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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-18-1992 Airport Commission Meeting Minutes IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION FEBRUARY 18 , 1992 MINUTES IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1992 - 7 : 00 P.M. IOWA CITY TRANSIT FACILITY MEMBERS PRESENT: Richard Blum, William Tucker, John Ockenfels MEMBERS ABSENT: Robert Hicks, Pat Foster STAFF PRESENT: Anne Burnside, Ronald O'Neil CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Blum called the meeting to order at 7 : 04 p.m. Aquorum of the Commission was present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the January 21, 1992 , Commission meeting were approved as circulated. AUTHORIZATION OF EXPENDITURES: O'Neil presented the list of expenditures for the month. Several items were discussed. Tucker moved to approve the expenditures as presented. Ockenfels seconded the motion and it was approved 3-0 . PUBLIC DISCUSSION - ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA: No items were presented. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION: a. Iowa City Flying Service : lease fees arbitration - Blum reported that he has been in contact with Zehr. The arbitrators are waiting for confirmation from the third arbitrator. The tentative dates for arbitration are February 29 or March 7 , 1992 . The arbitration board would prefer to meet and decide the issue in one day. Blum will schedule a work session once the date for arbitration has been established. b. AIP Project 3-19-0047-02 : final acceptance - Blum expressed concern that the project should not be accepted because the painting has not been completed. O'Neil explained that the funds for completing the project are in a separate CIP account. There is also a service warranty to cover undetected deficiencies. Accepting the project will allow the FAA to close the project. The FAA has already reimbursed the Commission for 90% of the project costs. Ockenfels made a motion for a resolution to accept AIP Project 3- 19-0047-02 . Tucker seconded the motion and at roll call vote the motion passed 3 - 0, with Foster and Hicks absent. IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION FEBRUARY 18, 1992 c. AIP Project 3-19-0047-03, Airport Relocation Feasibility Study: grant acceptance - Tucker made a motion for a resolution to accept a grant from the FAA in the amount of $ 61, 380. 00 to conduct an Airport Relocation Feasibility Study. Ockenfels seconded the motion and at roll call vote, the motion passed 3 - 0, with Foster and Hicks absent. d. Old Jet : deed agreement - O'Neil stated that on an annual basis, the Commission must confirm to the Department of the Air Force that the jet is still wanted and is being displayed in a proper manner. This year, the Air Force is requiring that in addition to the usual confirmation, the Commission must execute a Conditional Deed of Gift for the F-86L jet. Burnside stated she had not completed review of the deed. Tucker made a motion to accept the deed, pending approval by the City Attorney' s office. Ockenfels seconded the motion and it was passed 3 - 0. e. Airport Manager : salary schedule - Blum reported that as a temporary measure to allow O'Neil to remain on the pay schedule agreed to at the time he was hired, the Commission must authorize a resolution for a bonus. Blum stated that with assistance from Burnside and the Mayor, it was decided that this was the best solution. The Commission will schedule time with the Council to provide a permanent solution to this situation. Tucker moved for a resolution to provide the Airport Manager with an administrative bonus, which will allow his salary to remain on the agreed to pay plan. Ockenfels seconded the motion and at roll call vote, the resolution passed 3 - 0, with Foster and Hicks absent. Blum requested that the minutes reflect the Commission' s appreciation for the amount of time the Mayor spent on this issue. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT: Blum reported that he received an anonymous call from a person who had a complaint. His group was waiting for someone in the Terminal Building when ICFS decided to close the building for the day. He said he was upset because he heard a remark made by ' some old guy' who said "Tell them to wait outside, they didn't buy anything from us" . O'Neil, Burnside, and Ockenfels all reported complaints received in recent weeks. Tucker suggested this issue be addressed after the lease arbitration is completed. Blum met with the Board of Directors of the Iowa Public Airports Association in Dubuque. Upcoming events were discussed. COMMISSION MEMBERS' REPORTS: No items were presented. Pir IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION FEBRUARY 18, 1992 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT: O'Neil stated that the 1992 application to the State for funding for fencing has been carried over to fiscal 1993 . The annual FAA airport inspection was conducted on February 11, 1992 . Some minor comments were made concerning signage. Some changes were suggested, mainly due to new regulations. Applications for the expired term on the Airport Commission are due by February 25, 1992 . Coffman Associates has been contacted concerning progress on the Relocation Feasibility Study. As soon as the Grant Agreement is processed by the FAA, a notice to proceed will be issued. Harry Lewis will be filing a claim for damage to his aircraft while it was stored in the United Hangar. O'Neil reminded the Commission that election of officers will be on the agenda at the March meeting. SET NEXT MEETING: The next regular Commission meeting is scheduled for March 17 , 1992 at 7 : 00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: Ockenfels moved to adjourn the meeting and it was adjourned at 7 : 45 p.m. • Richard Blum, Chairperson