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05-06-2010 AIRPORT COMMISSION MINUTES - • MINUTES � P�� � , Caldwell Industrial Airport Commission ��w 4601-4 Aviation Way Caldwell, ID 83605 Date: May 6th, 2010 Time: 12:00 — 1:00 pm Location: Caldwell Industrial Airport — Office of Curt Hawkins Commission Members Present: Bob McGee, Phil Fouts, Marty Koch, Mack Kreizenbeck, Wayne Thiel, Myron Tucker, Airport Manager — Curt Hawkins, Kathy Schara (Airport Manager's Secretary) Commission Members Absent: Jeff Miller, Rob Oates, Mike Reed Guests: Toby Epler — Kimley-Horn, Jim & Anita Shore, Mark Peterson - Air Show Coordinator, Brent Orton — Public Works Director, Denise Janes Chairman Bob McGee called the meeting to order at 12:01 PM. 1. Minutes of April 2010 Airport Commission Meeting Motion was made and seconded to accept the April 2010 Minutes. Motion passed. 2. New Terminal Curt Hawkins stated that the Ribbon Cutting and dedication for the new terminal building has been scheduled for June 3� 2010, 11 am. Following this will be the monthly Commission Meeting, at noon. Brent Orton stated that the contractor is getting close to completion, but is not done yet. 3. IAA Meeting — Wayne Thiel On April 10 the IAA met in the new terminal building with rented tables and chairs. Wayne reported there were great comments about the new facility, and there were five ptanes parked in the new apron area. 4. Spitfire Curt Hawkins reported that a donation has been made of a model Spitfire with a five-foot wingspan, by Brad Brooks. The intention is to hang the model in the new terminal building. 5. Alarm Systems Curt stated that new wireless alarm systems are now available, at a reasonable price, from several companies in the valley. He stated that these would be useful for the airport hangars, and encouraged individuals needing security to check out this new technology. If anyone would like more information on these new wireless alarms, contact Curt Hawkins in the Airport Manager's Office. 05__MaY 1Cl CIA ll�ir�ut�s -�ir�y�� �1�t�1�C11u 1 c�� 3 6. �AA (�onference — Brent Orton Brent Orton, Public Works Director, reported on the Conference in Seattle which he recently attended with Mayor Nancolas. He stated that they met the National Compliance Manager, Kevin Willis, from Washington, D.C. The Director of Region 10 attended the meeting, as well as Carol Keyes, Airport District Office & the Regional Manager. He reported that the FAA presented a grim picture for funding, and they encouraged working with other airports to share entitlement funding. There was significant talk at the conference about Next-Gen — i.e. - Airport's GIS, (geographical information systems); new technology ADSB (automatic dependence surveillance broadcast); interface between ADSB & radar, with radar becoming the backup system; the possibility of ADSB becoming standard by 2020 in all aircraft. Mark Peterson explained that ADSB is GPS-based, and is currently in use. Brent also reported on other Next-Gen plans and technologies. Brent stated that Boeing made a presentation about maximizing the size of aircraft, pushing limits as far as acceptable, to maximize profit. They are also researching the possibility of core testing runways to see if there could be a possible increase in runway load capabilities. Toby Epler of Kimley-Horn explained the load strength design of runways according to FAA standards. Brent also stated that the FAA addressed driving plans and other TSA requirements. Brent opened the floor to questions, and Marty Koch asked whether the airport received any more funding. Brent replied that we would probably not receive any more funding until we are able to meet compliance on the non-aviation use issues. These are currently being worked on. Brent stated that a lease agreement, with the 20 year term/20 year renewal option, has been drafted and will be provided to the Commission Members for review. Marty Koch asked where the sign proposal was in the process. Brent stated that this has been work-shopped with the City Council, and he will pursue further information on this issue. 7. Air Show — Mark Peterson — Airport Closure for Most of Day, Sat., June 5th Mark Peterson, the Air Show Coordinator, reported on the progress of plans for the upcoming air show. He stated that a notice to all airport tenants will be delivered this week, with information as to how to get tickets, airport closure times, etc. He said that an extensive parking plan has been crafted, using buses to transport people from parking areas on Smeed Parkway to the airport grounds. Mark stated that they are currently working on an unexpected Idaho Transportation Department application for special events, which they were just recently informed was necessary, due to the close proximity to the Interstate. C15 M�Y_ 10 �IA Miriutc� - fir��€ �;`2c�r��ic� 2 c��( 3 � w Curt Hawkins gave a commendation to Mark and his team on the air show planning, and asked Mark if any roads would be closed for the air show. Mark responded that Smeed Parkway would be closed, with restricted traffic on Aviation Way. The meeting was adjourned at 1:19 PM. Next Airport Commission Meeting: Thursday, June 3� 2010. Q5__May - 1 {� C!A I�lir�ut�s - fir;r.��l `�r`�312�7? � 3 c�f 3