HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-19-2001AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 19, 2001
BOARD MEMBERS: Joe DeJoie
Bud Buchanan
CITY STAFF:
Planning Director Krauss, Planning Director
John Anderson, Airport Manager
Carolyn Brown, Planning Secretary
TENANTS:
Jamelle Garcia, Auburn Flight Service
John Gallo
Rollie Johnson
MEETING DATE: September 19, 2001
TIME: 7:30 AM.
PLACE:
Room 1 in City Hall
25 West Main Street
Update on Land Leases.
Vacant land at the airport has all had leases signed. No sites are available at this time. Gary
Bolster with Hangars Unlimited is expecting to build 35 units. Four leases have been signed
with individuals who want to build corporate type hangars. There will be one maintenance
operation. Three and one-half acres have been leased to Bill Vandenberg and his project has
gone through the SEPA process. There is a possibility of leasing the remaining property to the
west by Hangar #8, by Hangars Unlimited. Joe DeJoie asked why the former project had
stopped. Planning Director Planning Director Krauss thought it was due to a lack of money.
John Gallo brought up the subject of fixing the pavement. There are two cracks in the runway
that are 15-20 feet long. Planning Director Krauss stated the airpOrt has purchased equipment
to auger out cracks and fill them in. In the past the airport has had to wait for someone from the
Street Department to be available.
The group discussed staffing changes at the Airport. A painter, doing Community Service, has
painted everything at the airport. Jamelle Garcia indicated there is a crack in the lobby floor of
his building. There are tiles on it that have separated. He thinks it is possible earthquake
damage. Not an urgent repair but would like to see it done. Planning Director Krauss discussed
the damage on the 2® floor of city hall and other areas in the city.
Fencing at the Airport.
The City has been able to get about $35,000 extra added to a grant program. The north to
south fencing that has been added can now turn the corner east to west for another area of
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security fencing. The fence will then be able to go to the NE corner of the airport. The
undeveloped area west of the Airport has problems with people living there. The fencing will
help keep people off the field.
Kassel Construction Dispute With the City of Auburn.
Kassel Construction was the general contractor for the hangar construction. They had fairly
good references. They had experience in larger buildings, but had never built the type the City
wanted. They put in for several change orders, which the City refused to OK. One of the
changes was for extra gravel, and there are roof leaks due to improper assembly. Sprinklers
were to be added per City Code. Kassel wanted $23,000 to make changes to the sprinkler
system that was required by Code. The City had city crews make the change. The sub-
contractor was excellent, but the subs have not yet been paid. Whitney is one of the subs that
made the roof repairs. The electrical problems have been fixed. The dispute is now with the
attorneys and going to arbitration. The City still has $70,000 of money due contractor. The City
and sub-contractors have put the performance bond under lien. The money is in the account
where bonds were sold along with money left over from the original bond sale. The Airport
would have to spend the money on capital improvements, such as fixing other roofs and
possibly roll-up doors on hangars.
AFS Parking Improvements.
Jamelle Garcia displayed a diagram of his avionics shop. He is proposing to remove the original
fence in order to a make straight line and make a driveway. May also move the fence another
20 feet to the west so he could have enough area for parking. He will also change the driveway.
Planning Director Krauss discussed the idea of using mobiles and said that is fine, but definitely
need to be tied down by anchors. He also discussed charges for hooking up to utilities. The
City Council allows five years only for temporary units. Jamelle would like portables but would
be required to use engineered tie downs. At this time he needs more classrooms and needs to
increase parking for safety and for more cars. 'There will be one driveway for exit only.
GPS Update
The GPS request is still is circulation and has been for about a year. Planning Director Krauss
has the address of a contact person, and will also consider talking to the legislature. Would like
to have an answer whether it is a yes or no. Will consider getting letters from state
representatives, Jennifer Dunn or Patty Murray.
The final drawings made up of the Master Plan have been submitted to FAA and now waiting for
comments. Also, the environmental report has been submitted for review. Master plan has to
be submitted with City Council for adoption. Paul will bring it back to AAB for recommendation
and then submit to the Planning Commission for recommendation to City Council. Airport
Manager Anderson wants to adopt minimum standards with Master Plan. Laws have to be
consistent with the Master Plan. Joe DeJoie stated that once the Master Plan was approved,
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the FAA would approve the GPS. Joe said the City complied with a survey. The Metro park and
ride and motel purchase are in the Master plan.
General Discussion.
The Board discussed the current situation with planes, (new, flying, students) due to the
September 11, 2001 terrorist attack in New York City.
Planning Director Krauss would like to see a three-way stop sign at 22nd and 'E' Street NE.
Also, there should be a caution sign at the Airport entrance. He would like to have the street
posted with no parking signs. Joe talked about objects that block the view, shrubs, cars, etc.
Board concurs with the requests.
Paul stated the airport budget is being worked on and the maintenance accounts are being
enhanced. The City has built in an increase in the tie-down and hangar rents. Paul will find the
ordinance so Board can see the changes.
John Gallo has a request regarding the safety of the helicopters. One incident, he noticed, of
the helicopters using airplane patterns for cross over. Airport Manager Anderson has talked to
the chief pilots about safety and the airport regulations. John Gallo has seen the helicopters
making a lot of dangerous maneuvers. Airport Manager Anderson has a meeting with them and
FAA and will include a helicopter pilot, Airport Manager Anderson will also send a letter. Joe
stated that there is nothing Airport Manager Anderson can do except the safety issue. Airport
Manager Anderson has also asked them to stay away from hangars and tie downs, can flip an
airplane and blows trash all over with the rotor wash. FAA can write a warning letter for careless
and reckless actions.
Asked board if there is any objection to a 1000-foot approach. Form is for a 1000-foot
approach. Airport Manager Anderson will change to 1000 ft instead of a 1057 ft.
Meeting is at the pleasure of the chairman. Discussed the membership and the people who
haven't been attending. Airport Manager Anderson will talk to Stan Brown regarding his status
as a member. Joe was questioning why the board meetings are always cancelled. Would like
to see it posted on the board and have it open to tenants. Airport Manager Anderson discussed
the Master Plan meeting and said those have been in place of the board meetings. Jamelle
would like to see some kind of incentive to attend. Also, see a meeting notice in the Auburn
Reporter.
Airport Manager Anderson getting inquires for rentals for some of the condos, before they are
even built. Renton airport is losing some of their hangars.
Adjourn 8:30 am