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HomeMy Public PortalAboutORD14471 • BILL NO. 2008-126 SPONSORED BY COUNCILMAN Penfold CO-SPONSORED BY COUNCILMAN Klindt ORDINANCE NO. � I AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 7 (BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW ARTICLE XV, (AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE). WHEREAS, the City desires to encourage dialogue with airport tenants, pilots and others in the aviation community with interest in the Jefferson City Memorial Airport; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Code of the City of Jefferson is hereby amended by the addition of a new subsection pertaining to the creation of an Airport Advisory Committee, as follows: CHAPTER 7 • BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ARTICLE XV.AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE Sec.7-500.Committee established,membership. A. There shall be an airport advisory committee composed of seven(7)members, who shall be qualified for appointment by having an interest in and being familiar with the subject of aviation.The Mayor shall,with the approval and consent of a majority of the members of the City Council,appoint the members of the airport advisory committee to represent the following areas. At least four(4)members shall be residents of the City of Jefferson. (1) Two (2) persons who are lessees, or representatives of lessees, at Jefferson City Memorial Airport; (2) One(1)person representing fixed base operator(s)at Jefferson City Memorial Airport; and (3) Four(4)persons having interest in and being familiar with the subject of aviation who are not affiliated with the organizations in subparagraphs(1)and(2)above. B. Members shall be appointed for 4-year terms.Any vacancies shall be filled by appointment and approval in like manner for the unexpired portion of the term.All members shall continue to serve until their successors shall have been appointed and qualified. • C. Members shall receive no compensation for their service on the committee,but may receive reimbursement for authorized expenses,upon approval of the City Administrator. • Sec.7-501.Meetings,quorum. The airport advisory committee shall hold a regular business meeting at least once each quarter at such time and place as shall be established by rule of the committee.The committee may hold such additional business meetings as it shall,from time to time,deem necessary.A quorum for the transaction of business at such meetings shall be a majority of the duly appointed members of the committee. Sec.7-502.Officers. The airport advisory committee shall elect, at its first meeting in each fiscal year and from among its resident members, a chairman and vice chairman. Such officers shall be eligible to succeed themselves at the will of the committee,except that persons shall serve a maximum of four(4)consecutive terms as chairman. Sec.7-503. Powers and duties generally. The airport advisory committee shall make a continuous study of airport needs and of aviation in the area,and shall make recommendations to the City Council and Council committees for the development and use of the airport.The airport advisory committee may adopt bylaws not inconsistent with the code for its own organization and procedure. Sec.7-504. Annual report. • The airport advisory committee shall make an annual report to the City Council each January giving a full account of its business and accomplishments during the prior year. Sec 7-505.Finances. The City Council, acting for the committee, may receive federal,state, and private grants for the work of the committee. All expenditures shall follow adopted accounting and purchasing guidelines. Sec.7-506. Staff,city cooperation. The committee may request, and shall receive, the cooperation of city staff members in providing it assistance for the furtherance of its duties as approved by the City Administrator. Sec.7-507 to 7-549 Reserved. • Section 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval. Passed: - © _ Approved: Pre si ing ficer ay ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO EORM: City Clerk City Counselor