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Home My WebLink About04-15-2012 AIRPORT MINUTES � � . � .i MINUTES Caldwell Industrial Airport Commission 4814 E. Linden Street Caldwell, ID 83605 : n, � a=��, °;� Email: caldwellindustrialairport(a�vahoo.com � -, • L-� L , . ..��(,. __...._. 208-459-9779 Date: April 5 2012 Time: 12:00 — 1:00 pm Location: Caldwell Industrial Airport — Hubler Terminal Conference Room Commission Members Present: Barry Everett, Jr., Phil Fouts, Mack Kreizenbeck, Bob McGee, Shannon Ozuna (City Council Rep.), Mike Reed, Wayne Thiel, Rob Oates — Airport Manager, Kathy Schara — Airport Manager's Secretary Commission Members Absent: Marty Koch, Jeff Miller Guests: Tom Lemenager — Kimley-Horn, Jim & Anita Shore, Denise Janes, Greg Swanson, Sarah Biggers — Mayor's Youth Advisory Council, Terrence Biggers Chairman Bob McGee called the meeting to order at 12:01 PM. 1. Minutes of March 2012 Airport Commission Meeting Motion was made and seconded to accept the March 2012 Minutes. Motion passed. 2. Airport Improvement PIanlSeat-coat Phasing Options — Tom Lemenager Tom Lemenager presented the changes to the seal-coat phasing plan, as discussed at the last meeting. Each phase will be week-days only, 4'h days. Tom stated that they will start advertising, with the bid opening May 24'". The plans are to start seal-coating after July 4th Regarding the ramp project, Tom stated that this is a FY'13 job, but they are getting as early a start on it as possible. They are currently in the contracting part of the project & will soon start the survey. 3. Visitor Parking Designation Update — Rob Oates Rob Oates updated the members on this project. He stated that Street Department personnel have created the appropriate stencils for use, both now and after the seal-coating. Rob has made arrangements with the tenants whose reserved sites will be shifted. He stated that they are currently waiting for all weather and persannel availa�ility conditions to coincide for them to be able to do the painting. It should be complete within the next week or two. �, °�. � {` _ ��i;�,�� __ � + � . 4 4. Transient Visitor Camping — Rob Oates Rob presented a suggestion he had received from some airport tenants that camping be allowed on the airport grounds for transient visitors, perhaps with access to the old pilot's lounge restroom. Potentially, this could be on the grassy lawn befinreen the old terminal and the vehicle parking lot. Rob requested input from the Commission members regarding this suggestion. Mack Kreizenbeck stated that there has been discussion previously by the Commission regarding this suggestion. (This was briefly discussed at the June, 2007 Commission meeting, but no action was taken.) Mike Reed thought this was a good idea, with signage and limitations. Wayne Thiel mentioned that he could help publicize the issue. Phil Fouts questioned whether this is the image to be presented to the public. Rob stated that he would move forward with this possibility and will report further at a future date. Rob informed the members that a large group of people that will be parachute jumping with Skydown will be coming to the airport within the next few weeks, for a couple of nights of camping. 5. Use of Wheel Boot for Tie-down Aircraft in Arrears — Rob Oates Rob reported that from time to time accounts receivable for tied down aircraft have accrued and then the plane leaves the airport, leaving the account unpaid. He presented to the members the idea of using a wheel boot on aircraft that are a certain total amount and a certain time period overdue. This could also be accompanied by some sort of fee being charged on overdue accounts. Mike Reed suggested using a plastic-coated, snip-proof chain to lock down the propeller. Barry Everett suggested putting a lock on the tie-down chain, whic!i would be less likely to cause damage. Phil Fouts asked what legal options we have, and suggested checking with the city attorney. Rob stated that since the city owns the ground, we have legal options, in much the same way a city would have vehicles towed-away. Mike Reed agreed that the padlock to the tie-down chain idea sounds most feasible. Rob will continue to research this issue, and report back to the members. ;��.. �.. �, , `=�i3r �-' .. � ,_ , � r . � / 6. Parking Questions — Sarah Biggers of the Mayor's Youth Council requested the floor. She asked if there were any long term plans to increase parking for events held here at the airport. Rob Oates r�sponded that the general answer is no, because such events that would require large amounts of parking are rare. In the past off-site parking and shuttles have been provided for air shows. Rob stated that it would not be cost-effective for the city to put in substantially larger parking areas, as these would only rarely be needed. He stated that plans are being made to increase Hubler Terminal parking, to provide adequate parking for the size and usage of the building. 7. Old Terminal Deck Mack Kreizenbeck asked if there are plans for rehabilitation of the deck on the old terminal building. Rob stated that this issue has been discussed. Building a new deck has been considered, however compliance with codes would preclude building a new deck. Rob stated that he will check the deck to see what repairs should be done following winter wear-and-tear. 8. Announcements — Rob Oates - A"new" used pickup has been transferred to the airport from the water department. The stolen pickup has not been recovered. - A voice message has been received that the trailers next to the hangar are in the process of being moved. - We have received a"new" used computer for the pilot's lounge and a"new" used laser printer for use in the office. These were transferred to us from other city departments. - The Division of Aeronautics sent a letter requesting volunteer pilots for search & rescue. If anyone is interested, contact Rob Oates, and he will put them in touch. Next Airport Commission Meeting: June 7th, 2012 (May 2Q12 Co ission eetin is cancelled, per 12-1-11 eeting.} The meeting was adjourned at 1:10 PM. ��_� . .. ___ .. ... r,-_ ��'" __ �.. �}