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AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
July 7, 1999
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Call To Order And Members Present
Committee Chairperson Lori MacNichol called the meeting to order at 07:05 PM.
Members Present
Lori MacNichol
Rick Fereday
Mike Anderson
Ray Franz
Attendees
Geoffrey Rowe (Airport Manager)
John Wolf
Mike Doris
Marilyn Arp
Bill Robertson
Cris Keith
Allan Derr
Jerry Robinson
Minutes Of Previous Meetino(s)
Lori MacNichol moved to approve the minutes of June 2, 1999. Mike Anderson
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Business
Review and adoption of revised Minimum Standards:
Geoffrey Rowe gave a summary of the methodology he used to write the revised standards.
He referenced five other airports and consulted with the FAA to ensure the standards met
the recommendation in FAA Advisory Circular 150/5190-1A. Mike Anderson would like the
Minimum Standards to be a separate document that contains only standards and excludes
any type of rules or airport operating procedures. Ray Franz liked the idea of having
everything in one document. The Airport Manager stated he had no objection to separating
the Minimum Standards from operating rules and other airport procedures. He also stated
he could prepare a separate guide containing airport operation procedures. Mike Doris
stated the Minimum Standards from 1976 required MATCO to have specific square footage.
He feels the proposed Minimum Standards are a step backwards and are less restrictive
than the current standards. He feels this will harm his business and ruin the significant
investment he has in his operation. He also pointed out that the current Minimum Standards
state the AAC may request an economic feasibility study to determine if a potential lessee
will be able to operate without harming other FBO's who are already established. Allen Derr
(Attomey for MATCO) stated the Minimum Standards should be written to preserve stability.
Jerry Robinson fells the proposed standards don't protect the current FBO's and the airport
does not have enough potential fuel sales to justify a self -fueling station. The Airport
Manager pointed out that AAC is scheduled to debate the self -fueling issue after they
address the Minimum Standards. He thinks the current discussion should be directed at
adopting a set of Minimum Standards that not only protects the current FBO's but also
ensures the airport does not have a set of standards that are unreasonable and create a
monopoly. The Airport Manager wants to ensure the total spirit of the Advisory Circular
achieved by providing standards to protect and preventing unreasonable standards from
stifling future competition and growth. The AAC then reviewed the proposed Minimum
Standards line by line and requested the Airport Manager make the changes for review prior
to the next City Council meeting. Mike Doris requested the AAC preserve the economic
feasibility requirement in any new standards that may be adopted. The Airport Manager
stated he would add this and the AAC agreed to the addition.
Action: The Airport Manager will revise the proposed Minimum Standards and request FAA
review.
John Wolfs lease request:
The AAC discussed Mr. Wolfs lease request. Lori MacNichol recommended the AAC
position remains the same regarding the lease but John Wolf would have to conform to any
new or changed minimum standards. Other AAC members agreed no vote would be needed
since it was approved at the last meeting. John Wolf stated he would comply with any new
standards. Cris Keith recommended the Airport Manager conduct a survey of other airports.
Action: The Airport Manager will conduct a phone survey of the other airports to gain
greater knowledge and present his findings at the next AAC meeting.
Adjournment
Lori MacNichol moved to adjourn. Rick Fereday seconded and the motion carried
unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM.
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