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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-01-26 Airport Commission Page 1 Airport Commission January 26, 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, Dick Davison, Bob Madden, and Howard Eismann. Absent: Bill Keys. Chairman Dean Dishman introduced the two new members of the Commission; Howard Eismann and Dick Davison. (APPROVAL OF MINUTES) The Chairman asked the Secretary to read the minutes of the November 3, 1976, meeting of the Airport Commission. Chairman Dishman pointed out that it should state Industrial lots in the motion by Madden regarding the cost of the lots to be leased for three cents per square foot. The Secretary was instructed to make this correction. It was then MOVED by Nicholes, SECONDED by Madden to approve or"N the minutes as read and corrected. MOTION CARRIED It was then suggested that copies of the minutes be sent to each member of the Airport Commission for them to read before the Commission met. (DISCUSSION REGARDING LEASES) Chairman Dishman stated that Mr. Iest was the first lease to be discussed. He explained that Bill Iest was interested in leasing Lot 2 which was approximately two acres in size. There was one problem in that there was a drain ditch on this lot that was not filled in. Mr. Brauner was recognized and stated that he was there representing Mr. lest who was out of town. Mr. Dishman pointed out that the City would put in the tile for the ditch with monies the airport has, but the problem at this point was trying to get someone to do the work. Much discussion followed regarding this lease. Mr. lest did not receive relocation benefits so the Commission felt that $1,000 a year for five years was a reasonable amount. This would 4n be re-negotiated in five years and he would then be billed for the full amount of 3c a square foot. MOVED by Nicholes, SECONDED by Eismann to accept an offer of Page 3 made on the lease for Bonanza Club. It was his suggestion that the Commission instruct the City Attorney to rewrite this lease. MOVED by Nicholes, SECONDED by Keyes that the City Attorney be instructed to rewrite the lease for Bonanza Club to read 183' . MOTION CARRIED (MINUTES TO BE SENT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL) It was decided that the minutes of the Airport Commission meetings would be sent to the Mayor and to each member of the City Council. (BYLAWS FOR THE AIRPORT COMMISSION) Mr. Horan made the suggestion to the Commission that they adopt a set of Bylaws. Mr. Dishman requested Mr. Horan to rough draft some Bylaws and they would go over them together and try to have a completed draft by the next Commission Meeting. (DISCUSSION REGARDING SAFETY AT THE AIRPORT) The Commission discussed the safety factor now that the traffic at the airport had increased so much. It was two to one as (.41 compared to the old airport. Mr. Dishman voiced concern over the agriculture planes due to the fact that they were not required to have radios in their planes. Mr. Dowers, the Airport Manager, stated that he would observe this and report back to the Commission if he felt there should be a requirement that they have radios in their planes. Further discussion was held regarding the maintenance hangar as to whether there would be heat and insulation, and when the landscaping was to be completed. Mr. Horan stated that if they would give him a list of signs needed at the new airport, he would see that they received them. There being no further business, the Meeting was adjourned at 9: 15 P.M. Dean Dishman, Chairman ' %' / , 4(1 Betty Jo Kelle Secretary Page 2 at the corner of Linden. Mr. Dishman suggested that a letter be written to the Mayor and City Council requesting that the next City well be located near the new airport. emN MOVED by Nicholes , SECONDED by Keys that a letter be written to the City Council requesting a review be made as to the possibility of constructing a new City Well to service the new airport and Canyon Hill for fire protection as well as to tie into the City water system; also recommend that the City Engineer look into the possibility of developing Linden Street from Cleveland to the access road only. MOTION CARRIED (LEASE - DICK DAVISON) Chairman Dishman stated that the next order of business was to discuss the lease of Dick Davison. Some discussion followed particularly due to the fact that the lot Mr. Davison was interested in was an irregular size. Mr. Dishman explained that the leases would be for twenty years and there would be no way they could be moved off that lot during that period of time. Mr. Davison stated that he would make the offer to lease lot #3, give a 40' right of way to lot #2 and lot #5, at a cost of $1, 300 a year. MOVED by Nicholes, SECONDED by Madden that the Airport Commission accept this offer of Mr. Davison and that the City Attorney be authorized to draw up the lease in the name of Davison' s Flying Service, Inc. , Box 68, Caldwell, Idaho. MOTION CARRIED (PLANS FOR BUILDING BY VAN AUKER) The Chairman said that the next order of business was consideration of plans submitted by Jim Syme for Ron Van Auker. Several problems were noted as the discussion progressed . Mr. Dishman pointed out that the Fire Code stated that a one hour fire wall must be on the walls where it was only five feet from the other hangars . Due to the fact that one side of this building was planned to be open, the question arose as to whether a fire wall would be required since it was next to the adjacent hangar. The lot was also 102 ' by 33 ' and the plans called for 102 ' by 40' . It was suggested that a variance be acquired from the F.A.A. for this extra footage. It was also suggested by the Commission to Mr. Syme that he consult with Mr. Van Auker as to the possibility of leasing the end lot instead of the one under discussion. They decided to table this decision regarding the lease for Ron Van Auker until Mr. Syme consulted with Mr. Van Auker and until 4r7N the F.A.A. was contacted regarding the variance for the extra footage. (LEASE - BONANZA CLUB) Chairman Dishman explained that there was a correction to be