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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-19-1993 Airport Commission Meeting Minutes oN MINUTES IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 1993 - 10:00 A.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 Ockenfels called the meeting to order at 10:10 a.m. A quorum of the Commission was present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the May 18, 1993, Commission meeting were approved as presented. AUTHORIZATION OF EXPENDITURES: Blum made a motion pay the bills as presented. Horan seconded the motion and it passed 5 - 0. PUBLIC DISCUSSION - ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA: No items were presented. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION: a. IDOT Fencing Grant - The Commission received a grant offer from the IDOT for Phase III of the security fencing project. The state program is based on a 70/30 split, with the IDOT paying 70 % of the project. The grant is for sections of fencing on the east and north sides of the Airport. The state's portion of the project is $ 16, 000. 00. Blum made a motion for a resolution to accept the IDOT grant for Phase III of the security fencing project. Foster seconded the motion and at roll call vote, the motion passed 5 - 0. b. Administrative pay plan - Ockenfels explained that the City conducted a study to revise the administrative pay plan. There was some confusion with the old pay plan, especially when the Commission changed the job description of the Airport Operations Manager to Airport Manager. There was also the question of whether the Manager was to be considered an employee of the Commission or should be included in the City's pay plan. The plan adopted by the City Council has enough flexibility to address the Commission' s concerns. Blum moved to adopt the pay plan as the pay plan for the Airport Manager. Foster seconded the motion and the motion passed 5 - 0. c. T-hangar policy - A letter was received from Iowa City Flying Service requesting a rent increase for the T-hangars. Blum made a motion to defer the issue until the next Commission meeting. He stated that it is a lengthy subject and there was no representative from Iowa City Flying Service at the meeting. Foster seconded the motion and it passed 5 - 0. d. AIP 3-19-0047-03 Feasibility Study - O'Neil stated that the Commission had not passed a resolution accepting the study by Coffman Associates. Acceptance does not imply that the Commission agrees with the study. It states that Coffman Associates has completed the terms of the contract and the grant can be completed. Blum moved to defer action on the resolution until a review of the study is received by the Federal Aviation Administration. This will be on the agenda at the next Commission meeting. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT: No items were presented. COMMISSION MEMBERS' REPORT: Blum reminded the Commission members that this was the week-end for Fly Iowa 93 at Ottumwa. Aviation events are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT: O'Neil reported that lightning has disabled part of the wind speed and direction equipment in the Terminal Building. He suggested that a monitor be ordered to connect to the ASOS equipment. The technician for the ASOS equipment said the unit could be installed to supply the weather information and replace the current instrumentation. There are several sites in the grass areas beside the runways where the drainage tile are collapsing. This may involve extensive tile repair in the future. ICFS has requested installation of a special electrical outlet by the Terminal Building. The outlet would be used to plug in an aircraft ground support unit. The Commission requested more information on the installation cost and who would be responsible for paying for the electrical use. O'Neil will inform ICFS of the requested information and this will be discussed at the next Commission meeting. As of July 1, 1993 , FAA AIP pre-applications must be approved by the IDOT. There is a letter included in the Commission's information packet from the DNR requesting a copy of the manifest from ICFS' waste hauler when the sludge from the shop drain is removed. The Sports Car Club is requesting use of part of a runway on July 25 and possibly August 22 . O'Neil stated that it will be difficult to meet safety standards and accommodate the car club. The FAA discourages closing the Airport or portions of the Airport for non- aeronautical uses. Burnside and Ockenfels expressed reservations on allowing the event from a risk management viewpoint. The Commission indicated to the SCC at the May meeting that they could use a portion of the Airport for an event if safety concerns could be met. SET NEXT MEETING: The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 20, 1993 , at 5: 30 p.m. at the Transit Facility. ADJOURNMENT: Blum moved to adjourn the meeting. Foster seconded the motion and the meeting was adjourned at 11:28 a.m. i Iri + ohn Ockenfels, Ch rperson