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MINUTES
IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
APRIL 8, 2021 — 6:00 P.M.
ZOOM MEETING PLATFORM
FINAL
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, Judy Pfohl, Hellecktra
Orozco (arrived late)
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.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes of the March 11, 2021, meeting were reviewed by Members. Clair moved to
accept the minutes of the March 11, 2021, meeting as presented. Pfohl seconded the
motion. The motion carried 4-0, Orozco absent.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION: None.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION:
a. FAA/IDOT Projects
i. Obstruction Mitigation — Tharp reported that this project is currently
awaiting restoration work to begin. The trees needed for the Phase 2
portion are expected to arrive around April 15th. Before restoration work
begins, a walk-through will occur to make sure everything is being taken
care of.
1. Phase 1
2. Phase 2
ii. Runway 25 Threshold Relocation — (Orozco arrived) Tharp stated that
he is asking Members to defer this resolution to a later date. Currently
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they are awaiting one more FAA business group to give their okay on the
plans and specs so that they can go for bid. Tharp stated that he wanted
to talk a bit about what all this project entails. He further explained the
threshold relocation, stating that ultimately it will be a 180 -foot
displacement. He spoke further to the runway specifics and what will take
place there. Byers and Tharp spoke further to project specifics, noting
that they are trying to keep disruptions at the Airport to a minimum.
Members continued to ask for further clarification of the project's scope.
1. Consider a resolution setting a public hearing on plans,
specifications, and form of contract for the Runway 25
Runway Threshold Relocation, PAPI Relocation, and
pavement repairs Bishop moved to defer this resolution
until a later date. Clair seconded the motion. The motion
carried 5-0.
iii. FY22 IaDOT Grant Applications — Tharp stated that he has some
updated pricing on this now. Basically he is submitting what was
submitted last year: the front parking lot expansion and the infrastructure
of additional hangar space. Another possibility would be the rehabilitation
of hangar A, to make the doors electric. Tharp added that if State dollars
are not available for this project, he would still like to go ahead and work
with City Streets and Public Works to get the parking lot expansion
completed.
b. Airport Operations
i. Management
1. Solar Power Installation project — Tharp stated that the
subcommittee met a few weeks ago to walk through the RFP a bit.
He has also been in contact with Public Works to see if they can
work together as they also complete a solar power project as well.
ii. Budget — Tharp noted that there are only a few months left in the current
fiscal year, with the new year beginning July 1, 2021. Over the last fiscal
year, there has been around $100,000 cash support received from
various COVID relief grants. This has helped with various expenses
around the Airport.
iii. Events — Tharp stated that nothing has been formally planned yet, other
than the autocross group, starting in a few weeks. The pancake breakfast
folks have made contact, but nothing has yet been decided there.
1. SCCA Autocross: April 18, June 13, August 15
c. FBO / Flight Training Reports
i. Jet Air — Matt Wolford shared monthly maintenance reports with
Members. Highlights included a lot of spring maintenance, as winter ends
and spring begins. The viewing area has seen some updating as well.
Jet Air is continuing to stay busy with charters, maintenance, and flight
training.
d. Commission Member Reports — The issue of meeting in person again was
brought up. Members noted if they had been fully vaccinated yet or not. It was
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suggested that Tharp check with the City to see what their policy is on this.
Goers added some input, noting that having a public meeting with public also
present may be an issue. Orozco noted that she is currently in Indiana and will
not be back in Iowa City until later this summer, so she would still like to be able
to join meetings through Zoom. A blended approach to meetings in the future
was also discussed, with Members agreeing they would like to see this. Tharp
will check with City Hall to see what their COVID reopening approach is at this
time.
e. Staff Report — Tharp stated that he spoke to IT at City Hall about having video/
presentation capabilities for the conference room. It should run around $1,900
for this, with the City will pay for a portion of it. Tharp noted that he may possibly
be out a few days following his second Moderna COVID vaccination on the 21st,
due to possible side effects. Tharp also spoke to a special meeting that may be
needed, if FAA approval comes through, in regards to the deferred resolution.
SET NEXT REGULAR MEETING FOR:
The next regular meeting of the Airport Commission will be held (tentatively) on Thursday, May
13, 2021, at 6:00 P.M. in the Airport conference room, and via the Zoom meeting platform.
ADJOURN:
Pfohl moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:45 P.M. Orozco seconded the motion. The motion
carried 5-0.
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Airport Commission
ATTENDANCE RECORD
2021
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Scott Clair
06/30/23
X
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Christopher
Lawrence
07/01/21
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Hellecktra
Orozco
06/30/24
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Judy Pfohl
06/30/22
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Key:
X = Present
X/E = Present for Part of Meeting
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
NM = Not a Member at this time