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Home My WebLink About09-20-2012 Airport Commission Meeting Minutes Airport Commission September 20, 2012 Page 1 MINUTES FINAL IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 20, 2012 — 6:00 P.M. AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING Members Present: Jose Assouline, Howard Horan, Rick Mascari, Chris Ogren Members Absent: Minnetta Gardinier Staff Present: Sue Dulek, Michael Tharp Others Present: Matt Wolford, Jeff Edberg, David Hughes, Chuck McDonald, Jim McCarragher, John Yeomans RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: (to become effective only after separate Council action): None CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Assouline called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: Minutes of the August 16, 2012, meeting were reviewed. Mascari moved to approve the minutes of the August 16, 2012, meeting as submitted; seconded by Ogren. Motion carried 4-0; Gardinier absent. PUBLIC DISCUSSION: None. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION: a. Airport Commerce Park — Jeff Edberg addressed the Members first. He stated that the sale that has been pending on Lots #14 and 15 has been firmed up now. The buyer would like to close next Friday, if possible. Edberg stated that he has given the necessary documents to Attorney Dulek to facilitate this. He added that the buyer has not shown any further interest in also purchasing Lot#13 at this point. The discussion briefly turned to zoning issues and how the area is currently zoned. Edberg then responded to Members' questions regarding zoning. b. Farming Operations—John Yeomans with Farmers National Company spoke to the group next. He briefly explained what he does with the Airport land that is farmed every year and how this arrangement has been working for the past six years. He asked the Commission if they had any plans for this land, and the group responded that they currently do not, that they plan to continue the farming operation contract. Yeomans then explained how Merschman Seeds has handled their test plots with tours coming through to see what has grown. Tharp pointed out on the map some of the upcoming changes with the taxiway and how it might affect the farmland area. Yeomans then shared some pictures of the areas that the farmer cleaned up over the past season. • V Airport Commission September 20,2012 Page 2 Members then briefly discussed the mowing that the farmer has been doing and if they want him to continue with this. Yeomans will check with the farmer and will try to keep the mowing as part of his contract. c. Iowa Aviation Promotion Group i. Fly Iowa—Chuck McDonald addressed the Members about the Fly Iowa event. He shared a program from a recent event to help explain what Fly Iowa is all about. For 2013, McDonald noted that they need to find a place to host the event. He further explained how this show would be handled, since they would not be able to do plane aerobatics during it. A fly-in and breakfast would also be part of this event, which is typically the big draw for the event. Jim McCarragher, Chairman of the Sertoma Club's Airport breakfast, joined the discussion at this point. Tharp suggested the Fly Iowa be at the beginning of the summer and then Sertoma could have their individual event later in August. Members briefly discussed past events and how much work it takes to set up and run a successful event. Mascari suggested they check with other groups that are involved with Airport events to see if anyone would like to collaborate with Fly Iowa. Ogren agreed, adding that they may want to approach the local EAA Chapter on this. Members continued to discuss a possible Fly Iowa event at the Airport, with McDonald responding to questions and concerns. Mascari stated that he believes they should go ahead and see what kind of interest there is in the community to help host the Fly Iowa event next summer. Ogren suggested they also talk to the Children's Museum and see if they have an interest. McCarragher brought up several issues for the Members to consider, noting how Sertoma has handled things during their events. Matt Wolford with Jet Air joined in on the conversation, stating how Jet Air has helped with previous events. Ogren suggested that she email Gardinier since she is an officer in the local EAA Chapter and see if they can get things moving. It was suggested that they meet with McDonald in 60 days to let him know if the Airport will be able to get the event planned in time for a 2013 date. Tharp noted that with budget talks starting soon, they should be able to get the necessary matching funds for the proposed event. d. FAA/IDOT Projects: AECOM— i. Obstruction Mitigation— David Hughes with AECOM addressed the Commission next. He noted that there is no update on the obstruction mitigation project at this point. ii. 7125 Parallel Taxiway Grading & Drainage—This project has been finalized in the field, according to Hughes, and they are just awaiting some paperwork from the contractor before they can finalize things with the FAA. iii. 7/25 Parallel Taxiway Paving & Lighting— Hughes noted that this project started earlier this week. The next phase will include storm sewers and then the pavement will be rebuilt. Not all of this project will be completed this season, according to Hughes. iv. Airport Electrical Rehab— Hughes stated the contractor has the wiring done in the T-hangars on the north side of the field. Some of the LED lights are in place, as well. He then responded to Members' questions about the various projects. Airport Commission September 20,2012 Page 3 e. FY2014 Budget—Tharp stated that the budget documents have been received from Finance and that they need to be returned by September 28. He added that he would like to have a budget work session sometime next week so they can review the budget. He added that the amount the Airport receives each year from the City will most likely be reduced this budget. Mascari noted that he will be gone next week on Thursday and Friday, and Horan stated that he will be gone for the next three weeks. The discussion turned to where the Airport stands with its loan payments and how they could pay these down quicker. Tharp clarified how they handle this and what the history has been. After some discussion, Mascari suggested they ask for 15% to 20% less from the City this budget cycle and the other Members agreed. Tharp then asked if Members would still like to have a budget work session or if after today's discussion they are ready to move forward. Commission members agreed to accept the subcommittee proposal as the FY2014 budget. f. Hangar#34—Tharp stated that the rent on this hangar is still competitive and he believes they should keep it the same. He added that this is a three-year lease. i. Consider a Resolution Approving Lease for Hangar#34— Horan moved to approve Resolution #Al2-33 for the Lease on Hangar#34; seconded by Mascari. Motion carried 4-0; Gardinier absent. g. Airport Operations—Tharp shared that Sertoma's event was still quite successful recently, even though they had a rainy day. h. FBO/ Flight Training Reports—Wolford with Jet Air shared the monthly report with Members, adding that they have replaced countertops and faucets on the main floor of the terminal building. He also spoke about the recent Sertoma event, sharing with Members some of the maintenance issues they addressed in getting ready for it. Wolford continued his report, telling Members about some of the personnel changes within Jet Air. He also spoke about the Stearman Fly-In and how successful it was this year. Wolford then spoke to Members about Iowa Flight Training, stating that he spoke to Tim Bush recently and things are staying steady for him. i. Subcommittee Reports— For October's meeting, the Economic Development subcommittee may have a report. j. Commission Members' Reports— Horan spoke briefly about the south development area at the Airport, stating that he would like to see them work with the City on this and not make any decisions too quickly. He added that yesterday he once again returned a CFI to the ground successfully. Ogren shared that she came to the Sertoma event but didn't stay long. Mascari shared that he is planning a flight to Montana to visit an old friend. k. Staff Report— None. SET NEXT REGULAR MEETING FOR: The next regular meeting will be Thursday, October 18, 2012, at 6:00 P.M. at the Airport Terminal building. ADJOURN: Mascari made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:57 P.M.; seconded by Horan. Motion carried 4-0; Gardinier absent. Airport Commission September 20,2012 Page 4 sM . 10/10 1i CHAIRPERSO DATE I Airport Commission September 20,2012 Page 5 Airport Commission ATTENDANCE RECORD 2012 TERM o o o o o o o o o co N W - _ -. 0) = CD- O o NAME EXP. N N N N N N N N N N N 03/01/13 X X X X X X X X X Rick Mascari 03/01/14 X XX X X X X X X Howard Horan Minnetta 03/01/15 X X X X X 0/ X X 0/ Gardinier E E Jose 03/02/12 O/E X X X X X X X X Assouline Chris X X Ogren Key: X = Present X/E = Present for Part of Meeting 0 = Absent O/E =Absent/Excused NM = Not a Member at this time