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MINUTES
IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 9, 1995 - 5:45 P.M.
IOWA CITY TRANSIT FACILITY
MEMBERS PRESENT: Howard Horan, Rick Mascari, Dick Blum,
Pat Foster
STAFF PRESENT: Anne Burnside, Ron O'Neil
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Horan called the meeting to order at 5:48 p.m. A
quorum of the Commission was present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes of the October 12, 1995, meeting were approved as
submitted.
AUTHORIZATION OF EXPENDITURES:
O'Neil was questioned about the boiler repair bill. O'Neil said
someone had turned one of the boilers up to 240 degrees and caused
substantial damage to the boiler. No one had any information on
who may have turned up the boiler. Blum made a motion to approve
the bills. Foster seconded the motion and it was approved 4-0 .
PUBLIC DISCUSSION - ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA:
Jones, from Iowa City Flying Service, was concerned about an area
on the runway that he thought needed patching. O'Neil said he had
investigated yesterday after Jones told him of his concern and
there was a 3/4 inch indentation about 14 feet off the centerline
on Runway 12 . Although it was not safety factor, O'Neil said he
put about a quart of asphalt patch material in the area to address
the concern of ICFS.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION:
a. Master Plan Study - Jerry Searle, from McClure Aviation,
reported that he, Horan, and Burnside met with FAA officials in
Kansas City on November 7 to discuss Master Plan off site issues,
mainly west of Runway 06. Searle said the FAA was receptive to the
design concept he presented. Horan agreed it was a productive
meeting and that it was helpful to him to meet with FAA officials.
O'Neil said a draft easement agreement had been developed by the
City Attorney's office. It is an agreement acceptable to both the
City and the FAA and will be useful when the Master Plan is
implemented.
Searle said his next step is to fly and photograph the entire
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Airport to develop the mapping for the Airport Layout Plan.
Blum questioned what contour levels will be used. Searle said they
would use five foot contours, with spot elevations in critical
areas. Certain obstacles were discussed, including the electric
power lines. Blum asked Searle to price mapping the critical areas
at two foot intervals. Searle will get that information before the
next meeting.
O'Neil said he and Searle will meet with the Johnson County
Engineer to discuss the procedure for relocating Dane Road.
b. Gordon Aircraft lease - O'Neil said the commercial service
agreement with Gordon expires in February of 1996. The Commission
will need to appoint a subcommittee to negotiate with Gordon.
O'Neil and Horan will meet with Gordon.
c. Corporate hangar building - O'Neil said the Council passed a
resolution supporting the Commission to proceed with developing
plans, specifications and form of contract to build additional
hangar space. Mascari asked if the building is necessary. Horan
said the Commission needs to 'get the bids to see if the tenants
would be willing to pay rent equal to paying off the building loan.
O'Neil asked how the Commission wanted to proceed with developing
plans and specifications for the building. Horan and O'Neil will
work with Searle on this project, as it relates to location of the
building. This should be included into the Master Plan.
d. ADA building improvements - Mascari said he would like to
incorporate the ADA improvements with renovation of the interior of
the Airport Terminal. He made a motion to spend $ 600 to $ 800 for
a design concept for renovation of the interior of the Terminal.
Blum seconded the motion and it passed 4 - 0. Mascari will
interview and choose a firm to provide the design work.
O'Neil said he received four proposals for installing the ADA
improvements at the United Hangar office space at 1701 South
Riverside Drive. The cost will be shared equally with the Johnson
County Board of Supervisors. The low proposal was $ 4055. 00. The
Commission directed O'Neil to proceed with the ADA improvements for
the office space.
e. Iowa City/Coralville J. C. 's - No one was present to represent
the J.C. ' s. O'Neil said he left a message with Alex Alvarez,
reminding him that the meeting started at 5:45 p.m. O'Neil said he
thought they wanted to discuss using the Airport for 4th of July
fireworks. Horan and Blum had some minor concerns about the
J.C. 's. The Commission directed O'Neil to contact the J.C. 's and
have them contact Chairperson Horan if they wanted to schedule time
on a future agenda.
CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT:
Horan said the meeting in Kansas City was successful. He also
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emphasized this was a prime example of the importance of general
aviation. The group left Iowa City at 8: 30 a.m. , met with the FAA
in Kansas City, and were back in Iowa City by 2 : 30 p.m.
COMMISSION MEMBERS' REPORTS:
Foster said he was concerned about the bill for the boiler repair.
O'Neil said there is only one other key besides his. After the
thermostat was turned up the first time, he changed the lock and
had the only key. The second time the thermostat was turned up,
someone gained entry by taking the hinges off the door. Blum
suggested installing a locking mechanism on the boiler thermostat.
Blum said Sertoma would like to hold their annual breakfast on
August 25.
Mascari asked about repairing the urinals in the restroom. O'Neil
said the urinals and valves are relatively new and have been
repaired several times. He will call a plumber see if there is a
more permanent solution.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT:
O'Neil said the City Manager suggested the fax machine budgeted for
in FY 97 should be purchased in FY 96. O'Neil will fill out a
budget amendment form.
As of October 16, 1995, Aviation Management, Inc. has received
their CFR Part 135 Certificate and are now authorized to fly
charter flights.
Corporate hangar leases end on February 29, 1996. This will be
discussed at the next Commission meeting.
O'Neil included some open meetings law information in the
Commission packet. This was information provided to the Council.
O'Neil said a project for the immediate future for the Commission
was to develop a set of minimum standards for aeronautical
commercial activities at the Airport. He will gather information
for the Commission to review.
SET NEXT MEETING:
The next regular meeting was scheduled for December 14, 1995, at
5: 45 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
Masca '171
ed to adjou a meeting. Foster seconded the motion
and thting journ at 7 : 12 p.m.
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