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.
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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.
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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.
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Richard Blum, Chairperson