HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-17-1992 Airport Commission Meeting Minutes IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
MARCH 17, 1992
MINUTES
IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 1992 - 7:00 P.M.
IOWA CITY TRANSIT FACILITY
MEMBERS PRESENT: Richard Blum, Pat Foster, John Ockenfels,
Robert Hicks
MEMBERS ABSENT: William Tucker
STAFF PRESENT: Anne Burnside, Ron O'Neil
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Blum called the meeting to order at 7: 05 p.m. A quorum
of the Commission was present.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
Blum requested Item 5, Election of Officers, be the first item of
business. There were no objections and Blum turned the meeting
over to O'Neil to conduct the election.
O'Neil asked for nominations for the office of chairperson.
Ockenfels nominated Blum. He suggested that because of the
continuity required for many of the ongoing projects, Blum should
continue as chairperson for the next year. Foster seconded the
motion. A motion to close nominations was made and seconded. An
active discussion followed. The question was called, with the vote
3 - 0, Blum abstaining. Blum thanked the Commission for their vote
of confidence.
Nominations were taken for the office of vice
chairperson/secretary. Foster nominated Ockenfels. Blum seconded
the motion. Foster moved to close nominations. Hicks seconded the
motion. The vote was 3 - 0, to elect Ockenfels, with Ockenfels
abstaining from the vote.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Blum wanted to clarify an item in the Chairperson's report. The
minutes reflected the report as opening with a discussion of a
complaint. He emphasized that the complaint discussion was a
continuation of a discussion earlier in the meeting and not the
main theme of his report. O'Neil said he would review the tape and
revise the minutes as needed. ( Upon review of the tape, the change
was made as requested. )
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IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
MARCH 17, 1992
AUTHORIZATION OF EXPENDITURES:
One expenditure listed was for plexiglas to replace windows in the
United hangar. O'Neil stated that Iowa City Flying Service was
responsible for maintenance but had not repaired the windows. ICFS
will be billed for the repair. Several other bills were discussed.
Foster moved to approve the expenditures as presented. Ockenfels
seconded the motion and they were approved 4 - 0.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION/ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA:
Tom Lundeen, representing the Gessner Group Inc. , addressed the
Commission concerning expanding the storm water retention agreement
with Walmart to assist in the construction of another store in the
Westport Plaza. The proposed store is slightly larger than one in
the original LSNRD and the water retention area would require some
relocation for the proposed construction. O'Neil will discuss the
item with the Planning Department and this will be an item on the
agenda at the April Commission meeting. Burnside will investigate
the legal steps to be completed if the Commission agrees to the
easement.
Denny Gordon addressed the Commission concerning an agreement with
the Commission for selling aircraft at the Iowa City Airport.
Chapter 4 of the Code requires any commercial business operating at
the Airport to have an agreement with the Commission. He would like
to lease office space from Hansen Lind Meyer and operate an
aircraft sales business. Gordon will supply O'Neil and Burnside
with a copy of an agreement and the agreement will be an agenda
item at the April Commission meeting. Burnside indicated that a
request from Hansen Lind Meyer to sublease should be received prior
to an agreement with Gordon. Ockenfels and Foster will work with
Gordon to develop an agreement to present to the Commission.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION:
a. Iowa City Flying Service : lease arbitration - Because the third
arbitrator was forced to resign from the arbitration panel because
of medical reasons, the arbitration will need to be rescheduled.
Blum will be in contact with Fred Zehr and will notify the
Commission when the arbitration is rescheduled.
b. AIP Project 3-19-0047-03 : Coffman Associates has been given a
Notice to Proceed with the Airport Relocation Feasibility Study.
A Technical Advisory Committee will be developed to assist the
consultant. O'Neil requested assistance from the Commission in
developing the Committee. He asked the Commission to contact him
within the next week with their recommendations for the Committee.
IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
MARCH 17, 1992
CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT:
Blum stated that the Iowa Department of Transportation has produced
a video on general aviation in Iowa. Blum will show the film to
those who are interested after tonight's meeting. The film was
developed to insert a segment on local airports. The City media
department will be contacted to see if they have the capability to
edit the tape.
Blum stated the Iowa Aviation Conference is scheduled for April 30
and May 1, 1992. He urged all interested Commission members to
attend. Burnside will be one of the presenters at the Conference.
Blum made a presentation about the Airport to two more service
clubs and to two government classes at West High School. All
presentations were well received.
Sertoma has requested the use of the Airport for their annual
breakfast on August 30, 1992 . Sertoma has volunteered to pay for
an air show if the Commission gives approval for the breakfast.
This request will be an agenda item at the April Commission
meeting.
COMMISSION MEMBER'S ITEMS:
Ockenfels stated that the recent Commission member appointment
controversy indicated to him that better communication was needed
between the Commission and the City Council. The other Commission
members agreed. An effort will be made to enhance the relationship
between the Council and the Commission.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT:
O'Neil informed the Commission that a decision will need to be made
concerning the air conditioning unit for the second floor of the
Terminal Building. The unit could be repaired or replaced. The
cost would be between $2500. 00 and $9500.00, depending on which
option is chosen. This will be an agenda item for the April
meeting.
The Fitzgarrald case will be heard by the Iowa Supreme Court on
April 6, 1992 . O'Neil, Burnside, and Blum expressed interest in
attending the presentation. Dave Brown will present oral argument
for the City of Iowa City.
O'Neil requested the Commission make a definitive decision on the
Airport Manager' s administrative pay plan. Burnside is working on
a solution to this item.
IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
MARCH 17, 1992
Winkle/Jacob Engineering Inc. lease expires in June. They have
indicated a desire to renegotiate the lease. Hicks and Foster will
work with O'Neil to negotiate a new lease with Winkle/Jacob
Engineering Inc.
There is a request from the Fire Department to use Airport property
for a charity fund raising event. This will be an agenda item at
the April meeting. The Commission informally approved the event
and directed O'Neil to work with the Fire Department to plan the
event. Insurance requirements should be investigated.
A preconstruction meeting for the ASOS is scheduled for April 3 ,
1992 . Commission members were encouraged to attend. The
Commission indicated that O'Neil should not buy any more SAWRS
equipment until the NWS provides a more complete schedule for the
ASOS.
A notice was included in the packet indicating that the runway
lights and PAPI lights will be on the UNICOM frequency of 122 .80.
The VASI lights frequency will be changed to 122 .80.
SET NEXT MEETING:
The next regular Commission meeting is scheduled for April 21,
1992, at 7: 00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
Ockenfels moved to adjourn the meeting. Foster seconded the motion
and the meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
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