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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-05-1988 AIRPORT MINUTES R � • � AIRPORT COMMISSION May 5, 1988 12:00 Noon The Meeting was called to order at 12:00 Noon by Chairman Mack Kreizenbeck. The roll of the Commission was called with the following members present: Dr. Paul Collins, Marty Koch, and Esther Stoddard. Absent: Ring, Kehne, McGee, and Councilman Winder. The Chairman declared that there was a quorum present. (APPROVAL OF MINUTES) MOVED by Stoddard, SECONDED by Koch to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the April 7, 1988, meeting and approve them as written. MOTION CARRIED (MANAGER'S REPORT) �, Whit Smith reported that the perimeter fence was straightened • out. The signs on both ends of the taxiway have been moved and all lenses cleaned on the runway lights. Mr. Smith also stated that there was a neighbor complaining about planes taking off over her house. She was quite upset about planes buzzing the airport. There evidently was a real problem with Mrs. Campbell. MOVED by Collins, SECONDED by Stoddard that Mrs. Campbell be invited to the to the next Airport Commission Meeting and that a voluntary noise abatement program be established for departures on runway one-two. MOTION CARRIED The Commission requested that Whit make a sign to hang in the waiting room pertaining to the noise abatement. The Chairman stated that he would call Mrs. Campbell asking her to attend the next meeting. (DISCUSSION REGARDING GUIDELINES FOR PLANTING) It was suggested that the Commission discuss guidelines as to where they can plant and cannot plant pertaining to the safety zone. Darwin McKay addressed the Commission with his • concerns. On the Northwest end, there was a need for an explanation as to what limitations there was with reference to equipment and irrigation lines. Mr. McKay stated that someone from the City should stake it out so there would be no violations. Mr. Kreizenbeck said that he had talked to the City Engineer with regard to this. There was a need to get it taken care of as it was time to start the plowing for - 1- . � • � planting the sod. Mr. Koch agreed to work on this and get it staked if possible. (INTRODUCTION OF NEW CAFE MANAGERS) Whit Smith introduced the new operators of the Cafe at the Airport, Pearl and Gary Smith. Their hours to be open was 9:00 a.m, until 4:00 p.m, and as yet have not decided whether they will be open on Sunday all of the time or not. They were welcomed by the Commission members. (DISCUSSION ON THE AIR-A-FAIR) Mrs. Stoddard stated that she had a few comments with regard to the Air-A-Fair. Last year there was a problem when the City brought the bleachers out and put them on the grass when it was wet. Commission members agreed that she should coordinate with the City and plan to have the bleachers again this year. (MOWING THE AIRPORT) Dr. Collins commented that the airport needed to be mowed. There was a lot of areas looking shabby. He would like to • request through the Commission that the appropriate steps be taken to notify the City that the Airport be mowed. MOVED by Collins, SECONDED by Stoddard that the Manager be informed that the grass need to be cut and inform the City. MOTION CARRIED Mr. Koch also said that he would like the Airport Manager and a couple of the Commission members to sit down to review the Contract. The suggestion was made to have a Special Meeting. The Chairman commented that the Commission needed to have a Special Meeting to discuss the budget anyway. Mrs. Stoddard stated, with regard to budget, that in the past the City has given $250 to the Air-A-Fair Committee for advertising. She wondered if it had been budgeted again this year and who she should contact to get that money. MOVED by Stoddard, SECONDED by Collins that the City appropriate $250 of support for the Air-A-Fair as has been done in the past. MOTION CARRIED (REPORT ON BASEBALL FIELD) . Mr. Koch stated that he had discussed this with the Ma or and President of the Softball Association. The plan was o take a look to see if it was feasible and workable. It wouldn't happen this year, but it was possible in a couple of years. (PROBLEM REGARDING LEASE AGREEMENTS AND INSURANCE) - 2 - � � � • � The Chairman stated that before addressing the problems with insurance, the Commission needed to take action on the Hangar Lease Agreement with Dick Miller. Mr. Miller bought the hangar that belonged to Mrs. Johnson which used to be the Beech Club. MOVED by Stoddard, SECONDED by Collins that approval be given for the Hangar Lease Agreement with Dick Miller. MOTION CARRIED The Chairman further stated that he wanted to read a letter written to Claudia Haynes from Donna Talley, the Finance Director. The 1 etter informed Mrs. Haynes that she had not signed a lease as yet and would ask that she let the City know if she wanted another copy if her records indicated that no lease was signed. Mrs. Haynes sent a letter back enclosing a copy of a letter sent to the Mayor. Mrs. Haynes also said that she sent a copy of the lease along with the letter, but had not received a reply. The payments for the rent have been made, but she did have some questions pertaining to insurance. For the benefit of the Commission members, the Chairman read through the concerns Mrs. Haynes had with regard to the insurance coverage. • Mr. Kreizenbeck introduced M r. Anderson, who discussed insurance requirements with the Commission members. Marty Koch also explained some of the insurance requirements from the standpoint of a Commission member and also as an insurance agent. The suggestion was made to write a blanket policy and everyone be named individually. Unfortunately, insurance companies were not willing to do this. From a Commission member's viewpoint, Mr. Koch thought that the City should be informed that the rental rate was out of line. The ten cent factor was fine, but the 5500 insurance policy requirement puts the rate way out of the market place. After considerable discussion, it was MOVED by Koch, SECONDED by Collins that the Commission request that the City investigate this situation because the rental rates with the insurance requirement is out of the competetive market. This would prove to the City that there was a problem and something should be done to have a marketable airport again. Also point out to the City Council that there was a distinction between a private owner of a hangar and a commercial owner. Chairman Kreizenbeck informed the Commission that Councilman Winder was out of town, but would return in about ten days. � MOTION CARRIED Mrs. Stoddard further said that they were now getting ready to write insurance coverage for the day of the show. On the form was a place for other insured. Her question was if the City should be added in that place. Commission members - 3 - ' • • � agreed that the City should be included. Marty Koch discussed the extension of the Metzger lease. Some of the City officials felt that if this agreement was for a longer term, they would strongly suggest that the premises be inspected for the E.P.A. After this inspection, the lease would be addressed. It was recommended that the new Lessee meet with the City Engineer with regard to this issue. (SIGN REQUEST FOR SOD FARMING) A request was submitted by Mr. McKay for a sign indicating where the sod could be purchased. The Commission felt there was no restriction on having that advertisement. MOVED by Koch, SECONDED by Stoddard that a sign be allowed for the sod farm and also a sign at Linden and Airport Way be permitted advertising the airport. MOTION CARRIED (TIME TO DISCU$S gUDGET) • The Chairman asked for volunt It had to be finished and turned in by P he of d May. Monday, the 9th of May was established as the time to work on the budget. (NAMING OF NETnT CHAIRMAN) Mr. Kreizenbeck stated that it was time to select a new Chairman as his term of three months was completed. MOVED by Stoddard, SECONDED by Koch that Dr. Collins be the new Chairman of the Airport Commission for a period of three months. MOTION CARRIED There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:00 p,m, Mack Kreizenbeck, Chairman � Cakdwekk Airport Commission - 4 -