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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.
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