HomeMy Public PortalAboutAAC Minutes 1999 04/07CITY OF MC CALL
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
April 7, 1999
Call To Order And Members Present
Acting Chair Rick Fereday called the meeting to order at 12:05 PM.
Members Present
Rick Fereday
Lori MacNichol
Ray Franz
Duke Norfleet (USFS)
Attendees
Bill Robertson
Bill Keating
Marilyn Arp
John Wolf
Pat Doris
Kirk Braun
Scott Finley
Minutes Of Previous Meetinq(s)
Mr. Fereday moved to approve the minutes of March 6, 1999. Ms. MacNichol
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Business
Airport Lease Rates:
Mr. Bill Robertson and Ms. Marilyn Arp provided background on past hanger lease
rates and problems associated with the proposed fee increase. During the last
Airport Advisory Committee meeting, Mr. Mike Anderson was tasked with
researching lease rates. Mr. Mike Anderson wasn't present at this meeting to
provide his input to the committee. Mr. Scott Finley represents two of the current
leases and gave an explanation of billing problems he has encountered. Mr. Finley
expressed his view that the proposed rates were too high. The new Airport
Manager, Geoffrey Rowe, explained a lease transfer problem he was dealing with
between Mr. Boyd Miller and Mr.David Al!men. The Airport Manager requested
additional time in order to review the proposed resolution and familiarize himself
with the process. The committee decided to schedule a special meeting on April
21,1999 at 7pm. The purpose of the special meeting is to solicit public comment
and deal exclusively with the lease rate issues and tie -down fees.
Action:
Airport Manager — Research rates and presents a proposal to the Committee on at
the special meeting on April 21st.
Salmon Air Lease:
Mr. Pat Doris had questions regarding the transfer of a hanger lease to Salmon Air.
He requested the Committee research minimum standards with regard to the
operation of Salmon Air. He expressed the need for minimum standards to protect
existing airport FBO's. He also requested a feasibility study to determine feasibility
of having a third FBO on the airport.
Action:
Airport Manager review Airport Master plan and minimum standards requirements.
Airport Weed Control:
Ms MacNichol researched weed control and thought that it would be more
economical for a city employee to complete a weed applicatiOon course and "do it
our self rather than pay the county or private contractor. The Airport Manger
commented on the storage and liability issues that may make the process more
expensive than contracting out.
Action:
Airport Manager and Public Works Director will research equipment and chemical
storage cost.
Dogs Near Runway - Mcpaws :
Mr. Pat Doris relayed to the Committee that some of the McPaws dog walkers were
walking dogs the edge of the runway. The Airprot Manager stated he would
investigate and request they remain clear of the runway.
Action:.
Airport Manager
Runway Lighting System:
Ms MacNichol gave the Committee a package from the FAA regarding the
emergency request for new runway lights. The Airport Manager and Public works
Director will present the package to the FAA during an upcoming trip to the regional
office in Renton , WA.
Action:
Airport Manager and Public Works Director.
Airport parking:
The Airport Manager briefed the Committee on a drainage improvement project for
long term parking at the airport. The lack of proper drainage has been a recurring
problem and the work needs to be completed before the busy summer season.
Public Works would like to begin the project within 3 weeks; however, many
vehicles are blocking access. Many of the owners are out of the area and leave
the vehicles in the parking lot year round. Some of the vehicles are backcountry
residents who use the airport and need to keep a vehicle on the airport for
transportation. There are other owners who are simply using the lot as free
storage. The Airport Manager stated he would make every attempt to coordinate
with the McCall Police Dept in order to give the owners time to move their vehicles
before construction begins. If they owners can't be located or ignore request to
move their vehicle than a 48hr notice will be posted on the vehicle and it may have
to be towed so equipment can begin digging up the area.
Action:
Airport Manager
A special Committee meeting will be held April 21, 1999.
The next regular Committee meeting will be May 5, 1999.
Adiournment
Mr. Fereday moved to adjourn. Ms MacNichol seconded and the motion carried
unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 1:45 PM.
Chair