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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-03-31 Airport Commission Airport Commission March 31, 1977 7 : 30 P.M. The Meeting was called to order by Chairman Dean Dishman. The Roll of the Commission was called with the following members present: Bob Nicholes, Howard Eismann, Bob Madden, Bill Keys, Dick Davison, and Dean Dishman. Also in attendance at the meeting: Don Horan, City Finance Director, Pat Dowers from Treasure Valley Aviation, and Dave Edmark. (APPROVAL OF MINUTES) MOVED by Madden, SECONDED by Davison to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the January 26, 1977, Meeting and approve them as written. MOTION CARRIED (REPORT BY FINANCE DIRECTOR - MEETING WITH F.A.A.) Chairman Dean Dishman asked the City of Caldwell' s Finance Director, Don Horan, to report on the trip that he took with the Mayor to Seattle to visit with the Federal Aviation Administration. orl Mr. Horan stated that the purpose of going to Seattle was to clarify what the F.A.A. had in mind for 1977, 1978, and 1979. The correspondence received from the F.A.A. was very vague as to amounts of money and of what lands they hoped to acquire. Mr. Horan further stated that the F.A.A. was very cooperative and had agreed with everything the City had suggested . The City Council had agreed to request for the grant application, the amount not to exceed $252,000.00. This was to extend the runway 1,800 feet so it could accommodate two engine aircraft and small jets. The F.A.A. was in agreement with this proposal and Mr. Horan explained that it would mean acquiring the Goiri land and a portion of Dorsey Campbell' s land. It was the City' s intention to begin the acquisition of the land within thirty days . He also assured the Commission that the extension of the access road would begin next week and the curb would be put in next year. They also discussed the new fire engine for the airport which was still being worked on as the pump wasn' t working correctly. The painting of the engine was taken care of. One of the classes at the High School was to do this . There was some discussion as to where the truck would be kept as it would seem feasible that it be kept in a heated or well insulated building. Ain Mr. Horan also explained that they would be bringing domestic water to the airport soon. They planned to run a line out Linden It to the airport. A well would not be constructed until next year. Page 3 (AVIGATION EASEMENTS) Chairman Dean Dishman stated that this order of business had (7/ been taken care of by the City Attorney. Mr. Roberts, the City Attorney, has redone the avigation easements. The City Engineer was to take them to the Planning and Zoning Commission. (LETTER TO VALLEY AVIATION) Chairman Dean Dishman asked the Secretary to write a letter to Valley Aviation regarding the crash and fire truck that was to be coming shortly to be used at the airport. There was to be a sweeper for use there as well. It would be the airport' s responsibility to maintain the truck and sweeper for minor details such as oil change, and etc. Some discussion followed regarding the placing of a mobile home as an office out at the airport. The Mayor stated that they could not have an office out there unless it adhered to all of the requirements stated in the Uniform Building Code, the Fire Code, and the Life Safety Code. The Building Inspector would have to be contacted as to what requirements were necessary. They had a mobile home at the airport for a short time, but were told that they did not meet the requirements. 4(14) There being no further business, the Meeting was adjourned at 8:55 P.M. (7) ,/ Dean Dishman C airman Betty Jo K4lier, Secretary 9 Page 2 $1,000 a year for five years from Bill lest and that after the five year period he be billed for the full amount at three cents a square foot. Mr. Brauner was to draw the lease for Mr. Iest and it would then be presented to the City Council for approval. MOTION CARRIED The next lease to be discussed was for Davison Flying Service, Inc. The Commission asked the City Attorney, Ken Roberts, who was present at the meeting, to rewrite this lease to clarify the legal. This lease was for Lot 3 and was to give a 40 foot right-of-way to Lot #2 and Lot #5. Mr. Roberts stated he would complete this lease and have it ready to present to the City Council for their approval. The lease for the Bonanza Club was then brought before the Commission. There was only one change to be made in this which was to rewrite the lease to read 183` . This motion was made at the last meeting of the Commission, but the lease was never rewritten. Chairman Dishman stated that Mr. Ron Van Auker does want a lease for Block A, 100 feet by 32 feet, but does not want it to be effective until April 1, 1977. The secretary was instructed to prepare this hangar lease. It would then be approved effective April 1, 1977. It was then MOVED by Nicholes, SECONDED by Eismann that the leases for Dean Dishman, Dave Edmark, and Bob Madden be presented to the City Council. MOTION CARRIED Some discussion followed regarding Bob Maddens lease. He was to be billed for 1977 taking in consideration the difference in the footage of the hangar at the old airport and the hangar at the new airport. (BYLAWS FOR AIRPORT COMMISSION) Chairman Dean Dishman suggested that a copy of these Bylaws be sent to the Commission members again for their study and that this business be put on the Agenda for the next Meeting. (PHASE II REPORT) It was the opinion of the Commission that all of Phase I should be completed and the bills all paid before any consideration was 4(141 given for Phase II. The Mayor, who was present at the meeting, stated that he was sure the City Council would agree with this ' decision. It was felt that 1980 would be the earliest date that Phase II could be considered.