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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-15-1992 Airport Commission Meeting Minutes MINUTES IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1992 - 5:30 P.M. IOWA CITY TRANSIT FACILITY MEMBERS PRESENT: John Ockenfels, Howard Horan, Pat Foster MEMBERS ABSENT: Robert Hicks, Richard Blum STAFF PRESENT: Ron O'Neil, Anne Burnside CALL TO ORDER: Vice-chairperson Ockenfels called the meeting to order at 6: 02 p.m. A quorum of the Commission was present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the August 18, 1992, Commission meeting were approved as presented. AUTHORIZATION OF EXPENDITURES: O'Neil stated that several of the expenses listed were in connection with installation of the air conditioner on the second floor. O'Neil reminded the Commission that some compensation agreement should be arranged with ICFS for providing the air conditioner. Jones, from ICFS, stated that he donated the unit to the Commission. Foster moved to approve the expenditures as submitted. Horan seconded the motion and the expenditures were approved on a 3 - 0 vote. PUBLIC DISCUSSION - ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA: Jones circulated material relating to the health of the general aviation industry. He will send the material to the Commission members not present. O'Neil reminded the Commission that the public hearing for Hawkeye Aviation was not officially closed. Burnside suggested this item be on the agenda at the next meeting. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION: a. Bird control : United hangar - The previous meeting, Jones had requested the Commission participate in installing tarps in the United hangar to block birds from roosting in the trusses. The Commission had requested more information from ICFS. Jones stated he had not calculated labor costs, but the material would be around $ 700. 00. He was not able to determine how much time would be required for installation. The Commission stated an interest in participating in the project and asked Jones to provide a more accurate accounting of the project before they could commit to how much they would be willing to assist. This will be an agenda item at the next meeting. b. Sky Divers' request - Horan met with the skydiving group to determine what their needs would be. They indicated they would want to jump only during the week and only with experienced parachutists, not students. Copies of their insurance requirements were circulated. Burnside will meet with Kevin O'Malley to discuss the activity as it relates to insurance needs. Burnside recommended contacting other airports that allowed parachute operations on site. Horan will contact Boone and Ames. This item will be deferred and be an agenda item at the next meeting. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT: Ockenfels reminded the Commission that the next Open House for the Airport Relocation Feasibility Study is October 5, from 6: 00 p.m. to 8 : 00 p.m. at Montgomery Hall at the Johnson County Fairgrounds. COMMISSION MEMBERS' REPORT: No items were presented. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT: O'Neil contacted the appraiser working on the runway protection zone easements. He is willing to provide the Commission with the information he has accumulated up to this time and close the contract. O'Neil will terminate the project. O'Neil has taken applications for the advisory Commission member to the City Clerk's office and the Board of Supervisors office. No applications have been returned at this time. O'Neil has contacted Senator Harkin's office in relation to an article by the FAA that they are interested in establishing some aircraft simulator facilities to allow pilots to upgrade their ratings or obtain different ratings. This may be a project similar to the driving simulator scheduled to be built at the Oakdale campus. O'Neil will attempt to obtain more information on this subject. A memo was distributed to the Commission members discussing several budget issues. O'Neil requested the Commission members review the memo and inform O'Neil if they want any of the issues to be on the agenda for next month. The capital improvement projects will need to be prioritized. The City, through the Public Works Department, is applying for a Storm Water Management Permit. The application must be filed by October 1, 1992 . The application and the five year permit will cost $ 550. There is a question on whether the City or ICFS is responsible for the permit. No activity conducted on the Airport by the City requires a permit. Only activities conducted by ICFS require the site to have a permit. O'Neil will discuss this issue with ICFS. SET NEXT REGULAR MEETING: The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 20, 1992 , at 5: 30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: Horan moved to adjourn the meeting. Foster seconded the motion and the meeting was adjourned at 7: 03 p.m. / . : •- , Chairperson Joky Oc,ke,v7C/s 1f, c e_ Cha./r