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The Mayor called the meeting to order. He reported that the Special City Council Meeting had been properly
noticed by the City Clerk with a twenty-four (24) hour notice as specified in Idaho Code.
The Roll of the City Council was called by the City Clerk with the following members present: Blacker, Ozuna,
Hopper (via Skype), Callsen, Pollard, and Biggers.
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Mayor Nancolas presented the information concerning the proposed resolution. He noted that staff have been
in conversation with the subject organization which is willing to invest a significant amount of money on the
north (east) side of the airport and provide services that will be instrumental for future growth and development
at the Caldwell Airport.
He noted that some of the requests made by the interested organization were not able to be accommodated by
the City such as an exclusive right for activities on the north side of the airport. However, discussion has been
held with the developers concerning items that can be addressed by the City to make their business a success.
Two days were spent in negotiations to this extent and the proposed resolution is the result of the negotiations.
The Mayor reported that the organization works with national and international clients. Auxiliary businesses
that the organization deals with could also look at Caldwell in order to continue their business relationship with
the parent company. The resolution directs that the Airport Commission bring forward recommendations to
City Council addressing policies regarding safety and operations. The resolution has been drafted by the City
Attorney and meets the federal criteria for grant assurances.
In response to questions from Council, the Airport Manager Rob Oates reported that the company will be
purchasing existing buildings at the airport to begin operations. The company desires to start operations by July
2013. It was explained that Phase II includes the FBO and would begin in June 2014 and Phase III is an
extension of all the businesses combined into a separate facility. They are also considering becoming the first
Foreign Trade Zone user.
Discussion followed.
In response to questions from Councilman Blacker, the Mayor stated that the organization is very comfortable
with the proposed resolution. The resolution is the document which lays forth the ground work that needs to be
addressed by the Airport Commission and brought forward to City Council for consideration. The resolution
only deals with the north side of the airport and does not affect the existing operations on the airport property.
Brent Orton clarified the contents of the proposed resolution. He explained that exclusivity cannot be granted
on either the north or south side of the airport. However, the Airport Commission and Airport Manager will
examine the number of movements that currently occur at the airport as well as calculate for future growth
expansion. A policy would be established regarding the timeline for the allowance of various providers at the
airport. Space will be reserved on the airfield to allow for such expansion. The formula would include
movement as well as demand factors.
Councilman Blacker asked why the company is desirous of relocating to Caldwell.
ElJay Waite and the Mayor reported that staff has thoroughly researched this company. The company has
doubled in size within the last few years. Where they are currently located is not conducive to expansion. They
Aaron Seable stated that the resolution provides the organization the assurance that the City intends to allow
growth in an orderly manner.
Councilman Biggers asked if the City would be responsible for a new apron at the expanded area and how will
the canal be addressed with Pioneer Irrigation?
The Mayor responded that if the expanded area has already been addressed within the Airport Master Plan and
the expansion would be on airport property, those items would be provided by the City. Items on private
property would be funded by the property owner. The timeframe for the City taxiway to the Skystar Building
needs to be built within the next two months. The apron on the other side would need to be completed by June
2014. These are items which were already planned to be built over a period of years for further expansion of
the airport and have been addressed in the Capital Improvement Plan.
Brent Orton addressed the issue concerning the relocation of the Canyon Hill Lateral.
Councilman Biggers expressed his appreciation to the Council and City staff for their preparation of new
business development through infrastructure improvements being made in advance throughout the City.
The Mayor read the Resolution No. 59-13 by title:
RESOLUTION NO. 59-13 BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, CANYON COUNTY,
IDAHO, AN IDAHO MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, PROVIDING A STATEMENT OF INTEREST AND
INTENT RELATING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NORTH (EAST) SIDE OF THE CALDWELL
INDUSTRIAL AIRPORT.
MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Pollard to approve the resolution as presented.
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Callsen, Pollard, Biggers, Blacker, Hopper, and Ozuna. Those voting no:
none. Absent and/or not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by Pollard, SECONDED by Blacker to adjourn the Special City Council Meeting at 7:48 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED
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APPROVED AS written THIS 1 DAY OF July , 2013.
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