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MINUTES FINAL
IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018--4:00 P.M.
AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING
Members Present: Minnetta Gardinier, Derek LaBrie, Christopher Lawrence
Members Absent: Robert Libby
Staff Present: Eric Goers, Michael Tharp
Others Present: Matt Wolford
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: (to become effective only after separate Council
action):
None.
DETERMINE QUORUM:
The meeting was called to order at 4:45 P.M.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes from the August 16, 2018, meeting were reviewed first. LaBrie moved to accept
the minutes of the August 16, 2018, meeting,as presented. Gardinier seconded the
motion. The motion carried 3-0, Libby absent.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
None.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION:
a. FAA/IDOT Projects: AECOM / David Hughes
i. Obstruction Mitigation—Tharp stated that they just received the project
initiation letter from the FAA. There is a conference call scheduled for
next week to confirm the projects that will be part of this next phase—the
runway 2-5 threshold work, as well as the mitigation work. Wolford asked
if they are expecting to do any of this work this year, and Tharp
responded by stating that not much actual work will take place this year.
The parts in play are the relocation and the marking of the 25 threshold,
and then some phase of the obstruction mitigation.
ii. North T-Hangar Restroom—Tharp stated that the restroom is done and
usable now. There were a few punchlist items that the contractor was
finishing up. Gardinier stated that the restroom is indeed up and running,
although there were no paper towels. She also spoke to the room next to
the new restroom, and Tharp stated that it is for utility access basically.
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The circuit breaker panel is still in there. Gardinier noted that the door to
this room was unlocked recently.
iii. Terminal Apron Rehab
1. Consider a resolution authorizing Chair to accept an Iowa
DOT grant—Tharp stated that the grant offer came through from
the DOT. Along with it were a bunch of new forms to be signed
and returned, which he noted are in the meeting packet. Goers
responded to Member questions regarding this. Lawrence
moved to authorize Resolution #A18-07, authorizing the Chair
to accept the Iowa DOT grant for the terminal rehab project,
LaBrie seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0, Libby
absent. A vote was then taken for an Acting Secretary, due to
Libby's absence. Lawrence moved to nominate LaBrie as
Acting Secretary. Gardinler seconded the motion. The
motion carried 3-0, Libby absent. Gardinier stated that she is
still not sure how they got this money, that she thought the Iowa
state grant they requested had been denied. Tharp stated that
they actually put in for two projects —one to replace the fuel kiosk,
and the other for the apron project.
b. FBO I Flight Training Reports
Jet Air—Wolford began with the monthly maintenance reports. He noted
that August was basically lots of mowing and they were also able to get
some grass seed down. The big purchase for the month was a new
chainsaw. He added that the Parks department did come help with the
cleanup of the downed trees in front of the Airport. For September,
Wolford stated that they had to replace the exit lights as they were not
bright enough, according to the Fire Marshall. Tharp also spoke to this,
noting some of the locations around the Airport that have already been
taken care of. Wotford stated that the Streets department came out and
helped with some issues as well.
Continuing, Wotford spoke to Jet Air. He stated that they had another
successful game day recently, with lots of air traffic. He noted that they
have found ways around the wet grounds lately when it comes to parking
the airplanes. The charter business is continuing to do well, according to
Wolford, as is the shop.
c. Airport Operations
Management
1. Airport Viewing Area—Tharp stated that the issues with the
contractor have now been resolved and they should be finishing
things up soon
ii. Budget—Tharp stated that one of the things that has come from the
cancellation of the Gilbert Street lease is the Airport now has to maintain
this property. He noted that with the purchase of a trailer they will be able
to tow the zero-turn back and forth. This trailer will run about $2,500,
according to Tharp. He added that there is money left over from the
furniture replacement that will cover this purchase. Budget season for the
City kicks off this week, according to Tharp, which may result in the need
for a special meeting of the Commission.
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Events-Tharp stated that he doesn't have anything scheduled at this
time_ Wolford then spoke to an October 10"'event,from 10:00 A.M.to
1:00 P.M., at the Airport.
d. Commission Members' Reports- None.
e. Staff Report-Tharp stated that this Friday he may be out of the office late
afternoon. Also, towards the end of October, he will be in Chicago again.
f. Consider a motion to go into Executive Session, to discuss strategy with
counsel in matters that presently are In litigation, or where litigation is
Imminent, where it's disclosure would be likely to prejudice or
disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation-
Lawrence moved to adjourn to Executive Session at 5:06 P.M.,seconded
by Lawrence. Motion carried 3-0, Libby absent Lawrence moved to
adjourn the Executive Session at 6:26 P.M., seconded by Gardinier. Motion
carried 3-0, Libby absent
SET NEXT REGULAR MEETING FOR:
The next regular meeting of the Airport Commission will be held on Thursday,October 18,
2018, at 6:00 P.M. in the Airport Terminal Building.
ADJOURN:
Lawrence moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:26 P.M. LaBrie seconded the motion. The motion
carried 3-0, Libby absent.
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CHAIRPERSON DATE
September 26,2018
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Airport Commission
ATTENDANCE RECORD
2017-2018
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J N w g c� g, ti o m
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NAME EXP. T
Fos m m oo m
Minnetta 07/01/19 O
Gardinier X X X X XX X IE X X X
Robert Libby 07/01120 a 01
O/E X X X XE XXXXE
Christopher 07101121
Lawrence X X X X XX X XXX X
Derek LaBrie 07/01122 N N N N
NM M NM NM M M NM M X X X
Key:
X = Present
X/E = Present for Part of Meeting
O = Absent
O/E =Absent/Excused
NM = Not a Member at this time