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MINUTES FINAL
IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
JUNE 11, 2020 — 6:00 P.M.
ZOOM MEETING PLATFORM
Electronic Meeting (Pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.8)
An electronic meeting was held because a meeting in person was impossible or impractical
due to concerns for the health and safety of council members, staff and the public
presented by COVID-19.
Members Present: Warren Bishop, Scott Clair, Christopher Lawrence, Judy Pfohl
Members Absent: Bob Libby
Staff Present: Eric Goers, Michael Tharp
Others Present: Matt Wolford, Carl Byers, Alex Schmidt, John Moes, Bill Eckloff, Jim Berg,
Nasr-Aldden Mohammed
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: to become effective only after separate Council
action):
None.
DETERMINE QUORUM:
The meeting was called to order at 6:03 P.M.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes, from the May 14, 2020, meeting were reviewed,
minutes from the May 14, 2020, meeting as presented.
motion carried 4.0, Libby absent.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION: None.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION:
Bishop moved to accept the
Clair seconded the motion. The
A motion was made by Tharp at this point to move up Items 4.b.111 and 4.b.iv to
accommodate Carl Byers' schedule.
iii. Runway 25 Threshold Relocation — Tharp noted that the reimbursable
agreement is now ready. This will allow the project to move forward with
installing the new PAPI equipment. He then explained what the two
resolutions being considered this evening will do. Byers noted how his
experience with these installations has gone. Tharp then explained what
both of tonight's resolutions will do.
1. Consider a resolution approving reimbursable agreement
with Federal Aviation Administration for relocation of
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Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) equipment -
Lawrence moved to approve Resolution #A20-12, approving
the reimbursable agreement with Federal Aviation
Administration for relocation of Precision Approach Path
Indicator (PAPI) equipment. Pfohl seconded the motion. The
motion carried 4-0, Libby absent.
2. Consider a resolution approving work order with Bolton &
Monk for engineering services related to the Runway 25 PAPI
Relocation - Lawrence moved to approve Resolution #A20-
13, approving work order #3 with Bolton & Monk for
engineering services related to the Runway 25 PAPI.
Relocation. Bishop seconded the motion. The motion
carried 4-0, Libby absent.
iv. Fuel Farm Expansion and card reader klosk replacement -Tharp
then spoke to the fuel farm expansion. He stated that QT POD is the
manufacturer of the card readers. He also spoke to previous agreements
with QT POD in the past and how this new agreement will be different.
Byers added that he does not have a date on the concrete work yet, but
the tank should be delivered around mid-July.
1. Consider a resolution approving service and support
agreement with QT POD - Bishop moved to approve
Resolution #A20-14, approving service and support
agreement with QT POD. Pfohl seconded the motion. The
motion carried 4-0, Libby absent.
a. Airport Website Update - John Moes with FUEL began his presentation. He
noted that they have made a good deal of progress on the website since the last
review. Tonight they would like to do a design review with Members, to get their
input on where they currently are. Alex Schmidt then addressed Members,
speaking first to legal statements on the site and how the Commission would like
to handle this. She noted what the City currently has on their site. Goers stated
that for now they should mirror Iowa City's site in every way they can. He will
look into whether they can just link to the City's pages or if they should create
their own legal statements area. Bill Eckloff also joined the conversation, further
explaining how key words and phrases can help Internet searches. Schmidt then
led Members through changes that have been made on the site. She further
explained the areas that are tied to the City's website. Eckloff spoke to the
business section that he has been working on. Members spent some time
reviewing the website `online' and asking questions of the FUEL team, and
making general observations of how they would like the finalized site to look.
A motion was made by Tharp at this point to move up Item 4.c.111.1 - the Pancake
Breakfast, to accommodate Jim Berg's schedule.
1. Pancake Breakfast - Special Meeting August 3 - Jim Berg with
the Optimist Club then addressed Members. He stated that the
club hopes to be able to host the pancake breakfast again this
year and that they are looking at Sunday, August 23. He added
that the club would like to make a definite decision by August 1, if
the Commission is agreeable, on whether they will hold this year's
breakfast, hoping that by that date COVID-19 won't be such a
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major factor. Berg then spoke to the various changes they will
need to make to the breakfast, in light of COVID-19 requirements
for sanitization and social distancing. Members spoke briefly
about having a special meeting around the August 1 to determine
If the pancake breakfast should move forward.
b. FAA1IDOT Projects
i. Obstruction Mitigation — Tharp said replacement trees are now in and
the contractor is doing some seed work. .
ii. Terminal Apron/Taxiway reconstruction — Tharp shared his screen with
Members, noting that concrete is currently being poured. The first three
strips were done today, with more getting poured on Saturday. This
would mean that next week they can move to the other side.
C. Airport Operations
L Management —
ii. Budget — Tharp stated that he is working with the City to put money into
the CARES Act grant that was given to the Airport by the FAA. He noted
that things have definitely picked up in recent weeks with fuel sales.
ill. Events — Tharp spoke to events taking place at the Airport amid the
COVID-19 pandemic and how they hope to be able to host events later
this summer.
2. Summer of the Arts Drive -In Movies — Tharp stated that this will
be moving forward, using the back of Hangar Mike to project
movies onto. At first participants will be required to stay in their
vehicles.
3. Autocross (July 26, Sept 20) — Tharp noted that so far these
dates have not been canceled.
d. FBO / Flight Training Reports
I. Jet Air — Matt Wolford spoke to the maintenance reports first. Highlights
included lots of mowing, and the spraying of fence lines and closed
runways to kill weeds. Speaking to the simulator, Wolford stated they had
14.2 hours in May. On the Jet Air side of things, June has seen a steady
increase in business.
e. Commission Member Reports — Bishop noted that he passed his CFI check
ride today. Lawrence noted that he did a touch and go at O'Hare two weeks ago.
f. Staff Report — Tharp stated that next week he would like to take Thursday and
Friday off. He added that in July they will have a new Commission Member, as
Libby's term will expire July 1.
SET NEXT REGULAR MEETING FOR:
The next regular meeting of the Airport Commission will be held on Thursday July 9. 2020 at
6:00 P.M. in the Airport Terminal Building, via electronic method.
Consider a motion to enter into executive session; "To discuss strategy with counsel in
matters that are presently In litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure
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would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in
that litigation."
Lawrence moved to enter an executive session. Bishop seconded the motion. The
motion carried 4-0, Libby absent. Entered: 7:28p.m.
Bishop moved to exit the executive session. Pfohl seconded the motion. The motion
carried 4-0, Libby absent. Exited: 7:46pm
ADJOURN:
Bishop moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:46 P.M. Pfohl seconded the motion. The motion
carried 4-0, Libby absent.
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Airport Commission
ATTENDANCE RECORD
2020
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Scott Clair
06/30/23
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Robert Libby
07/01/20
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Christopher
07/01/21
Lawrence
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Judy Pfohl
06/30/22
X
X
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X
X
X
X
X
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X
Key:
X = Present
X/E = Present for Part of Meeting
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
NM = Not a Member at this time