HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-02-11 Airport Commission MinutesFebruary 11, 2021
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MINUTES FINAL
IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 11, 2021 — 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, David Hughes, Kalen McCain, Ron Roetzel, Matt Wolford
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 January 14, 2021, meeting were reviewed by Members. Pfohl moved to
accept the minutes of the January 14, 2021, meeting as presented. Lawrence seconded
the motion. The motion carried 5-0.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION: None.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSIONIACTION:
a. FAA/IDOT Projects
I. Obstruction Mitigation — Tharp stated that Phase 2 started and went for
about two days before the weather turned bitter cold. He added that they
did make good progress in those two days, and they have just a few
things to finish up. Next they will move into the neighborhood. Phase 1,
as stated last month, is awaiting the spring thaw before moving forward.
1. Phase 1
2. Phase 2
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ii. Runway 25 Threshold Relocation — Tharp stated that they just
submitted 30% plans to the FAA for review. He further explained the
various stages in the FAA design process. Byers added some detail to
this process as well, further explaining the review process.
iii. Fuel Farm Expansion and card reader kiosk replacement — Tharp
noted that everything is operational now and a final run-through was done
earlier this week. He noted that the recommendation is to accept this
project as complete now. The final cost on this was slightly higher than
the original bid, according to Tharp. This was due to the addition of a
secondary access pump.
1. Consider a resolution accepting work as complete —
Lawrence moved to accept Resolution A21-02, accepting
work as complete on the Fuel- Farm Expansion and Card
Reader Kiosk Replacement Project. Bishop seconded the
motion. The motion carried 5-0.
b. Airport Operations
i. Management
1. Solar Power Installation project -- Tharp stated that the RFP for
this project has been a bit delayed, due to the workload on the
FAA plans. He is hopeful that they are able to get the Commission
something yet in March for their review. Byers added some
information as well and responded to Member questions regarding
this project.
ii. Budget — Tharp noted that in the late handout there is a request from him
to purchase a new snow plow blade. He further explained that the blade
on the new vehicle does not work for the runway environment. The cost
for this new blade is just under $8,900, and Tharp added that they do
have the cash to cover this. Wolford also explained the need for this
blade, versus the one they currently have. Bishop moved to approve
the purchase of a new snow blade. Clair seconded the motion. The
motion carried 5-0. Tharp noted that this is the last month for the lease
with the Army Reserve. He made contact with them earlier this week to
see what is going to be happening there, He still does not have any time
frame for when the Guard plans to occupy the building. Tharp added that
the quarterly rental payments are around $600 per quarter, and this is for
the parking lot -- not the building. Members discussed the situation,
.asking if the parking lot would be a part of this new lease agreement.
iii. Events — Tharp stated that he is starting to hear from some groups, like
the annual pancake breakfast, but things are moving ahead slowly with
COVID still in the forefront.
1. SCCA Autocross: April 18, June 13, August 15
C. FBO / Flight Training Reports
I. Jet Air Matt Wolford shared the monthly maintenance reports with
Members. He stated that the main thing has been getting the new fuel
tank -up and running. Snow plowing and ice removal has also been a big
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job this season. Jet Air's flight training has been going well, according to
Wolford.
d. Commission Member Reports — Orozco asked what the numbers were for the
simulator revenue last month. Wolford responded that he has not received the
report yet, but he believes it was up from previous months. Tharp stated that he
has not seen the report yet either.
e. Staff Report — None.
SET NEXT REGULAR MEETING FOR:
The next regular meeting of the Airport Commission will be held on Thursday, March 11, 2021,
at 6:00 P.M. via the Zoom meeting platform.
Consider a motion to adjourn to executive session 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 the individuals'
reputation, and those individuals requested a closed session.
Entered 6:34 P.M., Moved by Bishop, seconded by Lawrence. Motion carried 5-0.
Exited 7:07 P.M., Moved by Pfohl, seconded by Orozco. Motion carried 5-0.
ADJOURN:
Bishop moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:07 P.M. Lawrence seconded the motion. The motion
carried 5-0.
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