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April 23, 1991
MINUTES
IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 1991
IOWA CITY TRANSIT FACILITY
MEMBERS PRESENT: Pat Foster, John Ockenfels, Richard Blum, Robert
Hicks, Antonia Hamilton
STAFF PRESENT: Ron O'Neil, Ann Burnside
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Blum called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. A quorum
of the Commission was present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes of the March 19, 1991, Commission meeting were approved
as presented.
AUTHORIZATION OF EXPENDITURES:
O'Neil presented the list of expenditures for the month of April.
Foster made a motion to approve the list of expenditures. Hamilton
seconded the motion and it was passed 5-0.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION - ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA:
A letter was presented on behalf of Iowa City Flying Service
opposing the removal of the 10,000 gallon fuel tank . The letter
was accepted by the Commission and Blum directed O'Neil to add
discussion of the UST to the agenda for May. O'Neil was also
directed to continue with procedures to have the tank removed.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION:
a. AIP project #3-19-0047-02- O'Neil reported that the schedule he
proposed for the grant project was about two weeks behind schedule
but was still two weeks ahead of the schedule developed by the FAA.
Final plans and specifications are almost completed and the project
should be ready to bid about the second week of May. Bids could be
opened at the next regular Commission meeting.
b. Set public hearing- Because final approval on the plans and
specifications had not been received from the FAA, the date for the
public hearing could not be set. O'Neil anticipated a special
meeting could be scheduled to set the hearing date.
c. Chapter 4, Code of Ordinances- The Commission reviewed the
entire Code and incorporated changes suggested by the Legal
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Department, Commission members, and the Manager. Except for some
changes in the definitions section, the document is almost
completed. O'Neil will edit the suggested changes and final
approval could be given at the May 21, 1991, Commission meeting.
The Ordinance will then need to be approved by the City Council.
d. Weather equipment- O'Neil reminded the Commission that he and
three employees of Iowa City Flying Service were attending the
State sponsored Weather Observer Training School. The Commission
should decide if they want to obtain the equipment for a manned
weather station to supplement the anticipated ASOS equipment slated
to be installed in 1991 or 1992. O'Neil stated that some of the
equipment for a manned station is already at the Airport from a
previous weather station. He will obtain estimates for completing
the equipment list.
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT:
Blum reported that the State Aviation Expo was still scheduled for
August 25, 1991. He will keep the Commission informed on the event.
A one plane airshow may be scheduled. Blum directed O'Neil to
check on the insurance requirements for an airshow.
COMMISSION MEMBERS' ITEMS:
No items were presented.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT:
O'Neil reminded the Commission members that election of officers
will be scheduled for the May meeting.
A letter will be sent to Iowa City Flying Service notifying them of
when they must cease using the 10,000 gallon fuel tank and remove
any remaining fuel. The tank will be removed sometime in June,
1991.
O'Neil reported that the 1991 State Aviation Conference was well
attended. The Conference presented some interesting topics.
The IDOT Airport Improvement Program application is due June 1,
1991. O'Neil will apply for Phase II of the security• fencing
program for the Airport.
The contract for the ASOS program was awarded by the FAA. The Iowa
City site will be released to the contractor in August, 1991.
SET NEXT MEETING:
The next regular Airport Commission meeting is scheduled for May
23, 1991, at 7:00 p.m.
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Ockenfels moved to adjourn the meeting. Hamilton seconded the
motion and the meeting adjourned at 9:23 p.m.
Richard Blum, Chairperson