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Home My WebLink About02-02-2012 AIRPORT COMMISSION MINUTES (2) ` � MINUTES °°�� : �2(� � � Caldwell Industrial Airport Commission 4814 E. Linden Street Caldwell, ID 83605 Email: caldwellindustrialairportCa�vahoo com 208-459-9779 Date: February 2" 2012 Time: 12:00 — 1:00 pm Location: Caldwell Industrial Airport — Hubler Terminal Conference Room Commission Members Present: Barry Everett, Jr., Phil Fouts, Marty Koch, Mack Kreizenbeck, Bob McGee, Shannon Ozuna (City Council Rep.), Wayne Thiel, Rob Oates — Airport Manager, Kathy Schara — Airport Manager's Secretary Commission Members Absent: Jeff Miller, Mike Reed Guests: Brent Orton — Public Works Director, Tom Lemenager/ Toby Epler — Kimley- Horn, Sarah Biggers — Mayor's Youth Advisory Council, Terrance Biggers, Greg Swanson Chairman Bob McGee called the meeting to order at 12:03 PM. 1. Minutes of January 2012 Airport Commission Meeting Motion was made and seconded to accept the January 2012 Minutes. Motion passed. 2. Airport Improvement Plan — Tom Lemenager Tom Lemenager reiterated the scope of the FY '12 AIP, stating th�t the cost of the new taxi lanes built last Fall on the west side of the airport will be reimbursed, and the FAA will cover the seal-coating of all shared public surfaces to the west of the parallel taxiway A. Tom also explained again the scope of the FY'13 AIP to members, this being the apron expansion on the east side of the airport. He stated that the scope was out to the FAA and the owner, and is moving forward. Brent Orton stated that the canal relocation is still in plan review and they are waiting on a response from Pioneer Irrigation. He stated that the bill for the review has been received and paid. 3. Rules & Regulations / Minimum Standards Update — Rob Oates Rob Oates updated the members that this item is on the City Council consent agenda for this coming Monday evening. Rob plans to attend the meeting, but is not expecting there to be any issues. He will report on the outcome at next month's Commission meeting. . �. , ,, , f� .,. x_�.'�? '_ `� b 4� Visitor Parking Designation — Rob Oates Rob Oates presented several possible ideas for parking designation. He suggested initially designating six spaces for transient parking. A suggestion was made to clearly mark the area "transient parking". It was also suggested that the local airport population be informed of this designation, to encourage regular users to leave this area for visitors to our airport. This will help to make our visitors more welcome. A motion was made, seconded and passed for Rob to arrange for transient designated spots. 5. Airport Overlay Zone Ordinance — Rob Oates Rob Oates received a revised copy of the current overlay zone ordinance from Anne Marie Skinner, which includes additional aviation related hazards which should be addressed for development in the overlay zone ordinance. He stated that this revision was prepared downtown. The Caldwell City Council requested that the Airport Commission review the revisions and make recommendation. Discussion on the ordinance ensued. Mack Kreizenbeck stated that he especially liked the changes in the Avigation Easement Grant section. Marty Koch stated that he appreciated the fact that with this ordinance, the city was being proactive instead of being reactive in regards to existing and future uses of the airport. Mack Kreizenbeck made motion to recommend the ordinance as revised to City Council for passage. Marty Koch seconded the motion. Motion carried. 6. Announcements — Rob Oates Rob Oates stated that he had several items to report to the members, as follows: Taxes — Rob has been contacted by numerous hangar owners concerned about tax rates. Rob wanted the Commission to be aware that he is making every effort to convey this concern for possible solutions. He stated that he has been to see both the City Finance Director and the Mayor on this matter. Water drainage issues — Rob stated that recent heavy rains have brought to attention severe drainage issues on the west side of the airport. He stated that the City Engineering Department is working with hangar owners in improving these issues. New Hubler Terminal tenant — Rob informed the members that the Police Department is near to a move-in date to occupy office space here in Hubler Terminal. He stated that this office will be used by patrol officers for report completion, etc. This will not be "store-front", or point of public access to the police department, but will increase the police presence in the area. Stolen vehicle — Rob informed the members that the Airport's '94 Toyota pickup was stolen from the parking lot of Hubler Terminal this past week. As yet, there has been no word on its recovery. { �, , �. . , , � ,� � , r. __�, . ,� .:�- . �. _ � , _, _ .. _r� �M� ., , ,� • Lease-holders defaults — Rob stated that he is still working for resolution, by terminating and/or renegotiating said leases. He stated that there has been good progress on this front. Next Airport Commission Meeting: Thursday, March 1 2012 The meeting was adjourned at 12:56 PM. � . �„ _ . : C.;� ,�f = =`i ,w "t?: �; . x ,� q.? �,: k.\A :.3