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Date: September 3, 2009 i c �� 1 - ��--.�
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, Mike Reed, Wayne Thiel, Airport Manager - Curt Hawkins, Kathy
Schara (Airport Manager's Secretary)
Commission Members Absent: Jeff Miller, Rob Oates, Myron Tucker
Guests: Mayor Nancolas, Larry Osgood-Public Works, Tom Lemenager - Kimley-
Horn, Tracey Spencer - Mayor's Youth Councit, Jan Peterson
Chairman Bob McGee called the meeting to order at 12:03 PM.
1. Minutes of August 2009 Airport Commission Meeting
Motion was made and seconded to accept the August 2009 Minutes. Motion
passed.
2. Introduction of Mayor and City Public Works Director
Bob McGee introduced Mayor Nancolas and Larry Osgood, the Director of Public
Works, and he thanked them for coming to our meeting.
Mayor Nancolas expressed thanks to the Commission for their input and work, and
stated he is available for questions.
The Commission expressed thanks to the Mayor for the new terminal building.
Larry Osgood stated that hopefully the new terminal building would be completed
in December. Larry stated that the bridge across the canal will not be put in until
October, when the water is out of the canal. The bridge should be about 30 feet
wide.
The Mayor stated that the City is currently in the process of hiring a new Public
Works Director. He stated that when the new Director is hired they will take a trip
to the FAA to introduce him or her, and also to find out about land acquisitions.
Tom Lemenager stated that it is probably time to start Ip� to FAA foamonies foW
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building another portion of the parallel and connecting taxiway next year, since
one of FAA's latest requirements, the Master Plan, is underway.
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• � Mayor Nancolas said the Commission needs to decide if that is what they want to
do, then make a recommendation to the City Council, so it can be put on the
agenda.
3. Update on New Apron and Taxiway
Tom Lemenager reported that the new Apron & Taxiway is now complete, and is
175 feet by 300 feet, which is the larger apron of the two bid alternatives, as the
overall bid was lower than anticipated. He stated that the project is experiencing a
significant under run of costs both in the construction and engineering aspects.
4. Update on Master Plan
Larry Osgood stated that the City Council was scheduled to approve the Master
Plan planning contract with Coffman and Associates on September 8, 2009.
5. New Airport Driving Plan
Curt Hawkins stated that the FAA has had the driving plan for almost a month.
There has yet been no response from them.
6. Ontario Air Show — September 12 2009
Curt reported that the Ontario Air Show shapes up to be a big production and a
good show, and invited all to attend.
7. Hoyt Fleming — FOIA Request
Hoyt has drafted a FOIA request to obtain information about a supposed incident
on the airport. He suggested having Aaron Seable, City Attorney, review it, before
sending the request to the FAA. A copy was provided to all Commission
Members. A motion was made to approve the request and send it to the FAA,
subject to approval from our attorney. Motion was seconded and passed.
8. Reliever Status
At a previous meeting, it was requested that Curt check into whether or not
reliever status was best for the airport.
Curt spoke with Sandy of the FAA regarding this, and she stated that at this time
there is no advantage or disadvantage to having this status. She asked Curt to
suggest the Commission send a specific request as to what they would like done
regarding this issue. Curt asked the Commission if they want to keep reliever
status or not. He stated that if they decide they do not want it, a recommendation
to the City Council should be made before sending a request to the FAA for
removal of this status.
Hoyt Fleming stated that there is no gain at this time in removing the status. Mack
Kreizenbeck stated that perhaps it's best to remain with this status.
Marty Koch suggested that it be explained to the FAA that this came up because
of a proposed ruling, no longer in effect, that would have required providing
extensive security, and that we do not have staffing for such security.
Mayor Nancolas suggested that he could bring this matter up when he meets with
the FAA, before further action is taken.
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Curt stated that he had asked Sandy if we even have the authority to request our
name be removed from reliever status.
The consensus of the Commission members was to table this matter until the
Mayor and the new Public Works Director meet with the FAA.
Next Airport Commission Meeting: Thursday, October 1 2009.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:45 PM.
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