HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-03-11 Airport Commission MinutesMarch 11, 2021
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MINUTES FINAL
IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
MARCH 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 (present for part ofmtg.)
Staff Present: Eric Goers, Michael Tharp
Others Present: Carl Byers, 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. Kohl not present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes of the February 11, 2021, meeting were reviewed by Members. Lawrence moved
to accept the minutes of the February 11, 2021, meeting as presented. Orozco seconded
the motion. The motion carried 40, Pfohl absent.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION: None.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION:
a. FAA/IDOT Projects
L Obstruction Mitigation — Tharp stated that there are just a few trees yet
to be removed. Otherwise everything is on schedule. Next will be the
restoration mode for both phases. He added that the FAA did give them
another list and there are a few trees shown as needing to be removed.
Tharp then responded to Member questions regarding this project.
1. Phase 1
2. Phase 2
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ii. Runway 25 Threshold Relocation — (Pfohl arrives) Tharp stated that
there isn't much to update on this-. Byers added that the plans have been
sent with the necessary adjustments to the FAA for review. He spoke
briefly to the status of this.
iii. FY22 IaDOT Grant Applications — Tharp stated that the State has now
issued its call letter for the springtime grant program. This program is
partially funded through the State, according to Tharp, with a general fund
appropriation each year. Therefore, the amount of grant money is not yet
known. The list of projects that this grant funding would help include the
parking lot expansion and hangar repairs. Members briefly discussed
these projects and the need for them.
b. Airport Operations
I. Management
1. Solar Power Installation project — Tharp stated that Members
received a draft of the RFP in their meeting packet. He stated that
he wanted to ask Members some questions before completing the
RFP. He noted that typically a selection committee will convene to
review applicants and come up with finalists for the full
Commission to interview. Tharp then responded to Member
questions regarding this process, noting that it is up to the
Commission to decide how they would like to proceed. Kohl
stated that she would be interested in such a subcommittee.
Byers also responded to questions on the RFP process in this
situation. Goers also spoke to the RFP process with Members,
specifically the scoring portion. Clair and Pfohl volunteered for the
subcommittee.
ii. Budget — Tharp spoke to the budget briefly, stating that fuel sales are
back to around 80-90% now. He then noted spoke to the FAA COVID
relief grant funding, signed into effect in December. This grant will be for
$23,000. The time frame is still unknown, but Tharp is asking the
Commission to allow the Chair to accept it once received. Tharp added
that the latest COVID rescue plan, just signed today, will have more relief
money for the Airport.
1. Consider a resolution authorizing acceptance of FAA COVID
Relief Grant — Lawrence moved to consider Resolution #A21-
03, authorizing the Chair to accept FAA Airport COVID Relief
Grant. Pfohl seconded the motion. The motion carried 5.0.
iii. Events — Tharp spoke briefly to the autocross club's plans, which will be
the same as last year.
1. SCCA Autocross: April 18, June 13, August 15
C. FBO / Flight Training Reports
I. Jet Air — Matt Wolford spoke to the monthly maintenance, stating that
February was a lot of snow and ice removal. In March they've been able
to start clearing drains and replacing broken lights. Speaking briefly to
the simulator, he noted the continued use. Tharp stated that on page 26
of the meeting packet there is the first year of operations for the simulator.
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He spoke to the usage for the year, of which about 25% were the pre -
purchased hours. Continuing, Wolford spoke to Jet Air's operations,
noting what has been happening at the Airport. Their sales operations
have been going well, as has the maintenance department.
d. Commission Member Reports — None.
e. Staff Report — Tharp noted that the Iowa Aviation Conference will be mid-March
and will be online this year. He will send an email to Members with info on this.
The topic of meeting again in-person was brought up at this point. Members
agreed that getting everyone fully vaccinated will be important. The hope is to be
able to do in-person meetings by summer. Wolford asked if they should look into
the conference room at the Airport and see if there are any necessary items to
make video conferencing available and that type of thing, once in-person is
happening.
SET NEXT REGULAR MEETING FOR:
The next regular meeting of the Airport Commission will be held on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at
6:00 P.M. via the Zoom meeting platform.
ADJOURN:
Clair moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:57 P.M. Orozco seconded the motion. The motion
carried 5-0.
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CHAIRPERSON DATE
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Airport Commission
ATTENDANCE RECORD
2021
Key;
X = Present
X/E = Present for Part of Meeting
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
NM = Not a Member at this time
TERM
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0
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NAME
EXP.
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N
N
N
N
N
N
5
N
N
N
N
N
N
Warren
06/30/22
Bishop
X
X
X
X
X
OlE
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Scott Clair
06130/23
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Christopher
07/01/21
Lawrence
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Hellecktra
06/30124
Orozco
NM
NM
NM
X
X
X
X
0/);X
X
X
X
x
Judy Pfohl
06/30/22
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Key;
X = Present
X/E = Present for Part of Meeting
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
NM = Not a Member at this time