HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-17-1991 Airport Commission Meeting MinutesMINUTES
IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1991 - 4:00 P.M.
IOWA CITY TRANSIT FACILITY
MEMBERS PRESENT: John Ockenfels, Pat Foster, Richard Blum
MEMBERS ABSENT: Robert Hicks
STAFF PRESENT: Anne Burnside, Ron O'Neil
GUESTS PRESENT: Gil Janes, Carl Byers
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Blum called the meeting to order at 4:08 p.m. A quorum
of the Commission was present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes of the August 20, 1991, meeting were approved as
presented.
AUTHORIZATION OF EXPENDITURES:
O'Neil presented the list of expenditures for the month of August.
The bill from Iowa/Illinois Gas and Electric was discussed. Foster
made a motion to approve the expenditures. Ockenfels seconded the
motion and it was approved 3 - 0.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
E.K. Jones informed the Commission that he received confirmation
from the insurance company for insuring his fuel storage tanks.
This is a one year policy. He also complimented the Commission on
the success of the Fly Iowa 91 Air Fair.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION:
a. AIP Project 3-19-0047-02 - Byers, from Howard R. Green Company,
explained that approximately 5400 square yards of pavement
replacement has been completed. There are approximately 1600
square yards remaining. Some of the intakes were not as expected.
They were poured concrete as opposed to brick construction. There
will be additional cost for reconstructing the intakes. Blum
questioned Byers as to how this addition will affect the contract.
There will be additional construction and inspection costs but the
project is close to budget. Ockenfels moved to approve Change
Order #2. Foster seconded the motion and it was approved 3 - 0.
b. Site Selection Grant, subcommittee report - Blum stated that the
subcommittee was reviewing the statements of qualifications
submitted from the 10 planning consultants. The subcommittee will
have a report for the Commission by September 27, 1991.
C. Aircraft parking - Concern was raised about unauthorized
vehicles on the runways during home football games. A runway has
usually been closed on the day of home football games to allow for
enough hard -surfaced parking. O'Neil was opposed to allowing
taxi's and private vehicles on the runway and taxiway because of
the safety issue. Ockenfels agreed with this concern. Ockenfels
raised the question of who authorized Iowa City Flying Service to
charge $5.00 per plane for parking on the runway. Jones, from
ICFS, indicated he has done this for years, citing that he hires
additional personnel to accommodate the increased number of planes.
He also stated that his insurance is more because of this
situation.
Jones stated that he will shuttle all passengers to and from the
runway to the Terminal Building and the taxicabs can pick up and
return the passengers at the Terminal. He will be allowed to
continue to charge the $5.00 for this shuttle service, to cover
additional personnel, and to cover his increased insurance costs.
No taxicabs or private vehicles will be allowed on the taxiways or
runways.
CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT:
Blum stated that Sertoma is asking permission to sponsor an air
show next year. The success of this year's air show has prompted
Sertoma to agree to pay for the show because of the additional
number of people that attended the breakfast. Blum stated that
there should be no substantial increase in costs to the Commission.
The Commission indicated that Sertoma should proceed with plans for
an air show.
Blum stated that he addressed the City Council concerning personnel
matters at the Airport. Discussion was conducted concerning
changing the Manager's job description and hiring a permanent part-
time maintenance worker. The job description would be changed from
Airport Operations Manager to Airport Manager. There was
discussion with the Council about sharing a maintenance worker with
the Parks or the Streets Departments. Blum stated that the Council
indicated he should proceed with the plan. This will be discussed
at a future Commission meeting.
COMMISSION MEMBERS'ITEMS:
Ockenfels suggested that the Commission meet on September 27, 1991,.
to make a recommendation to the Commission for three firms to
interview to conduct the Site Selection/Master Plan study.
Ockenfels expressed his appreciation to Sertoma for the outstanding
job they did at the Fly In breakfast. Blum will relay that message
to Sertoma.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT:
O'Neil commented that Iowa City Flying Service planted some trees
near their fuel tanks and noted that it was an improvement to the
area. The Commission members agreed that ICFS did a nice job.
A suggestion was made that the Commission may want to take soil
samples at the remaining fuel site now that the tanks have been
refurbished. This would document that the site is clean.
O'Neil has filed a preapplication for a grant to conduct the Site
Selection/Master Plan study. The preapplication is to have
priority over other Iowa City preapplications currently on file
with the FAA.
The PAPI lights have been installed on Runway 06. They are not
activated because the lights have not been certified by the FAA.
O'Neil is conducting repairs on Runways 12/30 and 17/35 in
conjunction with the FAA project. Total cost will be approximately
$11,300.00.
The air conditioning unit on the second floor of the Terminal
Building will need to be replaced next year. Blum suggested that
the unit not be replaced because of the cost versus the amount of
use of the space. This item will be discussed at a future meeting.
O'Neil attended a meeting in Cedar Rapids where the State Aviation
Five Year Plan was discussed. He will provide information in the
next Commission packet.
Public Works Department is interested in discussing development of
one of the rezoned Airport parcels.
Burnside informed the Commission that the Airport DBE program has
finally been accepted by the Federal Aviation Administration.
SET NEXT MEETING:
The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 15, 1991 at 7:00
p.m. A special meeting is scheduled for September 27, 1991 at
12:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
Ockenfels moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:50 p.m. Foster
seconded the motion and the meeting was adjourned.
Richard Blum, Chairperson