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Caldwell Industrial Airport Commission
4601-4 Aviation Way
Caldwell, ID 83605
Date: September 2" 2010
Time: 12:00 — 1:00 pm
Location: Caldwell Industrial Airport — Office of Curt Hawkins
Commission Members Present: Phil Fouts, Marty Koch, Mack Kreizenbeck, Rob
Oates, Mike Reed, Wayne Thiel, Myron Tucker, Kathy Schara (Airport Manager's
Secretary)
Commission Members Absent: Bob McGee, Jeff Miller
Guests: Brent Orton — Public Works Director, Denise Janes
Vice-Chairman Phil Fouts called the meeting to order at 12:00 PM.
1. Minutes of August 2010 Airport Commission Meeting
A small correction was made to the August 2010 Minutes to read as follows:
"Vice-Chairman Phil Fouts called the meeting to order at 12:11 pm." Motion was
made and seconded to accept the August 2010 Minutes, as amended. Motion
passed.
2. Eagle Scout Project — Update
Brent Orton stated that his office has not been approached again regarding this
project, so there is nothing to report at this time.
3. Minimum Standards / Rules & Regulations Update
The Commission Members agreed that this item will be continued until next month.
4. Master Plan Update
Rob Oates gave an overview of the recent Master Plan Meeting, held last
Thursday. He explained much of the Master Plan, using boards prepared by
Coffman & Associates, and he answered some questions from the other members.
The plan is a three-fold process: short-term, intermediate-term and long-term. He
stated that he was impressed with the overall methodology used in preparing the
Master Plan.
Rob reported there was good interest at the Master Plan Open House, here at the
terminal last Thursday (8/26/10).
5. Airport Manager Position Update — Brent Orton
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�, Interviews have been held with five candidates. Three of these candidates are
being considered, but a final decision has yet to be made. Brent stated that
hopefully someone will be hired by next month's meeting.
6. Lease Fees Resolutions — Brent Orton
Brent presented the 2010 fee chart for the Airport, and explained that no fee
increases have been proposed for the new fiscal year, which starts October 1 st.
He proposes elimination of all uncovered land lease rates, on any new or
transferred leases, and that all land be leased at one lease rate.
Motion was made by Mack Kreizenbeck recommending to the City that all ground
be leased at one rate. Motion was seconded by Marty Koch. Motion passed.
8. Old Terminal Building - Brent Orton
Brent recommended the continuation of use of the pilot's lounge in the old terminal
building as a pilot's lounge. New flooring has been added, and the walls will be
painted. The Commission agreed with this recommendation.
Brent stated that a decision has not yet been made as to what to do with the old
manager's office, pending review of lease rates.
9. Helicopter Accident
There was a brief discussion and explanation regarding a helicopter accident on
the airport last weekend. There were no injuries from the accident.
Temporary Lease of Conference Room for Flight School - Brent Orton
Brent stated that Chris Anderson has made a proposal to temporarily rent the
conference room in the new terminal once a week, on Monday evenings, to
conduct a flight school.
The Commission Members agreed that this would be a wise use of the space.
10. 2011 Budget - Brent Orton
Copies of the 2011 Airport Budget were distributed for discussion next month.
11. Skydiving — Denise Janes
Due to concern regarding a reference in last month's minutes to insurance for
skydiving here on the airport, Denise Janes distributed an article on skydiving at a
Twin Falls airport. Some discussion ensued.
A request was made by a Commission Member for the skydiving club to provide
the City with a Certificate of Insurance. Ms. Janes stated that this will be provided.
Next Airport Commission Meeting: Thursday, October 7th, 2010.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:21 PM.
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