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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-04-2007 AIRPORT MINTUES ♦ �'` � MINUTES Caldwell Industrial Airport Commission qAp RO� • 4601-4 Aviation Way �� Caldwell, ID 83605 � r Date: January 4, 2007 Time: 12:00 — 1:00 pm Location: (Caldwell Industrial Airport — Office of Curt Hawkins) Commission Members Present: Bob McGee, Myron Tucker, Hoyt Flemming, Wayne Thiel, Phil Fouts, Mack Kreizenbeck , Rob Oates, Airport Manager — Curt Hawkins, Kathy Schara (City Staf� Commission Members Absent: Marty Koch, Mike Reed, Jeff Miller Guests: Tom Lemenager, Jim Shore, Anita Shore, Carl Johnson, John Gray Chairman Bob McGee called the meeting to order at 12:04 PM. L Minutes of December 2006 Airport Commission Meeting approved and seconded. 2. Hospitals Building Close to Airport Curt Hawkins stated that Mercy Medical Center plans to build approximately two miles off the southeast end of the Northwest/Southeast runway. Curt has crafted a letter to Mercy, explaining the Airport's position, and asked Commission members to sign in support. . There was discussion of the approach angle and various other problems associated with where Mercy plans to build, such as radar signals that could interfere with electronic devices in the hospital. This location is outside the overlay zone, which extends one mile off the end and'/2 mile off the sides of the airport. There was also discussion of other hospitals planning to build near the Airport. St. Luke's wants to build a six-story building at the other end of airport. Curt requested that a plan of action be developed to handle future development of these hospitals, to help Caldwell Industrial Airport remain viable as an airport in the future. There was discussion regarding possible liabilities to the hospitals from building in the flight path of aircraft. It was suggested that someone check to see if any suits have been filed regarding surgery/transmission, etc. If they build close to an airport, it's just a matter of time before people start complaining. Myron discussed the partial relocation of the golf course in Ontario, Oregon because of runways, aircraft, etc. Tom Lemenager explained that had more to do with safety issues on the ground than the approach. Curt stated that he had called Bill Watson at the FAA ADO Office in Renton, Washington regarding this issue of where the hospital is building, saying their building probably would • be legal, but a letter from the FAA discouraging it and explaining possible negative issues would be helpful. O1 Jan 07 CIA Minutes 2/15/2007 1 of 2 '� , �t �as agreed that Curt should send a letter, and that it specifically should mention the slope issue. It was also suggested that when Planning and Zoning have public meetings concerning hospitals, airport personnel should show up in force. � A signature sheet in support of Curt's letter was passed around for the commission members to sign. Curt stated that copies of the letter would go to President of Mercy Medical Center, Mayor Tom Dale, and the head of the real estate board for the hospital, and also a copy could go to the head of Nampa Planning and Zoning. 3. Election of Chairman for 2007 Bob McGee was nominated as the Caldwell Industrial Airport Commission Chairman for 2007. This was seconded and unanimously approved. Curt commended Bob on his involvement and how he has enjoyed working with him. Phil Fouts was elected Vice Chairman. 4. Lease Renewals Curt mentioned that there are a number of leases up for renewal. He would like to offer the option of renewing the lease as it stands with the old language, or signing a new lease with a 20/20 option, 20 year lease with option of renewing for another 20 years. Curt explained the differences in the old and new leases. Paragraphs in the old lease that did not pertain to private hangars were removed and replaced with the wording "paragraph reserved." In the new lease, the time limit was changed for commencement and completion of construction. Curt stated that we have to give lease owners whose lease is up for renewal the option of � renewing the old lease, since that is what is stated in the old lease. Since there is new wording in the new lease, we could give the option of taking the new lease instead of renewing the old one. However, these options cannot be offered until approved by City Council. 5. Introduction of New Commission Member Bob McGee introduced Myron Tucker as the new Commission Member. Bob also stated that three names were recommended to the Mayor and City Council, and the City Council appointed Myron Tucker. 6. Airpark Developments There was discussion of various airparks being developed in the area, specifically one North of Greenleaf proper. 7. Helicopter Infractions Wayne Thiel brought up the discussion of infractions regarding helicopters at the Airport, such as hovering on the taxiway at intersections, etc. Curt stated that the FAA would not address the issue unless they receive the complaint in writing and signed. It was suggested that this issue of putting it in writing should be addressed in the next newsletter. There was also discussion regarding the parking of vehicles improperly causing issues on airport property. . The meeting was adjourned at 12:40 PM. O1_Jan 07_CIA Minutes 2/15/2007 2 of 2