HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-01-2014 AIRPORT MINUTESMINUTES _.
Caldwell Industrial Airport Commission
4814 E. Linden Street
Caldwell, ID 83605
Email: kschara @cl.caldwell.ld.us
208 - 459 -9779
Date: May 1s', 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, Mike Reed, Rob Oates — Airport Manager,
Kathy Schara — Airport Manager's Secretary
Commission Members Absent: Marty Koch, Delphia Lloyd (Mayor's Youth Advisory
Council), Wayne Thiel
Guests: Brent Orton —Public Works Director, Toby Epler— JUB, Jim & Anita Shore
Chairman Phil Fouts called the meeting to order at 12: 03 PM.
Minutes of February and April 2014 Airport Commission Meeting
Motion was made and seconded to accept the February 2014 Minutes, as revised.
Motion passed. Motion was made and seconded to accept the April 2014 Minutes.
Motion passed.
2. Airport Improvement Program — Toby Epler
Toby Epler reported they are still in the initial paperwork/contracting phase of AIP-
27(design only). Following that they will do some testing and then decide on the
best method for rehabilitating the terminal apron.
Phil Fouts asked whether the discussion of possible apron use changes will be
considered in this project. Toby indicated that discussion is not germane to the
surface rehab, but will be addressed early on in the design stage, when markings
are considered. He stated they will most likely work with the sub - committee's
input and present several options for consideration by the Commission. Since the
construction of this design will not occur until 2016, there will be plenty of time to
work on the design, to "get it right" for the airport's needs.
3. Canal Relocation Update — Brent Orton
Brent Orton reported that the outlook for the canal move continues to be positive
and that the city is in the process of determining the best design.
Rob Oates reported that the City Engineering Department is designing a sidewalk
to cross the canal and connect the apron to the Hubler Terminal, and wrap around
the building to the front. Pending permission from Pioneer, the sidewalk could be
completed this summer.
4. Buildable Lots Update — Rob Oates
Rob Oates reported that there are no new leases for buildable lots. However, he
is currently waiting for plans, said to be currently in development. Once these
plans are approved then leases could be written.
There has been activity with new businesses in existing hangars and growth of
current businesses.
Commission members asked questions as to a comparison of hangar values on
this airport versus other area hangars. Brent Orton, Rob Oates and Terrence
Biggers answered and discussion ensued regarding tax rates, assessed values,
levy rates, county and city part, etc.
Terrence Biggers reported that last year the City of Caldwell did succeed in
lowering the levy rate 3.5 %.
5. Committee Report: — Barry Everett, Jr. /Rob Oates
Barry Everett. Jr. reported that the committee has not met since the last
commission meeting.
Terrence Biggers suggested the Commission hold a special meeting for the sole
purpose of discussing shared airport usage, and invite the various participants to
attend and provide input.
Steve Kahn asked Barry for a copy of the regulations he had previously cited.
Barry said he would find it. He thinks they are in Part 105 of the FAA regulations.
Discussion ensued regarding ideas as to how to accomplish agreement.
Someone said it is important to get the people involved, and discuss what they can
live with, then develop a consensus.
Phil Fouts suggested that enforcement could be a problem. It was suggested that
if rules are derived from all parties involved and everyone agrees to them, then
they are more likely to be followed.
Rob Oates stated that he is waiting on information from Denise Janes, regarding
drop zone design.
Rob Herndon suggested that education is important to help the groups know what
to expect and where to expect it regarding airspace.
There was a general consensus of the Commission members present that a
special meeting should be held, and requested Rob Oates contact key participants
to determine the best meeting time and date, and to prepare an agenda.
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Snow Policy Discussion: — Barry Everett, Jr.
Due to time, this item was deferred until next month.
Announcements — Rob Oates
In response to a request to the Airport office for Commission member contact
information, Rob asked them whether they would like us to release their
information.
The response was that they would not want their contact information released.
Therefore, when such requests arrive, the office will contact the Commission
member and give him /her the requester's information for call back.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:03 PM.
Next Airport Commission Meeting: Thursday, June 5t", 2014 at noon