HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-10-09 Airport Commission MinutesOctober 21, 2021
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MINUTES
IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
October 21, 2021 — 6:00 P.M.
AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING
FINAL
Members Present: Warren Bishop, Scott Clair, Christopher Lawrence, Hellecktra Orozco,
Judy Pfohl
Staff Present: Jennifer Schwickerath, Michael Tharp
Others Present:
Carl Byers, BHI Bollman, John Moes, 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 from the September 9, 2021, meeting were reviewed by Members. Lawrence
moved to accept the minutes as presented. Bishop seconded the motion. The motion
carried 5-0.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION: None.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION:
b.ii.2.a Terminal Sign — Tharp asked the Commission to move up this item since they
had members of FUEL in attendance. Members agreed. Moes introduced Bill
Bollman and Bollman walked members through the process of coming up with
alternative designs to replace the wood covering on the terminal building.
Members discussed the initial designs and consensus preferred the look of clear
blocks similar to the opposite side of the building. Moes, mentioned that Tharp
had also said the Commission was interested in updating their wayfinding
signage on the old hertz sign as well as on the doors to the terminal. Members
discussed relocating the sign and reviewed concepts. Members agreed with the
monolith concept of directional signage.
a. FAA/IDOT Projects
i. Obstruction Mitigation — Tharp noted the contractor was scheduled to
put a tree in place tomorrow, and that they were still waiting on the
contractor to get final yard work completed but hoped that they would be
accepting this project as complete in the next couple of meetings.
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1. Phase 1
2. Phase 2
ii. Runway 7/25 Rehab East End — Tharp noted that a similar waiting
situation existed here, but that they were expecting the bid process
iii. Runway 25 Threshold Tharp noted that this was still on hold as well.
Byers noted that he had reached out for pricing for the lighting questions
the .Commission members had previously asked about and shared
information related to that with members. Members asked about funding
mechanisms that and Tharp responding that primarily, they're looking to
the FAA to pay for, but also the City Manager's office and using the City's
Climate Action funds for changing to LED lighting. Tharp noted he would
check on if that would be a feasible option.
iv. South T -hangar Infrastructure
1. Consider a resolution accepting grant offer from Iowa DOT
Tharp noted that this was a grant offer from the State's grant application
period that they applied for in April. Tharp noted they had described the
project and as they discussed this was to provide the most opportunity to
have the most units built. Lawrence moved the resolution A21-11,
seconded by Pfohl. Motion carried 5-0
2. Consider a resolution approving Work Order from Bolton &
Menk Lawrence moved the resolution A21-12, seconded by Orozco.
Motion carried 5-0
v. HangarA Door Replacement (phase 1)
1. Consider a resolution accepting grant offer from Iowa DOT —
Lawrence moved the resolution A21-13, seconded by Bishop.
Motion carried 5-0
2. Consider a resolution approving Work Order from Bolton &
Menk Lawrence moved the resolution A21-14, seconded by Orozco.
Motion carried 5-0
c. Airport Operations
Management
1. Annual Report Tharp noted that the draft report was in the packet
and asked members to take a look at it and submit corrections.
Tharp stated the report covered fiscal year 2021, and calendar
year 2020. Tharp described some of the highlights in the report
including some of the covid related fuel numbers.
ii. Budget
1. FY23 Budget — Tharp noted the budget subcommittee met and
the proposed budget was in the packet. He noted that this was a status
quo budget. Tharp noted they usually have a motion to approve the
budget submittal
2. Art Murals —
A. Terminal Sign - discussion moved to front of the agenda
3. Fuel Flowage Fees — Tharp noted that every 5 years Jet Air's
FBO Management agreement comes up for renewal. He noted
that with this cycle he is recommending to the Commission a
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subcommittee be put together to review the need to raise flowage
fees.
iii. Events — Tharp noted that he didn't want to step on Matt's event but Jet
Air hosted the Iowa Business Aviation Association meeting at the airport
d. FBO / Flight Training Reports
i. Jet Air — Wolford noted that Andrew had gotten out to clean up the Air
Force display jet at the front of the entrance. Wolford noted they needed
to rent a zero turn mower for a time because of the airport's ZTR being in
the shop. Wolford asked about the ability to get a hold of the new ZTR
and Tharp noted he was check as the equipment division is responsible
for the replacements. Wolford noted the increase of activity of general
aviation as an industry and the impacts its having on Jet Air.
e. Commission Members' Reports — None
f. Staff Report — None
SET NEXT REGULAR MEETING FOR:
The next regular meeting of the Airport Commission will be held on Thursday, November 18,
2021, at 6:00 P.M. Lawrence noted he would be out for the scheduled meeting.
ADJOURN:
Bishop moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:38 P.M. Orozco seconded the motion. The motion
carried 5-0.
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Airport Commission
ATTENDANCE RECORD
2021
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X
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X
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Scott Clair
06/30/23
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
XX
X
Christopher
Lawrence
06/30/25
X
X
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X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
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Hellecktra
Orozco
06/30/24
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
X/E
O/E
X
X
O/E
O/E
X
X
X
Judy Pfohl
06/30/22
X
X
X
X
X
X
X/E
X
X
XX
X
X
XX
X
Key:,
X = Present
X/E = Present for Part of Meeting
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
NM = Not a Member at this time