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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-02-2010 AIRPORT COMMISSION MINUTES � a MINUTES Caldwell Industrial Airport Commission . � 4814 Linden '`�����``'��� � Caldwell, ID 83605 ; �.�4�..1���. Email: caldwellindustrialairport@yahoo.com Date: December 2 2010 Time: 12:00 — 1:00 pm Location: Caldwell Industrial Airport — New Terminal Conference Room Commission Members Present: Bob McGee, Phil Fouts, Marty Koch, Mack Kreizenbeck, Rob Oates, Wayne Thiel, Myron Tucker, Kathy Schara (Airport Manager's Secretary) Commission Members Absent: Jeff Miller, Mike Reed Guests: Toby Epler— Kimley-Horn, Brent Orton — Public Works Director, Jim & Anita Shore, Bill Hinkle, Karl Burket, Sherry Kandle, Carolyn Martell-Miller, Sean Martell Chairman Bob McGee called the meeting to order at 12:02 PM. 1. Minutes of November 2010 Airport Commission Meeting Wayne Thiel pointed out that in the last paragraph of Section 2 of November's minutes, the motion should read as seconded by Mack Kreizenbeck, not Myron Tucker, who was not in attendance. Rob Oates made motion for revision of the minutes accordingly. Motion was made and seconded to accept the November 2010 Minutes as revised. Motion passed. 2. Capital Improvement Project Update — Toby Epler Brent Orton stated they met with the FAA regarding the Capital Improvement Plan. He stated that there is still some environmental and design work to be done. Toby Epler explained in more detail the work that is needed, including updates to the Environmental Assessment (EA), and new EA work for property acquisition proposed in the new master plan.. Myron Tucker asked for an update regarding the addressing changes discussed at the previous meeting. Brent stated that the Commission's recommendation has gone to City CounciL 3. Follow-up on City Council Workshop on Richard D. Miller Memorial Project Brent Orton stated that he spoke with the Mayor regarding a workshop on this issue with the City Council. The Mayor requested that the Commission further discuss the issue and come to an understanding as to what is most desirable. He asked if it would be more desirable to go straight to the second phase, that of building a building on the airport named in honor of Richard Miller. If the Commission would still prefer to pursue the original recommendation, that of adding Richard D. Miller Field to the current name of the airport, the Mayor requested a reiteration of that recommendation. Carolyn Miller, Dick Miller's widow, stated that having Dick's name on the field is a cornerstone to raising funding support within the community for the building. She . went into more detail as to what she would like to do with this building. Mack Kreizenbeck requested clarification on what the Mayor was requesting. Brent clarified that the Mayor was just seeking to know whether it might be more desirable to go straight to the second phase. For the benefit of those who were not at the meeting where the original presentation was made, Carolyn Miller reiterated what she would like to accomplish in naming the field the Richard D. Miller Field, in memory of his contributions to aviation and the community. Rob Oates explained that this is a two-step process. The first step being the naming of the field, which would show the city's commitment to the process. The first step is necessary to raise funds for the second step - the building. Motion was made by Mack Kreizenbeck & was seconded to reiterate the previous motion made by the Commission on this matter — recommending to the Caldwell City Council that the Richard D. Miller Memorial Project be considered for the Caldwell Airport. Motion passed. 4. Airport Manager Position Update Bob McGee introduced Rob Oates as the new Airport Manager. Rob spoke briefly regarding future plans for the airport and stated that he is looking forward to starting in this position. His first day in the position is Tuesday, Dec. 7� 2010. For further information, he stated that an article from the Idaho Press Tribune on 12/1/10 can be accessed at regarding the announcement of the position being filled. Rob will resign from Caldwell City Council to take this position. A new City Council member will be assigned by the Mayor to represent the City Council on the Airport Commission, in Rob Oates' stead. 5. Airport Driving — Brent Orton Brent Orton spoke regarding the need for safe driving on the Airport, and encouraged those present to remind their workers and fellow airport tenants of the need to drive safely. He stated that he has seen vehicles parked inside Gate 3 along the fence, when using the cafe and old terminal building. 6. Wayne Thiel Wayne voiced concern regarding the gates on the airport being inoperative at times, especially on weekends. Several members agreed that an investment needs to be made to repair the gates. Wayne also voiced concern regarding the rising taxes on hangars at the airport. Some discussion ensued. Wayne also provided the members with an article from AOPA regarding having an open house at the airport, instead of an air show. Next Airport Commission Meeting: Thursday, Jan 6 2010. The meeting was adjourned at 1:20 PM.