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MINUTES
IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
JUNE 10, 2021 — 6:00 P.M.
AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING
Members Present: Warren Bishop, Scott Clair, Judy Pfohl, Hellecktra Orozco
Members Absent: Christopher Lawrence
Staff Present: Eric Goers, Michael Tharp
Others Present: Carl Byers, Matt Wolford
FINAL
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: (to become effective only after separate Council
action):
None.
DETERMINE QUORUM:
The meeting was called to order at 6:04 P.M.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes from the May 13, 2021 meetings were reviewed by Members. Tharp noted that several
minutes from last year had incorrect resolution numbers, and therefore he is asking for a motion
to correct those minutes, in addition to accepting the May 13, 2021, minutes as presented.
Pfohl moved to accept the minutes of the May 13, 2021 as presented, and the September
11, 2020, November 12, 2020, and December 10, 2020, minutes as corrected. Clair
seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0, Lawrence absent.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION: None.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION:
a. FAA/IDOT Projects
i. Obstruction Mitigation — Tharp stated that right now, before accepting
the project as complete, they are waiting to be sure everything that was
planted, etc., has taken hold and is working out as planned. Tharp and
Byers responded to Member questions regarding this project.
1. Phase 1
2. Phase 2
ii. Runway 7/25 Rehab East End — Tharp stated that both this project and
the runway 25 threshold relocation project went out for bids recently.
They did receive bids for the rehab, but not the threshold relocation. The
feedback they received on this is that the time being allowed to get the
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materials would be longer than the project allowed. Therefore, Tharp
stated that he spoke with the FAA and that he was told they need to move
both the rehab and the relocation projects to next year, so that it all stays
under the same grant, which is what they originally planned. Tharp is
asking the Commission to reject these bids, with an acknowledgment that
they will not be moving forward with these projects due to funding issues.
Byers further clarified the issues with contractors being able to obtain the
needed materials for these projects and how this has affected many
projects across the state. Byers reiterated that delaying these projects is
necessary, especially if they want to have everything completed at the
same time. Wolford asked if the Airport itself could obtain the materials
needed, and hold them until the work could be started next year. The
discussion continued, with Members asking if this approach would work.
1. Consider Resolution #A21-08 rejecting bids per discussion —
Clair moved Resolution #A21-08, to reject the bids of the rehab
and threshold projects per the discussion. Bishop seconded the
motion. The motion carried 4-0, Lawrence absent.
iii. Runway 25 Threshold Relocation -
b. Airport Operations
i. Management
1. Solar Power Installation project — Tharp noted that the
subcommittee met recently regarding this project. Five proposals
were received and reviewed. However, the responses received
have a range of system designs and costs. He further explained
that the subcommittee agreed that further discussion would be
needed by the full Commission. Continuing, Tharp stated that the
two primary issues are: do they go back to the FAA to plan out an
area where ground -mounted stations could be installed; and then
secondly, the costs on several of the responses are well above
what the Airport currently pays for electricity. Members discussed
this issue further, speaking to the analysis the subcommittee did
on costs associated with these systems. The conversation
continued, with Tharp responding to Member questions and
concerns regarding how they should move forward with this
project. Tharp stated that they will rethink this project and can
decide how to proceed at a later date. Goers also spoke to two
current City projects for solar — the Public Works facility and Terry
Trueblood Park. Pfohl moved to reject the proposals received.
Bishop seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0,
Lawrence absent.
ii. Budget — Tharp noted that this is the last month of the fiscal year, with
July 1 starting the new year. He stated that the Airport received almost
$100,000 in COVID relief. It was used to help offset salaries and general
maintenance that Jet Air provides.
iii. Events — Tharp noted that nothing has changed here. Dates have been
updated for the SCCA and the movie nights.
1. SCCA Autocross: June 13, August 15
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2. Drive -In Movies: June 19, August 7, October 2
c. FBO / Flight Training Reports
Jet Air — Matt Wolford reviewed the monthly maintenance reports with
Members. He stated that mowing and general maintenance have been
the primary concerns at this point. Speaking to Jet Air, he stated that they
have been very busy, as has the Airport in general. He added that fuel
prices have been rising, along with the traffic. Wolford noted that Jet Air
will be losing their shop manager soon, as he has accepted a new job
elsewhere. He spoke further to some possible personnel changes with
Jet Air, as far as how the shop is run.
d. Commission Member Reports — None.
e. Staff Report — Tharp stated that he will probably take a day off at the end of the
month for his birthday. Next month is the selection of officers, so he encouraged
Members to speak amongst themselves if there is going to be a change.
SET NEXT REGULAR MEETING FOR:
The next regular meeting of the Airport Commission will be held on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at
6:00 P.M. in the Airport conference room, and via the Zoom meeting platform as well.
ADJOURN:
Pfohl moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:01 RM. Bishop seconded the motion. The motion
carried 4-0, Lawrence absent.
CHAIRPERSON
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Airport Commission
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