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Home My WebLink About01-12-2006 Airport Commission Meeting Minutes MINUTES APPROVED Iowa City Airport Commission January 12,2006 Iowa City Airport Terminal—5:45 PM Members Present: Randy Hartwig, Chair; John Staley; Dan Clay; Howard Horan Members Absent: Greg Farris Staff Present: Sue Dulek,Michael Tharp Others Present: Harry Wolf, Jack Young, Michelle Robnett, Ron Duffe,Rick Mascari,Kim Brogan,Rob Nichols DETERMINE QUORUM: Chairperson Hartwig called the meeting to order at 547 PM. RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM DECEMBER 8, 2005 MEETING: Chairperson Hartwig asked if there were any additions or changes to the above-named minutes. Staley moved to accept the minutes of the December 8,2005 meeting as written; seconded by Horan. Motion passed 3-0; Farris absent. PUBLIC DISCUSSION: Rick Mascari addressed the Commission. He asked if he could, at his own expense, insulate his hangar. He explained the procedure that he would like to use and answered the members' questions. Hartwig noted that this item would be added to a future agenda so they can then give him a decision. Jack Young with the Big Kids' Toy Show addressed the Commission. He stated that they are working on getting sponsors lined up for the upcoming program, and that they should know by the February meeting where they are with this. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION: A. Runway 07 Project—Earth Tech--Dave Hughes of Earth Tech was unable to attend this evening's meeting,according to Chairperson Hartwig. He stated that there is not much to report, other than the work on the culvert is continuing. He also stated that they received a letter from the F.A.A. that basically stated that they could go ahead with the plans that are in place for the coming year,which amounts to grading work and a continuation of the construction, surveys, etc. B. Aviation Commerce Park— a. Update—Harry Wolf addressed the Commission. He stated that not much has changed since last month—developers are slowly planning the Wal-Mart project, doing what they can until court hearings have taken place. He also stated that the listing with Iowa Realty Commercial is up for renewal at this time and they are requesting a one-year extension. Members asked questions of Wolf regarding interest in the property. b. Consider a resolution extending the listing agreement with Iowa Realty Commercial to sell and/or lease property in Aviation Commerce Park—Horan moved to consider the resolution as stated; seconded by Staley. Motion passed 3-0 on a roll call vote; Farris absent. C. Airport"Operations": Strategic Plan—Implementation; Budget; and Airport Management—Hartwig noted that next month he is going to meet with the Economic Development group from the City. He stated that if any of the members wanted to join them on February l8`h,to let him know. Hartwig also noted the upcoming budget meeting with the City Council, and stated that he would get more information to the members on dates, times, etc. Hartwig stated that they will be asking for money in the budget for the parking lot repairs and asked members what they thought of having pictures of the areas that need attention. Hartwig noted that he has been reviewing the applications received so far for the job opening and has been impressed so far. D. T Hangars—Consider a resolution setting a public hearing on plans and specifications for repair to the floors in Hangars B and C—Tharp noted that the project is expected to take 75 days. The members discussed a date and time for this public hearing. Horan moved the resolution to set the public hearing for January 23,2006, at 7:30 A.M.; seconded by Staley. Motion passed 3-0 on a roll call vote; Farris absent. E. Kim Brogan Agreement—Kim Brogan addressed the Commission. She stated that she would like to respond to the letter she received after last month's meeting in order to clear up a"miscommunication." She stated that she is no longer able to give ground school lessons on the same scale as previously, due to accepting a new position. She also gave them some background on the pipes that froze and broke recently, as well as furnace problems. She questioned the Commission as to why she was charged rent for two months when she was no longer in the building. Hartwig noted that one concern is the lease for that space, and he also noted that he did not feel that he was giving her an okay to stop her lease when he spoke with her earlier. Hartwig reiterated that the Commission would be willing to work with her, but that they could not just let her"leave"her lease as she did. Clay asked if she had a specific solution to ending her lease, and stated that the members would definitely be willing to work with her,but that the concern is the broken lease. The discussion continued with Brogan and members discussing her 2 request to break her current lease and to then do business at the Airport,in a different location. Horan asked questions about the furnace and why it was not functioning properly. (TAPE ENDS) Horan asked for some type of financial solution to breaking this lease. The discussion continued with Clay bringing up the issue of accountability on Brogan's part and stated that the Airport has to be able to recoup their loss on the deal. Clay stated that he also feels that Brogan needs to propose some type of agreement that is amenable to both of them. Brogan stated that she feels that her business has contributed to the Airport's increase in activity, and that this should be a positive factor. Tharp noted that with flight instruction, there is an expectation that this would be open at least five hours per day. Hartwig asked if there is always someone around, and Brogan stated that there are other instructors available if she is not, and that they have a sign-up sheet for customers to leave their name and phone number when everyone is busy. The Commission discussed the fact that they helped her to get started in her endeavor and that they cannot just let her walk away from her contract, especially since she still wants to do business On the Airport grounds. Ron Duffe commented concerning the costs Jet Air pays to the airport for the flight instruction service they provide. Staley moved that Horan and Tharp form a subcommittee and that they entertain whatever proposal Brogan submits and that they act on behalf of the Commission, or they reject it and come to some other agreement with Brogan; seconded by Horan. Motion passed 3-0; Farris absent. F. Judgment against Rob Nichols—Dulek noted that Nichols had to leave. She stated that there are two options: the Commission could vote on his offer; or it could be deferred until February's meeting. Hartwig asked Dulek to give the members some background on this. In 2001,Nichols signed a long-term lease agreement, which he subsequently broke, and the Judge in the case gave a judgment of$8,982.72 in rent,plus interest,which now brings his total to $11,448.66. He is offering to settle this for just over half that amount. Dulek gave the members some pros and cons on accepting Mr.Nichols' offer. Hartwig moved to accept the offer as stated; seconded by Horan. Motion passed 3-0; Farris absent. G. Subcommittees' Reports—None. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT: Hartwig noted that the main thing he wanted to mention was the upcoming budget talks with the City. Horan asked that Hartwig email the members with the date and time of this. COMMISSION MEMBERS' REPORTS: Horan stated that he left a voicemail with the new city council member and he will keep the members up to date. 3 STAFF REPORT: Tharp discussed the Commission's project list and shared a copy with the members, stating that he would like to post it in several spots throughout the Airport. Members briefly discussed the projects. SET NEXT REGULAR MEETING FOR: February 9, 2006, at 5:45 P.M. ADJOURN: Meeting adjourned at 7:15 P.M. r �( D Irk 2-9 - 0.6 Randall D. Hartwig, Chairp rson Date • 4 • Airport Commission ATTENDANCE RECORD YEAR 2006 (Meeting Date) TERM 1/12 2/9 NAME EXP. Daniel Clay 3/1/08 --- Randy Hartwig 3/1/09 X Greg Farris 3/1/07 0 John Staley 3/1/06 X Howard Horan 3/1/08 X KEY: X = Present O = Absent O/E= Absent/Excused NM= No meeting = Not a Member • 5