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Airport Advisory Board Minutes
August 17, 2004
8:00 AM, City Hall
Introductions:
Members and Guest
Attendance:
Members:
Ron Wanttaja Donald Rottle Robert Pautz Rodger Campbell
Bud Buchanan
Others:
Shelley Coleman, City of Auburn Finance
Jamelle R. Garcia AMG
Walt Seifried AMG
John Gallow AOPA
Ray Richcreek Tenant
Jan Bauchard Tenant
Call to Order: Chairman- with attendance taken and a quorum established by those
members present the meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m.
Approval of Minutes - The first item of business was to approve the meting minutes of the July
2004, AAB meeting; a motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the minutes of the July
2004 AAB meeting were approved with corrections.
Old Business:
1. Airport Management & Operations update -
a. Hangar lighting upgrade completed Hangar rows 2-8.
b. Eastside gate operators, north end still having closing problems, not related to
motor, seem to be the safety loop and beam. Automated Gates to prepare
solutions
c. No update on instrument approach - called Jan Olsen, FAA 3 time no return
phone call. One last phone call then to supervisor and on up the ladder to region.
d. Gate key access policy and restroom policy for condo owners needed. Gate is an
issue a Aviation Properties will follow up with written request to repair and secure
e. Aviation Properties has begun prep work for phase II. Plan 7 to 8 hangars and
plans on completing in October.
f. No return calls from Hangars Unlimited, will follow up with letter to determine his
intentions on building and give him the option of releasing that land so others my
develop
g. Hangar row 10, fire suppression system valve replaced by Olsen Fire and since
installation no false alarms or water flow
h. Storm water fees for the airport have come to the attention of Finance and AMG,
Shelley, Director of Storm Water and Jamelle are to review the fees and how the
airport is charged for Storm Water.
2. Airport Security Status -
a. No abnormal issued to report.
b. Vandalism and thief we had been experiencing have stopped.
3. Runway Repairs & Schedule updates -
a. Work began on schedule and Icon has been very helpful and supportive of
airport staff regarding safety and operations. There are meetings every Thursday
at 9:00 a.m. to discuss progress and any new situations.
b. Issue on the south end of the runway is 1" lower than the original survey in April
2003. By Thursday, WHP and Icom are to have a solution. It may require one
additional day of closure and the end of the project. (Subsequent event: WHP
and Icom have determined that the most recent survey was incorrect and the
original survey of April 2003 is correct and no additional action is required.)
c. August 19, 2004 the airport will be closed from 6 a.m. until 1 0 p.m. unless work is
completed sooner.
4. Delinquent Tenant Account status -
a. One recurring delinquent account has been evicted and is to move out today
b. About 15 accounts are delinquent as of today. Late rent notices mailed today.
5. Auburn Good Old Days -
a. There were about 10 local aircraft on display, 4 RC models and numerous line
(static) controlled aircraft flew
b. Young Eagles flew about 20 kids
c. The Rock brought is their truck and R44 Helicopter
d. The balloon glow had six local balloons. There were about 200 people on the
airport and 350 people reported at the park and ride.
e. Plan for next year are in the process
6. Rules and Regulations-
a. Planning a meeting in September 2004 to start review of rules and reg.
New Business:
1. Remodel of the airport office will start this week
2. Review of rates and charges will begin in September
3. Budget work has begun with the City for major improvements
4. Open discussions
Adjournment There being no other business the meeting was adjourned at 9:05 a.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Jamelle R. Garcia
Airport Management Group, LLC
On behalf of the City of Auburn
Date:
Next Meeting Date:
Seøtember 21.2004 8:00 AM City Hall