HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-18-2017 Minutes AUBURN �lIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD
NiEETIIVG iVIIIVUTES
MEfTING DATE: October 18, 2017
iVIEETIfVG TIME: 7:30 A.M.
iwEETIIVG LOCATION: Auburn Municipal Airport, 2143 E ST NE Suite #1
Auburn WA 98001
iVleeting Attendance Record:
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John Theisen, Chairperson
Gary Gustafson, Vice Chairperson
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Mark Kornei, Board Member
Deanna Clark, Board Member
Kevin Snyder, Community Development & Public Works Director
Ingrid Gaub, Assistant Director of Engineering Senrices/City Engineer
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Jamelle Garcia, Aviation Management Group, LLC
Guillermo Arevalo, Aviation Management Group, LLC
Tanya Rottkamp, Aviation Management Group, LLC
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Danielle Butsick (Tenant/Citizen)
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Bill Peloza, Citizen
Bob Meyers, Citizen
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A. CALL THE MEETIPlG TO ORDER: Chairperson Theisen called the meeting
to order and welcomed attendees and guests. Chairperson Theisen noted that
Board Member Tang was excused because of a work conflict.
B. FOLLOW UP ON PUBLIC COMMEMTS FROM PREVIOUS flAEETIIVG:
None
C. APPROVAL OF nAINUTES: A motion was made and seconded to approve
the Auburn Airport Advisory Board Meeting IVlinutes of September 20, 2017.
D. PRESEfVTATIONS: None
E. BOARD ACTIOIV ITEflAS:
1. The Board reviewed the possible adoption of a technologyfee to offset some
of the costs of providing technology services to the Airport. Staff advised that
this kind of fee could be in the range of$5.00 to $10.00 per month and could
be eharged on a monthly basis to airport tenants. Staff noted that there are
no other airports in the region that are currently charging the fee. Staff
recommended that the Board not recommend adoption of this fee to the City
Council at this time to avoid negative impacts to tenants. Following
discussion by the Board, the Board declined to take motion aetion and
directed that this item be put on indefinite hold.
F. BOARD DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. Mr. Snyder reviewed the potential revision to the Auburn City Code to
increase Auburn Municipal Airport Advisory Board to 5 minimum and no
more than 7 members. Mr. Snyder reported on advice from the City Attorney
to consider either remaining at five (5) or moving to seven (7). City Attorney
Heid did not recommend a variable number. Following discussion, the Board
requested staff to bring back the proposed code ehange to Chapter 2.33 of
the Auburn City Code for potential Board action at its November 15, 2017
meeting.
2. Ms. Gaub reported there was one respondent to the Request for Proposal
for the Analysis and Rate Study for the Auburn Municipal Airport: The sole
respondent was FCS Group.
3. Ms. Gaub updated the status of Faeility Condition Assessment. The City
received eight (8) proposals and MENG Analysis Company was selected.
4. Ms. Gaub discussed the current status of Jet A Fuel. She advised the Cifiy
� is drafting an Operating Agreement for Jet-A Fuel and will have drafts
completed for AMG & Cascade by November 15, 2017 Board Meeting.
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5. Mr. Snyder reported the Wa�nding Signage for the Airport is scheduled to
be completed by the end of the year. Mr. Snyder also reported a
replacement airport entrance sign is being produced with the airport logo and
new branding.
6. Mr. Snyder gave an update on the Wi-Fi status for the Airport and
. surrounding areas. The Airport Offce is online through Access Auburn. A
discussion eontinued regarding the cost to provide expanded service along
the east side of the airport for tenants and the possibility of implementation
of a technology fee to cover the cost. Mr. Garcia reported the tenants he
spoke with either had their own already or others do not have a consistent
need and would not be willing to pay any fees. It was decided to revisit the
expanded service and the fee in a year.
7. The Airport tracking matrix was reviewed along with the 2017 Strategic
Business Plan Priority actions items.
G. BOARD GUIDENCE AND INFORMATION ITEIVIS:
1. AIRPORT MANAGER'S REPORT: Mr. Garcia presented the report which
included airport revenues to-date with a year-to-year comparison.
Additionally, the occupancy report and current fuel operations were reviewed
and discussed.
H. SCHEDULE FOR UPCOMING MEETINGS:
The Board discussed with staff potential agenda topics for the November 15,
2017 scheduled meefing.
I. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETINlG:
There being no other business the Board Chairperson adjourned the meeting
at 9:30 a:m.
Prepared by:
Aviation Management Group, LLC on behalf of the City of Auburn
November 9, 2017
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