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MINUTES FINAL
IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 21, 2019—6:00 P.M.
AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING
Members Present: Warren Bishop, Minnetta Gardinier, Derek LaBrie, Christopher Lawrence,
Robert Libby
Members Absent:
Staff Present: Sue Dulek, Michael Tharp
Others Present: Matt Wolford, Carl Byers
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: (to become effective only after separate Council
action):
None.
DETERMINE QUORUM:
The meeting was called to order at 6:02 P.M.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes from the January 17, 2019, meeting were reviewed by Members. LaBrie moved
to accept the minutes of the January 17, 2019, meeting as presented. Lawrence
seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0, Bishop absent.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
None.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION:
a. FAA/IDOT Projects
i. Obstruction Mitigation—Tharp spoke to this project, stating that
Members received a preliminary schedule of how this should play out. He
then briefly touched on some of the items that will have to be completed
as they move through the obstruction mitigation project.
ii. Terminal Apron Rehab—Tharp briefly spoke to this project, giving
Members a quick run-down of what will be involved in it and what to
expect once it begins. This is a 75-calendar day project, according to
Tharp, with an expected start date of April 15. He then responded to
Member questions regarding closures, etc., during the project.
1. Public Hearing—The Chair opened the public hearing at 6:08
P.M. Public hearing was closed at 6:12 P.M. (discussion above)
2. Consider Resolution#A19-02 approving plans, specifications,
and form of contract and publishing bids—Lawrence moved
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Resolution#A19-02 as discussed. Gardinier seconded the
motion. The motion carried 5-0.
b. Engineering Consultant—Tharp noted that Members have a copy of this
master agreement in their meeting packet. He briefly explained what this
agreement does over the next five years and then responded to Member
questions and concerns.
I. Consider Resolution #A19-03 approving master agreement with
Bolton & Monk-LaBrie moved Resolution #A19-03 as discussed.
Lawrence seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0.
c. FY20 Iowa DOT Grant Application—Tharp then spoke to the increase in fuel
sales at the Airport over the last few years, due in part to the various projects that
have allowed more traffic to come to the Airport. In 2018, he noted that they sold
approximately 340,000 gallons of jet A, which is approximately 43 tank loads of
fuel. With this increase in fuel sales,Tharp stated that he would like to add
another storage tank to the system. Another project for the DOT grant program
would be the credit card kiosks, a project that was applied for previously but not
granted. Tharp added that another project to apply for under this program would
be extension of the parking lot and driveway area. Members briefly reviewed this
possible project and how the funding might come together for it to be completed.
d. FBO/ Flight Training Reports
i. Jet Air—Tharp gave kudos to Jet Air for their help during this difficult
winter. Matt Wolford then began with the monthly maintenance reports.
In addition to the continuous snow and ice removal, he noted that Jet Air
has now hired a comptroller who will be based here in Iowa City. As they
needed to get an office area ready, staff has been cleaning and painting
around the Jet Air offices. Business has remained steady, according to
Wolford, with winter conditions causing them to keep some of their jets at
the Cedar Rapids Airport. Flight training has, of course, been very slow
due to the winter weather.
e. Airport Operations
i. Management—Tharp stated that they are at the half-way mark in the
budget year. Road repairs for the University hangar put somewhat of a
dent in the budget. Otherwise, Tharp stated that things are moving
forward as expected.
II. Events—Tharp noted that he gave a tour recently to the University
Women's Culture Club,with approximately 30 people in attendance.
Gardinier asked if they have ever contacted the schools to see if there is
an interest in aviation. Members spoke briefly to this topic, noting things
like aviation camps and STEM programs where the Airport could
collaborate with schools.
f. Commission Members'Reports—Gardinier stated that she and Tharp talked
with the Library recently about having a naming contest of some sort for the
viewing area. She needs to follow up on this.
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g. Staff Report-Tharp noted that he will be out of the office on the 28th,when he
goes to Des Moines with others to speak to the Infrastructure Committee about
funding. Tharp added that Dulek is back with them for now, as there are some
changes being made in the City Attorney's office. The Iowa Aviation Conference
is being held April 16th through the 18th in Sioux City this year, according to
Tharp. Anyone Interested in attending can contact him.
Consider a motion to go into Executive Session under Section 21.5(1)(1) of
the Iowa Code to evaluate the professional competency of individuals
whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge is being considered
when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that
individual's reputation and that individual requests a closed session-
Lawrence moved to go into Executive Session at 6:58 P.M. LaBrie
seconded the motion. The motion carried 5.0. Lawrence moved to leave
Executive Session at 7:34 P.M. LaBrle seconded the motion. The motion
carried 5-0.
SET NEXT REGULAR MEETING FOR:
The next regular meeting of the Airport Commission will be held on Thursday, March 21, 2019,
at 6:00 P.M. in the Airport Terminal Building.
ADJOURN:
Lawrence moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:36 P.M. LaBrie seconded the motion. The motion
carried 5-0.
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CHAIRPERSON DATE
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Airport Commission
ATTENDANCE RECORD
2018-2019
TERM o o o o o -1. - o o
m rn V Co CO o C C' -'
NAME EXP. m r' CDD rn is CO N o 1
CO CO CO CO CO CO 03 CO m !D
Warren 06130/22 N N O/
Bishop M NM NM NM M E X X X X
Minnetta 07/01/19 0'
Gardinler X O/E X X X X X E XX
Robert 07/01/20 O/ O/
Libby X X X X EEX X XX
Christopher 07/01/21
Lawrence X X X X X X X X X X
Derek 07/01/22 N 0/
LaBrie NINM X X X X X E XX
Key:
X = Present
X/E = Present for Part of Meeting
O = Absent
O/E=Absent/Excused
NM = Not a Member at this time