HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-08-2020 Airport Commission Meeting MinutesOctober 8, 2020
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MINUTES FINAL
IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
OCTOBER 8, 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: Matt Wolford, Carl Byers, Kitzy Lemke
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:
The minutes of the September 10, 2020, meeting were reviewed by Members. Pfohl moved to
accept the minutes of the September 10, 2020, meeting as presented. Clair seconded the
motion. The motion carried 5-0.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION: None.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION:
a. FAA/IDOT Projects
I. Obstruction Mitigation — Tharp stated that they are wrapping up the
final touches of the phase one work. They have a walk-through with the
contractor scheduled for Tuesday morning. Next steps will include
accepting the project as complete. Phase two of the project is coming
together, with the bid process starting next month.
ii. Runway 25 Threshold Relocation — Tharp noted that he needs to have
Members defer this resolution, as they are not quite ready to proceed
here. He reviewed the upcoming work, which includes remarking and
relighting, pavement repairs, and some minor patching as needed. The
AGIS approach survey on 12-30 is also part of this work order.
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1. Consider a resolution approving Work Order #4 with Bolton &
Menk for Runway 25 remarking and relighting, runway 25
Phase 1 pavement repairs, and runway 12-30 AGIS approach
survey - Deferred 5-0.
iii. Fuel Farm Expansion and card reader kiosk replacement — Tharp
stated that for the most part everything has been completed here. They
will be doing a fuel soap test, after which they hope to put the tank into
everyday use.
b. Airport Operations
L Management
1. Trail along Riverside Drive — Tharp stated that he had further
conversations with the City regarding the Commission's desire to
do something here. He added that Engineering is doing a cost
estimate on the section to the north, but one of the downsides to
such a project is that Traffic is saying the intersection needs
improvement at Riverside Drive, in order for people to cross
safely. Members continued to talk about the possibility of a trail
and what road blocks they may encounter.
2. Reserve Center building — Tharp stated that the National Guard
is expected to make a claim on the reserve building. From what
he has been able to find out, the Guard will take over the lease,
with the possibility of requesting to rent more land.
ii. Budget
1. FY22 Budget Submittal — Tharp noted that the FY22 budget
cycle process has begun. He briefly explained the City's process,
and what each department is expected to do. The Airport budget
is highly dependent on charge -backs from other departments and
he briefly explained those. Continuing, Tharp noted that the FY22
budget is expected to follow pretty much the same pattern. He
then responded to Member questions.
iii. Events — Tharp stated that the Summer of the Arts event may not occur,
depending on weather. The Dance Iowa group will be having a
performance/contest in front of Jet Air's hangar, on the concrete area,
next week. No other events have been planned at this time.
1. Summer of the Arts Drive -In Movies — Oct 9
2. Dance Iowa — Oct 17
C. FBO / Flight Training Reports
1. Jet Air — Matt Wolford reviewed the monthly maintenance reports.
Mowing is starting to wrap up. There has still been some storm cleanup
and trees debris that is getting addressed. Looking at the Jet Air
business side, the weather has been good so training has picked up.
Maintenance is also staying busy, and fuel sales have picked up some as
well.
d. Commission Member Reports — It was noted that in the subcommittee budget
discussion, there was an informal discussion about a solar plan for the Airport.
The savings in utility bills was discussed briefly as well.
e. Staff Report — None.
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SET NEXT REGULAR MEETING FOR:
The next regular meeting of the Airport Commission will be held on Thursday. November 12,
2020, at 6:00 P.M. via the Zoom meeting platform.
ADJOURN:
Pfohl moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:31 P.M. Lawrence seconded the motion. The motion
carried 5-0.
CHAIRPERSON DATE
October 8, 2020
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Airport Commission
ATTENDANCE RECORD
2020
Kev:
X = Present
X/E = Present for Part of Meeting
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
NM = Not a Member at this time
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NAME
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Warren
06/30/22
O
O
O
Bishop
X
X
1
/
X
X
X
X
X
X
/
X
E
E
E
Scott Clair
06/30/23
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Christopher
07/01/21
O/
0/
Lawrence
E
E
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Hellecktra
06/30/24
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Orozco
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
NM
X
X
X
X
Judy Pfohl
06/30/22
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Kev:
X = Present
X/E = Present for Part of Meeting
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
NM = Not a Member at this time