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IOWA CM AIRPORT COMMISSION
THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 2002 — 5:45 P.M.
IOWA CITY AIRPORT TERMINAL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Rick Mascari, Michelle Robnett, Mark Anderson, Alan Ellis
STAFF PRESENT: Sue Dulek, Bob Harding
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Anderson called the meeting to order at 5:45 p.m
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes of the July 18, 2002, Commission meeting were approved as submitted.
AUTHORIZATION OF EXPENDITURES:
Anderson said he wanted to note that the Airport Manager's father passed away two days ago and
that is why O Neil was not at the meeting. Anderson said the Commission would send flowers.
Robnett made a motion to pay the bills. Ellis seconded the motion and the motion passed 4 - 0.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION — ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA:
No items were presented.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION:
Fly -in breakfast - August 25, 2002 Anderson said they should follow the same
procedure that they would normally follow. Mascari said maybe something could be
added to the ASOS broadcast. Blum, from H.R. Green, said that the ASOS is a federal
installation and they do not allow local information to be broadcast. It would take too
much time to try to get approval. Ellis said a NOTAM should be filed to remind pilots to
follow the correct normal procedures.
Jim McCarragher, from SERTOMA, joined the meeting by audio conference. He said
that pilots are used to having advisories at Iowa City because it is usually busy during the
Fly -in breakfast event. He said he thought from a safety standpoint, someone should be
outside visually monitoring the traffic to assist with the advisory broadcast.
Anderson said it was not the Commission's decision not to have a tower. The FAA said
that they did not have the money to provide a tower. Mascari said he was concerned that
a non -trained advisor might not be the best idea. Mascari said that as a Commission, he
did not think someone should be appointed to give advisories.
Ellis asked if the FAA could be hired to man a tower or advisory frequency? Blum said
that SERTOMA was not asking for a tower. They were just concerned that there was a
proper job done with providing the UNICOM advisories. Ellis said it would be a good
idea to have a UNICOM radio outside where the operators can see what is going on at the
Airport. Mascari said he just thinks it would be too much liability for the Commission to
operate the UNICOM.
Robnett said that groups running an air show usually are responsible for the UNICOM.
She said SERTOMA could run the UNICOM. McCarragher said that the breakfast is and
always has been co-sponsored by SERTOMA and the Commission.
Pilot John Ockenfels said that the majority of pilots coming to Iowa City would not be
talking to Cedar Rapids approach. There will not be any traffic control from the Cedar
Rapids tower. The UNICOM frequency is not monitored by Cedar Rapids. He said that
safety should be considered before liability.
Anderson said that as a group, the Commission thinks it is important to have an advisory
radio for the fly -in. He said that the FBO, Jet Air, is responsible for monitoring the
frequency. Anderson said he thought Jet Air is the one that would have to ask for help
with the UNICOM.
PUBLIC HEARING - USAR LEASE:
Anderson opened the public hearing at 6:21 p.m. to accept comments on the lease with the United
States Army Reserve. No comments were received. Anderson closed the hearing at 6:22 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING - DREUSICKE LEASE:
Anderson opened the public hearing at 6:22 p.m. to accept comments on the lease with Dreusicke
Holdings, Inc. No comments were received. Anderson closed the hearing at 6:23 p.m.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION:
a. Building H - Simulator project Tom Schnell presented a program to the Commission that
included installing two or three flight simulators in Building H. He said the owner of the
simulators has narrowed his choice to the Iowa City site and a Phoenix site. Schnell said he
conducted a marketing study to see what kind of a response he would get for those who
wanted to train in Iowa City. He said based on his survey, 144 pilots per year would train in
Iowa City.
Schnell said he has assembled a team to provide management of the simulators. He said there
would be participants from his department at the University of Iowa and from Rockwell -
Collins. Schnell said that the question now remaining is if Building H could be modified. He
said a section of floor would have to be reinforced and the part of the building that now stores
Airport equipment would be leased for a classroom and equipment storage.
Dulek said that O Neil has discussed the project with Steve Atkins. Atkins said that a
proposal should be put together for the Economic Development Committee to review. There
may be some economic development funds available. The Commission recommended
working with O'Neil to draft a letter to the owner of the simulators to express support by the
Commission and to present a proposal to the Economic Development Committee.
L T -hangars leases- Because of a potential conflict, Anderson and Mascari did not participate
as Commission members in the development of the t -hangar lease. Ellis chaired this part of
the Commission. Ellis asked if there was any public comment on the lease? He said a copy
of the lease had been posted in the flight service room since August 1. Mark Anderson
pointed out a couple of typographical errors. Anderson also had a comment on maintenance
of aircraft. It had to do with being certified mechanics and working on their own aircraft.
The language would be changed to reflect that maintenance could be allowed by anyone
certified to work on his or her own aircraft.
Anderson wanted a clearer definition of what was considered a fixture that would have to be
left if the lease was terminated. Ellis said that if something were hard -wired in, it would be
considered a fixture. He said that if something were bolted in, it would become permanent
and is part of the hangar.
There was discussion on what was needed for notification of special events. There are
several instances were notification was to be given to the Commission. Anderson said it
needs to be clarified that the Airport Manager is an agent of the Commission.
John Ockenfels said a licensed mechanic could be brought in if the Airport does not have a
mechanic that can service a particular plane.
Ellis said he is suggesting that the security deposit be one month. The deposit would be kept
until the lease expires. It could be the last monW's rent. The lease would be for one year.
b. Aviation Commerce Park
1. August report - Tracy Overton, from Iowa Realty, said there is still interested in
purchasing lots, but not much interest in leasing lots. He has a potential tenant that is
ready to make an offer to purchase. Mascari said this could be addressed with the
Council at the Council/Commission meeting on August 19°h.
Dulek said that until a waiver is received from the FAA, the property could not be sold.
Mascari asked if an offer could be made, contingent on receiving approval from the
FAA? Overton wanted to know who would actually sign off on the property for a sale?
Ellis said that is something that would have to be worked out with the City Council.
The Commission discussed what steps could and should be taken to move forward with
sale of the property. This would include FAA approval and a mechanism in place with
the Council on how to move forward with an offer and sale. Robnett and Mascari will
meet as a subcommittee and work on the logistics with Council.
Ellis asked about marketing more to attract aviation businesses. He said that in order to
get a mailing list for those interested in moving their aviation -related business, it may
cost a couple of thousand dollars. Overton said that the Airport would have to be ready
to construct the connecting taxiway to provide access to the Airport.
Mascari said he thought it would be a good idea if Overton attended the
Council/Commission meeting on August 19 in case there are any questions about
marketing the Aviation Commerce Park. Overton said that if the property were to be
sold, he would like an agreement in place as soon as possible. He said he did not want to
devote a lot of time to the sale of the property if he was not going to be the agent that sold
the property. He said that since he is familiar with the project, he would be the best
realtor to sell the property.
d. Property lease -Toyota of Iowa City- This item was deferred to the next meeting.
e. United States Army Reserve lease- This item was deferred to the next meeting.
Obstruction removal project - This item was deferred to the next meeting.
g. Environmental Assessment - This item was deferred to the next meeting.
h. Bulletin board policy - Flight planning room - This item was deferred to the next
meeting.
Anderson said he would like to acknowledge the hard work and time that the Commission
members have contributed over the past few weeks. He said there were several projects that have
taken a lot of Commission member's time.
COMMISSION MEMBERS' REPORTS:
Mascari said he wanted to express his sympathy to Ron ONeil on the death of ONeil's father.
Mascari said the runway lights seemed dim.
Anderson said he thought there had been problems with the 100LL pump. Blum said he knows
O'Neil had contacted a local service company and thought the problem was resolved. Mascari
asked if there was any recourse from Double Check for all the problems the Commission seemed
to be experiencing? Blum said the equipment is still under warranty. Mascari wanted to know if
there was any way to recover lost revenue from Double Check?
Robnett said she has been working on public service announcements. She said because of the
immediate attention other issues have required in the past month, she has not concentrated on the
PSA's. Iowa City's video services said they thought the video the State IDOT put together could
be used locally.
Mascari said he wanted to thank Councilman Phab for having the meeting taped.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT:
Dulek said she had nothing more to report.
SET NEXT MEETING:
The next regular Airport Commission meeting is scheduled for September 12, 2002,at 5:45 p.m
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
Mat derson, Chairperson
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