. He stated that the media compared Jefferson City Memorial Airport and Columbia Regional Airport and we are fortunate that the traffic operations are favorable for us. Minutes/Airport Advisory Committee Page 2 February 1, 2010 6. Old Business a. Crop and Wildlife Management Mr. Rycyk announced that Mr. Gentry’s report will be deferred to the March 1, 2010 meeting. He asked Committee members for input on the wildlife management situation. Mr. Shorthose pointed out that during geese season local landowners have given permission to local hunters to hunt geese on their property. Mr. Craft reported that geese have not been sighted on airport property recently however they have been sighted in the fields around the airport and at ABB. He stated that he has not received reports from pilots recently, as well. He stated that Chief Schroeder has offered the assistance of Officers for geese patrol at the Airport. Mr. Craft explained that the Airport has a wildlife depredation permit, issued by the Department of Agriculture, that gives Airport personnel or a city representative the authority to take lethal action if the geese pose a safety hazard. He stated that the permit is only for airport property. Mr. Rycyk asked Mr. Hilpert to comment on the legality of use of firearms on city property for geese abatement. In response, Mr. Hilpert explained that discharging firearms in the city limits must have the approval of the Police Chief. He stated that the Police Chief limits the use of firearms to city employees due to liability purposes. Mr. Mehrhoff asked whether the Police Chief would be receptive to expanding the use of firearms to those individuals with hunting licenses. In response, Mr. Craft stated that he would contact the Police Chief to see if that is a possibility. b. Airport Improvement Project List Mr. Craft explained that under current legislation the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) pays 95 percent of AIP project costs and the City pays 5 percent. He stated that there has been some discussion about cutting the percentage to 90/10 due to the federal government’s limited budget. Mr. Craft emphasized that the Airport Property Survey and the Airport Layout Plan are the only projects on this list that have funding available. He stated that the Airport Layout Plan is 95 percent complete with the exception of the airport property survey which is planned for spring 2010. Mr. Craft explained that since the airport property survey is a component of the Airport Layout Plan it is eligible for 95 percent grant reimbursement through the FAA. Mr. Craft explained that the following projects have been considered by MoDOT to be eligible for funding when it becomes available: (1) New Air Traffic Control Tower; (2) Construct New/Relocated Parallel Taxiway B; (3) Environmental Assessment for Runway 9-27 Extension; (4) Extend Runway 9-27 to 4,400 feet; and (5) Relocation of Conservation Hangar. Environmental Assessment for Runway 9-27 Extension/Extend Runway 9-27 to 4,400 feet Mr. Craft explained that MoDOT will require an Environmental Assessment before construction can begin on the extension of Runway 9-27. He stated that MoDOT recommends that we start planning for the Environmental Assessment within the next two three years. He explained that the Environmental Assessment could take approximately 18-24 months to complete. Relocation of Conservation Hangar Mr. Craft explained that any major improvements made to Runway 9-27 requires the clear zones off the end of the runway to become larger and because of that the Conservation Hangar will become an obstruction. He stated that any improvements to Runway 9-27 will require relocating the Conservation Hangar. Mr. Craft explained that the South Hangar and Jefferson City Flying Service should not be affected. Ms. McMillan asked if it was possible to move the runway to the east. In response, Mr. Craft explained that the FAA will allow utilizing grant funds to move a runway as opposed to moving a building. Mr. Hartley stated that the Department of Conservation was limited to where their hangar could be built. As far as the Department of Conservation is concerned it is an airport problem. Minutes/Airport Advisory Committee Page 3 February 1, 2010 Mr. Craft explained that the following projects can be accomplished by City personnel as time and funding allow: (1) Remove trees from Cedarvale Drive; (2) Public parking lot overlay or seal coat; (3) Remove trees from Runway 27 Approach Surface; (3) Remove additional trees in Runway 12 Approach Surface; and (4) Ramp repair near the AAT Hangar. Mr. Rycyk concluded that there a several more items on this list to discuss and suggested continuing discussion at the March 1, 2010 meeting. Mr. Shorthose moved and Mr. Naught seconded to continue discussion of the Airport Improvement Project List at the March 1, 2010 meeting. Mr. Morgan pointed out that we have already covered most of the items on this list and did not see why the rest of the items could be discussed today. He stated that most of the remaining projects on the list are either in progress or have been completed. After additional discussion the motion passed with the following votes: Aye: Hartley, Lueckenotte, Naught, Rycyk, Shorthose Nay: Morgan 7. New Business a. Maintenance and Repairs Planned for ATCT and Other Airport Facilities Mr. Craft reported that the following repairs are planned for the Air Traffic Control Tower:  Weather permitting the floor in the restroom will be replaced and the toilet reset;  Secure bids to replace the roof, the rotating beacon and catwalk railing;  Paint the catwalk and the exterior of the control tower while replacing the catwalk railing Mr. Sullivan stated that some funds are available but not enough. 8. Other Business A. Mr. Rycyk inquired of the status of the letter to Senators Bond and McCaskill requesting funding for land acquisition and a new air traffic control tower. B. Mr. Rycyk invited Committee members to attend the next meeting of the Evening Rotary Club scheduled for February 23, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church, where Mr. Gentry will present the program on Angel Flights. 9. Next Meeting Date The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 1, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. in the Airport Conference Room. 10. Adjourn Mr. Hartley moved and Mr. Naught seconded to adjourn the meeting at 11:28 a.m. Respectfully Submitted, Anne Stratman Administrative Assistant