HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-05-1990 AIRPORT MINUTES . � �
Caldwell A?rport Cammissi�n
July 5, 1990
Present: Marty Koch, Bud Kehne� Mack Kreizenbeck, Jerry Olson
and Kathie Green
Absent: Paul Collins, M.D., R.J. Ring, M.D., Bob McGee, and Dean
Dishman
Marty Konc �alled the meeting ta order.
Jerry Olson stated the pre-applic�tion grant h�s went thraugh the
State and �ill be for�aarded on ta the Federal_
Jerry stated he had located a UNICOM base station for $2660 with '
each additional frequency c�sting $60. The �ase station wc�uld be �
10 watts and a portable UNICOM would be 1 1/? to 2�atts. The �
State felt the airport needed a new base stativn. The State �ill
match 50� of the cost up to a maximum of $804. The Commissian
also discussed the need for a scanner if more than ane fr�quency
is used. The Commissi�ners will see if they can l�cate other
UNICOMs.
Jerry reported the City has constructed two taxiway strips 3Q'
�ide from the taxiway to the Shore & Shore praperty line. Shore
& Shore will eventually �ut in a cancrete ��ad connecting to the
taxiway.
Jerry reported the vandalism at the airport has decreased with
the help from the newspaper, the sheriff's department and the
City police.
Bud Kehne reported on his meeting with Mayor Dakan concerning
time and location of the Airport Commission meeting. The
meetings will retain the same meeting time and location. They
will be carri�d an in a business Iike manner �ith an improved
seating arrangement.
A letter will be sent ta Commis�ioners that have miss�d me�tings
regarding regulations �s stated in the bylaws of missing three
meetings. The Commissioners felt they need active Commissic�ners
on the Airport Commission.
It was reported the Air-A-F�ir Show �ent well with a large crowa
in attendance.
John Gray has asked to sub-lease from Lee Rice to da engine
rebuilding. Lee Rice's lease is on a month to month basis till
the chemical spill is cleaned up. Mack Kreizenbeck moved,
seconded by Bud Kehne tv approve a sub-lease for John Gray on the
same basis as the Lee Rice lease. A telephone poll will be made.
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The Commission discussed the bids Jerry has received for crack
sealing on the old taxiway. The �tork should be done betw�en now
and October. Mack Kreizenbeck moved to recommend having Ada
Asphalt do the crack sealing an a limited basis seeing how well
the job is being done. Bud Kehne seconded the mation. A
telephone poll will re made.
Jerry stated the sprinkler system has been extended. Avjet is
willing to plan and maintain the extensioi� if the Air�art will
purchase the grass seed. Bud Kehne moved seconded by Mack
Kreizenbeck to purchase the grass seed. A telephone poll �aill be
made.
Jerry stated h� has discussed with Jahn Blaye and the City
Engineer the need for help from the City to get grants for
parking and sewers. He will continue working on it.
The War Hawk Air Show �ahich was approved earlier, will be August
4, 199d. Jerry reparted an w��at will be happening that day.
Dennis Childers asked for approval of an ag operation of limited
and occasional loading of sulphur dust to be used an sugar
beets. It would be for one manth from 4 a.m. till 7 a.m. There
would be no pesticides used and he would carry a one million
dollar liability policy. The Cammission felt there was not
enough time this year to act on the request but �aould further
pursue the reauest for next year.
Jerry reported GTE Airphone has contacted him for a lease to
install a groun�l station. Mack Kreizenbeck moved� seconded by
Bud F{ehne to do a rent survey and to negotiate with GTE Airphone
on the lease. The lease is to include an escalating rent
clause. A telephone poll will be made.
The Commission discussed fixing the VASI. It was decided to hold
off until the Maore property was bought.
The meeting was adjourned.
On July 2, 1990 a vate w�s taken by telephone on the motion to
approve a sub-lease for John Gray from Lee Rice, to approv�
having Ada Asphalt do crack sealing vn the old taxiway, approved
having the airport purchase grass seed to plant the extension
where the sprinklers are and to approve a rent surv�y being dane
and negotiating a lease with GTE Airphone. All Motions were
approved.