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CITY OF MC CALL
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AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
May 5, 1999
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Call To Order And Members Present
Acting Chair Rick Faraday called the meeting to order at 12:05 PM.
Members Present
Rick Faraday (evzekr.,t
Mike Anderson
Lori MacNichol
Ray Franz
Geoffrey Rowe
Attendees
Mike Mooney
Hugh Mcnair
John Wolf
Doug Dew
Bonnie Osborne
Jerry Robinson
Pat Doris
Mike Doris
Minutes Of Previous Meetinq(s)
Mr. Anderson moved to approve the minutes of April 21, 1999. Mr. Faraday seconded
and the motion carried unanimously.
Business
John Wolf Lease Request - Self -fueling Fuel Sales:
Mr. Mike Mooney, Valley Oil, gave an informative presentation on self -fueling stations.
He described the advantages and disadvantages of these systems and pending
legislation in Oregon that may eliminate them if passed by the legislation. The following
are a list of advantages and disadvantages: Advantages - After hours fuel availability,
competitive price, and increased sales. Disadvantages - Equipment reliability, problems,
Jet A self -fueling not attractive to corporate aircraft, lack of minimum standards. Mr. Pat
Doris provided the AAC a copy of a NATA (National Air Transportation Association)
report on minimum standards and self -fueling stations. John Wolf addressed the AAC
and agreed that minimum standards are needed. He pointed out that McCall Air Taxi
has already purchased the equipment for their own self -fueling station and that he will
meet the minimum standards. Mr. Faraday requested that Mr. Wolf draft a more detailed
plan so the AAC could better evaluate his design proposal. Mr. Wolf indicated he would
have a more detailed plan at the next meeting. The City Fire Marshall, Mark Larson,
stated that he had no problem with a self -fueling system as long as it meets all fire
codes. Mr. Pat Doris stated that Dale Points has always stated that he wanted only one
location for fueling on the airport. Mr. Robinson asked the AAC to consider the
economic effect this system could have on McCall Air Taxi and the loss to the City and
the airport if it caused them to go out of business. Mr. Pat Doris feels that Mr. Wolfs
expectations on fuel sale numbers are too high and corporate aircraft want service over
price. Mr. Mike Doris pointed out that McCall Air Taxi had requested they same location
for their self-service fuel station last year but were rejected by the AAC. Mr. Faraday
recalled the request but stated McCall Air Taxi never returned a detailed request to the
AAC. The Airport Manager asked Mr. Pat Doris if McCall Air Taxi planned on lowering
their price when they install their own self -fueling station. Mr. Doris responded that they
would lower the price.
Action: The AAC will review Mr. Wolfs proposal at a future meeting.
Fire Hall Move To Dienhard Lane:
Dale Points, Fire Chief, requested the AAC approve the Fire Hall move to Dienhard. He
explained the many advantages of the move to the AAC. The Airport Manager noted
that the Master Plan calls for the move in order to meet the 3-min response time
requirement for air carrier operations. Mr. Anderson made a motion to approve the
move and Ms. MacNichol seconded the motion. The AAC approve unanimously that the
Council review and consider approving the move.
Action: The Airport Manager will place the request on the next Council meeting agenda.
Salmon Air Lease Transfer
Background: Salmon Air purchased their hangar lasts Oct. and has been operating air
charter operations out of the hangar for the last seven months. The debate is to formally
approve the transfer. The Airport Manager presented the AAC with a copy of a letter from
Ms. JoAnn Wolters, President of Salmon Air. The letter states that she has reviewed the
minimum standards and is currently complying with them or will when and if the lease
transfer is approved. Ms. MacNichol gave an update on the hanger sewer system and its
current capacity of 250 gals per day. Mr. Lappin, Central Health District, related to Ms.
MacNichol that the drain field is adequate for the current level of operations and forecasted
summer operations. Mr. Pat Doris stated that the passenger numbers were unrealistic and
the actual daily numbers would be 24-30 passengers per day. He felt this would exceed
the drain field capacity. The AAC agreed that any increase above the projected numbers
would require Salmon Air to take action to insure minimum standard would be met. The
Airport Manager stated he would track numbers and request Mr. Lappin review the drain
field capacity if needed. Mr. Anderson made a motion to approve the lease and Mr. Faraday
seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
Action: The Airport manager will place the request on the next Council meeting agenda for
consideration.
Private hangar lease rates:
Background: The AAC reviewed lease rates at a special meeting on April 21s'. The Airport
Manager provided additional information for the members to review prior to this meeting.
Mr. Anderson explained his preference for a simple flat rate that would be charged for
covered or uncovered ground. He also expressed the need to stimulate new construction by
lowering the price. Mr. Faraday had some reservation about the decrease in revenue if the
rates are too low. The Airport Manager explained that his goal was maintain the current
level of revenue and stimulate growth. Mr. Anderson explained the benefit to the City
revenues through capital improvements realized by new hangar construction. The Airport
Manager pointed out that those revenues do not directly come back to the airport fund. He
did acknowledged that it benefits the City as whole to lower rates and stimulate growth. The
AAC decided that $0.12 would maintain current revenue and stimulate new growth. The
Airport Manager requested the lease renewal interval be changed from the current 10 years
to 5 years to allow for future changes if anticipated growth is not as predicted. The Airport
Manager also thinks they entire airport fund should be reviewed because the true benefit to
the City is not reflective of the funding the airport receives. The motion to accept a new
lease rate of $0.12 for general aviation hangars was accepted unanimously by the AAC.
Action: The Airport Manager will place lease rate review on the agenda for the next Council
meeting.
Adjournment
Mr. Anderson moved to adjourn. Ms. MacNichol seconded and the motion carried
unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 2:20 PM.
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