HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-10-2020 Airport Commission Meeting MinutesDecember 12, 2020
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MINUTES FINAL
IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
DECEMBER 10, 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 commission members,
staff and the public presented by COVID-19.
Members Present: Warren Bishop, Scott Clair, Christopher Lawrence, Hellecktra Orozco,
Judy Pfohl
Staff Present: Eric Goers, Michael Tharp
Others Present: Carl Byers, Matt Wolford, David Hughes, Howard Horan, Ron Roetzel
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL• (to become effective only after separate Council
action):
None.
DETERMINE QUORUM:
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 P.M.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the November 12 and November 30, 2020, meetings were reviewed by Members.
Tharp stated that Pfohl sent him some corrections on the minutes, which he will take care of.
Lawrence moved to accept the minutes of the November 12 and November 30, 2020,
meetings as amended. Pfohl seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION: None.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION:
a. FAA/[DOT Projects
I. Obstruction Mitigation —Tharp stated that Phase 1 is on hold until
spring, at which time they will be able to determine if the seed has taken
hold. Phase 2 is about to begin, with Tharp asking the Chair to open the
public hearing before continuing.
1. Phase 1
2. Phase 2
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a. Public Hearing — The public hearing was opened at 6:03
P.M. Tharp continued, explaining to Members what is
involved in Phase 2 of this project and how it came about.
The public hearing was closed at 6:08 P.M.
b. Consider a resolution approving plans, specifications
and form of contract and authorizing bids — Bishop
moved to approve Resolution #A20-23. Orozco seconded
the motion. The motion carried 4-0, Pfohl absent due to
technical issues.
ii. Runway 25 Threshold Relocation — Tharp stated that they are currently
in the design phase. So far everything is moving along well, according to
Byers.
iii. Fuel Farm Expansion and card reader kiosk replacement — Tharp
stated that they are having some problems getting the contractor to finish
up. Everything is in, but the secondary backup pump still needs to be
finalized.
IV. FY22 FAA Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Pre -Application —
Tharp noted that nothing has changed from last month's discussion of
this. He added that the corrections suggested were made.
b. Airport Operations
I. Management
1. Solar Power Installation project — Tharp reminded Members of
their last conversation regarding a solar project. He has started
the RFP process, but stated that he needs some assistance in
order to complete it. He stated that he did get a proposal from
Bolton and Menk for $5,500 to help write the RFP, communicate
with Mid American Energy, and complete other necessary steps in
order to ensure that the project would be successful. He also
spoke to the FAA's requirements with solar projects. Tharp spoke
to who all would be included in such a project, noting that Jet Air,
the University, and the Airport would be the main buildings.
Members discussed the various aspects of such a solar project
and things they may want to consider in moving forward. Goers
then spoke briefly to some of the legal aspects of these types of
projects as well. Tharp stated that they do have the funds to cover
the Bolton and Menk proposal, if the Commission is agreeable.
Members agreed that they would indeed like to move forward with
this.
ii. Budget — Tharp noted the upcoming budget meetings with the City
Council, January 9 and 12, where the operating budget and the CIP
budget will be presented. He briefly explained how these presentations
typically go.
iii. Events — Tharp stated there is nothing planned right now, other than the
autocross club reached out for dates in 2021 to hold their events, and
other staples, like the pancake breakfast, have yet to be scheduled.
C. FBO ! Flight Training Reports
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i. Jet Air — Matt Wolford briefly covered the monthly maintenance reports.
Highlights included runway light repairs. He also spoke to the success of
the simulator this year. Jet Air has been continuing to do well, especially
with the milder weather. Fuel sales for November were on track with last
year, according to Wolford.
d. Commission Member Reports — None.
G. Staff Report — Tharp stated that he will be out of the office between Christmas
and New Year's.
SET NEXT REGULAR MEETING FOR:
The next regular meeting of the Airport Commission will be held on Thursday, January 14
2021, at 6:00 P.M. via the Zoom meeting platform.
ADJOURN:
Clair moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:39 P.M. Bishop seconded the motion. The motion
carried 5-0.
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CHAIRPERSON DATE
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Airport Commission
ATTENDANCE RECORD
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