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• IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
JANUARY 21, 1992
MINUTES
IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION •
TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 1992 - 7:00 P.M.
IOWA CITY TRANSIT FACILITY
MEMBERS PRESENT: Richard Blum, Pat Foster, John Ockenfels,
William Tucker
MEMBERS ABSENT: Robert Hicks
STAFF PRESENT: Anne Burnside, Ronald O'Neil
GUESTS PRESENT: Fred Zehr, E.K. Jones
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Blum called the meeting to order at 7: 04 p.m. A quorum
of the Commission was present.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION:
Blum recommended revising the agenda to accommodate the guests
present. There were no objections to discussing item 5 a. first.
a. Iowa City Flying Service - lease fees arbitration. The
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Commission's choice for arbitrator, Fred Zehr, and E.K. Jones,
representing Iowa City Flying Service, were present. Blum
indicated that discussion was held concerning the selection of the
third arbitrator. The Commission recommended to Zehr that the
third arbitrator selected be a professional arbitrator, with the
Commission and Iowa City Flying Service each paying 50% of the fee.
Tucker provided information he received from the Iowa State Bar
Association concerning a professional arbitration and mediation
service. A copy was provided to Jones' s attorney. Tucker made a
motion to recommend to the arbitrators to select a professional
arbitrator for the third arbitrator and for the Commission to pay
50% of the fee, up to $1000. 00. (Additional costs would require
further authorization. ) Ockenfels seconded the motion and it was
passed 4 - 0. Jones agreed that if a professional arbitrator is
selected, ICFS would pay 50% of the fees.
Arbitration procedure was discussed. Zehr suggested each side
provide the arbitrators with information. The arbitrators would
decide the procedure for each side to discuss their proposals to
the arbitrators.
The Commission agreed to suggest a date of February, 29, 1992, for
completion of the arbitration. It was Zehr' s opinion that the
arbitration could be completed by that time.
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JANUARY 21, 1992
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes of the December 17, 1991, Commission meeting were
approved as presented.
AUTHORIZATION OF EXPENDITURES:
Ockenfels moved the expenditures be approved as presented. Foster
seconded the motion and it was passed 4 - 0.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION - ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA:
No items were presented.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION:
b. AIP Project 3-19-0047-02. 1) Escrow account. A separate CIP
account will be initiated for funding to complete the painting on ,
Runway 06/24 . The painting will be completed as soon as the
weather permits. 2) Land reimbursement fund transfer. O'Neil
presented the Commission with an accounting of the amount in the
grant provided for land reimbursement. The 90% funded by the FAA
is $ 270, 565.48. A question was presented concerning whether the
Finance Department understood that the funds required Commission
approval before a transfer could occur. O'Neil stated that he
thought that point was clarified. Tucker moved for a resolution to
approve transfer of $ 270,565.48 received from AIP 3-19-0047-02 for
land reimbursement to the City of Iowa City General Fund. Foster
seconded the motion and at roll call vote, the motion passed 4 - 0,
with Hicks being absent.
c. Iowa City Landscaping lease. The property lease with Iowa
City Landscaping has expired. ICL has indicated a desire to renew
the lease. The lease is for a 100 X 200 foot storage area at the
northwest corner of Airport property. It is a one year lease, from
January 1992 to December 1992 . Ockenfels proposed a resolution to
approve a lease with Iowa City Landscaping for one year. Foster
seconded the motion. At roll call vote, the resolution passed 4 -
0, with Hicks being absent.
d. Airport manager - reclassification. Discussion was conducted
concerning whether this item should be incorporated with the
executive session on personnel evaluation. Burnside suggested that
the issues being discussed did not qualify for a closed session.
The Commission agreed to discuss all items in the open meeting and
not hold an executive session.
Blum explained that when O'Neil was hired, he was hired as an
Airport Operations Manager. This was not the same title as the
previous manager. The reasoning behind the change was to have a
manager that would need to focus more on maintenance and daily
IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
JANUARY 21, 1992
issues, with less emphasis on administration. The Commission had
concluded that because the Compliance Project was completed, there
would be less administrative duties. This has not been the case.
Because of the administrative duties, the Commission agreed to
change the job description from Airport Operations Manager back to
Airport Manager and revise the job description to reflect that
change. This was discussed with the Council at an informal meeting
and the Council indicated to the Commission that their approval was
not needed to initiate the change.
When Fred Zehr left as Manager, there was a question as to whether
he was an employee of the City or a direct employee of the
Commission. It was decided, with concurrence from the Personnel
Department, that the Airport Manager was an employee of the
Commission. The Commission would follow the City's benefits
program. The City's administrative pay plan is followed as a
general guideline, but when O'Neil was hired, a separate pay plan
was negotiated. O'Neil has been paid on the agreed to pay plan,
using the suggested step increments of the City's pay plan. All
pay roll changes have been approved by the Commission. Blum stated
that O'Neil is not a part of the administrative pay plan although
the plan has been used as a guideline.
Blum stated that there are two questions to be answered. The first
is whether O'Neil should be given the increase on the pay roll
change form submitted in December of 1991- The second is how to
convey the Commission's intentions to whomever generates the
paperwork to accomplish this.
Burnside suggested either completing the change from Airport
Operations Manager to Airport Manager and fitting that into the
City's pay plan or creating an alternative way to approve the
Manager's pay.
Tucker made the motion to increase O'Neil' s salary from $32 ,468.80
to $33 , 612 .80, effective December 21, 1991. Foster seconded the
motion and it was approved 4 - 0. This is in accordance with the
1989 Commission pay plan.
Blum suggested requesting time at the next available Council work
session to clarify the matter. One solution is to reinstate the
Airport Manager job description on the same line in the
administrative pay plan as it was before O'Neil was hired. This
was on level 53 of the plan. O'Neil will request time at the next
Council 'work session. Blum will work on a memo explaining the job
history and outlining the Commission's thoughts on the position.
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JANUARY 21, 1992
CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT:
Blum made another presentation of the slide show he assembled
outlining what issues may be addressed in a Relocation Feasibility
Study. It was well received, with numerous questions being asked.
COMMISSION MEMBERS' REPORTS:
Tucker questioned a letter in the packet referring to an accident
by ICFS. There was damage to an aircraft. The accident is under
investigation by the FSDO and NTSB.
Tucker also questioned the rates now being received on the Airport
agricultural property. He would like to be on the subcommittee
when next year ' s rates are negotiated.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT:
O'Neil has met with Iowa City Landscaping to discuss installation
of the fence on the Airport property they lease. Paul Dykstra will
provide a project cost to O 'Neil before the work is initiated.
The wind speed and direction equipment O'Neil anticipated ordering
is not certified by the NWS. Other vendors will be solicited. The
NWS in Des Moines will provide a list of vendors.
O'Neil has had an inquiry on whether the Commission would lease
their street sweeper to a private contractor. Discussion was held
concerning the Commission' s liability in renting any of their
equipment. Any official request would have to appear as an agenda
item.
SET NEXT MEETING:
The next regular Commission meeting is scheduled for February 18 ,
1992 , at 7 : 00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
Ockenfels moved to adjourn the meeting. Blum seconded the motion
and the meeting adjourned at 9 : 15 p.m.
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Richar Blum, Chairperson