HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-21-1992 Airport Commission Meeting Minutes MINUTES
IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 1992 - 7:00 P.M.
IOWA CITY TRANSIT FACILITY
MEMBERS PRESENT: Richard Blum, Howard Horan, John Ockenfels,
Robert Hicks
MEMBERS ABSENT: Pat Foster
STAFF PRESENT: Anne Burnside, Ron O'Neil
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Blum called the meeting to order at 7: 08 p.m. A quorum
of the Commission was present. (Horan arrived at 8:23 p.m. )
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes of the March 17, 1992, Commission meeting were approved
as presented.
AUTHORIZATION OF EXPENDITURES:
The Commission discussed the list of expenditures for the month of
April. O'Neil discussed payment of an insurance claim for damage
to an aircraft in the United hangar. There is a question as to who
is responsible for payment of the damage repair. ICFS 's insurance
company does not acknowledge responsibility but is willing to pay
about one-third of the claim if the City pays the remainder. The
Commission decided to pay the claim and take further action with
ICFS if warranted. Ockenfels moved to approve the expenditures.
Hicks seconded the motion and it was approved 3 - 0.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION - ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA:
No items were presented by the public.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION:
a. Hansen Lind Meyer: request to sublease - Hansen Lind Meyer Inc
has requested permission to sublease approximately 240 square feet
of office space to Gordon and Schmidt Aircraft. This is allowed
for in their lease. Gordon and Schmidt Aircraft, an aircraft sales
company, must have an agreement with the Commission to operate a
commercial operation at the Airport. O'Neil and Burnside are
working on an agreement. Ockenfels made a motion to approve the
request for sublease. Hicks seconded the motion and it was passed
3 - 0.
b. Gordon and Schmidt Aircraft agreement - The agreement is not
ready for discussion by the Commission. This will be an agenda
item at the May Commission meeting.
c. Iowa City Fire Department request - This request was discussed
informally at the last Commission meeting. The Fire Department
would like to use part of the Airport property for a fund raising
event to be held on May 9, 1992. Funds are being raised to assist
in deferring medical costs not covered by insurance of an Iowa City
fire fighter. Hicks moved to approve the request. Ockenfels
seconded the motion and the motion was approved 3 - 0.
d. Sertoma - Air show request - The Sertoma Club has requested
permission to host an air show in conjunction with their annual
breakfast on August 30, 1992 . Sertoma would pay for the air show
performers and provide insurance. The Commission would be
responsible for applying to the FAA for a waiver to allow for the
air show. Blum expressed concern that there be enough security.
Ockenfels moved to approve the request for an air show. Hicks
seconded the motion and it was approved 3 - 0. Blum and O'Neil
will apply for the waiver.
e. Air conditioning : Second floor, Terminal building - This
item will be deferred to the next meeting.
f. AIP Project 3-19-0047-03 Feasibility Study - Ockenfels, Blum,
and O'Neil reported on the Technical Advisory Committee meeting and
the first public meeting. Ockenfels commented on the diversity of
the committee members. He felt this would encourage a variety of
opinions. Blum stated he was disappointed in the low number of
people that turned out for the public meeting. More effort will be
made to advertise for the next meeting.
g. Winkle-Jacob lease : subcommittee report - The engineering
firm's lease expires in June. O'Neil and Foster met with the firm
on April 14, 1992 , to discuss terms. Foster suggested some terms
and Winkle-Jacob will reply to those terms before the next
Commission meeting. Burnside and O'Neil will work on the lease
language.
h. Walmart Stormwater Retention agreement - There has been no
additional contact from the Walmart representative. This item will
be tabled until the next meeting.
i. Airport manager: administrative pay scale study - Blum and
Ockenfels reviewed and commented on the survey data prepared by
O'Neil for the City's administrative pay scale study. They stated
the study is addressed more toward management of personnel than
management of facilities. This will be an item on a future agenda.
CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT:
Blum presented the Airport slide show to the Johnson County
Republican Central Committee. This presentation was requested by
the Committee after some confusion that resulted at the County
Convention. Blum stated that the presentation was well received.
Blum, O'Neil, and Burnside attended the Iowa Supreme Court hearing
concerning the Fitzgarrald case. The results from the Court will
not be known for several weeks.
Blum commented on a letter in the Commission packet concerning a
request from a sports car organization to use a portion of the
Airport for a motor cross event. He commented that the Airport
layout is not conducive to this.
COMMISSION MEMBER'S REPORT:
Ockenfels stated that he was questioned by a representative from
the FAA concerning some of the current Airport leases. There was
discussion on maintaining leases that are equitable and non-
exclusive to remain in compliance with FAA standards.
Ockenfels would like to address the Council concerning the
Technical Advisory Committee. This will keep them informed as well
as publicize the study.
Foster, Ockenfels, and Blum will attend the Iowa Aviation
Conference in Des Moines on April 30, 1992 . Blum was part of the
planning committee for the Conference and will be the moderator for
one of the panel discussions. Burnside will be one of the
presenters in the session on DBE programs.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT:
Burnside requested information concerning a letter included in the
packet with reference to property adjacent to the Airport. O'Neil
will provide Burnside with information related to the letter.
O'Neil reported on the progress of the ASOS equipment installation.
The construction company will begin the ground work preparation on
August 6, 1992. O'Neil was not certain when the instrumentation
will be installed.
The PAPI light system should be installed within the next six
weeks.
Arbitration with Iowa City Flying Service is scheduled for April
25, 1992 at 10: 30 a.m. O'Neil encouraged all the Commission
members to attend the session.
O'Neil reported that no one has applied for the Airport Zoning
Board of Adjustment. He asked the Commission members to assist in
finding someone for the Board.
O'Neil stated that a person from the general public is needed to
complete the Technical Advisory Committee for the Airport
Relocation Feasibility Study. Several names were suggested.
There was a discussion of a bill now going through the Iowa
legislature that would require any federal airport grant to be
approved by the State DOT before the airport could receive the
funds. This is an item O'Neil would like to discuss at the Iowa
Public Airports Association meeting at the Iowa Aviation
Conference.
SET NEXT MEETING:
The next regular Commission meeting is scheduled for May 19, 1992
at 7: 00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
Hicks moved to adjourn the meeting. Horan seconded the motion and
the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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