HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-21-1991 Airport Commission Meeting MinutesIOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
MAY 21, 1991
Minutes
IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
TUESDAY, MAY 21, 1991 - 7:00 P.M.
IOWA CITY TRANSIT FACILITY
MEMBERS PRESENT: Robert Hicks, Pat Foster, John Ockenf els, Richard
Blum
MEMBERS ABSENT: Antonia Hamilton
STAFF PRESENT: Anne Burnside, Ron O'Neil
GUESTS PRESENT: Carl Byers, Gil Janes, E.K. Jones
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Blum called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. A quorum
of the Airport Commission was present.
PUBLIC HEARING - AIP PROJECT 3-19-0047-02:
Blum opened the public hearing at 7:03 P.M. There was no
discussion from the public. The public hearing was declared closed
at 7:04 p.m.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ ACTION:
a. Bid opening - AIP Project 3-19-0047-02 - Carl Byers, from
Howard R. Green Company, opened the bids for the FAA grant project.
Six bids were submitted. The apparent low bid was submitted by
John W. Sammons Construction Company from Keokuk, Iowa, in the
amount of $262,187.50. The engineer's estimate for the base bid
was 316,712.50. With alternate # 1, the construction part of the
project will be $ 341,350.00. Byers and Janes will review the bids
to determine if the proper forms have been filed with the bid.
They will report back to the Commission later in the meeting. Blum
thanked the bidders for their interest in the project.
b. Jet fuel storage tank - Mr. Jones, from Iowa City Flying
Service, submitted a letter to the Commission, indicating that he
proposes to line his fuel tanks and install spill and overfill
protection to upgrade the system to meet Federal EPA and DNR
standards. He stated that he would try to comply by June 1, 1991,
but thought he would need additional time. The Commission
discussed the financial and environmental concerns with not
removing the tank. Jones expressed his concerns about removing the
tank. Foster made a motion to extend the date for removal of the
jet fuel tank until July 1, 1991. Ockenfels seconded the motion.
The motion passed 4-0.
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C. Site selection study application - Blum stated that the City
Council directed the Commission to proceed with the application for
funding for a site selection study for the Iowa City Municipal
Airport. Mr. Ruppert questioned whether moving the Airport would
alleviate the problems now associated with the current Airport.
Blum stated that one purpose of a site selection study is to answer
questions of this nature. Discussion was conducted by the
Commission concerning the pros and cons of moving the Airport. A
motion was made by Foster to proceed with application for a site
study. The motion was seconded by Hicks and passed 4-0.
a. AIP Project - 3-19-0047-02 - Byers reported that a review of
the bids indicated that the low bid of Sammons Construction Co. was
in order and would recommend acceptance of the bid, pending
approval by the FAA. A motion for a resolution to accept the bid
by Sammons Construction was made by Ockenfels and seconded by
Foster. At roll call vote, the resolution was accepted 4-0, with
Hamilton being absent.
d. Chapter 4 - Code of Ordinances - O'Neil presented the final
draft of the revisions to Chapter 4 of the City Code. Hicks made
a motion to accept the Code as written and recommend it to the City
Council. Ockenfels seconded the motion and it was approved 4-0.
O'Neil recommended that the Commission commend Burnside for her
contribution to the code revision and City Attorney Gentry should
be informed of the assistance provided to the Commission on this
project. The Commission was in agreement with this recommendation.
e. DBE policy - O'Neil stated that the FAA would not accept the
City's DBE policy. Burnside has contacted the FAA to determine
what type of policy would be acceptable. O'Neil will meet with
Burnside to develop the policy. This policy will not be a City
policy. It will pertain only to the Airport.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes of the April 23, 1991, and May 6, 1991, meetings were
approved as presented.
AUTHORIZATION OF EXPENDITURES:
O'Neil presented the list of expenditures for the month of May.
Commissioners asked for explanations of particular bills. O'Neil
answered their questions and Foster moved to approved the list of
expenditures as presented. Ockenfels seconded the motion and it
was approved 4-0.
PUBLIC DISCIISSION - ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA:
No comments were received from the public.
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CHAIRMAN'S REPORT:
Blum will attend a meeting in Des Moines concerning a critique of
the State Airport Conference. He suggested that if anyone has
comments, he would relay them to the state committee.
Sertoma will be discussing the fly -in breakfast at their meeting
next week. O'Neil will attend the meeting.
Discussion was held concerning the Airport's insurance if an air
show was included. O'Neil said he had discussed the matter with
the Finance Department and the Airport may have to buy addition
.coverage for the event. Additional information will be discussed.
COMMISSION MEMBERS ITEMS:
No items were presented.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT:
Burnside questioned the accounting report included in the packet
concerning Iowa City Flying Service's annual report to the
Commission. Blum indicated that the report would be discussed
later.
O'Neil had not received the information from Interstate Weather
Training on the cost to reopen the SAWRS at the Iowa City Airport.
O'Neil will follow up on that information.
The IDOT funded fencing project began today. O'Neil will apply for
more fencing in the 1992 State AIP. He expressed concern that for
safety reasons, the Airport should have been fenced several years
ago.
The company that will install the ASOS equipment at the Airport has
informed O'Neil that they are slated to install the equipment at
the Iowa City Airport in September of October of 1992.
Some window panes need to be replaced in the United hangar . It is
the responsibility of Iowa City Flying Service to provide routine
maintenance for the hangar. Mr. Jones indicated that the
Commission was responsible deciding what constituted routine
maintenance. The Commission directed O'Neil to repair the windows
and bill Iowa City Flying Service for the repair.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
Foster moved to elect Richard Blum as chairperson for the upcoming
year. Ockenfels seconded the motion. Ockenfels moved for a
unanimous ballot and Hicks seconded the motion. The motion passed
3-0, with Blum abstaining.
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Foster nominated Ockenfels for secretary/vice-chairperson. Hicks
seconded the motion and it passed 3-0, with Ockenfels abstaining.
SET NEXT MEETING:
The next meeting was set for June 18, 1991, at 7:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
Ockenfels move to adjourn the meeting. Foster seconded the meeting
and it was adjourned at 9:24 p.m.
Ri rd Blum,Chairperson