HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-16-2013 (3)Auburn Airport Advisory Board Minutes for October 16, 2013
Board Members Present:
Visitors:
Mark Babcock -Chair
Don Peters
Bob Jones
John Theisen
Josh Clearman- Excused
Jim Flynn -WPA
Cal Hunziker -AOPA
Bob Myers
Brian Beaulac - WPA
Yvonne Huang - GRCC
Meeting Date: November 20, 2013
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City Staff Present:
Bill Thomas, Economic Development
Shelley Coleman, Finance Director /Airport Supervisor
Bill Peloza, City of Auburn, Councilmember
Airport Management Present:
Jamelle Garcia
Kasey Maiorca
Linda Eskesen
Place: Auburn Municipal Airport, 506 22rd St. NE
Introduction of Guests
Approval of Minutes:
A motion was made and seconded to accept the Airport Advisory Board Minutes of October 16, 2013.
Old Business:
Wildlife Hazard Assessment Mead & Hunt Contract - The assessment process was reviewed at the initial meeting
with Mead & Hunt last week when they toured the Auburn Airport and surrounding areas. Their data will identify
wildlife hazards on the airport and surrounding areas. If a hazard exists which requires a Wildlife Management Plan
as defined by FAA, the City will apply for a grant for the plan which is estimated at about $15,000.00. A final report is
expected by April of 2015.
Engineering Consultant RFQ - Surveying of the Auburn Airport for taxiway and apron overlay began this week with
completion mid - April.
Airport Management RFP - The contract was approved by the City Council and awarded to Aviation Management
Group, LLC.
New Business - None
The Matrix was reviewed. Marketing of the airport and exploring the options for adding jet fuel to the airport
services will be added to the matrix.
Discussion:
506 Building - Mr. Garcia reported that the Airport Office will move their operations to the 506 building as outlined
in the new contract. Washington Aviation Association (WAA) has shown an interest in renting up to 1300 sgft. Mr.
Garcia discussed WAA creating an aviation incubator for small business aviation start -ups.
Airport Master Plan - The Master Plan Project was reviewed as well as, runway enhancement, possible eastside
property acquisitions and the possibilities of jet fuel service.
506 Rehabilitation Ideas - Potential upgrades to the building were presented by Mr. Garcia. Ms. Coleman reported
that she has budgeted for improvement to the 506 building in the 2013/2014 budget. A tour of the inside and outside
of the 506 property followed.
Additionally a tour of the airport entrance off 22nd St and possible enhancements to the airport entrance were
discussed by Mr. Thomas.
Meeting adjourned at 9:25 A.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Airport Management Group, LLC
On behalf of the City of Auburn
The next AAB meeting is December 18, 2013