HomeMy Public PortalAbout2019.02.07 AAC MinutesCity of McCall — Airport Advisory Committee (AAC)
M ytinrutes
February 7; 2:00 PM
American Legion Hall, 21.6 E. Park St., McCall, ID 83638
Members Present: Charles Jones, Rick Fereday, Mark Thorien, Mike Weiss.
Staff: Jay Scherer, Airport Manager
Other: Michael Anderson, Kevin Bissel, Jo Schroeder, David Schroeder, Judd DeBoer, Mike
Robnette, John Alcorn, Mike Dorris, Katie Dorris, Laura Nichols, Mike Chapman, Scot Eastman,
Alana Erickson
Mike Wiess called the meeting to order at 12:,00 PM.
Public Comment: None.
Approval of Minutes from January 3, 2018: The January 3, 2018 regular meeting minutes
were presented for review and approval. It was noted that there was an error in the paragraph
covering adjourning the meeting. Shawn Walters was listed as the second to adjourn the meeting
when the second was Charles Jones. Rick Fereday moved to accept the minutes with changes,
Mark Thorien seconded the motion. The minutes with changes were unanimously approved.
Hangar Building Permits:
a. Hangar 205 — Anderson A hangar building permit to expand the south side of
hangar 205 was presented. This item had been previously approved by the AAC.
Mr. Fereday made a motion to approve. Charles Jones seconded. The motion passed
unanimously.
b. Hangar 210A — Gwinn A hangar building permit to add an office space and
bathroom to hangar 210A was presented by Mike Robnette representing Mr. Gwinn.
The airport manager expressed concern about the shower and the ease the plan could
be converted to living quarters. Discussion of FAA grant assurance obligations and
existing renovations took place. Mike Chapman spoke in favor of the plan. Mark
Thorien moved to recommend approval of the building permit Rick Fereday
seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Mr. Fereday needed to depart the meeting for,other business.
Businesses Seeking to Locate or Add Service on Airport
a. Gem Air: Gem Air represented by Jo Schroeder and David Schroeder would like to
conduct summer operations in McCall this year and is seeking a similar arrangement
as had been made in previous years. Space remains limited and other operators are
also seeking space. The airport manager suggested the opportunity for a terminal
arrangement which would allow multiple operators from Bldg 101. The airport
minimum standards do not address this type situation and a revision would be
required to enable multiple operators to share the same space. Gem Air was also
advised they needed to submit an application for the space. The item was tabled to
allow the airport manager to come back with a more concrete proposal on how a
terminal would work and proposed changes to the Minimum Standards.
b. Skydive McCall: Skydive McCall represented by John Alcorn presented a proposal
to conduct commercial skydive operations at McCall. Intention is to develop an on
airport drop zone. Mr. Weis made a motion to approve pending US Forest Service
coordination. The motion was not seconded. Mr. Jones recommended approval
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conditional on a requirement to mark aeronautical charts with a drop zone. Mr Jones
made a motion to recommend approval" conditional on US Forest Service
Coordination and marking of the aeronautical charts Mr. Wiess seconded. Motion
passed with Mr. Thorien voting no.
c. Exodus Flying Service: Exodus Flying Service represented by Alana Erickson is
also seeking to operate out of McCall. See terminal discussion at paragraph a of this
section. Ms. Erickson outlined her operation but said she had not intended to be on
the agenda for this meeting and may not be seeking to operate this summer. Item was
tabled.
d. Sawtooth Flying Service: Sawtooth Flying Service represented by Mike Dorris
made a proposal to operate a self-service fueling operation from his current location
at Hangar 105. Specifics as to tank specifications and location are not yet available.
Mr. Jones motioned approval contingent upon meeting all regulatory requirements,
Mr Thorien seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Code Revision: Airport Zone:
a. Kushlan & Associates edits: The airport manager provided recommended edits to
the Airport section of the Zoning Code provided by Kushlan & Associates. Kushlan
& Associates are under contract with the City (Community and Economic
Development Dept.) to assist with code development. Mark Thorien moved to accept
the edits to the AAC's recommendation for the code revision. Charles Jones
seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
b. Design Standards: The airport manager solicited input to develop the design
standards for the interior zone of the airport. Discussion was had and the airport
manager is to bring back a draft for review.
Triangle Hangars: The AAC was briefed that the tenant approved to lease the largest leasehold
has withdrawn his request to develop on the airport. While unfortunate, this should not impact
the ability of the development to move forward.
Three Month Calendar Review: The three-month calendar was reviewed.
Motion to adjourn was made by Mark Thorien and seconded by Charles Jones which passed
unanimously. The Committee adjourned at 1:27 PM
Date Signed: .r-S 1 r r O ` ,y
Attest:
Committee Chairperson, Grp rt Manager,
Mike Weiss . Jay Scherer
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