HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-15-2014 (2)AUBURN AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES FOR OCTOBER 15, 2014
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mark Babcock -Chair
Don Peters- absent
John Theisen
Josh Clearman
Bob Jones
VISITORS:
Jim Flynn - WPA*
Rock Snodgrass — AHOA **
Bob Myers -tenant
MEETING DATE: October 15, 2014
TIME: 7:30 A.M.
CITY STAFF PRESENT:
Bob Brooks, City of Auburn
Bill Peloza, City of Auburn, Councilmember
AIRPORT MANAGEMENT PRESENT
Jamelle Garcia
Kasey Maiorca
Linda Eskesen
PLACE: Auburn Municipal Airport, 506 23rd St. NE., Conference Room 1
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A motion was made and seconded to adopt the Advisory Board minutes of September 17, 2014.
PRESENTATIONS AND ROUTINE REPORTS:
1. Review of Matrix —
Wildlife Hazard Assessment — The Wildlife Hazard Assessment survey will conclude the end of October. A report
reconciliation will be compiled and sent to the FAA.
Airport Asphalt Repair & Seal — Mr. Maiorca stated the first punch list is done and Blackline will return on
10/16/2014 to complete a second punch list, mainly cleanup.
Master Plan Update — Mr. Garcia said he spoke with Matt Rogers of Century West about changing the document
wording from " runway extension" to "runway improvement" or "runway safety improvement ". Once the document is
reviewed by the FAA and adopted by City Council, it will allow future grant funding for the Auburn Municipal Airport.
Hangar Row 3 Development — Century West has been hired by the City as the project manager for the hangar
upgrades and will put the job out for bid. Mr. Brooks will present a Gantt chart timeline at the next AAB meeting. Council
has approved the additional funds for this project.
Business Development — A suggestion was made to include Matrix project numbers 35, 28, 34 and 27as a single
item under ongoing business development.
BOARD ACTION ITEMS:
2. Approval of updated fee schedule — Mr. Garcia reviewed the completed appraisal of leased land
properties of the Auburn Municipal Airport compiled by Valbridge Property Advisors. Various locations on the
east side of the Airport between 16th and 30th Streets NE were included in the analysis. Based on their
investigation and analysis, it is their opinion that the market rent of the subject properties are as follows: a
market rental rate for improved land @ $.55 and $36 for raw land.
Additionally, AMG presented proposed rental rates and fees for 2015.
A motion was made and approved, (4) yay, (1) nay, to adopt the proposed fee schedule for 2015. The
proposed fee schedule will go to Council for approval.
BOARD GUIDANCE AND INFORMATION ITEMS:
3. Airport Manager's Report-
Topic A: Noise Complaints
Number of complaints: 1
Number of complainants: 1
Topic B: Occupancy Report
Topic B:
Occupied
Percentage
Change
Occu pa ncy
Report Type
Open Hangar
57
67%
+2
Open Twin
4
67%
-1
Hangar
Row 9 -10
40
100%
0
Row 2
14
100%
0
Tie Down
35
39%
0
Storage Units
7
58%
0
Topic C: Fuel Prices
Fuel price at Auburn $6.24
Topic D: Airport Revenue Performance — A report on September Airport revenues was reviewed.
SCHEDULE FOR UPCOMING MEETINGS:
• Regular Board Meeting — November 19, 2014, 7:30 AM: Auburn Airport Office Conference Room 1, 506 23ra
St. NE, Auburn, WA 98002.
• Regular Board Meeting— December 17, 2014, 7:30 AM: Auburn Airport Office Conference Room 1, 506 23ra
St. NE, Auburn, WA 98002
ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING - 9:40 AM
Respectfully submitted,
Aviation Management Group, LLC
253 - 333 -6821
On behalf of the City of Auburn
*Washington Pilots Association
* *Auburn Hangar Owners Association