03-07-2013 AIRPORT MINUTESMINUTES
Caldwell Industrial Airport Commission
4814 E. Linden Street
Caldwell, ID 83605
Email: caidwellindustrialairport 0yahoo.com
www.caldwellairport.com
208.459 -9779
Date: March 7th 2013
Time: 12:00 — 1:00 pm
Location: Caldwell Industrial Airport — Hubler Terminal Conference Room
Commission Members Present: Barry Everett, Jr., Phil Fouts, Marty Koch, Bob
McGee, Mike Pollard (City Council Rep.), Mike Reed, Wayne Thiel, Rob Oates — Airport
Manager, Kathy Schara — Airport Manager's Secretary
Commission Members Absent: Mack Kreizenbeck
Guests: Brent Orton — Public Works Director, Toby Epler — Kimley -Horn, Jim & Anita
Shore, Catherine Weber, Denise Janes, Kevin Biggers — Mayor's Youth Advisory
Council, Terrence Biggers, Marty Gergen, Greg Swanson, Tom Lemenager
Chairman Bob McGee called the meeting to order at 12:02 PM.
Minutes of February 2013 Airport Commission Meeting
Motion was made and seconded to accept the February 2013 Minutes. Motion
passed.
2. Airport Improvement Plan (AIP) — Toby Epler
Toby Epler stated that the AIP -25 project is on target for the June construction
timeline, with the runway closure June 14 -21 They plan to open bids the end of
April. He stated that everything is moving forward and should occur as planned,
unless the funding doesn't come through from FAA.
In response to a question, Rob Oates explained that during the runway closure,
aircraft will be able to use the taxiway at their own discretion; however a NOTAM
will be posted that the airport will be completely closed during the hours of
darkness.
3. Canal Relocation Update — Brent Orton
Brent Orton restated from the last meeting that the canal will not be relocated
before the canal reopens this year. He again explained various issues, and stated
that the canal will now most likely be relocated in a pipe, which is best for all
involved. In response to a question, he did say that all land appraisals will need to
be updated.
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4. Buildable lots Update — Rob Oates
No change has been made in the available buildable lots on the airport since the
last meeting. He stated that there are a couple of projects "percolating" in the area
of gate 6, but that no agreements have been signed.
5. Committee Report — Rob Oates
Rob Oates stated that he has researched and acquired new information to present
at the next committee meeting, to be scheduled. Barry Everett, Jr. stated that the
committee is working well so far, but that there are a couple of other issues that
still need to be addressed.
Regarding the parking issue which was brought up at last month's Commission
meeting, pictures of the problem were provided to the members, showing
examples of the improper parking. These were passed around to the Commission
members.
Rob Oates stated that since the last meeting, he has spoken with the City Street
Department, resulting in signs having been made and installed in the problem
areas.
As Brent Orton brought up, compliance to something that has not been posted
cannot be enforced.
Now that the signs are up, Rob stated that he plans to address the parking issues,
and the posting of the signs in the upcoming Airport News newsletter, and will also
email the involved businesses directly. At some point, the police department's
involvement will be requested for enforcement, if necessary.
Rob explained a tentative plan to relocate the fence on a non - leasable empty lot in
the area. This would leave the corner area open, and would be graveled to
provide the area for parking.
Rob Oates and Brent Orton answered various questions and discussion ensued.
Barry Everett, Jr. stated that they would address the Compass Rose in the
upcoming committee meeting.
6. Security Project — Rob Oates
Rob stated that this project is still on hold, pending attempts to get an off -field
expert and Doug Kandle together with himself for a meeting. He stated that this
has been difficult, as both of them travel.
7. Courtesy Car — Wayne Thiel
Wayne Thiel asked if the airport has ever had a loaner car. Someone mentioned
that there is a state program which provides loaner cars for airports under certain
circumstances. Rob Oates stated that he will look into this program.
Catherine Weber stated that she felt this need has been covered to some extent
here at Caldwell Airport, since Enterprise Cars does have a drop -box at
Silverhawk Aviation, and Shore and Shore Aviation has a courtesy car.
8. Announcements — Rob Oates
- Vigilance is encouraged in announcing intentions and in being aware of
others on the ground and in airspace. As Caldwell is an uncontrolled airport
it should be treated accordingly.
- With spring and wet weather, please remember that tracking mud onto the
taxiways and taxi -lanes with ground vehicles can cause major issues for
aircraft.
- Unauthorized vehicles have been seen driving from one end of field to the
other, across the ramp "red- zone ". Please follow the standards as given in
your airport driving briefing and use the gates to enter and exit around the
ramp area, as opposed to crossing the "red zone ". This is for your safety,
as well as your neighbor's.
- A natural gas line will soon be extended from KCID Road to Hubler
Terminal. The terminal will then be converted to natural gas from propane,
with the savings from the conversion recovering the cost within a couple of
years.
- Rob Oates recently spoke with the local Lion's Club regarding all Caldwell
Airport has to offer.
- At the beginning of the year, the City Clerk was provided a schedule for
2013 Commission Meetings. This is posted on the City website under
"Transparency ". The by -laws require that the Commission meet at least
nine times throughout the year. The schedule lists meetings at noon on the
first Thursday of each month, except May, July & October.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:59 PM.
Next Airport Commission Meeting: April 4 2013 at noon