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Home My WebLink About04-15-2010 Airport Commission Meeting Minutes 1 Airport Commission April 15,2010 MINUTES FINAL IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION APRIL 15, 2010-6:00 P.M. AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING Members Present: Howard Horan, Janelle Rettig, Steve Crane Members Absent: Minnetta Gardinier, Greg Farris Staff Present: Sue Dulek, Michael Tharp, Jeff Davidson Others Present: Matt Wolford, Toby Myers, David Hughes RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: (to become effective only after separate Council action): None CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Horan called the meeting to order at 6:05 P.M. FY11-15 STRATEGIC PLAN: a. Consider a resolution adopting FY2011-2015 Strategic Plan-Jeff Davidson noted that they are ready to consider adopting the FY11-15 Strategic Plan. He quickly highlighted the revisions from the last meeting. He noted that Horan has some photographs to add to the plan. Davidson added that the April 27 City Council formal meeting is when the Strategic Plan will be presented to the Council. Rettig moved that Resolution#A10-03 adopting the FY2011-2015 Airport Strategic Plan be considered for approval. Seconded by Crane. Motion carried 3-0. Gardinier and Farris absent. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: The minutes of the March 18, 2010,Airport Commission meeting were reviewed. Rettig moved to approve the minutes of the March 18, 2010, Airport Commission meeting as presented. Seconded by Crane. Motion carried 3-0. Gardinier and Farris absent PUBLIC DISCUSSION: None. Y Y 2 Airport Commission April 15,2010 ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION: a. Aviation Commerce Park-Tharp noted that the offer and counter-offer on lot #10 have lapsed. Dulek then provided some background information on the offer and counter-offer, noting that she had not heard back from the broker on this deal by the 5:00 PM deadline. Members then gave new Member Crane some background information on Aviation Commerce Park. Rettig moved to adjourn to executive session to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation. Crane seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Gardinier and Farris absent The Commission went into Executive Session at 6:19 PM and resumed open session at 6:23 PM. b. FAAIIDOT Projects -AECOM i. Runway 7/25&12/30-Hughes addressed the Commission, stating that they are finishing up seeding and grading, and some miscellaneous clean-up items. Rettig asked about the pavement markings and how they fared. Hughes noted that one area had problems-the taxilane in the south T-hangars. They will be repainting this section. ii. Obstruction Mitigation - Hughes noted that they are still back and forth on this with paperwork on the United hangar. They have talked to the FAA and there are still two items outstanding. Hughes will get some information to Dulek for a possible letter and follow-up. iii. 2010 Pavement Rehab-Hughes stated that they finally have an agreement for review. He will get this to the Commission soon for their review. c. Building H -University of Iowa Hangar Expansion -Tharp noted that there is some seed work yet to finish up here, and then they will be ready to close it up. Rettig moved to authorize the Chair to sign a release to AECOM Technical Services (fka Earth Tech)for obligations on Building H. Crane seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Gardinier and Farris absent. d. 2011 Air Race Classic -Tharp stated that he does not have any further info on this at this time. Horan explained to Crane what this event is, noting that the Iowa City Airport will be the'launch' site for 2011. e. Corporate Hangar"L" -Tharp stated that there is aviation funding at the State that is being looked into. He further noted that they have received a couple of estimates on different building sizes, one being 100 by 100, and the other an 80 by 80. For V 3 Airport Commission April 15,2010 grant purposes they are looking at both sizes, with the 100 by 100 having project costs of about$870,000, and the 80 by 80 having project costs of about$695,000. Tharp responded to Members' questions, further explaining how they would like to proceed with this project. Members discussed in further detail how this project might get funded, with Tharp explaining how the aviation grants might be utilized with the matching funds from the City. The discussion tumed to building a set of T-hangars versus an 80 by 80 corporate hangar. f. Airport Operations; Strategic Plan Implementation; Budget; Management- Horan stated that he is very happy with the Strategic Plan that has been created. Rettig briefly gave Crane an overview of the Airport's budget. She questioned a couple line items, and Tharp stated that he will look into these further. Tharp noted that he is still working with the Public Works department to get the asphalt work done. He received an estimate that was higher than expected, and is awaiting revisions on this. g. FBO/Iowa Flight Training/Whirlybird Reports -Toby Michaels with Jet Air introduced Matt Wolford, Phillip's brother, adding that he will be coming to Iowa City full time in May. Michaels noted that the Jet Air crew has been working on getting everything in shape for the spring season. Michaels stated that they have acquired another'ambulance sled' and that things have been picking up for them. Charter flights have increased, according to Michaels, but they are still trying to make up for the past two years. Wolford then spoke to Members, noting that he graduates in May from Western Illinois University and will be moving to Iowa City. He added that in addition to increasing fuel sales he also plans to work on sales and marketing for Jet Air. He shared a flyer with Members, noting an open house on May 22nd being held by Jet Air. There will be various seminars held, as well as helicopter and airplane rides. Michaels then spoke about the growing air ambulance service and some of the partnering he is doing with this. Tharp added that Whirlybirds has been doing more advertising. h. Subcommittees' Reports-Horan noted that there is a list of subcommittees in the packet this week. He briefly explained the various subcommittees to Crane. Tharp noted that he is working with Document Services downtown on getting display information set up for the viewing area. Rettig stated that it would be nice to have a completed viewing area by 2011, in time for the Air Race Classic. i. Commission Members' Reports-Rettig noted that unless they have a special meeting, this will be her last Commission meeting. She noted the accomplishments they have made as a Commission and stated that she believes the Airport's future is sound. She thanked everyone for the time they have served together. Horan noted that Rettig has been a great addition to the Commission, and he thanked her for her service. Crane introduced himself and noted that he served on the Housing and Community Development Commission for four years. j. Staff Reports-Tharp stated that the Iowa Aviation Conference is next week, Wednesday and Thursday. Crane will be attending the first day of the conference with Tharp. SET NEXT REGULAR MEETING: 4 Airport Commission April 15,2010 The next regular meeting is set for Thursday, May 20, 2010, at 6:00 P.M. at the Airport Terminal building. ADJOURN: Rettig moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 P.M. Crane seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0, Gardinier and Farris absent. 44/ CHAIRPERSON DA I'h 5 Airport Commission April 15,2010 AIRPORT COMMISSION ATTENDANCE RECORD YEAR 2010 TERM 1/21 2/18 3/18 4/15 NAME EXP. Greg Farris 3/1/13 X X X O/E Minnetta 3/1/15 X X X O/E Gardinier Howard 3/1/14 X X X X Horan Janelle Rettig 3/1/12 X X X X Steve Crane 3/1/14 — — — X NAME TERM EXP. Greg Farris 3/1/13 Minnetta 3/1/15 Gardinier Howard 3/1/14 Horan Janelle Rettig 3/1/12 Steve Crane 3/1/14 KEY: X = Present O = Absent O/E= Absent/Excused NM= No meeting — = Not a Member