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03-04-2010 AIRPORT COMMISSION MINUTES MINUTES �. '`:�����<;�°�� �.� � ���-� ��.,�a`� Caidwell Industrial Airport Commission `�M`� 4601-4 Aviation Way Caldwell, ID 83605 Date: March 4th, 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, Mike Reed, Wayne Thiel, Myron Tucker, Airport Manager — Curt Hawkins, Kathy Schara (Airport Manager's Secretary) Commission Members Absent: Jeff Miller, Rob Oates Guests: Brent Orton, Public Works Director, Tom Lemenager & Guillermo Madrigal — Kimley-Horn, Jim & Anita Shore, Denise James, Sherry Kandle, Catherine Weber Chairman Bob McGee called the meeting to order at 12:00 PM. 1. Minutes of February 2010 Airport Commission Meeting Motion was made and seconded to accept the February 2010 Minutes. Motion passed. 2. Driving Plan Update Curt reported on the progress of the upcoming Driving Training. He reported that there are many complaints about having to take this training. Training dates are March 25 27 and April 8 An additional has also been planned for April 19th. Curt stated that he is currently working on the curriculum for the training. Commission members discussed enforcement of this training. Curt stated that any gate card holders who do not receive the training will have their gate card deactivated, as mandated by the FAA. 3. New Terminal Update Curt stated that Monday, March 1 St , 2010, the contracting company received a temporary occupancy permit, but it has not been transferred to the City. Curt stated that we will plan on having the next Commission meeting at the new terminal. Curt stated that there is currently a caterpillar parked in the ditch where the bridge is to be built, to prevent the building of same. The water for the ditch will be coming in around April 15 At that point, they won't be able to build a bridge until the water is out in the Fall. Brent stated that the Pioneer Irrigation stated that they would stop the construction of the bridge. The City's attorneys stated that they should be able to construct the bridge by Saturday, March 6 2010. 03 Mar 10 CIA Minutes - final 3/11I2010 1 of 3 Marty Koch asked if there is any more conversation on finding a tenant for the new terminal. A meeting has been scheduled with the city concerning this issue. 4. Minimum Standards Curt stated that the Minimum Standards have been given to Aaron Seable, who stated that there are other items on the front burner, but he will get to them. 5. Upcoming Seattle Meeting & IAMA Meeting Curt stated that the Seattle Meeting is in April, but Brent Orton and Mayor Nancolas will be attending that meeting in Curt's stead. The IAMA Meeting will be at the Shore Lodge in McCall on May 24 & 25 2010. All interested were encouraged to attend. Mike Reed made a motion and was seconded, recommending that Curt Hawkins, the Airport Manager, be sent to the Seattle Conference. Motion passed. 6. Caldwell Air Show — June 5 2010 Catherine Weber stated that they are hoping between 7,000 & 10,000 will attend this year's air show. She stated that they are attempting to get hot air balloons. The air show will not affect traffic on Linden this year. Currently, there do not seem to be any other air shows conflicting with this date. She stated that any suggestions for vendors or parking, etc. are encouraged. There will be an entrance charge this year, but it is not yet finalized. The Commission offered several suggestions and ideas. 7. Dean Dishman Debbie, the daughter of Dean Dishman, called Curt regarding renaming the airport after Dean Dishman. Curt asked the Commission for input. The consensus was that probably this should not go forward. 8. Mack Kreizenbeck - Leases Mack is awaiting a call from AOPA. Mack stated that he had talked with Brent and Public Works added a renewal option for 10 years in the new lease format. He is trying to find out if that is a long enough term for banks to finance. Curt stated that one contractor told him that his bank will finance on that renewal option. Mack will contact him for information. There was much discussion about the removal of the renewal option, and the Commission members were worried that even with the 10 year renewal option, this will affect building here on the airport. Brent Orton stated that they are currently working with the FAA. He also stated that he would welcome input and ideas from the AOPA. A question was asked as to whether the FAA is setting precedence with this. Brent stated that this is the result of compliance issues. 03 Mar 10 CIA Minutes - final 3/11/2010 2 of 3 � , -_ • Brent stated that he and the attorneys are currently working on a Standard lease document, and that it will be presented to the Commission for input, before it is finalized. 9. Master Plan Update The next Master Plan PAC Meeting will be Thursday, March 11�', at noon, at the Police Station. Bob McGee stated that Coffman Associates is doing a good job. He encouraged the Commission Members to attend. Next Airport Commission Meeting: Thursday, April 1 2010. The meeting was adjourned at 1:18 PM. 03 Mar 10 CIA Minutes - final 3/11/2010 3 of 3