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MINUTES FINAL
IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
February 16, 2012—6:00 P.M.
AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING
Members Present: Jose Assouline, Minnetta Gardinier, Howard Horan, Rick Mascari
Staff Present: Sue Dulek, Michael Tharp, Kumi Morris
Others Present: Jeff Edberg, Matt Wolford, Darrell Smith, Harrel Timmons
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: (to become effective only after separate Council
action): None
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Gardinier called the meeting to order at 6:04P.M.
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
Minutes of the January 19, 2012, meeting were reviewed. Mascari moved to approve the
minutes as submitted; seconded by Horan. Motion carried 4-0.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
None.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION:
a. Airport Commerce Park—Jeff Edberg spoke to Members, noting that there has been
some interest in lots. The Deery Bros. transaction, according to Edberg, is progressing,
with hopefully an April closing date. He then responded to Members' questions
regarding this sale, noting that everything is on track, albeit slower. Gardinier asked if
there was anything they could do to help this process along, such as with the FAA.
Edberg stated that he would be sure to pass that along.
b. Airport Fanning Operations—
i. Consider a resolution approving amendment to agreement with Merschman
Seeds—Tharp noted that this is a resolution to extend the access-way
agreement with Merschman Seeds. Dulek stated that she has a sketch of this
area, in case Members would like to see it. She noted that it is partially City
property and partially Airport property that is being discussed. Horan moved to
approve Resolution #Al2-03, seconded by Gardinier. Motion carried 3-
0; Mascari absent.
c. Care Ambulance—
i. Consider a resolution approving Commercial Business Agreement with Care
Ambulance—Tharp stated that this would be the new agreement with Care
Ambulance. He briefly explained how it has changed since upgrades were made
to this hangar. Tharp responded to Members' questions and concerns about this
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amount. He further explained how the agreement was reached. Mascari
suggested they raise this amount to $150, but others did not agree with this.
Horan moved to approve Resolution #Al2-04; seconded by Assouline.
Motion carried 4-0.
d. Terminal Building Brick Repair—
i. Consider a resolution accepting bids and awarding contract—Tharp noted that
both Darrell Smith of VJ Engineering and Kumi Morris with the City are present to
answer any questions. He stated that bids were opened last Thursday, with nine
being received. Bids ranged from $55,000 to $158,000 for the base bid. Tharp
stated that the recommendation is for TNT Tuckpointing, with a base bid of
$70,000, with an additional $23,000 in alternates. Horan moved to approve
Resolution #Al2-05; seconded by Mascari. Motion carried 4-0. Kumi Morris
spoke briefly to Members, explaining why the local company had a higher bid
and was therefore not considered.
ii. Consider a resolution amending Consultant Agreement with VJ Engineering —
Tharp briefly explained what this amendment contains. This will cover the
additional changes made to the project, approximately a 10% add-on. Mascari
moved to approve Resolution #Al2-06; seconded by Horan. Motion carried
4-0.
e. FAA/IDOT Projects: AECOM
i. Obstruction Mitigation—Tharp stated that Hughes is unable to attend this
evening, but that he did send an update. There was nothing new to report on the
obstruction mitigation issue.
ii. 7/25 Parallel Taxiway—Tharp stated that there was a kick-off meeting recently
on this project. Various aspects of the project were discussed at this meeting,
according to Tharp, and Hughes is gathering further information for the next
meeting. The issue of LED lights was briefly discussed. Tharp also brought
Members up to date on the Ruppert land purchase.
f. Airport Operations: —
i. Strategic Plan Implementation —Tharp noted that he will be starting a
summary soon on this, where he will show where we are with various aspects
of the plan. He hopes to have this ready in the next month or so.
ii. Budget—Tharp stated that things are looking good for the annual budget. He
added that he would like to do something with the stairway, such as painting, but
that he is having trouble getting people to look at it due to the nature of the job.
So far he has had one estimate, which came in at$1,500 to $2,000, mainly due
to the need for scaffolding. Members briefly discussed the issue, with Dulek
suggesting a possible contact for this work. After a brief discussion, Members
agreed that Tharp should look into this issue further.
iii. Management -
1. Airport Operations Specialist Position -
a. Evaluation —Gardinier noted that she has not yet done Tharp's
evaluation, nor has she received comments from any of the
Members. She hopes to get this done in the next month. Mascari
stated that he will contact her with comments.
g. South Aviation Development Area— Horan addressed Members on this issue. He
stated that he wanted to get some rough sketches to them, in order to get the
conversation going on this issue. He gave Members some background on the area
under discussion, noting that the Commission can decide what they would like to do with
this area, similar to how they are handling the north commercial area. Mascari stated
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that he believes they should learn from their mistakes, more specifically having the
infrastructure put in by the City and then having to repay them for it. He believes they
should consider going with a developer, who would then put in the infrastructure.
Members agreed that they would like to make this an agenda item to further discuss the
process they need to follow. Gardinier suggested they involve the Economic
Development Coordinator in this. Assouline noted that often there are students helping
out in this department who can help with this type of planning, as well.
h. FBO/Flight Training Reports —
i. Jet Air/ Care Ambulance—Tharp noted that there has been mainly basic
maintenance going on, with some snow removal over the past month. Several
Members noted that there have been a lot of birds on the field lately. Timmons
noted that it's mainly geese, and that they have been staying in the area due to
the warmer winters. Gardinier asked if Jet Air could take a look at hangar 13 for
a loose lock on the door.
ii. Iowa Flight Training —Timmons noted that IFT is still training here in Iowa City,
but that they have pulled out of both Galesburg and Burlington. Wolford added
that they have a place in Cedar Rapids, as well.
Timmons continued, stating that Jet Air is trying to improve their customer
service and image, and that he is developing some new policies for his
employees. He shared what he has in mind in order to achieve this. Gardinier
then noted that she has some ideas on office space as well, and she shared
what she has been contemplating. Members continued to debate this issue, with
Dulek noting what Jet Air's lease agreement stipulates as part of their space.
i. Subcommittee Report—
i. For February— Budget (Chair, Secretary, Tharp) —Tharp noted that they have
been through the budget process with the Council and that March 6 is when the
budget will be approved by the Council. He noted that everything went well and
the Council seemed receptive on the specialist position going to full-time.
ii. For March — Community Liaison (Assouline, open, Tharp)
j. Commission Members' Reports — Mascari shared with Members some information
that he obtained on AOPA's recommendation on how to deal with specific airport issues,
such as noise, compliance, economic impact, standards, to name a few. He also noted
that in 2005 he requested a larger hangar, and that finally one has opened up. He
stated that he just wanted to get that on the record and that it was not due to his being
on the Commission. Gardinier asked that Mascari add AOPA to an upcoming agenda so
that he can further share this information. He asked that Tharp make copies of the
information and that this be put on the April agenda. Horan suggested they add painting
the fuel storage tanks to their queue of jobs to do as the tanks are rusting and need to
be cleaned up.
k. Staff Reports —Tharp reminded Members that the "Day on the Hill" is this coming
Tuesday from 11:30 to 1:00 in Des Moines. He asked that others let him know if they
are interested in joining him. Gardinier stated that she is unable to attend. Gardinier
then shared that the engine she ordered for her plane is to be shipped February 23.
Tharp stated that the DOT recently sent out their call letter for the next round of grant
applications. They are capping the vertical infrastructure at $150,000 this year, which
Tharp noted was unexpected. Applications are due the first part of May, so discussions
will need to begin soon. Tharp also noted that a four-year FAA bill was passed recently,
giving them funding for that timeframe. A 90/10 grant split, however, was also instituted.
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Noting that Assouline's term ends in March, Tharp added that Crane's slot is still being
advertised for, as well. Deadline for both positions is February 29, 2012, at 5:00 P.M.
SET NEXT REGULAR MEETING FOR:
The next regular meeting will be Thursday, March 15, 2012, at 6:00 P.M. at the Airport
Terminal building.
ADJOURN:
The meeting adjourned at 7:26 P.M. Gardinier made the motion to adjourn the meeting;
seconded by Assouline. Motion carried 4-0.
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ATTENDANCE RECORD
2012
TERM o o
N
NAME EXP. rn
..l �l
N
03/01/13 X X
Rick
Mascari
03/01/14 X X
Howard
Horan
Minnetta 03/01/15 X X
Gardinier
Jose 03/02/12 O/E X
Assouline
Key:
X = Present
X/E = Present for Part of Meeting
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
NM = Not a Member at this time