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Caldwell Industrial Airport Commission
4601-4 Aviation Way
Caldwell, ID 83605
Date: 4/6/06
Time: 12:00 — 1:00 pm
Location: (Caldwell Industrial Airport — Office of Curt Hawkins)
Commission Members Present: Scottie Crandlemier, Phil Fouts, Mack Kreizenbeck, Bob
Mcr'ree, Jeff lYTiller, Rob Oates, Wayne Thiel, Airport lylanager — Curt Hawkins, Christine
Heimbigner (City Staffl
Commission Members Absent: Dean Dishman, Hoyt Flemming, Mike Reed
Guests: Jim & Anita Shore, Tom Lemenager, Bryce Naillon,
Chairman Bob McGee called the meeting to order at 12:OSpm
1. Minutes of March 2006 Airport Commission Meeting approved and seconded.
� 2. Minimum Standards — Mack Kriezenbeck '
Item #7 (page 2) was approved:
... unless the OPERATOR sells the improvements to another party acceptable to the CI7Y
the OPERATOR will remove said buildinRs at his expense within a reasonable amount of
time.
Item #17 (page 3) was discussed:
The OPERATOR a�ees not to use the runways, taxiways, aprons, etc. as a means to reach
various airport locations with a motorizec�'vehicle manufactured for street use.
Mack indicated that statement was put in due to problems with vehicles driving wherever
they wanted on the airport. The term "Operators" would include everyone on the airport.
Jim and Anita Shore indicated that they have to drive across airport from time to time.
Mack indicated that the statement was put in for discussion. Concerns were expressed as to
whether or not a person could drive to their hangar. There was also light-hearted
discussion about towing an airplane with a bicycle. Anita shore recommended that a motor
vehicle be required to have an orange light when needing to drive across airport. That way
if it were necessary she would be able to do it using a properly marked vehicle. There was
some discussion about vehicle traffic on airport, it was agreed that it is still an issue. It
was suggested that the phrase "properly marked vehicles" be added. Towing an airplane
was fine. No one would have a problem with someone towing a plane. Orange and white-
checkered flags or an orange rotating beacon were also mentioned as ways to "properly
• mark" a vehicle. Limit use to that which is necessary. It was agreed by the members that
an orange rotating beacon or checkered flag could be used to properly mark a vehicle.
Christine was asked to smooth out the language and provide an updated statement for
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review.
Statement for review at next meeting:
• "The OPERATOR a not to use the runways, taxiways, aprons, etc. as a means to
reach various airport locations with a motorized vehicle manufactured for street use,
unless the vehicle is properly marked with orange and white checkered fZags or an orange
rotating-beacon. The OPERATOR of the properly marked motorized vehicle will give the
right of way to aircraft and will not obstruct aircraft tra�c. "
Curt indicated that the next newsletter would discuss rocks on airport. Lumber trucks were
mentioned.
It was also suggested that the commission do a quick review of the FAR's to see what a
properly marked vehicle is considered to be. It was thought that flags would be the
recommended identification form. The Commission agreed the "Properly Marked
Vehicle" identifier should be in compliance with the FAR's so the markings are consistent
with other airports.
Bob McGee suggested inserting a paragraph regarding the loading and unloading of
agricultural chemicals on the airport (in Category III. Crop Dusting and Spraying). It was
suggested that Mark Hilty (the City Attorney) compose this paragraph.
Page 7(Category VII Sale of Aviation Petroleum Products and Ramp Service) item H—
Jim and Anita Shore were asked if they had any suggestions. No suggestions aside from
� what had already been discussed about properly marked vehicles.
Page 7(Category VIIL Airport Tenant) item B— There was some discussion about private
aircraft owners working on their own planes. It was indicated that this item should stand
as it is. Curt was asked who gets copies of the Minimum Standards and he indicated
currently only the people with commercial leases — it was noted that copies should go to
private users as well.
Page 8(Category VIII. Airport Tenant) item D. No traffic across ramp area. Use the
appropriate gate. Unless the gates are not working they should be using the gate closest to
where they need to go without driving across the ramp. A tenant owner should be allowed
to go to his hangar — back and forth and park in such a manner so that they are not
obstructing any aircraft, and aircraft would have the right of way at all times.
Jeff Miller noted that if a pilot is flying somewhere overnight they should place their car
in their hangar. Scottie mentioned the window sticker would be considered a properly
marked vehicle. Mack asked about an individual that is from out of town who needs stuff
taken out to his plane. Can he drive his rental car to the tie down area? It was agreed that
he could. There was some discussion about whether or not a motorized vehicle could be
left in the tie down area while the pilot was flying. It was noted that this is done at other
airports.
Tenants using a motorized vehicle to get to their hangar should go directly to their hangar
and give aircraft right of way. After accessing hangar, tenant using a motorized vehicle
• should drive directly back to gate — again giving aircraft the right of way.
There was some discussion around the number of discreet codes used to access the gates.
There are currently 60.
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Page 8(Category VIII. Airport Tenant) item C.
. "Be responsible that aircraft owned by him or operated from the property leased or
occupied by him are operated by personnel who holc� appropriate and current Federal
Aviation Administration pilot and approved medieal certifieates. "
Phil Fouts noted that we couldn't require the owner of a hangar who has rented out his
hangar to ensure the tenant has approved pilot and medical certificates. It was
recommended that this item be deleted. There was agreement among the meeting
members.
Page 8(Category IX. Flying Clubs) — discussion
There are clubs that are not 501 c3 that would like to have access to the airport. Mack
suggested that all flying clubs be allowed. Wayne noted that unless a flying club is based
here (Ponderosa is not) that it would not impact them. Would we want a club like the
Ponderosa here at the Caldwell Airport? Xes. It was noted that we sum up the whole deal
by stating:
"Any fZying club wanting to hase operations at the airport needs to have the proper
insurance ".
The Commission would not limit flying clubs to only those that were SOlc3's. All Flying
clubs are welcome; they just need to make sure they have the proper insurance to operate.
� Page 9(Category X. Miscellaneous Specialty Fixed Base Operator): Anyone who
operates a business on the airport is considered a FBO (Fixed Base Operator)? The
question was asked if a commercial lease contained a declaration that the business was an
FBO. Mack wants to bring this into compliance with what the FAA requires. Mack will
get in touch with the FAA; Tom mentioned he would help if needed and that a lot of info is
available on the internet.
Page 7(Category VIII. Airport Tenant) "Through the Fence" operators — private property
hangars. Curt mentioned he went to the FAA to discuss the Jan Vincent property and
aviation use of the airport from private property, that is private property owners that are
able to taxi directly onto the airport and use the airport. Discussions may re-open on that
subject if businesses such as if Fed Ex come to the airport (via purchase of private property
along the airport) and are allowed direct access to the airport.
Not all commission members favored "Through the Fence" operations. It was noted that
we would steer clear of them until it becomes beneficial for the airport to allow them.
Jeff mentioned snow removal on designated taxiways. Are all taxiways designated snow
removal. Curt indicated that they were. He also indicated that they have for the last couple
of years been trying not to plow people in. Using a backhoe to keep hangars open. One
snow removal cost $2300. It was noted we need a snow removal plan.
3. Tom Lemenager — AIP
This years AIP will be a two-pronged project — installing 29 lighted signs and seal coating
i pavements. Bidding will start in the next couple of weeks, and the project will be bid as 2
different contracts in order to get the best pricing. This will keep one of the entities from
being a sub to the other. We need to be aware of the operations part of it when both
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contractors are working. Contractors will need to work together during airport closures to
get work done.
We will need to close half of the parallel taxiway while the other half stays operational (for
. crack filling), then the other half will be closed and the previously closed area will be
opened. This process will be followed for all areas needing seal coating, allowing the
runway to remain operational,
Runway Closure during Project:
Runway will be closed from 8-5 for two weekdays so it can be seal-coated and lights can
be marked. Then will need to close the runway for 2- 24 hour periods in order to let the
seal-coating cure. The signs inside the safety area will be done during the time the runway
is closed. It was noted that anytime work is done within the safety area and a hole larger '
than 4 inches is made, the runway must be closed. Project will take 17 working days, a
short period and intense schedule.
There was concern about how long of a shut down, if more than a day, it would hurt some
businesses at the airport. Most commission members did not see a concern if the closure
truly was only one day at a time. Curt indicated that we were trying everything to keep
businesses functioning during the project.
Terminal project — Tom
Many details around the terminal are still up in the air. The City has still not received the
grant that would fully fund the project, but does have $1.2 million to get started. The
terminal will be located off of Linden Road with the parking lot and access to the terminal
off of Linden. Money wise it will be tight, so we are looking to the EDA grant. Right now
we only have funding for the Engineering portion, not for the construction. Hope to build
an access road. There was also discussion around the Yamamoto, Priddy and Hoover
properties. Sewer would be run to the new terminal. It was also mentioned that the canal
needs to be relocated as it sits south of the new terminal, so the canal relocation (some of
• it) fits into the Terminal project.
A Maintenance training facility is also on the books, along with security fencing, land
procurement (Yamamoto and Priddy), and some kind of taxi lane up to the terminal and
maintenance facility. EDA Grant has not come through in its larger form, so not a ton of
thought as to how that money will be allocated if it comes through. Waiting on grant to
really sit down and finalize.
There was discussion between commission members regarding the need for a taxiway to
the new terminal, an apron and a parallel taxiway. Tom asked the FAA what the minimum
amount of development we could get by with in order to get a parallel taxiway was. The
FAA is still stating that we need to develop the South side of the airport in order to get
additional funding. Tom indicated that as of now, there is not enough money available to
do all that we want to do, and the things that we have to do, to be in accordance with the
EDA grant.
4� IAMA — May lO & l l Sun Valley
Curt discussed the agenda for the Idaho Airport Managers Association Spring Conference
and mentioned that there were good sponsorships from multiple engineering firms for the
food layout. The Conference starts at 8:30am. First up will be the Fire Chief from New
Orleans, talking about taking care of disasters, and moving large numbers of people. Then
the DEA will be making a presentation on how drug runners are using small airports to
transport drugs under cover of darkness. Then a representative from Homeland Security
� will do a presentation. After the morning sessions then the FAA (Seattle) will talk about
grants, and after that the conference will break into individual business meetings. $100 per
night at the Sun Valley Inn (if you tell them you are with IAMA). We think we will have a
great turn out. Expecting 150 plus attendees this year. Curt would like every airport
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commission member who can be there to be there. He also mentioned that the reception
and dinner the night before the conference could be very educational as you can learn a lot
from other airports and their contacts.
• 5. DEA — Bob McGee
Bob McGee met with Bob Martin (a rep far the Drug Enforcement Agency) and discussed
the possibility of launching a block watch program for the Caldwell Industrial Airport in
order to report any suspicious (drug related) activity at the airport during the night hours.
Bob Martin indicated that we should not implement such a program, as a traditional Block
Watch would not be equipped to handle the types of situations that could be encountered.
The recommendation was that we should let the DEA handle night time security issues and
that we should not be on the front lines as it could be dangerous and someone could get
hurt.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:13PM.
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