HomeMy Public PortalAbout2021-09-13 minutesSeptember 13, 2021
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Airport Advisory Committee
John G. Christy Building, Boone/Bancroft Room
Monday, September 13, 2021
COMMITTEE MEMBERS (present)
Frank Rycyk
Grant Shorthose
Trey Propes
Jason Thurnau
John Abbott
Terry Rackers
Jeff Naught
COMMITTEE MEMBER (absent)
COUNCIL LIASON
Councilman Ron Fitzwater
STAFF
Eric Bowers, Airport Manager
Britt Smith, Operations Division Director
Lisa Dittmer, Public Works
GUEST
Tom Dowse from Burns and McDonnell and Derek Thomas.
1. Introductions:
Chairman Rycyk called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m., and a quorum was
present.
2. Adoption of the agenda:
Mr. Propes made a motion to modify the agenda and add Disabled Aircraft
Removal as a line item under new business. Mr. Shorthose seconded the
motion, all in favor.
Mr. Shorthose moved and Mr. Propes seconded to adopt the agenda as
amended, motion carried.
3. Approval of the minutes:
A motion was made by Mr. Naught and seconded by Mr. Rackers to approve
the minutes, motion carried.
4. Public Comment Opportunity:
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5. Invited Guest:
Mr. Dowse advised there has been some issues with material availability for
the Ramp Maintenance Project. Burns and McDonnell hopes to know in the
next couple of weeks when the project will start. Mr. Dowse advised the main
hold up currently is getting an approved concrete mix design.
6. Scheduled Reports:
a) Airport Manager’s Report
Mr. Bowers advised there will be a Veterans United event at the airport
Saturday, September 18, 2021. Mr. Bowers advised operations are
rebounding well since the 2019 flood and the start of COVID-19, with July
2021 being the busiest month since 2006 when the Airport started tracking
numbers. Mr. Bowers is working with the National Museum of the United
States Airforce to get a Huey Static Display at the entrance of the Airport.
This will be privately funded and plans will be to make it a memorial to the
ship and crew from the 1267th that was lost during the first Gulf War.
b) FBO Report
Mr. Shorthose advised 2021 has been a much better and busier year. We
currently base 70 aircraft at the Airport, which is important for fuel sales.
Jefferson City Flying Service is in the process of building a hangar,
currently waiting on the steel to arrive. Mr. Shorthose and Mr. Smith
discussed future pad/hangar sites. Mr. Smith discussed priorities if the
Airport receives infrastructure money in the future. This list includes a new
tower, constructing a maintenance and airport rescue building (ARFF) and
extending the taxi lane on the north ramp which would open up several
pad sites along the route to the ARFF building. Mr. Smith also mentioned
relocating/offsetting 927, which would open up more pad sites.
Flight school is busier than ever, JCFS is looking to add one or two more
instructors by spring.
c) Staff Liaison Report
Mr. Smith mentioned the ramp project that was discussed earlier by Mr.
Dowse and the tower funding project that has passed thru the House of
Representatives. The Airport previously received a $50,000 grant thru the
initial COVID rescue plan and should receive another $50,000 grant thru
American Rescue Plan, which should be on the City Council agenda in
October. Mr. Smith continues to serve on the Columbia Airport Advisory
Committee.
d) City Council Report
Councilman Fitzwater advised the budget was approved at the last City
Council meeting.
7. Old Business
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8. New Business
a) Disabled Aircraft Removal
After a short discussion, Mr. Shorthose made a motion to accept city staff
recommendations to include the disabled aircraft removal ordinance onto a
future City Council agenda. Mr. Naught seconded the motion, all in favor,
motion carries.
9. Other Business
Mr. Thomas introduced himself to the committee. Mr. Shorthose advised Jeff
City Flying Service is donating time to take the interested air traffic controllers
on a flight in the area.
Committee members and city staff discussed the latest on the levee and a
possible study that will be funded by Department of Natural Resources.
10. Next Meeting Date
Next scheduled meeting is December 6, 2021
11. Adjourn
Mr. Shorthose moved and was seconded by Mr. Propes to adjourn the
meeting at 11:30 a.m., motion carried.
Respectively submitted by Lisa Dittmer