HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-15-2008Minutes of the Auburn Airport Advisory Committee
July 15, 2008
8:00 a.m.
Northwest Aviation College Classroom 1
Chair: Robert Myers
Attendance: Robert Myers* Mark Babcock* Shawn Hunstock Jamelle Garcia
Michael Shipman Michael Kopp*
• * nenntes AAR Member
Called to order at 8:01 AM
Approval of minutes: First order of business was to approve June 17, 2008 minutes. Motion
was made, seconded and unanimously passed that the minutes of June 17, 2008 are approved at
this time.
Old Business
Hangar rows 9 & 10 - One bid was received d that there are sae
and the project will be moving forward through Public Works. Michael
Kopp asked how many prospective bidders attended the pre-bid meeting, Mr. Garcia report that
three (3) bidders attend the meeting. Additional Mr. Kopp asked about the contractor's
qualifications, Mr. Garcia responded that the all bidder came from the City's Small Works Roster
and the single bidder did seem to be the most interested and asked good questions during the
pre-bid meeting.
Taxiway Construction - No further information was available at this time. Mr. Garcia state that
currently we are waiting for FAA funding approval for 2008 and a construction window of 2009.
Mr. Babcock asked why the bids had come in so high above the engineer estimates. Mr. Garcia
reported that bids have come in 30 % higher than the engineering company had estimated and
believe due the higher petroleum/energy prices affected the bids since they don't know where the
price will in 2009. Mr. Garcia also report and Mr. Hunstock confirmed that the bids receive were
within 10% of each other which mean that the FAA does not require any additional information
because the bids were within 10% of each other.
Storm water update - Mr. Garcia reported Storm water is currently working on pond #1 by
cleaning out the debris (weeds and grasses) Then support cabling for the netting will be installed
but no higher than 12 inches above ground level. The netting will not be floating but suspended
above the pond. This allows maintenance and cleaning to be accomplished by easily pulling the
netting back for access to the pond.
Request for Proposal for airport eastside properties Mr. Garcia reports that some real estate
companies had call in response to the advertising and requested additional information which
was either sent or directed to the website for the documents. Advisory members mentioned that
this was probably not the opportune time for the RFP due to the local and national economy.
Enclosing open t-hangars- Mr. Steve Burke reported that he suggest that the door be extended
about 12 inches and some material be added to the interior cement wall to reduce abrasive wear
and tear contact with the curtain. Mr. Garcia reported that discussions with Shelley Coleman
regarding this upgrade to the open T-hangars that she wanted a condition survey of the entire
building to establish the building is sound and worth making the investment of the upgrade.
Columbia Bank Property Mr. Garcia reported that the Columbia Bank property and the adjacent
property located at the south west corner of the field has been discussed with the FAA. The
property would take approximately $5.1 million to acquire. The City and AMG are encouraging the
FAA to assist in the purchase of these properties so development is aviation related. Mr. Garcia
reported that further discussion with the FAA had indicated the FAA was responsive to the
request and would begin the process of moving the ALP date of 2012 for land acquisition to 2010
by using discretionary funds.
Discuss installing contact information on all hangars- Mr. Garcia passed out examples of
different formats and size for emergency contact information to be installed on each hangar
building. Mr. Kopp was concerned about information being available to the general public.
Discussions continued regarding how best to accomplish this project and protect the information.
After due debate and deliberation a motion was made, seconded and unanimously passed that
the airport move forward with the larger 81/2 X 11 emergency contact list and additionally, the
rules and regulations be updated to require this information.
Hangar rows 2-8 header structural test and condition status. The members after review and
discussion recommends that the drill resistance test be accomplished on the headers on City
hangars rows 2-8. Mr. Shipman is to begin the process.
Discussion regarding rehab and estimate to rehab hangar rows 3-8 Mr. Garcia reported that
City is requesting a condition survey of the existing hangars, specifically rows 2- 8. If structurally
sound then possible rehabilitation and improvement of the existing hangars can be budgeted in
2009/2010 The airport staff has contacted Steve Burke, City of Auburn, to access the situation
and make recommendation of a third party to evaluate the hangars. No information has been
received as of this meeting. Mr. Garcia said he would contact Mr. Burke and follow up.
Status of the Park and Ride No additional information is available at this time regarding the
status of the Metro/King County park and ride property. Mr. Hunstock reported no additional
information had been received by the City either.
Noise Complaints from Rotorcraft from citizens. Mr. Garcia reported that noise complaints
continue to be received regarding both helicopter and gyrocopters from citizens and businesses.
Mr. Shipman has noticed a change with the rotorcraft since the traffic pattern recommend change
announced and implemented in June 2008. Mr. Garcia met with Mayor Lewis and Shelley
Coleman regarding implementation and enforcement of the airport traffic pattern. This discussion
included that both fixed wing and rotorcraft that did not voluntarily comply with the Auburn Airport
Traffic Pattern would first received a verbal warning regarding non-compliance with the Auburn
Airport Traffic Pattern. Second warning would be in writing restating the requirement of the
Auburn Airport Traffic Pattern with a copy to Code Enforcement. Third offense would be handled
by Code Enforcement as a violation under Public Nuisance for noise complaints this would also
include FAA notification. Mr. Garcia mentioned that the Auburn airport is not alone in this
situation and used the Salem, Or airport as an example of Rotorcraft noise complaints by citizens
and how the FAA was handling this issued between the City of Salem and helicopter operators.
Evening Meeting for August or September. The members discussed the evening meeting and
due to conflicts in schedule and the possibility of more information on the taxiway project, it was
decided to have the October 2008 meeting schedule for October 21, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. AMG will
send out postcards to tenants on file of this evening meeting.
New Business: There was no new business
Open Discussion. None
There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:10 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jamelle R. Garcia
Managing Member, AMG
On behalf of the City of Auburn