05-07-1992 AIRPORT MINUTES ,�
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AIRPORT COMMISSION
May 7, 1992
Present: Dean Dishman, Budd Kehne, Dr. McLaughlin, Bob McGee,
Jack Pearson and Bob Renfro.
The meeting was chaired by Jack Pearson as Marty Koch was
not present.
The Meeting was called to order at 12:15 p.m.
Minutes of the April 2, 1992, meeting were approved.
The Commission was given an update on the construction in
progress on the Renfro/Goodrich and the Graville hangars.
A letter from Mr. Tommy Blakley was presented to the
Commission. This letter, addressed to the Commission and the
Airport Manager, proposes Mr. Blakley leasing the former
Percision Flight site for an aircraft painting facility. The
Commission reviewed this proposal and decided to table it until
they could meet with Mr. Blakley to discuss it further. The
Airport Manager stated that he has been contacted by Shore and
Shore Aviation and they are interested in leasing this property
for expansion of their business. The other interested party at
this time is Lee Rice, the current hangar tenant, who has
proposed that he continue to lease the hangar plus the rest of
the site while moving the fence to allow for truck parking on
part of the lot. Per the April 2, 1992, meeting, the Commission
desires that this lot be leased for the best possible use of
Airport facilities.
The Airport Manager reported that:
1) The Air-A-Fair Committee meeting with the Chamber
of Commerce has been rescheduled to May 19th at 7:00 a.m. at
the Chamber.
2) The "Oregon Air Tour" sponsored by the Oregon
Antique and Classic Aircraft Club, will be bringing about 50
aircraft into Caldwell on July 7th and 8th, 1992. They are
being contracted by the Warhawk Museum and Avid Aircraft to
schedule tours. The Chamber of Commerce has been notified.
Jack Pearson recommended getting the City Band involved as
well as encouraging the Chamber of Commerce to participate in
this event.
3) "GTE Airphone" has indicated they will be wanting to
lease more space by the beacon in the near future. The
Commission approved this in concept. Details will be
presented when available.
4) Mr. Don Larson, of the F.A.A. conducted a
compliance visit to the Airport on April 22nd. He did not
identify any significant problem areas and seemed well
satisfied with the Airport condition and operation. He did
identify a need for larger end of runway safety areas when
the Airport begins operating in the transport category. He
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suggested this be included in any planning update.
5) TURFCO has decided to lease an additional 8.5 acres
to grow sod. This will increase Airport revenue while
decreasing weed control costs.
6) Lee Rice (AVJET Aviation) has proposed putting
three shade hangars on the Ramp. This would be done at his
expense with no damage to the ramp. Mr. Rice was not present
so the Commission tabled this item until he can present them
with more detail and pictures of the proposed hangars.
7) The State Bureau of Aeronautics has approved a
grant of $13,950 for the Caldwell Airport. This is to assist
the Airport with matching funds for our next proposed (1993)
Airport improvement project. Conversation with the F.A.A.
indicates that they have requested funds for this project,
anticipating a first quarter 1993 grant, with construction to
take place in the spring of 1993. These funds are requested,
but not yet firm. The project includes taxiway construction,
taxiway overlay and planning update.
The Meeting was adjourned at 12:50 p.m.