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Minutes of the Auburn Airport Advisory Committee
February 21, 2006
8:00 a.m.
Northwest Aviation College Classroom 1
Chair:
Attendance:
Rodger Campbell
'Rodger Campbell
'Gary Risner
Don Eiler
, Denotes AAB Member
'Bob Myers
John Vodry
Linda Eskesen
'Tom Matson
Michael Shipman
Shelley Coleman
Called to order at 0800
Rodger requested that minutes be received a week prior to the meeting.
Approval of minutes- First order of business was to approve January 17,2006 minutes. Motion was made,
seconded by Tom Matson and was unanimously passed that the minutes ofJanuary 17,2006 meeting are
approved at this time with corrections.
Old Business
Waste oil- Mike Shipman said oil recycling to cease due to leaky pan. It was suggested by Mike that
customers take used oil to Auburn Flight Service maintenance for disposal or possibly and auto parts store.
Tenants are responsible for taking care of waste oil.
Advisory Member Vacancies - Nominations are still needed for AAB members, one position still available.
Jamelle was to contact Lee Potter concerning AAB position.
Property Development - Jamelle to contact Gary Bolster regarding development for 2006.
Appraisal of airport property - Leased properties were $.41-. 42 per sq. ft. Shelley said the City Council
would go with the higher cost.
Utilities for commercial operations - still looking for a committee to be formed to discuss commercial
operations for airport hangars. Rodger Campbell had volunteered in January meeting.
Individual power installation (hangar rows 9 & 10)- A cost of $6000. Per row to update and upgrade
wiring to eliminate circuit breaker problem was quoted 4 years ago. John Vodry quoted probable cost now
of $26,000.
Eviction has taken place for those who do not have aircraft in hangars. John Vodry said his hangar rentals
agreements are for aircraft too, not just aircraft part storage.
Instrument approach update- Jeff Winters, our FAA contact, talked with Shelley about the obstruction
survey that needs to be completed. Testing takes 6-12 months, then goes to publication. GPS approach
instrument landing... .... Mike to generate a paragraph for Shelley concerning the technical aspects of IFR
approach to present to lobbyist, Gina Marie. A conference phone call with Shelley, Jamelle and Gina
Marie needs to take place.
Airport rules and regulations were discussed and Mike mentioned and Shelley confirmed that Jamelle will
work directly with legal to get things moving forward.
New Business:
Leaky roofs continue to be a problem in hangar rows 9 & 10. Approximately 13-15 hangars are affected,
mainly the north side. Comments from roofers suggest the leaks could be from back drip, not from the
gutter, another possible source is the sheet metal screws in the flashing. Roofers are submitting bids to
airport office in the next couple of weeks. John Vodry's thought is to fix one and see if the problem is
corrected.
Super Unicorn: A replacement has been ordered. An upgrade may be needed to coordinate with the IFR
approach. New Super Unicorn will ship out in 4-6 weeks said Mike.
State Grants: A security system is need on the west side of the airport. Jamelle and Mike will submit
an application, due this month.
Permits: Mike has been working to ensure that business permits are in order. A permit can be obtained at
the City. Chuck Joiner from City Hall contacted Mike regarding business licenses at the airport. All known
business at the airport have licenses except for the gyrocopters.
Concern was expressed regarding noise complaints about the gyrocopter. Mike mentioned that Randy
Copeland has discuss the noise issues and Randy wanted to be notified when noise complaints come in.
Randy also stated that this summer he is expecting numerous students through Green River Community
College and wanted to be a good neighbor. Shelley stated that noise complaints received by the airport
should also be directed to the Municipal Service Committee.
Mike mentioned that recently a helicopter school had contacted the airport office regarding doing business
on the airport has recently purchased condo hangar located at the Aviation Properties site.
There being no other business the meeting was adjourned at 08:45.
Respectfully submitted,
Michael Shipman
AMG, on behalf of the City of Auburn