HomeMy Public PortalAbout05.03.18 AAC MinutesCity of McCall — Airport Advisory Committee (AAC)
Meeting Minutes
May 3, 201812:00 PM
American Legion Hall, 216 E. Park St., McCall, ID 83638
Members Present: Mike Weiss, Mark Thorien, Charles Jones, Rick Fereday, Todd Franzen
(USFS)
Staff: Jay Scherer, Airport Manager
Other: Judd DeBoer; Kevin Bissell, T-O Engineers; Doug Walberg, Jake Leriget, Dan Scott, Ken
Lawson, Lori MacNichol, Drew Dodson
Mike Weiss called the meeting to order at 12:02 PM.
Public Comment: None.
Approval of Minutes from April 5, 2018: The April meeting minutes were presented for
review and approval. Mark Thorien moved to accept the minutes Charles Jones seconded the
motion. The minutes were unanimously approved.
Code Revision: Through -the Fence: Jay Scherer briefed the City Council requested that the
City Manager and he meet with our FAA representative to discuss current thoughts on Through
the Fence and return with the information and the AAC's recommendation. Mr. Scherer read the
City Manager's notes on the meeting (attached) to the AAC and provided 5 recommended options
which were 1. Do nothing, 2. Recommend approval of the ordinance providing a procedure as
drafted by the City attorney, 3. Recommend approval of the ordinance limiting TTF to
governmental entities, 4. Defer decision on TTF until after the Master Plan is revised 5. Other as
determined by the AAC.
Lori MacNichol spoke of her concern of the impact a TTF agreement would have on the values of
current hangar owners and would like to be involved in any panel discussing TTF options. She
indicated she was against allowing TTF.
Judd DeBoer expressed his concern that the land is listed in the current Master Plan as intended
for aeronautical development. He expressed that the land is could be sold to a non -aviation
enterprise increasing cost to expand. He indicated that the current plan shows a desire for a
terminal building on land currently not owned by the airport and the owners are willing to work
with the airport through at TTF agreement to meet airport needs.
After discussion, Mike Weiss made a motion to request a work session with the City Council to
discuss airport direction prior to making a recommendation. The motion was seconded by Mark
Thorien and passed unanimously.
Code Revision: Airport Zone: A work session was to be scheduled for May 11, time and
location to be determined.
Gem Air Lease: Mark Thorien made a motion to recommend approval of the Gem Air Lease to
City Council. Charles Jones seconded the motion which was passed unanimously.
Commercial Hangar - DEW: A siting location for a new commercial hangar west of the airport
offices was presented by the airport manager. Discussion was held with Dan Scott indicating that
area was looked at in the past and had issues with FAA funding of pavements and need for
parking of large aircraft. Mike Weiss motioned that the AAC express support for a commercial
hangar for DEW, but with issues resolved. Mark Thorien seconded the motion which passed
unanimously.
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City of McCall — Airport Advisory Committee (AAC)
Meeting Minutes
May 3, 2018 12:00 PM
American Legion Hall, 216 E. Park St., McCall, ID 83638
Hangar 704 Expansion: The airport manager briefed the owner of Hangar 704 wanted to expand
his hangar within his current lease footprint. No items of concern were noted.
Triangle Hangars: Mr. Scherer briefed the City looked favorably upon the lease plan but
requested additional funding options in addition to prepay by tenants. Work will continue to
refine the estimate,
Three Month Calendar Review: The three month calendar was reviewed.
Motion to adjourn was made by Mark Thorien and seconded by Charles Jones. The Committee
adjourned at 1:02 PM
Date Signed:
Committee Cahairperson,
Mike Weiss
Attest:
Airport Manager,
Jay Scherer
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