HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-16-2007Minutes of the Auburn Airport Advisory Committee
October 16th, 2007
8:00 a.m.
Northwest Aviation College Classroom 1
Chair: Robert Myers
Attendance: Robert Myers" Tom Matson'` Lee Potter" Jamelle Garcia
Michael Shipman Shawn Hunstock Gary Miller
"Denotes AAB Member
Called to order at 0800
Approval of minutes: First order of business was to approve September 2007 minutes. Motion was
made, seconded and was unanimously passed that the minutes of September 18"', 2007 meeting are
approved at this time.
Old Business
Mr. Garcia gave an update on the status of the instrument approach procedure for the Auburn airport. No
other information has indicated any problems with the scheduled publication of October 25'h, 2007.
Hangar rows 9 and 10 still waiting for contractors to prepare the documents and the bid package to move
forward with the repairs to hangar rows 9 and 10.
No update on the taxiway construction from Reid Middleton. Although activities are still being performed
to come up with the alternatives for the taxiway improvements.
Mr. Garcia reported that the rules and regulations and minimum operating standards are at the City for
reformatting and signature of the Mayor.
No additional information is available on the address changes as it effects the City's airport.
New Business
Mike Shipman reported that the runway lights need attention. Information indicates that there is just bare
wire buried underneath the ground and that the structures holding the lights are starting to deteriorate.
Mr. Shipman reported that we will look at State and Federal grants for the improvements to the runway
lighting system.
Mr. Shipman also reported that there are concerns regarding the stormwater retention ponds. No upkeep
or maintenance has been completed in 2007 and that there are weeds and grasses that have now grown
to the point where the netting and flotation may not serve its intended purpose. Mr. Shipman reported
that he has sent pictures and communicated with stormwater, but to his knowledge and by surveying the
sites no work has been accomplished.
Mr. Shipman also reported that recent developments regarding businesses being conducted out of condo
association hangars might be in violation of their insurance policies. Mr. Shipman will follow up on the
different associations to ensure that commercial operations do not void the insurance coverage for those
associations.
Mr. Garcia reported that we have expiring terms of airport advisory members and recommended a
nomination committee be formed. Rodger Campbell and Tom Matson are the two terms that are expiring.
Open Discussions
Gary Miller (AOPA airport volunteer) asked the question of a fire stations being located at the Auburn
Municipal Airport. Mr. Garcia reported that the new Regional Valley Fire Authority had surveyed
numerous sites in the City of Auburn and that the airport property located at the center of the airport was
being considered for a possible site for a new fire station.
After much discussion and debate the Airport Advisory Board concluded that they wanted in the minutes
to show that the Airport Advisory Board unanimously opposes the fire station or any non-aviation usage
or anything that would jeopardize Federal funding for the Auburn Municipal Airport. The Airport Advisory
Board asked that Mr. Garcia report any changes or any information on further activities regarding any
non-aviation use of the Auburn Airport.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 09:15 a.m.
Next meeting date November 20~h, 2007.
Respectfully submitted,
Jamelle R. Garcia
AMG on behalf of the
City of Auburn