HomeMy Public PortalAboutAAC Minutes 1999 09/01CITY OF MC CALL
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
September 1, 1999
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Call To Order And Members Present
Committee Chairperson Lori MacNichol called the meeting to order at 12:03 PM.
Members Present
Lori MacNichol
Mike Anderson
Rick Fereday
Attendees
Geoffrey Rowe (Airport Manager)
John Wolf
Cris Keith
Marilyn Arp
Mike Doris
Minutes Of Previous Meednolisl
Mike Anderson moved to approve the minutes of Aug 4, 1999. Rick Fereday seconded
and the motion carried unanimously.
Business
Airport Manager update:
Geoffrey Rowe gave an update on the recent vandalism at the airport. Two of Runway 16
threshold light lenses were stolen on two separate occasions. The gates by MacPaws will
now be locked and the McCall PD is on alert to check the airport at night. The total cost to
replace the lenses and bulbs are $400.00. The windsocks were replaced and minor repairs
were completed. The infield windsock pole was painted. A 12ft windsock has been ordered
to replace the 8ft one in the infield and will be installed later in the year. The Fire Dept
removed the old truck from the hangar and clean up and repair is underway with the help of
Parks and Rec. Dept. Lori MacNichol would like to see the Airport Managers office have a
sign posted to make it more visible to the public. The Airport Manager advised the AAC on
the need to begin the FAA preapplication process for the next airport project. The AAC
agreed we need to go ahead with it.
Action: The Airport Manager will brief the City Manager and seek approval.
Cris Keith's lease request:
The AAC discussed the request for an FBO lease. Mike Anderson stated he would really
like to see Mr. Keith move his business on the airport but felt the location is being driven by
the lack of sewer and the location will present snow removal and safety concems because
of the close proximity to the fire lane. Lori MacNichol ask Mr. Keith if he planned to expand
his business to include other activities other than engine repair. He stated he would
eventually like to have aircraft rental and maybe fuel sales. Lori MacNichol expressed
concern at the increased of the scope of activity in light of the small size of the requested
hangar and lot. Mike Anderson pointed out other more suitable locations on the airport for
an engine shop repair facility. Rick Fereday explained that this unpaved area should have
been paved and used as ramp. Rick Fereday doesn't want to place a hangar in an area that
is not designated in the Master Plan as a lot and would prevent future use as ramp. Mr.
Keith was offered other locations but decline them and expressed his only choice as the lot
in question. He also stated he felt the AAC were displaying a double standard. He feels
relocating his business to McCall is vital to his survival. Rick Fereday expressed concern
because the requested lot would not allow for any growth or expansion of the business.
Action: Rick Fereday made a motion not to approve the request based on the location.
Mike Anderson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
John Wolf request to move location:
Mr. Wolf requested permission to move his pumps closer to the ramp. He explained that the
original layout had an unnecessary area designated for containment. This containment area
was designed for above ground tanks. His tanks are below ground and the containment
area isn't needed. Mr. Wolf also requested a move closer to the rotating beacon. He
explained the coast to bore at the location the AAC selected was too expensive and would
force him to consider abandoning the project. Rick Fereday explained that the AAC had
selected the location after long debate and it was chosen based on safety concerns. Mr.
Doris thought the City should explore the possibility of a well for Mr. Wolf.
Action: Rick Fereday made a motion to allow the proposed self -fueling station to move 80ft
to the north but not closer to the east. Mike Anderson seconded the motion. The motion
passed unanimously. The Airport Manager will present to the City Council. Note: Shortly
after this meeting Mr. Wolf pulled his requests for a lease and will move his facility to
Nampa.
Other business:
Mr. Doris wanted to know what was happening with the proposed Compass Rose project.
The Airport manager explained he had the paint available but was waiting to hear from the
Ninty-Nines on their schedule to paint it.
Adjournment
Mike Anderson moved to adjoum. Rick Fereday seconded and the motion carried
unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 1:10 PM.
[Km,
Chair