HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-08-06 AIRPORT MINUTES MINUTES
Caldwell Industrial Airport Commission
4814 E. linden street
Caldwell, ID 83645
Email:kschara @cityofcaldwall.org
208-459-9779
Date: August 6th, 2015
-Time: 12:00 Noon -- 1:00 PM
Location: Caldwell Industrial Airport— Hubler Terminal conference Room
Commission Members Present: Barry Everett, Jr., Phil Fouts, Rob Herndon, Steve Kahn,
Marty Koch, Mike Reed, Greg Swanson, Rob Oates—Airport Manager, Kathy Schara--
Airport Administrative Secretary
Commission Members Absent: Terrence Biggers (City council Rep.)
Guests: Brent Orton— Public Works Director, Toby Epler—J-U-B, Jim & Anita Shore
Chairman Phil Fouts called the meeting to order at 12:03 pm.
1. Minutes of June 2015 Airport commission Meeting
Motion was made and seconded to accept the June 2015 Minutes. Motion passed.
2. Airport Improvement Program —Toby Epler.
Toby Epler recapped on the AIP 28 project--They are currently going out for bids for
the electrical portion of AIP 28, which opens on August 25th. Construction should start
mid-October through the end of November this year. FAA has approved a grant for$1.3
million to fund the total project, including the electrical portion and the main general
aviation apron area rehabilitation.
3. canal Relocation Update-- Brent Orton
Brent reported that little progress has occurred on the canal relocation update. They
are current awaiting rebuttal on comments and also still trying to meet with property
owners.
Brent fielded various questions regarding the history of this project, for the benefit of
members who have more recently joined the commission.
4. Wall of Fame Committee Report
Barry Everett, Jr. stated that he had received several replies to the email sent out to
from the Airport Manager's office to the airport community, resulting in suggestions for
the Wall of Fame Committee: Paul Collins, Calvin Tabor, Nate Calvin and possibly Red
Dory whose name was suggested.
Barry suggested that these four persons, plus Commission members Terrence Biggers
and Barry himself should compose the Wall of Fame Historical committee. The
purpose of this committee is to develop a plan for the wall and a process for choosing
who should be included on this wall. This committee would consider nominees for the
wall and then bring finalists before the Airport Commission as a whole for approval.
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Barry made motion for these six persons—Terrence Biggers, Barry Everett, Jr., Paul
Collins, Calvin Tabor, Nate Calvin and Red Dory—be approved as the Caldwell Airport
Wall of Fame Historical Committee. Motion was seconded by Steve Kahn. Motion
passed.
Mike Reed reported that the trophy case for Cary Hubler has been redesigned and is
still being built. The trophies that will go in it are now in his possession.
5. Buildable Lots Update — Rob Oates
Rob reported on the hangar construction currently underway by Calvin Tabor on four
hangars in the 900 block near Gate 5. Two of the four hangars have been pre-sold and
the land is currently under lease with the city by the owners. Calvin currently holds the
land lease on the other two hangars, one or both of which may soon be sold.
Another party is interested in leasing land closer to the fence of the 900 block.
Further interest is being expressed by yet another individual for building a new hangar
or hangars, but the location on the field has not yet been determined.
Regarding the un-built row in the 800 block, Rob has received documents from the
USPA approving said land for use as a sky-dive drop zone. Since the FAA typically
defers to this organization for sky-dive safety standards, this document clears the way
for the city to lease the land to Skydown for the purpose of using it as a drop-zone.
6. B-17 Visit— Rob Oates
Rob reported that the EAA B-17 from Oshkosh will be coming to this valley. The local
Experimental Aviation Association has decided to bring it to the Caldwell Airport the
week of August 17th—23rd. They will be using the Hubler Terminal parking lot, public
end of the terminal and the apron. August 21 St—23rd, they plan to sell B-17
memorabilia, provide static displays and tours of the aircraft, as well as sell experience
rides in the B-17. More details will be provided to the airport community as they are
received.
Rob Herndon stated that they could use volunteers for setup, etc.
7. Announcements— Rob Oates
• Emergency key service for airport tenants to leave a key at the airport office has
received more responses, and should be helpful in emergency situations. An
authorization/release/waiver form is completed and kept on file when the key is
provided.
• City of Caldwell comprehensive plan has been completed which includes
updated information on the airport and pictures.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:51 pm.
Next Airport commission Meeting: September 3d, 2015- Noon
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