Airport Advisory Board The Airport Advisory Board has advisory and oversight responsibilities for policies, fees and general operations at the Casa Grande Municipal Airport. Members serve three year terms.
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Current Agenda
A. Call to Order B. Roll Call: Sign-In C. Approval of Minutes: January 23, 2010 Minutes D. Presentations: E. Reports by Officers: F. Unfinished Business: G. New Business: H. Public Comments: I. Reports by Board Members: J. Adjournment:
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Current Meeting Minutes
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CASA GRANDE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD OF THE CITY OF CASA GRANDE HELD JANUARY 26, 2010 IN THE CASA GRANDE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING, 3225 N. LEAR AVENUE, CASA GRANDE, ARIZONA, AT THE HOUR OF 6:00 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Ray Kesler Chairman OTHERS PRESENT: Greg Smith Deputy Public Works Director A. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Kesler called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. B. ROLL CALL Chairman Kesler established a quorum was present. G. NEW BUSINESS G.1 Welcome New Airport Advisory Board Member – Don Baker Chairman Kesler welcomed Mr. Don Baker to the board. Member Baker told the board and staff members he was a retired insurance broker and in his travels had visited Casa Grande and decided to move to Casa Grande two years ago. Airport Manager Hulland added Member Baker is the president of the Central Arizona Modelers which meets once a month at the Airport and the models are on display in the terminal building. C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Kesler entertained a motion to approve the November 24, 2009 minutes. Member Williams motioned to approve the minutes and Co-Chairman Eberle seconded the motion and the vote carried unanimously. D. PRESENTATIONS There were no presentations. E. REPORTS BY OFFICERS E.1 Financial Report for November and December 2009 Chairman Kesler asked if there were any sales pending in the Airport Industrial Park and the sale price of property. Public Works Deputy Director Greg Smith reported there are no offers pending in the Airport Industrial Park and will report to the board at the next meeting the current activity in the industrial park. Member Williams asked if there were Jet A fuel sales in December 2009. Manager Hulland explained to the board Ascent was late in providing financial reports to Finance department staff in December and that could account for the large difference from November to December reports. Manager Hulland will provide an update on the fuel operating expense for the month of December 2009 at the next meeting. The board asked staff what line item on the financial report reflects rental fees collected from the skydiving group for the office rental, ramp rental and motorcycle training group rental and if those items could be further detailed on the financial report. Manager Hulland will work with Finance department staff to provide an update to the board at the next meeting. F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS F.1 Land Lease for Private Hangar Construction Project Manager Hulland distributed a conceptual plan of the layout for private hangars 1-11. Manager Hulland thanked Member Goss and former Member Sanders Achen for the invaluable assistance provided to City staff on the conceptual plan. Manager Hulland reported the area for lots 1-11 was selected for construction because the area has infrastructure/taxiway already in place and provided an overview of the plan: • Manager Hulland informed the board there is potential to increase lots #4, # 5, #6 and possibly #11. G. NEW BUSINESS G.2 Discuss Airport Tenant and User Group Member Williams expressed interest in finding ways to attract and involve more people at the Airport and reported to the board some airports have formed tenant and user groups. Member Eberle informed past Member Jim Knapp tried to initiate such a group about four years ago and was not successful. Member Eberle went on to say Airport Manager Hulland is readily available as a contact person for complaints and suggestions at the Airport. Member Goss reported he attended a tenant association meeting at another airport and it was not a good experience. Deputy Director Smith suggested notifying the tenants by e-mail, posting the meeting notices on the doors of the terminal as reminders of the board meetings as a means to attract interest and involvement at Airport events/meetings. Manager Hulland noted the meeting minutes and agendas are posted on the City web site. Chairman Kesler reported tenants and past board members feel concerns are not addressed by City staff. Deputy Director Smith said communication begins with the board and added it is the responsibility of City staff to work with the board to address concerns and accomplish the goals of the Airport. Manager Hulland said there are negative and positive aspects to the user groups and added City staff will support the users and the board if the users and board want to form a tenant user group. G.3 Discuss Boards and Commissions Deputy Director Smith informed a copy of the City code covering how the Airport Advisory Board was established and how boards in general are run was distributed in the meeting packet for review and opened the topic for comment. Member Eberle stated each member of the board is given a complete set of documentation when applying for the board and it is up to each member to read the material and be informed. Deputy Director Smith went on to say if there are no items for the agenda, typically the boards do not hold a meeting. Chairman Kesler and Member Williams expressed concern on the lack on interaction with the board and City Council. Deputy Director Smith told the board members if they have recommendations for changes in policy and procedure at the Airport, City staff will work with the board to prepare the information for consideration at a Council meeting by the City Council. Deputy Director Smith added, as residents of the community, the board members have the opportunity to address the Council at a Council meeting. Manager Hulland added the City Council is very supportive of the Airport. Deputy Director Smith and Manager Hulland assured the board current City staff will address concerns brought to staff by the board. Deputy Director Smith will discuss with Public Works Director Louis and City Manager Thompson scheduling a presentation by the board during a study session for the City Council and will provide an update at the next meeting. Deputy Director Smith suggested the board hold study sessions to discuss specific items if there are no action items for a regular meeting. Co-Chairman Eberle and Member Goss do not want to have a meeting to just to have a meeting. Deputy Director Smith invited the board to submit items of concern to staff for discussion at the next meeting. H. PUBLIC COMMENTS Manager Hulland distributed a copy of the Airport Master Plan to the board prior to the meeting for their information and added the master plan is available on the City web site: www.casagrandeaz.gov/Public Works/Airport. Deputy Director Smith reminded the audience the Airport Private Hangar Area Plan distributed earlier in the meeting (item G.2) is a preliminary plan and subject to changes. Manager Hulland asked for volunteers to assist in the traffic count of aircraft at the Airport from approximately 6:00 am to 6:00 PM, February 1st through 28th. Manager Hulland added he will order a plaque for former board member Sanders Achen in appreciation for his service on the board. Mr. Bill Preble addressed the board regarding tenant user groups. Mr. Preble told the board he engaged airport tenants at another airport by obtaining e-mail addresses and distributing an airport newsletter via the internet. Mr. Preble said the group he participated in encouraged input, had guest speakers monthly, and give aways (hats, coffee mugs, etc.) at the meetings to encourage involvement. Mr. Preble said his experience with a user group was very positive and offered to send an e-mail to the addresses on his user group list. Dr. Carter Metcalf asked the board if private hangars lessees will be required to pay City or County taxes (property). Manager Hulland will follow up with Finance department on the question and report back to the board at the next meeting. Dr Metcalf commented from the conceptual plan layout, it appears there is a lot of wasted space and further asked if staff is maximizing space for the layout of the private hangars. Manager Hulland said City staff is working on maximizing the space at the Airport. Member Goss added the area selected for construction, lots 1-11 has the infrastructure in place and will enable the project to move forward. Ms. Deb Nelson expressed concern on all the associated construction costs and asked if private hangar lessees will be required to pay impact fees. Manager Hulland said the impact fee for the hangars is classified as “Warehouse” rate which is the lowest rate. Deputy Director Smith added impact fees pay for repairs and replacement. Chairman Kesler asked staff to provide a copy of the lease packet mailed to the interested parties and provide a summary of all the associated costs for the hangars at the next meeting. I. REPORTS BY BOARD MEMBERS Member Williams asked if there was any damage to the Airport with the recent storm system. Manager Hulland reported there was very little damage at the Airport, a tree was toppled, minor gate damage and the Wi-Fi antenna blew down and was repaired the next day by Airport staff. J. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Kesler entertained a motion to adjourn the meeting, Member Baker motioned to adjourn and Member Goss seconded the motion and the vote carried unanimously. Chairman Kesler adjourned the meeting at 7:35 PM. Submitted by Christine Perez, Recording Secretary to the Municipal Airport Authority of the City of Casa Grande, to the City Council, subject to the Airport Advisory Board’s approval. Approved this 23rd day of February 2010 by the Municipal Airport Advisory
Current Statement of Legal Action
STATEMENT OF LEGAL ACTION
G. New Business: H. Public Comments: I. Reports by Board Members: J. Adjournment:
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