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Iowa City Airport Commission
August 12, 2004
Iowa City Airport Terminal
Members Present: Randy Hartwig, Carl Williams, Dan Clay
Members Absent: John Staley
Staff Present: Ron O'Neil, Sue Dulek
Others Present: Rick Masacari, Dick Blum, Harry Wolf,David Hughes
Call to Order:
Chairperson Hartwig called the meeting to order at 5:42 pm
Recommendations to Council: None.
Public Discussion-items not on the agenda:
Rick Masacari addressed the commission voicing his support for his support of the commission in lieu
of the August 3`d city council meeting.
Dick Blum discussed airport zoning issues as they pertain to precision approach.
Unfinished items for discussion/action:
No items were presented.
Items for Discussion:
Minutes for the July meeting were discussed and motion was made by Clay and seconded by Williams
to accept the minutes. Motion passed 3-0.
Clay moved and Williams seconded moving item D. to the end of the list of items to discuss. Motion
passed 3-0.
Item A was Aviation Commerce Park (ACP). Harry Wolf of Iowa Realty presented marketing
information and discussed activity on the sale of lots.
Item B is runway 07 project. David Hughes from Earth Tech and Sue Dulek discussed Earth Tech
contract and changes that would need to be made before signing it. There was a resolution to accept
the Earth Tech contract contingent upon the changes that were discussed and after obtaining the FAA
grant. Motion moved by Clay and seconded by Williams. Resolution approved three to zero.
Item C is the 2004-2005 T-Hangar leases. The Commission discussed the rates and other issues
including methods of counting for excessive electrical use in hangars and flowage fees as they pertain
to fuel brought onto the field by tenants. It was decided to set up an ad hoc committee to look into the
electrical usage.
For item E, Mr. O'Neil discussed the progress of the obstruction mitigation process.
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Item F is the strategic plan. In respect to marketing issues, Mr. Clay discussed the need for a park
area at the airport. He also discussed the need for a press kit and/or media guide.
Item G is the Airport Fly-In Breakfast. Commission discussed the upcoming Sertoma Airport Fly-In
breakfast to be held on August 29, 2004. The commission reaffirmed its support of this event.
Item H is the vertical infrastructure roof bids. Motion by Clay, seconded by Williams to accept the
lowest bid for roof repair on building B. Motion passed three to zero.
Item I-Airport Manager Performance. Hartwig offered Mr. O'Neil the option to go into Executive
Session. Mr. ONeil said the Commission could not go into Executive Session since it was not on the
Agenda. Ms. Dulek said that was not necessary. Mr. ONeil did not request Executive Session. Hartwig
said he had come to the opinion that he lost trust in Mr. ONeil's ability to represent the Airport
Commission due to comments Mr.O'Neil made in a public forum. Mr. O'Neil gave a timeline of events
to his recollection. Mr. Clay said that Mr ONeil's bringing up at a public forum the issue that the FAA
grant was in jeopardy because of the Commission's action with respect to airport management was at
the least poor judgment and possibly misinformation. Mr.ONeil said he did not bring the issue up at
the public forum. Mr. O'Neil said he was attempting to do just the just the opposite of what Mr. Clay
said. Mr. Williams asked if the people Mr. ONeil and Mr. Hartwig had talked to at the FAA were
different persons. He also said no one should do anything to jeopardize possible FAA grants. Mr. Clay
said that he had lost confidence in Mr. O'Neil's ability to serve the Commission. Mr. Hartwig moved
and Mr. Clay seconded a motion to terminate Mr. ONeil's contract effective immediately. Mr. ONeil
said that entire Commission should be present to vote on this issue instead of just a majority. The
motion carried 2-1 with Mr. Williams voting no and Mr. Hartwig and Mr. Clay voting yes.
Item D- Airport budget and management. Mr. Clay wanted to discuss the budget item concerning
vehicle replacement. Mr. Hartwig said he would look into exactly what is covered and how the fund
works. He felt that the Commission does not need to purchase vehicles as often as in the past. Mr. Clay
and Mr. Williams seconded a motion to authorize the Chair to enter into negotiations with Jet Air to
effect an interim management agreement. Motion passed 3-0.
Chairperson's Report:
The Chair publicly thanked Mr. Krystenansky for his service to the Commission.
Member's Report:
Mr. Clay offered his support for the upcoming Sertoma Breakfast
Administrative Report:
Ms. Dulek said she would look into the National Guard lease.
Set Next Regular Meeting for September 9,2004at 5:45PM
Adjournment:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 P.M.
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Board or Commission: Airport Commission
ATTENDANCE RECORD
YEAR 2004
(Meeting Date)
TERM
NAME EXP. 1/8 2/12 2/20 3/11 4/8 4/22 5/13 6/10 7/7 7/15 7/17 8/12
Randy X X X X X X X X ? X X X
Hartwig 3/1/09
O/E X X X X X X X ? X X X
Dan Clay 3/1/08
--- --- --- X X X X X ? X O/E X
Carl Williams 3/1/10
X X X X X X X WE ? X X O/E
John Staley 3/1/06
John --- X X X X ? X X --
Krstenansky 3/1/07
Barron
Thrower
KEY: X = Present
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
NM= No meeting
--- = Not a Member