HomeMy Public PortalAbout2001CITY OF MC CALL
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
October 3, 2001
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Call To Order And Members Present
Lori MacNichol called the meeting to order at 12:00 PM.
Members Present
Ray Franz
Jerry Robinson
Gordon Eccles
Lori MacNichol
Attendees
Mike Becker (Airport Manager)
Mike (McCall Air Taxi)
Minutes Of Previous Meeting(s)
Ms. MacNichol explained that there needs to be copies of the minutes and
agenda at the meeting, available for the committee and public.
Ms. MacNichol moved to approve the minutes of August 1, 2001. The motion
was seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Public Comment
Mike (McCall Air Taxi) expressed a warm welcome to the new Airport Manager
(Mike Becker)
Mike also expressed concem that there needs to be an agenda posted at McCall
Air Taxi, and a copy of the minutes.
Business
River Ranch Subdivision: The AirportiNanager briefed the AAC on the current
position of the sub -division. Two out of the three problems have been resolved. The
Navigation Easement is still being workedaut. Susan (City Attomey), the Airport
Manager, and city staff have been working on a solution, but nothing has come of it
yet. It is still at a stand still.
Action: The Airport Manager will continue to advise the council and the AAC on
the issue.
Meeting with FAA about AIP project: The Airport Manager explained to the AAC
about the meeting that occurred. The FAA and the Airport Manger discussed the
proper steps that need to be followed and how the new runway lights and electricity
would work after they were installed at the airport this coming spring (2002).
Proposed Cell Tower: On October 2, 2001 the P&Z approved the cell tower with
conditions of approval which are as follows, 1. There is a FAA approved light on the
top. 2. It is painted according to FM standards.
Ms. MacNichol attended the P&Z meeting and stated that she did not want
the tower put up because of safety reasons, but if it were to be put up that it must
have a light and be painted properly.
Public Comment: Comments were made in regards to the owner of the land for
River Ranch also being the owner of the land the airport wants for future
development.
Open Discussion: Discussion on how tall our airport beacon is, and whether it
could be taller if needed. Also a concem is the inability to see it from a far distance
at night.
The Green Airport sign became a concem if it were to be put back any time soon.
Other concerns included what the sign looked like and what was going to be on the
new sign.
Action: The Airport manager will find out and address the concern at the next
meeting.
The Airport Access road was brought up, which lead the AAC to request the future
plans for the airport and determine priority to all up coming improvements.
Action: The Airport Manager will gather the information and address this concem at
the next AAC meeting.
Final discussion was on the Airport budget for the year 2002. The Airport manager
did not have any information with him at this time, so the AAC moved to have
copies of the budget for the next meeting.
Action: The Airport Manager will bring the budget for 2002 to the next AAC
meeting.
Adjournment
The motion was made to adjoum at 12:56 it was seconded and the motion was carried.
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Airport Advisory Committee Minutes
August 1, 2001.
Members Present:
Lori MacNichol
Ray Franz
Jerry Robinson
Gordon Eccles
Staff: Bill Keating
Robert Strope
Lindley Kirkpatrick
Attending: Marilyn Arp
Bob Peckham (Recreation Dept.)
Jenny Keiser-Ruemaule (Arts & Humanities)
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL:
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 6:03 P.M. and declared a quorum present. Ray moved to
approve the minutes of June 6, and Gordon seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
None
II. OLD BUSINESS:
River Ranch Subdivision:
Mr. Kirkpatrick distributed copies of the draft Avigation Easement to the Committee. He also distributed
copies of the draft Wildlife Mitigation Agreement that addresses increased waterfowl attraction. These were
developed from standard FAA recommendations. This was a result of a lot of negotiation with developer,
City attorneys and FAA.
The first reading the River Ranch Annexation Notice was passed with condition that FAA approves
Avigation Easement. Documents sent to FAA for review and approval. Discussion of how long it takes FAA
to respond.
Mr. Strope will attend an AIP Grant Conference meeting in Seattle on August 20, to talk about pending AIP
projects with FAA and the City's airport engineers, Armstrong. There was a discussion of the importance
of FAA grants for the airport to survive.
Airport Manager Position:
Mr. Strope asked the Committee to help with interview questions and for volunteers to assist in the
selection. Discussion followed about the screening process and how he arrived at the 10 applicants being
considered today. Packets contain qualifications. Mr. Strope would like the Committee to assist in
narrowing the list to three candidates to be interviewed. Discussion about the interview process. Bill
Keating will be included in the process and Mr. Strope would like some members of the Committee to help.
Last time the Committee came up with 3 interview questions. He needs at least one Committee member in
the room to help with the interview. He would like to have someone hired by September 1. A meeting is
scheduled for Monday, August 6, at 6:00 p.m. to review the applicants with the Committee.
Airport Advisory Minutes 8.1.01 Page 1
III. NEW BUSINESS:
Recreation Department Office:
Robert Strope will move Bob Peckham to the airport. He explained the plans to improve parking and the
new entrance to the airport manager building.
Arts and Humanities: An opportunity for partnership with City and Arts & Humanities with possibility of their
office at the same building. They can access grant funds to pay for office and meeting space. There is a
need for a meeting room for airport related stuff. Unresolved issues as to who will pay for the utilities. Mr.
Strope wants to be sure this is approved by the Minimum Standards.
The Committee's biggest concem is having someone in a Buick driving down the taxiway looking for the
A&H building (non -authorized access to the airport).
Lori wanted to know what the duties of the Recreation Director are. Bob Peckham is responsible for
planning and registration of events, people coming to see him about events or dance classes (as in the
past). Mostly administrative functions.
Is the hangar owned by the City? Will revenue be coming back to the airport from rent? The utilities will be
shared by the Recreation Dept. Mr. Strope said there will not be any net change in revenues to the airport.
Arts and Humanities may be charged something for rent but they have a limited budget.
Discussion about renting or selling of the City airport hangar for a lot of money - money to be used for
matching funds. Lori does not want the hangar chopped up and used for non -aviation activities. Ray is
concerned that we may set a precedence and may not be able to, in the future, reject a proposal in the
future. Mr. Strope used Toothman-Orton as an example. They lease office space from Mike Dorris.
Gordon said that we need to look ahead and see where we will be in 5-10 years. A lot of things going on
and we need to look at the long-term effects. Once we get someone in, it would be hard to get them out.
Mr. Strope said, "It is not my intent to have him there on a permanent basis." (Referring to Bob Peckham.)
Improvements to the parking will be passed on to the new airport manager. Gordon would like to see sign
put up to prevent traffic on the ramp from airport managers entrance.
Jenny Keiser-Ruemaule, from Arts and Humanities, said there would be 3 to 4 visitors a day to the A&H
office. Most tickets are sold elsewhere. Classes are 5 to 10 students. The season is July 4, to mid October
with two Autumn 1-day workshops. About 20-hours a week in the office.
Lori feels there is a Minimum Standards conflict. Something to think about is the season; busy airport traffic.
She wants to go on record that she is against the Arts and Humanities office at the airport — she does not
endorse it. The hangar could be used for something better.
Robert said the new fire station will have to be built before we can sell or change the use of the hangar.
Ray does not want to get locked in to anything long-term. Gordon asked what is temporary?
Robert informed the Committee that Steve Conley is interested in transferring his lease. He is in default
and was issued a letter this spring. He indicated that he wanted to build a hanger and asked for an
extension to build it. The extension was for June 1 to September 30. If he wants to build before September
30, fine. If he wants to transfer the lease that is OK, the City cannot withhold the lease transfer. What
should new lease cost be? The lease should be based on the covered ground rate. New mixed lease rate
should be about $1,100. He has had 5 years to build and the City has lost about $600 in revenues because
he has not built a hangar.
Gordon said lease extensions should include the covered ground price.
Airport Advisory Minutes 8.1.01
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Lori asked about the airport sign — can we get it back up?
Jerry asked about the airport budget for FY2001-2002 — what is in the new budget?
ADJOURNMENT:
Gordon made a motion for adjournment at 7:20 p.m. and Ray seconded the motion and it was passed
unanimously.
Submitted by: Attest:
Lori MacNichol, Chairman Bill Keating
August 6, 2001
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Airport Advisory Minutes 8.1.01 Page 3
Airport Advisory Committee Minutes
June 6, 2001.
Members Present:
Lori MacNichol
Ray Franz
Jerry Robinson
Gordon Eccles
Staff: Bill Keating
Lindley Kirkpatrick
Attending: Marilyn Arp
Mike Dorris
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL:
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 6:06 P.M. and declared a quorum present. Lori moved to
approve the minutes of the May 2, and Ray seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
None
II. OLD BUSINESS:
River Ranch Subdivision:
Mr. Kirkpatrick gave a report to the Committee. River Ranch Subdivision is on the agenda for the City
Council meeting June 7, but the Council may not take any action at that meeting. It may be deferred to
June 28, meeting.
Written comment period was open until Monday, June 4. Marilyn Arp said this is a policy setting, anyone
can comment. FAA has not given the City anything in writing at this time. We told them the City has to
process the application; have to give the application due process.
The River Ranch Development Review: We have presented the City's position to FAA and they have not
acknowledged it. Conditions and what FAA was misinformed about and the City's informative gathering
process . FAA has stopped work on AIP projects.
Mr. Robinson — Received a letter from AOPA and FAA, asking and he asked Lindley if Mr. Deboer was
issued a conditional use permit.
Discussion of Annexation. Zoning R10 in county. P&Z subdivision plat, conditional approval. First
condition of approval was annexation and zoning request be approved. No permits have been issued as of
yet.
Ray said FAA is against the subdivision as designed. Lori asked if is it a misconception that the
conceptional idea has been approved. Lindley said the City is required by Constitution and Idaho Code to at
least consider the application. Gordon thinks that the way the FAA is looking at the application is that the
City has a requirement to protect the airport. Maybe the FAA doesn't believe we are.
Marilyn Arp informed the Committee that Council's direction was to go back to FAA. They need to put in
writing that that the mitigation will comply with FAA requirements and wishes. Lindley said the City has sent
a letter to FAA to let them know that the City wants to work with FAA, would like to schedule a meeting, and
they would like to work out any differences.
Airport Advisory Minutes 6.6.01
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The Issues are wildlife, noise, aviation easements, and long-term wildlife hazard mitigation. During
subdivision review process the City is restricted on what it can impose. Decision has to be tied to City code.
During zoning request we have few limitations on what we can improve.
Jerry asked if there is anything we can do to put the aviation easement In the code. Lindley said that
through the rezoning it can be required.
Discussion followed about FAA jurisdiction of both City and County.
Ray stated how shocked he was at the last meeting about how far these things had progressed before the
AAC was contacted.
Lori wondered if Toothman-Orton Engineering mentioned to the City that this would very important to FAA.
Airport improvements take years to put together and to get these projects done. Ray told the Committee
about a lawsuit, in Naples, Florida, to shut down the airport for noise. Jerry would like someone form the
City to draft a letter and take it to the Commissioner for future airport issues. Lindley said the County has a
copy of the file.
III. NEW BUSINESS:
Hangar Set Backs
Discussion about the interpretation of building codes for hangars and firewall set backs. Lindley quoted the
1994 UBC that was adopted by the City. It cleady states that an aircraft hangar is an S-5 occupancy. S-5 is
written that within 20-ft of property line a wall has to be one hour rated construction. Lindley and Bill
Housdorf (building inspector) confirmed this with State Fire Marshal's office. Lori said most hangars are 10-
ft to 20-ft apart, why are we the only people in the State that has interpreted the code this way? Dave
Sparks agrees with the State Fire Marshal. Lindley stated that the City would need full support of the local
fire marshal to lower the requirements.
Lori commented that currently there is a problem with several owners who want to build hangars. It is
perceived that McCall is not friendly in approving these projects. Gordon asked if there is no Intention in
looking at what has been done elsewhere? Lindley explained that it would not reduce the level of protection
that is required.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
None
Airort Manager Position
Mike Dorris commented that the City should hire someone local for the position. Someone with roots here
that would stay longer. Mr. Keating presented a letter drafted by Robert Strope, City Manager, regarding
the City's plans to hire an airport manager.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Robinson made a motion for adjoumment at 7:25 p.m. Mr. Franz seconded it and the motion was
passed unanimously.
Submitted by:
Lori MacNichol, Chairman
June 18,2001
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CITY OF MC CALL
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
April 1st, 2001
Call To Order And Members Present
Acting Committee Chairperson Ray Franz called the meeting to order at 12:10 PM.
Members Present
Ray Franz
Jerry Robinson
Gordon Eccles
Attendees
Geoffrey Rowe (Airport Manager)
Doug Walberg
Mike Dorris
Jack Magee
Minutes Of Previous Meetinq(s)
Ray Franz moved to approve the minutes of Mar 7th, 2001. Jerry Robinson
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Public Comment
None
Business
Magee Lease Transfer to Dew: The Airport Manager briefed the AAC on the
requested transfer. Mr. Magee has until June 1st to start construction or he will
default on lease. Gordon Eccles moved to recommend approval of the transfer of
the lease and Jerry Robinson seconded the motion. The motion passed.
Action: The Airport Manager will place the request on the next Council agenda.
Public Comment Period: No comment.
Kirk Braun lease transfer to Mike Dorris: The Airport Manager informed the
AAC that Mr. Dorris has purchased the fuel farm from Mr. Braun and the lease
needs to be transferred to Mr. Dorris. Gordon Eccles moved to recommend
approval of the transfer and Jerry Robinson seconded the motion. The motion
passed.
Action: The Airport Manager will place the request on the next Council agenda.
New Lease for James Mullett Lot C 1 &2: Mr. Mullett would like to lease the lot
and begin construction this summer. Ray Franz moved to recommend approval of
the lease and Gordon Eccles seconded the motion. The motion passed.
Action: The Airport Manager will place the request on the next Council agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Gordon Eccles noted that the areas around the FBOs looks
like a dump. He noted that old barrels and other equipment are lying around and
under trailers. He thinks it should be screened off or cleaned up, Doug Walberg
stated that he intends to clean up and demolish the covered shed area. Pat Dorris
stated that some of the old concrete belongs to the City and the old pumps have
been laying around forever. The Airport Manager stated that he would haul it away
once the individuals determine what they want gone.
Adjournment
Ray Franz moved to adjoum. Gordon Eccles seconded and the meeting was adjoumed
at 12:38.
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CITY OF MC CALL
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
March 7th, 2001
Call To Order And Members Present
Committee Chairperson Lori MacNichol called the meeting to order at 12:07 PM.
Members Present
Lori MacNichol
Ray Franz
Jerry Robinson
Merrill Saleen
Attendees
Geoffrey Rowe (Airport Manager)
Doug Walberg
Mike Dorris
Linda Walberg
Jack Magee
Rick Fereday
Marylin Arp
Ben Salomon
Dan Bailey
Robert Strope
Minutes Of Previous Meeting(s)
Lori MacNichol moved to approve the minutes of Jan 3rd, 2001. Merrill Saleen
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Public Comment
Robert Strope, City Manager, explained that one of the Committee members
publicly endorsed one of the engineering firms that are in contention to be the
airport engineering firm. This endorsement was at a public meeting of another
organization. After consulting with the City Attorney it was decided that the
Committee's scoresheets should be collected and the information will not be
used during the selection process. He thanked the Committee for their efforts
but he can not take the chance of exposing the City to litigation. Merrill Saleen
wanted to know when this was decided. The City Manager explained this was
only determined as the course of action this morning. Pat Dorris felt the minutes
from the last meeting gives the impression that MCCall Air Taxi was needlessly
creating a problem with Salmon Air and presented only Salmon Air's side. Pat
Dorris expressed concem about the number of flushes that Salmon Air would
have if they were flying as many passengers as they claim. This could present
a problem with sewer capacity.
Business
Dew Aircraft - Plans for summer fuel sales and car rental: Doug Walberg
briefed the Committee on his plans to begin fuel sales this summer. He feels that
he meets all current Minimum Standards for such sales. Merrill Saleen asked if he
had a formal plan to present to the Committee. Doug Walberg stated he didn't at
this time but he will bring it to the Committee when he is ready. Jerry Robinson
stressed the need for a new fuel farm location. Then: were no further questions or
objections stated.
Action: The Airport Manager will keep the Committee informed of status as the
summer season begins.
Public Comment Period: No comment.
Review Future Airport Projects: Jerry Robinson explained his desires to have
the Committee review the project list and possibly change and add some additional
projects. Merril Saleen noted the Committee has looked at the projects and had
input during the Master Plan update. He also questioned were the matching funds
would come from if the AAC gets too aggressive in pursuing the grant money. Ray
Franz asked if any of the fire fighting money was available for airport projects.
Merril Saleen, after composing himself, explained that the additional funding was
already earmarked for fire related projects. The Airport Manager explained that any
new engineering firm selected may have new ideas about project priority. Jerry
Robinson explained the need for the new access road behind the hangars.
Action: None
Public Comment: Mike Dorris wanted to know what was going on with the plan to
improve the sewer at the airport. Marylin Arp explained that the Council is saving
50k per year in the hope of upgrading sewer at the airport. Mike Dorris feels that
lack of sewer infrastructure is holding up progress at the airport and the AAC should
pressure the Council. Marylin Arp is in favor of the project and the Council may
need to be brought uo to date on the project.
---n Adjournment
Lori MacNichol moved to adjoum. Ray Franz seconded and the meeting was adjourned
at 12:50 PM.
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City of McCall
Date: March 7, 2001
To: Airport Advisory Committee
Cc: City Council, Airport Manager
From: Robert Strope, City Ma
RE: Engineer Selection
Based on the information in the attached e-mail, I am planning to collect all packets from your
committee relating to the airport consulting engineer. The City will not include your preference
scoring or ranking of applicants in our selection. We are taking this action because of the comments
made by one of the members of the committee in a public meeting and the potential for the
appearance of impropriety that this raises and to preserve the integrity of the process we must error
on the side of caution. The City will not consider any lobbying efforts on behalf of any candidate in
our selection process. The City will base the selection solely on the criteria outlined in FAA
Advisory Circular 150/5100-14C. The City will consider all applicants who responded to the
solicitation within the required time frames. On behalf of the City I would like to thank you for your
efforts, and regret that we must take this course of action.
McCall City Manager
rrom: Joe Mallet Vimallet@micron.net]
ent: Tuesday, March 06, 2001 7:35 PM
o: citymanager@mccall.id.us
Cc: David H. Bieter; Susan E. Buxton
Subject: Airport Advisory Committee
Dear Robert:
In response to your question regarding the procedure for selecting a design
professional for the airport, please consider the following. You should
follow the Idaho Code section 67-2320 procedures when hiring a design
professional for a specific project. When you refer to a pool of three
applicants, I am assuming that their names are a result of this Sec. 2320
process. If they aren't, you should go back and start that procedure.
Assuming you have followed this procedure, Idaho Code section 67-2320(2)
requires that you select the most highly qualified individuals from the
application pool and rank them in order of preference "pursuant to the
public agency or political subdivision's established criteria and
procedures." I understand that your Airport Advisory Committee was going to
offer some advice as to who should make the "short list." Of course, that
function is unnecessary since the total pool consist of only three
applicants. The City should proceed to rank the applicants in the order of
tference according to the procedure and criteria you already have
,,,;tablished and made available, and then attempt to negotiate with the '
highest qualified person.
It has come to our attention that a member of the Committee has invited
members of the public to attend a committee meeting and express support of
one applicant. Because of this, we suggest that you do not consider any
preference scoring or ranking suggested by the committee in your decision.
The solicitation of public support for one applicant by a member of the
advisory committee raises several concerns. First, it creates the
appearance that the committee member voicing support for the candidate has
already made up his mind and will not apply the required criteria
impartially to all the applicants. Secondly, it suggests your "advisory"
committee is improperly being allowed to exceed their authority and actually
participate in the final decision making process. Finally, this raises the
appearance that "popular sentiment" will be considered, instead of the
proper criteria, to select a design professional. All of these concems
create an appearance of impropriety that could taint the selection process
and possibly nullify the final result.
For the above reasons we suggest that you make your selection without
consideration of the Airport Advisory Committee's recommendations. Also,
hen making your decision, you should take extra care to make a record of
. e specific criteria you apply and your analysis under each. Under the
circumstances, you should also specifically state that you did not consider
any lobbying efforts on behalf of any particular candidate in arriving at
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your decision.
If you have any further questions or concems, please feel free to contact
ur offices.
Joseph D. Mallet
Moore Smith Buxton & Turcke, Chartered
225 North 9th Street, Suite 420
Boise, Idaho 83702
Phone: (208) 331-1800
Fax: (208) 331-1202
E-Mail: JDM@msbtlaw.com
This communication contains proprietary business information and may contain
confidential information. If the reader of this message is not the intended
recipient, or the employee or agent responsible to deliver it to the
intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination,
distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If
you have received this communication in error, please immediately destroy,
discard, or erase this information.
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CITY OF MC CALL
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
January 3rd, 2001
Call To Order And Members Present
Committee Chairperson Lori MacNichol called the meeting to order at 12:08 PM.
Members Present
Lori MacNichol
Ray Franz
Jerry Robinson
Gordon Eccles
Merrill Saleen
Attendees
Geoffrey Rowe (Airport Manager)
Doug Walberg
Mike Dorris
JoAnn Walters
Dan Schroeder
Zane Mangum
Linda Walberg
Pete Fields
Robert Strope
Minutes Of Previous Meetino(s)
Lori MacNichol moved to approve the minutes of Dec 6th, 2000. Gordon Eccles
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Public Comment
There was no open public comment.
Business
Salmon Air Hangar: Lori MacNichol reviewed the AAC concerns with the lease
and the Minimum Standards requirements. JoAnn Walters briefed the AAC on her
intentions to increase business at the McCall Airport. She has advertised but due
to weather and other problems the flights have slowed. She pointed out that
Salmon Air flew 2000 passengers in and out of McCall last year. She plans on
more flights in the future and may upgrade to regular commuter service. She has
hired Zane Mangum as her agent in McCall. She acknowledged that she needs
someone in McCall during the winter months. Lori MacNichol asked if Zane
Mangum is in fact an employee. JoAnn Walters explained that he is an employee
and she does not have a lease with Zane Managum. She noted that Scott Patrick •
uses McCall Air Taxi to drop off passengers and she purchased the hangar after
she was told she couldn't use Pioneer's building. Dan Schroeder stated Salmon Air
has been in McCall for 40 years and has endured a great deal of stress due to
McCall competition. He noted that McCall Air Taxi can't handle all the business and
they need each other. Merrill Saleen explained that the real issue is the Minimum
Standards and not business issues. JoAnn Walters wanted to know what the
problem was. Merrill Saleen explained that this was a get together to review
Minimum Standards compliance. Lori MacNichol noted that the equipment stored
in the Salmon Air hangar isn't aviation related and the hangar space is needed for
aircraft storage. Dan Schroeder noted other hangar owners store non -aviation
equipment. JoAnn Walters asked if the AAC wants Salmon Air to remain on the
airport. She also stated that she is considering selling fuel and having rental cars.
Zane Mangum wanted to know where the public is supposed to park and the Airport
Manager explained the public parking lot was available to everyone. JoAnn Wolters
explained that Zane Mangum would be moving in the spring. Merrill Saleen doesn't
believe there is a problem with Salmon Air meeting current Minimum Standards.
Ray Franz and Gordon Eccles agreed that no problem exists with Minimum
Standards.
Action: The AAC requested the Airport Manager withdrawal a request for the City Attorney
to send a letter requesting Salmon Air explain Minimum Standards compliance.
Public Comment Period: No comment.
Lease for Ed O'Gara Lot #17: The Airport Manager explained that Ed O'Gara
would like to lease Lot #17. He would begin building in the spring. Lori MacNichol
made a motion to recommend approval to the City Council. Merrill Saleen
seconded the motion. The motion passed.
Action: The Airport Manager will place the lease on the next City Council agenda.
Public Comment: No comment.
Airport Intersection: Jerry Robinson had requested Bill Keating, Public Works
Director, attend the meeting. The Airport Manager stated that he had requested
that Bill Keating attend but the City Manager, Robert Strope, decided to attend
instead. Jerry Robinson wanted to know why Mike Anderson received a copy of the
engineering plans and Mike Dorris had not. Jerry Robinson noted that the changes
at the intersection have hurt Mike Dorris and his access. Jerry Robinson made a
motion to provide better access. There was no second on the motion. Lori
MacNichol asked the City Manager to address the issue. The City Manager noted
that the current lane meets the Idaho safety codes and was designed by the
engineers so as to meet these requirements. He stated that no additional access
will or can be inserted. Jerry Robinson asked the City Manager to sit down with
Mike Dorris and talk about the intersection. The City Manager noted that the City
had paid for the City Engineer to attend a special meeting with Mike Dorris. He
noted that Mike Dorris failed to attend the meeting. He stated once again that no
additional access will be installed and asked Jerry Robinson what the issues was.
Jerry Robinson feels that a great deal of traffic is dumping off of Hwy 55 on to the
tarmac. Mike Dorris stated he didn't know the City Engineer was coming up. Jerry
Robinson feels that there is a lot of friction at the airport and the City Manager
should sit down with Mike Dorris. The City Manager explained how frustrating it
was to arrange and pay for a meeting that Mike Dorris failed to attend. The City
Manager explained that he isn't unreasonable but the access on Hwy 55 is a safety
issue. He suggested that something could change on Deinhard Lane. Ray Franz
suggested improved signage at the entrances. Mike Dorris stated that he couldn't
get anyone to address these issues. He has the Master Plan, which shows the
additional intersections. The City Manager stated the changes are not on the
Airport and was required by the State. Mike Dorris wants to get along but stated he
leases to Manchester's fence and could block the access. He doesn't want the
public mad at him and he may go to the City Council. The City Manager suggested
that that might be a good idea since the intersection is beyond the authority of the
AAC. Jerry Robinson asked the City Manager what the chances were of getting the
sewer line finished. The City Manager stated that it wouldn't happened in the near
future but is on his long-range plan. Jerry Robinson feels this is an important issue.
The City Manager doesn't feel it is that high a priority item.
Action: The Airport Manager will install signage and order new signs for
installation in the spring.
Adjournment
Lori MacNichol moved to adjourn. Gordon Eccles seconded and the meeting was
adjoumed at 2:10 PM.
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