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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-24-2007 Airport Commission Meeting Minutes MINUTES 'SAL Iowa City Airport Commission September 24,2007 Iowa City Airport Terminal—5:45 PM Members Present: Howard Horan,Chair;Randy Hartwig; Greg Farris;Janelle Rettig Members Absent: John Staley Staff Present: Michael Tharp Others Present: Larry Swanson;Dan Yeager; Forrest Holly; Leslie Bingham; Phillip Woolford DETERMINE QUORUM: The meeting was called to other at 5:46 P.M. by Horan. PUBLIC DISCUSSION: Horan asked the attending public to give comments, or ideas they had come with. Swanson addressed the commission and gave a brief summary of his background. Swanson commented that he felt the communications coming from the airport were well done, and that he was being kept informed of projects and plans that the airport has. Holly commented on his desire to see WARS approaches at the airport. Holly also commented that he's glad to see the airport commission attempting to increase the community stake in the airport. He also commented that he appreciated the development of the airport viewing area and hoped the commission would continue its activities. Yeager commented his desire to see the airport commission create more hangar space. He also commented that increasing the public awareness and ability to use the airport should be a priority. Yeager commented his desire to see a sidewalk system out to the airport as well as along the airport road. Rettig commented that there is a trail system planned for the area surrounding the airport however in the recent years its been unfunded. Yeager commented that making the airport a destination stop on the trail system would be a possible way to increase the non-aviation public's use of the facilities. Yeager also commented that a web cam at the airport could be used to show activity through the Internet and be another way to increase public awareness. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION: 1. Budget Work Session— FY 2009 and future Operation and Capital Improvement Plan Budgets— Horan asked each commissioner to speak 1 Airport Commission September 24, 2007 Page 2 of 4 regarding their thoughts of projects the airport commission should consider as they prepare future budgets. Hartwig commented that he divided his lists among airfield (runway) and landside projects. He commented that continuing with the FAA planned projects. Hartwig note that the airport is still continuing its study regarding the south land and that the interest in preserving land for the grass landing runway is still there. Hartwig noted that other projects that he'd like to see considered include a bike path/trail, continuing the replacement of access doors on Hangar C, continuing the currently budgeted areas, such as fencing and pavement repair. Screening for the dumpsters so they are not visible to taxiing aircraft. Hartwig also noted that some other external security cameras to monitor areas of the airport would benefit security. Hartwig also noted asphalt areas around building D. Hartwig commented on aircraft space needs stating he felt the airport should consider some hangar space similar to Building F. Rettig commented on mechanical issues. Rettig stated that the air condition unit annual has repair issues and feels that a closer study needs to be done on the system. Rettig commented that the commission should look at all the mechanical items and figure out where they are in their life span and program some replacement costs. Rettig commented that she'd like to see landscaping work done in the areas around the terminal and replace our fencing around the outside perimeter that is viewable to the general public. Rettig commented that she'd like to see the conference room used more, and any necessary seating should be obtained. Rettig also commented that the commission should focus on hangar space needs and finding a way to increase the space needs that are currently in demand. Rettig commented about wildlife mitigation and the pond behind Wal-Mart. Rettig asked if there was something that could be done regarding this area. Farris commented regarding lighting around the apron. Farris commented he'd received requests to look at extending wireless Internet to the hangar areas, for tenants to do flight planning and weather retrieval. Farris commented that continued work on the viewing area should be considered. Horan noted that a maintenance building for the airport equipment should be considered. Horan noted that he also felt a large hangar would be appropriate. Horan commented the potential about rehabilitation of the south end of 18/36 as a possible taxiway or service area. Horan questioned about the willow creek study and would some of those costs be funded by the airport. Horan also commented about a taxiway route to the north commerce park for potential development of an aeronautical enterprise. Horan noted that the 12-30 parallel taxiway wasn't in the FAA plan and that he felt it should be. Rettig discussed the potential for leasing the new hangar to the FBO and Woolford responded that Jet Air would be interested in renting the facility. Rettig asked that about the status of the National Guard. Tharp noted that he'd like to see the commission continue the rehabilitation of pavements that have been ongoing noting the areas that have been replaced and the 2 Airport Commission September 24,2007 Page 3 of 4 areas that could still need attention. Tharp commented he felt there is a market for new space. Tharp also commented that maintenance staff has requested the purchase of a larger mower blade in order to cover more ground, and to mow the increased amounts of land that are being put back into grassland. Woolford commented regarding a second lighted windsock located in the southern area for aircraft to be able to view. Horan asked for a consensus on what would be in the capital budget for the next fiscal year. The Commission agreed that the capital budget expenses should be focused on a large hangar and that they should be able to budget some money for the operational items that had been proposed. ADJOURN: Meeting adjourned at 8:15 P.M. /;ateeeida 'y���/c — —7J--97 • I"ERSON DATE 3 Airport Commission September 24,2007 Page 4 of 4 Airport Commission ATTENDANCE RECORD YEAR 2007 (Meeting Date) TERM 1/11 2/8 3/8 3/28 4/12 5/10 5/15 6/7 6/8 6/28 7/9 7/19 NAME EXP. Randy Hartwig 3/1/09 X X X X X X 0 X X X X X Greg Farris 3/1/13 O/E X X O/E X X X X O/E X X X John Staley 3/1/10 X X X X X X 0 X O/E O/E X X Howard Horan 3/1/08 X X X X X X X X X X X X Janelle Rettig 3/1/12 X X X X X X X X X X O/E O/E TERM 8/1 8/9 8/13 9/5 9/13 9/24 10/11 NAME EXP. Randy Hartwig 3/1/09 X X X X X X Greg Farris 3/1/13 X X X X X X John Staley 3/1/10 O/E X 0/E O/E O/E O/E Howard Horan 3/1/08 X X X X X X Janelle Rettig 3/1/12 O/E X O/E O/E X X KEY: X = Present 0 = Absent O/E= Absent/Excused NM= No meeting — = Not a Member 4