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McCall City Council
Special Joint Meeting
with the Airport Advisory Committee
December 2, 2004
Table of Contents
Call to Order
Work Session
• Work session with Airport Advisory Committee to discuss issues facing the airport
Business
• AB 04-175 Airport Advisory Committee Appointment
Adjournment
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Eimers called the regular meeting of the McCall City Council to order at
12:05 p.m. Mayor Eimers, Council Member Bertram, Council Member Muller and
Council Member Robertson were present. Council Member Greer was excused.
A quorum was present.
City staff members present were Kevin Delaney, Airport Manager; Dan Irwin, City
Clerk; and Lindley Kirkpatrick, City Manager.
WORK SESSION
Jason Lewis, Armstrong Consultants, gave an overview of the future plans for projects
at the airport. He stated that the triangle project is scheduled for completion in 2005, an
update to the Airport Master Plan will be made in 2006, additional land will be acquired
in 2007, and rehabilitation to the runway and taxiways will be performed in 2008.
Council Member Robertson asked if the final plan for the triangle project allowed
enough space for the demand of T-hangers. He stated that he would like to see more
public discussion in regards to the design of the project before it is presented to the City
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Council. He recommended that the Committee hold a meeting to ensure all the
interested parties have input on what they would like the project to entail.
Council Member Bertram asked how the Committee decided on the final plans for the
triangle project.
Lori MacNichol, Airport Advisory Committee Chairperson, stated that the applicants on
the waiting list were contacted to determine what configuration would be most
appropriate to address the future needs of the airport.
Kevin Delaney stated that the individuals on the waiting list were called and surveyed as
to what configuration style would adequately fit their needs. The results of the survey
were compiled and the Committee made its recommendation based on the findings.
Council Member Bertram stated that based on the input she has received; she would
like to see smaller hanger spaces developed so that smaller aircraft owners would be
able to purchase the spaces.
Mr. Kirkpatrick stated that the Committee had recommended a greater number of small
hanger spaces than was recommended in the survey.
Jerry Robinson stated that he felt the decision to approve the final triangle project plan
was rushed. He stated that he doesn't think anyone on the Committee was entirely
comfortable with the recommendation.
Mayor Eimers stated that if the committee is uncomfortable with their original
recommendation, additional public input should be obtained before submitting the
recommendation to the City Council.
Mayor Eimers was excused from the meeting at 1:50 P.M.
The Airport Advisory Committee approved a motion to reconsider the plan for the
triangle project and to schedule a public meeting on December 14th with individuals on
the waiting list, the general public and all current lease holders.
BUSINESS AGENDA
AB 04-175 Airport Advisory Committee Appointment
Kevin Delaney, Airport Manager, stated that he had contacted all seven candidates and
informed them of the Committee's joint meeting with the City Council. He stated that he
made contact with the last applicant on Monday at 10:00 A.M.
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Council Member Robertson stated that he received complaints from the potential
candidates about the lack of notice given to them in regards to the meeting.
Lori MacNichol, Airport Advisory Committee Chairperson, stated that the Airport
Advisory Committee made the recommendation of appointing Gordon Eccles and John
Seevers to the Committee after reviewing the resumes of the seven candidates and
offering them the opportunity to speak at the previous Committee meeting. She
understood that the Council wanted the Committee to allow the opportunity for all of the
candidates to have the opportunity to speak. She was under the impression that the
Committee candidates would have been contacted shortly after the City Council
meeting and notified of the joint meeting. She stated that the Committee would be
willing to reschedule the joint work session with the City Council in order to allow all of
the candidates the opportunity to speak at the meeting.
Council Member Muller stated that he is still willing to uphold the recommendation
made by the Airport Advisory Committee. He stated that the Committee puts in a lot of
work for the Council and he is comfortable with their recommendation.
Council Member Bertram stated that the joint meeting was advertised to the community
at the last Council meeting. She stated that two additional seats on the committee will
become available in March and the other applicants could apply again at that time.
Council Member Robertson stated that the catalyst for the work session was due to the
complaints the Council received in regards to the committee member selection process,
but that the Council also expressed the need to learn about the issues facing the
airport.
Council Member Muller moved to approve the appointment of John Seevers to
serve a term on the Airport Advisory Committee set to expire on January 31, 2006.
Council Member Bertram seconded the motion. In a voice vote, all Council
Members voted aye. The motion carried.
Council Member Robertson thanked Jerry Robinson for his dedicated service on the
Airport Advisory Committee.
ADJOURNMENT
Without further business, Council Member Robertson declared the joint meeting
adjourned. The Council adjourned at 2:40 p.m.
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Kirk L. Eimers, Mayor
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ATTEST:
Dan Irwin, City Clerk
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