04-03-2014 AIRPORT MINUTESMINUTES
Caldwell Industrial Airport Commission
4814 E. Linden Street
Caldwell, ID 83605
Email: kscharaOci.caldwell.id.us
208 - 459 -9779
Date: April 3rd, 2014
Time: 12:00 noon —1:00 pm
Location: Caldwell Industrial Airport — Hubler Terminal Conference Room
Commission Members Present: Terrence Biggers (City Council Rep.), Barry Everett, Jr., Phil
Fouts, Rob Herndon, Steve Kahn, Marty Koch, Wayne Thiel, Rob Oates — Airport Manager, Kathy
Schara — Airport Manager's Secretary
Commission Members Absent: Delphia Lloyd (Mayor's Youth Advisory Council), Mike Reed
Guests: Brent Orton —Public Works Director, Toby Epler — J -U -B, Jim & Anita Shore, Steve
Fultz — CEDC, Bob McGee, Bruce Hubler, Greg Swanson
Chairman Phil Fouts called the meeting to order at 12:01 PM
Minutes of February 2014 Airport Commission Meeting
Two additions were requested to the February 2014 minutes. Wayne Thiel requested the
addition of discussion regarding traffic being rerouted to other airports when snow makes it
impossible to land on EUL's runway. Barry Everett Jr. requested addition of discussion
regarding the need for the airport to have its own snow truck/plow. Additions were put in
the form of a motion, which was seconded. Motion passed. Additions will be added to the
February minutes and will be voted on at next month's meeting.
2. Night Vision Goggles — Bruce Hubler, Valley Air
Bruce Hubler made a presentation regarding a recent FAA certification of night vision
goggles (NVG) and necessary equipment in two agricultural aircraft. This certification is a
first for single engine aircraft with only one pilot. This certification process on March 26th
and 27th was staged here at Caldwell Airport in the Hubler Terminal pilot's lounge, using
the Hubler Terminal apron. Bruce stated that this groundbreaking event was "a real game
changer" for agricultural aviation, as well as for other night flight applications.
3. Introduction of New Airport Engineering Consultant Firm — Rob Oates
Rob Oates announced that JUB Engineering of Boise has been chosen as the new
engineering consultant firm, with Toby Epler as their representative.
4. Election of Airport Commission Vice Chairman — Rob Oates /Phil Fouts
Rob gave a brief description of vice - chairman duties, and then Chairman Phil Fouts
opened the floor for nominations.
Marty Koch nominated Steve Kahn. Wayne Thiel nominated Marty Koch, which was
seconded by Barry Everett Jr. A vote was called for, with the majority voting for Marty
Koch, who accepted the position.
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5. Airport Improvement Program — Toby Epler
Toby Epler reported that AIP 27, this year's AIP is design only, with construction planned
for 2016. Involved in the project are terminal apron rehab, designing a lighting upgrade at
our runway ends (to comply with the current AC) and designing lighting for the existing and
future full - length parallel Taxiway B.
6. Canal Relocation Update — Brent Orton
Brent Orton reported that the relocation project "ball is in the city's court". He showed on a
map where a couple of possible locations could be. He stated that a primary consideration
is to avoid conflicts with future airport use.
He stated that the lawsuit between the City & Pioneer has been dropped, and that the
outlook is for the canal relocation is better than it has been for a long time.
Buildable Lots Update — Rob Oates
Rob reported that there has been strong interest in all of the space in the new (900 block)
area on the southeast side. However, no paperwork has been completed as yet.
8. Committee Report — Barry Everett, Jrd Rob Oates
Barry Everett Jr. reported on committee last month. He stated that he has kept the focus
on the transient area, pushing for solutions to helicopter parking issues. He reported a
need to confer with Catherine Weber at Silverhawk Aviation. His goal is to "organize the
chaos ".
Jim Shore reported from the floor on a recent problem a transient jet had in being unable to
find parking space available on the transient area. He said the jet had to go to Boise to
park. There was further discussion regarding first impressions being important.
In response to a question as to why we didn't have tie -down chains available on the Hubler
Terminal apron, Rob Oates stated that tie -down chains are on the master plan, when the
apron is enlarged. He stated that if chains were installed on this small apron, it would be
an impediment to jet traffic on this side. It was also mentioned that jets would be the most
likely candidates on this side, and they do not use tie -down chains.
In response to a questions as to why a side -walk has not been installed to abate the mud
problem in getting from the apron into Hubler Terminal, Brent Orton explained that much of
the mud problem is due to canal company's right -of way.
Plans are to install sidewalks, upon moving the canal.
9. Security Project — Rob Oates
Rob Oates deferred any updates to this project in the interest of time. An update will be
given at the next meeting.
10. Courtesy Car Program Update —Rob Oates
Rob stated that we have had some usage of the Courtesy Car. Currently, it is available
from the Airport Manager's office for use by transient pilots, on a prior reservation basis.
11. Announcements — Rob Oates
• There was a recent Idaho Press Tribune article regarding Silverhawk Aviation and
the increase of their student load.
• A red pickup with flashing amber lights has been out blasting gophers on the field.
• Gate #2 is back in operation. The steel at the bottom of the gate was replaced by
the City Street Department.
• Gate #4's motor was replaced due to failure. There is a possibility of future failure of
the other gate motors due to the fact that they were all purchased and installed at
the same time.
• There is possible consideration of a 2015 air show under way by the same
committee that has done previous air shows.
• Extension of Taxiway A &C has been put on back burner, due to the postponement
of the CAM addition. Further discussion will take place and reported on.
12. Airport Safety
Wayne Thiel voiced concern regarding safety between skydivers and helicopters. This
needs to be addressed.
In response to a question from the floor regarding current published drop zone for
skydivers, Rob Oates stated that there are not any published drop zones here a Caldwell
Airport.
Barry Everett Jr. said that the committee needs to discuss this issue and get some
guidelines.
Rob Herndon asked if there is a committee for communicating and educating the various
factions. Barry Everett, Jr. stated that the subcommittee has attempted to get these to
various groups to the subcommittee meetings, with little success.
Phil Fouts reminded the commission that we cannot legally keep any group from using this
airport.
Brent Orton suggested a collective attempt be made to work together for everyone's safety.
It was also suggested that there be a pre- summer communication regarding safety
measures and instructors be encouraged to do safety reviews with their students.
There was a request from the floor to know what the FAA regulations are regarding
parachuting and drop zones. It was also suggested that policies be established regarding
this issue.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:19 PM.
Next Airport Commission Meeting: Thursday, May is', 2014 at noon
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