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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-27-1992 Airport Commission Meeting Minutes MINUTES IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1992 - 5:30 P.M. IOWA CITY TRANSIT FACILITY MEMBERS PRESENT: John Ockenfels, Howard Horan, Pat Foster, Robert Hicks, Richard Blum STAFF PRESENT: Ron O'Neil, Anne Burnside CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Blum called the meeting to order at 5: 30 p.m. A quorum of the Commission was present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the September 15, 1992, Commission meeting were approved as presented. AUTHORIZATION OF EXPENDITURES: O'Neil provided the Commission with the latest invoice from Coffman Associates concerning the Feasibility Study. Approximately 75% of the project is completed. Foster moved to approve the bills as presented. Ockenfels seconded the motion and the expenditures were approved 5 - 0. PUBLIC DISCUSSION - ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA: Pam Barnes, from the Housing Rehabilitation program, presented information concerning the construction of the Rehab storage building on Airport property. Wiring for the VASI and PAPI lights is buried directly under the proposed building site. Barnes has contacted the FAA and has received permission to construct the building over the cables but was informed that it would be best to relocate the cables. The question presented to the Commission was who was to pay for the relocation. Neither the Commission or the Rehab Division has funds to relocate the cables. Ockenfels suggested that since neither the Commission or Rehab has the funds to move the cables at this time, and Rehab has permission to construct the building over the wires, they should proceed with their construction. If the lines require relocation, the Rehab Division or the Commission will need to locate funding. A question was raised on why the PAPI lights on Runway 24 have not been activated. Blum responded that the FAA will determine when the lights are activated. There has been a design problem with the equipment and some of the equipment now installed will have to be replaced. E.K. Jones, from Iowa City Flying Service, addressed the Commission concerning parking of aircraft during home football games. He thought that it was preferable to park on a closed runway. O'Neil explained to the Commission that parking near the Terminal on the grass and asphalt aircraft parking was safer than closing a runway for special events. Over one hundred aircraft parked in these areas each of the last two years during the last two fly-in breakfasts. Blum said that State assurances prohibit charging fees in particular situations for use of public areas that would not normally be charged. Foster requested this be an agenda item at the next Commission meeting. Blum appointed Horan and Hicks as a subcommittee to research the issue and present information to the Commission at the meeting. ICFS said they will question pilots as to whether they would prefer to park on the grass close to the Terminal or on a closed runway. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION: a. Sky Divers' request - deferred from September 15, 1992 - Ockenfels requested that the item be deferred until a future meeting. O'Neil reported that skydiving activity would increase the insurance premium at the Airport by about 20 %. Further discussion was deferred until a future meeting. b. Bird Control - United Hangar - ICFS requested installing tarps in the United Hangar as a way to control where the birds nest. ICFS is not ready to present the Commission with a budget for the project. The item will be removed from the agenda until ICFS is prepared to begin the project. c. Close Public Hearing - Hawkeye Aviation - The hearing for a lease with Hawkeye Aviation was deferred from the August 8, 1992, meeting. Because Hawkeye Aviation is not interested in locating at the Airport at this time, this is no longer an issue. Blum reopened the deferred hearing. No items were presented for discussion. The hearing was closed at 6:25 p.m. d. ASOS Property License - O'Neil reported that because there was a design change at the ASOS site, a different property license would have to be approved. Foster moved to approve the revised license. Horan seconded the motion and it was passed 5 - 0. e. Budget - FY 94 - Ockenfels requested a special meeting to discuss the budget. Blum suggested meeting on November 3 , 1992, at 5: 30 p.m. O'Neil will schedule the meeting. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT: Blum reported that the State Aviation Conference is scheduled for April 14 and 15, 1993, in Ames. The first day is programed for r• operations of Airports and the second day concentrates on Airport administration. COMMISSION MEMBERS' REPORT: Ockenfels presented information to a committee of the Chamber of Commerce on the Feasibility Study. He received a mixed reaction. In response to the statement in the newspaper that the Commission had made a decision to move the Airport, Ockenfels clarified that the Commission had not discussed the Study and would wait for the Study to be completed before making any recommendations. Horan expressed concern about some of the information presented by the media on the Relocation Feasibility Study. Horan suggested meeting one on one with some of the media to dispel some of the misconceptions expressed. Blum will work with Horan to clarify this information to the media. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT: Burnside reported on a request from someone for information concerning the Airport Relocation Feasibility Study. She will work with O'Neil to provide the requested information. O'Neil included in the Commission packet preliminary information on the City' s Administrative Pay Plan. This will be discussed at the budget meeting next week. University Hospitals has requested storage space in the United Hangar during the winter months for two ambulances. Hubbard Milling Company has filed a 7460-1 form requesting permission for a 30 foot addition to their building. Blum will write a letter of objection to the addition. The Commission has applied for the required Storm Water Management Permit. This will be an agenda item at the November Commission meeting. SET NEXT REGULAR MEETING: The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 24, 1992 , at 5: 30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: Ockenfels moved to adjourn the meeting. Foster seconded the motion and the meeting was adjourned at 7 : 15 p.m. • \ • � ' Rios- d Blum, Chairperson