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Minutes of the Auburn Airport Advisory Committee
March 21, 2006
8:00 a.m.
Northwest Aviation College Classroom 1
Chair: Rodger Campbell
Attendance: *Rodger Campbell *Bob Myers *Tom Matson
Jamelle Garcia Don Eiler Michael Shipman
Jeff Poschwatta Lee Potter John Gallo
* Denotes AAB Member
Shawn Pratt
Jan Bouchard
Called to order at 0800
Approval of minutes- First order of business was to approve February 2006 minutes. Motion was made,
seconded and was unanimously passed that the minutes of February 21, 2006 meeting are approved at
this time.
Old Business
Waste oil - Garcia stated that numerous discussions with numerous departments at the City concerning
the waste oil situation. The conclusion was to close down the site, have the waste oil containers
professionally removed with supporting documentation. Have the site area cleaned professionally, then
research the possibility of establishing a waste oil collection site at a different location with appropriate
containment and precautions as not to duplicate this situation again. Auburn Flight Maintenance will take
waste oil during normal business hours at no charge. The airport office will post a sign regarding local
places to discard waste oil. Additionally it was mentioned that most auto parts stores provide this service
at no charge. One comment made is why is it the airport's responsibility to provide waste oil collection, it
should be the aircraft owner's or business owner's responsibility. Mr. Shipman commented that 9 out of
10 people will be responsible, it is the 1 person that pours the waste oil into the grass or into the storm
water system that we have to be concerned about.
Advisory Member Vacancies - Nominations are still needed for AAB members, one position still available.
Garcia said that two inquiries have been received. Mr. Garcia will follow up with the two interested parties
and report at the next meeting.
Rent and utility charges for commercial operations in City rental storage hangars - Mr. Garcia conveyed
that Gary Risner stated that he would volunteer to be on this committee, Rodger Campbell volunteered
also. A meeting date is to be set by them both and AMG will also attend to answer any questions that
may come up.
Instrument approach update- Garcia stated that Carolyn Roberts at the City has contacted the City's
lobbyist in Washington DC and communicated what has been happening. Mr. Garcia is to come up with a
timeline of past items and the current situation and get that to Shelley and Carolyn.
Rules and regulations still at legal. Mr. Garcia stated he talked with Shelley Coleman and they agreed
that Mr. Garcia could contact the legal department directly to follow up on the process and to get some
head way in implementation of the rules and regulations. At the same time Mr. Garcia will pursue the
minimum standards for commercial operations with the legal department.
Hangar rows 9 and 10 water problems - Mr. Shipman reported that 2 of the 3 bids came in. The two
roofers do not agree on the problem so when the third bid comes in we will see if 2 of the 3 agree on the
problem and the solution.
Super Unicom replacement - AMG is still waiting for the new Super Unicom to arrive. The last contact
with the company indicated that it shipped last week with expected delivery end of this week.
Update on state grants - the DOT advised us that any airport that is eligible for Federal funds must first
apply to the FAA and either get partial funding for the project or be denied. Once this documentation has
been received by the FAA with determination the State will consider the project and either supplement the
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Non-FAA share or will consider a grant for a portion of or up to full project costs. Mr. Garcia will follow up
with Jeff Winters at the FAA on report back to the AAB.
New Business:
AMG has received a new replacement fuel processing terminal for the west side of the fuel pumps. The
previous terminal had failed numerous times and was taken out of service. With this terminal inoperative
it reduced our opportunity to pump fuel from 4 pumps down to 2. Installation of the new terminal begins
this week.
Mr. Shipman reported that the State has received the pavement report and is now prioritizing the projects
and also working with the FAA to implement a plan for pavement improvements at the State's airports.
Auburn is in the plan but DOT was unable to advise us of any additional information at this time.
Two security companies have surveyed the airport and is to submit recommendations and pricing for the
replacement of the current access system to the airport. The current system is no longer being supported
by the manufacturer and unless AMG can find another supplier of gate access cards there are only about
50 cards left before we run out. If this happens the "courtesy cards" would have to be reconsidered and
possibly need to be returned. Also discussion about the private gates at the condo hangars was
discussed with the outcome of that the airport should at least control the person having access through
the gates even though the gate are the responsibility of the condo association.
Mr. Garcia discussed a possible problem at the south end where NW Hangars is currently building. The
location of the gate operator needs to be moved. Mr. Garcia discussed this with John Vodry and advised
Mr. Vodry that it will be the developer's responsibility to come up with a plan. Nothing previously had
been presented to the AAB or the planning department about any changes to the exit gate. Mr. Garcia
did mention that over a year ago that John Vodry, Dave Ward and he discussed possible changes to
enhance the street appeal for the buildings but nothing was ever mentioned after that until recently.
Mr. Garcia mentioned that the airport staff and the storm water department are designing and
implementing water quality best practices for the storm water retention ponds located at the airport. This
is just in the beginning stages and Mr. Garcia will report any progress.
Mr. Garcia reported that he had spoke with Shelley Coleman and she did mention that the Gyrocopter
schools business permit was going to be issued. The prior concerns of parking was addressed that the
school said that it will only work with one student at a time, so parking and airport access will not be an
issue.
Shawn Pratt from Northwest Aviation College and also a FAA designated Safety Coordinator commented
on a recommendation that the airport traffic pattern return to the FAA standard. Numerous examples of
the advantages were discussed by the members and guests. The AAB recommended that Mr. Pratt
present a formal proposal to the AAB for the April meeting that can be included on the agenda.
Mr. Gallo presented pictures of the AN-2's with the comments regarding what is being done to remove
these derelict aircraft. He commented that they have become a mess and are littering the airport and are
falling apart. Mr. Garcia reported that the previous Friday that notice has been sent to the owner that the
City is cancelling the tie down rental agreement effective April 30, 2006.
The next meeting of the AAB will be April 18, 2006.
There being no other business the meeting was adjourned at 0905.
Respectfully submitted,
Jamelle R. Garcia
AMG, on behalf of the City of Auburn