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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-19-1991 Airport Commission Meeting MinutesIOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION MARCH 19,1991 Minutes IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 1991 - 7:00 P.M. IOWA CITY TRANSIT FACILITY MEMBERS PRESENT: Pat Foster, Richard Blum, Antonia Hamilton, Robert Hicks, John Ockenfels STAFF PRESENT: Anne Burnside, Ron O'Neil GUESTS PRESENT: Carl Byers, Mike Vermace CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Blum called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. A quorum of the Commission was present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the February 19, 1991, meeting were approved as presented. AUTHORIZATION OF EXPENDITURES: The list of expenditures for the month of March was presented. Commission members requested information on several of the bills. O'Neil responded to the questions about particular bills. Ockenf els made a motion to approve the March expenditure list. Hamilton seconded the motion and it was approved 5-0. PUBLIC DISCUSSION - ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA: No items were presented. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION: Because the first item on the agenda could involve a long discussion, Blum suggested the agenda items be taken out of order. There were no objections. C. Presentation - UST Soil Testing - Mike Vermace: Mike is a PhD student at the University of Iowa in Environmental Engineering. He was requesting permission from the Commission to conduct soil sampling at the Airport. His study involves the reaction of organisms in soil near underground fuel storage tanks. He is particularly interested in sampling soil near the jet fuel tank. Blum asked Burnside if the Commission would incurr any liability by allowing this research. She indicated that she did not believe the Commission would be assuming any additional liability by allowing IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION MARCH 19,1991 the study. ockenfels moved to allow Mr. Vermace to conduct his soil sampling study at the Airport subject to any waivers the Legal Department thought to be appropriate. Hamilton seconded the motion and it was approved 5-0. d. AIP Grant 3-19-0047-02: Carl Byers, representing Howard R. Green Company, informed the Commission on the progress of the engineering services in connection with the AIP grant. Core samples have been taken to determine concrete depth. A preliminary survey has been conducted to prioritized which areas to replace. The initial survey indicated that approximately 6500 square yards could be replaced, depending on cost per square yard. The Commission discussed options for repairing the runway and ramp area. Blum suggested that it may be beneficial to overlay part of the concrete with asphalt. Byers indicated that a final design plan would soon be ready for FAA review. e. Lease - Corporate hangar # 33: J. M. Swank Company, lessee of hangar # 33, had expressed concern about their lease. The concern was their ability to be released from the lease if they exchanged their aircraft for a larger one that would not fit in the Hangar #33. Burnside indicated that the release clause in the current lease would cover this situation. Burnside suggested a letter to this effect be sent to J.M. Swank Company. A motion was made by Hamilton to allow Swank the option to be released from the lease if a new aircraft was purchased that would not fit in hangar #33. Hicks seconded the motion and it passed 5-0. Burnside will draft a letter to Swank indicating the Commission's intentions. a. Chapter 4, Code of Ordinances -code review and revisions: Burnside and the Commission discussed several changes to the Code. Because of the number of changes suggested, the Commission decided that further review of the Code should be conducted before it would be possible to set a public hearing . Individual members will submit additional comments and suggestions. A special meeting may need to be scheduled to discuss the Code changes. CHAIRPERSONS REPORT: Blum reported that the All State Fly -In will be conducted on August 25, 1991. Sixteen aviation organizations have agreed to participate in the event. The FAA will be bringing their restored DC -3 to the Fly -In. Blum indicated he will have more definite plans to present to the Commission at the next meeting. The Sertoma Club has agreed to be the local organizing committee. The State Aviation Promotion Committee will publicize the event. Blum will coordinate the event between the Sertoma Club and the Commission. Representatives from Sertoma will be invited to the next regular Commission meeting. IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION MARCH 19,1991 COMMISSION MEMBERS' ITEMS ockenfels stated that the Waterloo Airport has recently installed an above ground fuel tank system. He suggested that the Commission may want to look at the fueling system if and/or when a new fuel system is installed at the Airport. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT: O'Neil reminded the Commission the State Aviation Conference is scheduled for April 15 and 16 in Des Moines, Iowa. Ockenfels, Blum and Foster expressed interest in attending. O'Neil suggested that if Hicks and Hamilton wanted to attend also, they should notify him soon. Because of the state conference, the April meeting will be scheduled for April 23, 1991 at 7:00 p.m. The State Airport Improvement Program application is due on June 1, 1991. O'Neil indicated he will apply for funding for rehabilitation of Runway 12/30 and for additional fencing and security gates. O'Neil questioned whether the Commission wanted to contribute to sending a member of the Fire Department to a aircraft rescue/fire fighting school. Blum indicated that the IPAA was attempting to arrange some in-state training in coordination with Iowa State University. Plans for the ASOS equipment are being finalized. The FAA and National Weather Service has awarded the construction contract. The State-sponsored weather observer training school will be conducted on April 22 - April 25 at the Westfield Inn. Several people from the Iowa City area will be attending. SET NEXT MEETING: The next regular Airport Commission meeting is scheduled for April 23, 1991 at 7:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT• Hicks moved to adjourn the meeting. Ockenfels seconded the motion and the meeting adjourned at 9:39 p.m. Iowa City Airport Commission MMaa;c 19,1991