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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.
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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.
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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