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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.
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