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MEETING MINUTES
MEETING DATE: October 20, 2021
MEETING TIME: 7:30 A.M. •
MEETING LOCATION: Held via Zoom
Meeting Attendance Record:
Board Members:
Deanna Clark, Chairperson
Danielle Butsick, Vice Chair (excused)
Wayne Osborne, Board Member
Sean Morrow, Board Member
Joe Nessel, Board Member
Dennis Decoteau, Board Member
Andrea Prasse, Board Member
City Staff:
Ingrid Gaub, Public Works Director
Tim Mensonides, Auburn Airport Manager
Angela Klein, Auburn Airport Office Assistant
A. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER:
Chairperson Clark called the meeting to order and welcomed attendees and
guests. Office Assistant Klein called roll.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: There were no public comments for this meeting.
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B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A motion was made by Board Member Nessel
and seconded by Board Member Osborne to approve the August 18, 2021
Auburn Airport Advisory Board Meeting Minutes.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, 6-0
A motion was made by Board Member Nessel and seconded by Board
Member Osborne to approve the October 11, 2021 Auburn Airport
Advisory Board Special Meeting Minutes.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, 6-0
C. BOARD ACTION ITEMS: NONE
D. BOARD DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN UPDATE
Manager Mensonides shared the updated Capital Facilities Plan for
projects and financing planned through 2027. Projects include the
AWOS, pavement maintenance/replacement, upgrades and door
replacements for open and enclosed hangars, and a potential airport
office/middle ramp reconfiguration.
2. ANNUAL AIRPORT SURVEY
Manager Mensonides shared the results of the 2021 annual airport
survey that included 101 responses, nearly double the amount of
responses received to the 2020 survey. Answers from the survey
were primarily those received from the year before. Manager
Mensonides suggested sending out the survey on a less than annual
basis based on feedback, common answers from year to year, and
open lines of communication with airport staff.
3. AIRPORT MINIMUM STANDARDS
Manager Mensonides updated the board on the progress of revising
the airport minimum standards to be more specific to Auburn Airport.
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4. 2021 CAPITAL PROJECT STATUS
Manager Mensonides shared the current statuses of capital projects
including property acquisition, runway rehabilitation, night
restrictions, and annual maintenance and repairs.
5. TRACKING MATRIX (GENERAL BUSINESS)
Manager Mensonides shared progress on various tasks and projects
in process.
E. BOARD GUIDANCE AND INFORMATION ITEMS:
1. AIRPORT MANAGER'S & MAINTENANCE REPORT
Manager Mensonides informed the board of an upcoming survey
planned with the Auburn Police Department and Community
Development to help with recommendations for possible security,
needs or opportunities. He then shared that a user group meeting
was held Sept. 14th, 2021. One suggestion from the meeting was to
change the radio frequency used by the airport (CTAF) to help
alleviate excess congestion from other airports. Airport zoning was
also discussed. A public meeting was held to obtain feedback. The
updated zoning is set to be presented to the Auburn City Council in
November. Manager Mensonides then updated the Board on the
new hangar construction project that has stalled due to increasing
costs, specifically the cost of steel. He is meeting with developers to
reassess options and move forward. Construction is now estimated
to begin spring or summer 2022. Derelict planes were also
discussed and the effort made by airport staff to address planes that
- are not airworthy or registered with he FAA. He also mentioned staff
attending the annual Washington Airport Management Association
conference in early October where Operations Technician Ryan
Hubbard was presented with an award from the USDA for his work
with and improvement of wildlife mitigation at the airport.
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.F. PRESENTATIONS: NONE
G. SCHEDULE FOR UPCOMING APPROVED MEETINGS:
2021 Regular Meeting Schedule:
December 15, 2021
H. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING:
There being no other business Chairperson Clark adjourned the meeting at 8:27
a.m.
APPROVE this 15t/ day f December, 2021
Angela Klein, Board Secretary
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