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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-03-2009 AIRPORT COMMISSION MINUTES . � MINUTES .���R����-�::_�° c�1�.1l Caldwell Industrial Airport Commission 4601-4 Aviation Way Caldwell, ID 83605 Date: December 3 2009 Time: 12:00 — 1:00 pm Location: Caldwell Industrial Airport — Office of Curt Hawkins Commission Members Present: Bob McGee, Hoyt Fleming, 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: Tom Lemenager & Toby Epler — Kimley-Horn, Greg Swanson, Bob Finer, Darin Hunt, Denise Janes Chairman Bob McGee called the meeting to order at 11: 57 AM. 1. Minutes of November 2009 Airport Commission Meeting Curt explained a need for revision of the minutes. After discussion, Mack Kreizenbeck made a motion to table this item. Motion was seconded and passed unanimously. 2. Signs on Airport Property Curt stated that an individual had come to him requesting permission to place billboards, visible from the interstate highway, on airport property, for $2000 a year per sign, with the initial placement being three signs.. Discussion ensued. Phil Fouts stated that he had no problem with this. Another member asked the question of whether there was an aviation-related issue involved. Marty Koch mentioned that it would be a good source of income. The point was brought that an anti-airport group could purchase use of a billboard. Another member stated that bids should be considered. After some discussion, a suggestion was made that if this is not objected to by FAA, and would be approved by the Caldwell City Council, this could be a good thing. It was suggested that the Commission look at a request for a proposal. Marty Koch made the motion, & it was seconded, to request a proposal from this individual. Motion was seconded and passed unanimously. 3. Airport Driving Plan Curt stated that this is on the Caldwell City Council Agenda for this coming Monday night, to be approved. 12 C�ec 09 CIA Minutes - final 12/8/2009 1 of 3 4. Minimum Standards Phii Fouts had some reservations regarding adding the word "tenant", to "FBO's" throughout the Minimum Standard document. His reservations were regarding access into people's hangars. Marty Koch felt that the addition of the word "tenant" was broad-brushed, and needs to be addressed more specifically. He felt more research needs to be done. Phil Fouts stated that the internal inconsistencies need to be addressed and cleared up. Curt clarified what can and cannot be placed in a hangar, per the FAA. He stated that at this time about 60 percent of the hangars have been inspected on a voluntary basis. Mack Kreizenbeck made a motion that the Minimum Standards document be referred back to the City Attorney, for further review and modification, and in comparison with the tenant leases. Motion was seconded and passed unanimously. 5. 2010 Air Show — Darin Hunt Darin Hunt presented. This year's air show —"Caldwell Celebration of Flight" - will be in June 2010. He provided a map/diagram indicating plans to shift everything down toward the middle of the airport. This plan will prevent the necessity of closing Linden Road for the show, as was done this year. Darin stated that the goal of the show this coming year is to bring every RV aircraft in the valley out here on display. This plan a�so put the center of the box above where the majority of the crowd will be. Darin stated that the airport tenants would be approached for cooperation, should this plan be approved by the Commission. Questions from the Commission Members regarding parking and other logistics were addressed by Darin Hunt & Bob Finer. They are planning on having a gate fee -$5 for adults/$2.50 for high school/14 & under free. The plan is to open the gate to the public from 9am to 3pm. Hoyt Fleming made a motion to approve the plan and commend Darin Hunt & Bob Finer. Motion was seconded and passed. 6. 2010 AIP & Simmons Phone Meeting — Tom Lemenager Tom Lemenager of Kimley-Horn presented results of a recent phone meeting with Sandy Simmons of the FAA. The FAA stated that the airport is not ready for the taxiway and that the Master Plan needs to be completed. They stated that the City of Caldwell should continue to buy up the land. Tom figured that this would be probably for the next 4 or 5 years. The FAA said the City should then buy the Settlement & the Yamamoto land before any taxiway can be built. 12 C3ec 09 ClA Minutes - finad 12/8/20E79 2 of 3 � . � � , Tom stated that the yearly FAA AIP monies couid be cut to half a million dollars per year. He also encouraged the Commission to make sure the City knows about any ideas the Commission has as to what they want to do at the Airport. Curt stated that in the October 1 2009 Commission Meeting, the members voted to make building Taxiway "B" the airport's primary project for the next AIP. Curt still feels the next AIP should be to build the taxiway, as not building the taxiway sets up a dangerous condition. Tom also suggested that Ken Frazee, City Engineering, be at the Commission Meetings so that he knows what the Commission wants. 7. 2010 Renewal of Members & Election of Officers — Expiring terms - Bob McGee, Myron Tucker, Hoyt Fleming Hoyt Fleming will not accept a reappointment. He believes in strict term limits, so he will give someone else a chance to serve. However Myron Tucker and Bob McGee will accept. Motion was made by Marty Koch to reappoint Myron Tucker and Bob McGee, and to reelect Bob McGee as Chairman for 2010 & Phil Fouts as Vice Chairman for 2010. Motion was seconded and passed unanimously. 8. Myron Tucker — Myron Tucker asked for clarification regarding skydivers' liability insurance. Denise Janes of Skydown stated that they have 3 party liability insurance. She also stated that jumping works best within the pattern. Myron stated that he felt there should be a designated area for skydivers to land. Curt stated that the skydivers do have a designated spot on the airport. Denise explained some of the procedures they use. Extensive discussion ensued. Bob Finer suggested the plane vs. skydivers conflict could be diffused by designating that all parachute landings be done on the north side of the runway. However, Curt stated that this would have the skydivers coming down on the same side of the Airport as the fixed wing aircraft traffic pattern. No action was taken on this issue. Next Airport Commission Meeting: Thursday, January 7 2010. The meeting was adjourned at 1:51 PM. 12 Dec 09 C1A Minutes - final 12/812009 3 of 3