HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-27-2015 MinutesAUBURN AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES FOR May 27, 2015
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mark Babcock -Chair
Don Peters
John Thiesen
Robert Jones
Josh Clearman - absent
VISITORS:
Bob Myers - tenant
Gary Miller -tenant
Rock Snodgrass — AHOA*
MEETING DATE: May 27, 2015
TIME: 7:30 A.M.
CITY STAFF PRESENT:
Shelley Coleman, Finance Director, COA
Bob Brooks, Finance Manager, COA
Bill Peloza, COA Council Representative
AIRPORT MANAGEMENT PRESENT
Jamelle Garcia
Kasey Maiorca
Linda Eskesen
PLACE: Auburn Municipal Airport, 506 23rd St. NE., Conference Room 1
INTRODUCTIONS: Chairman Babcock introduced the visitors.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A motion was made and seconded to adopt the Advisory Board minutes of April15, 2015.
PRESENTATIONS AND ROUTINE REPORTS:
1. FOLLOW UP ON PUBLIC COMMENT FROM PREVIOUS MEETING - None
2. REVIEW OF MATRIX
Wildlife Hazard Assessment — Mr. Maiorca has completed scheduled training with the USDA Wildlife Services which will
allow him to immediately remove wildlife interfering with aircraft in accordance with the Wildlife Hazard Management
Plan.
Airport Asphalt Repair & Seal — Century West surveyed the areas of the airport requiring attention and updated the punch
list. The City of Auburn used additional funding to seal the asphalt up to the hangar doors which was not included in the
FAA funding. After the punch list is complete, the FAA will inspect the project.
Master Plan Update — After the ALP (Airport Layout Plan) is updated, it then needs to be signed by the City and FAA. This is
the final step and ready for close out of the project.
Business Development — Cascade Helicopter Services is currently in the process of purchasing the Auburn Flight Service
building. A 50 year land lease was requested by Cascade Helicopter Services and approved by City Council. Cornerstone
Aviation and Galvin Flying located in the AFS building are looking to relocate on the field.
AMG is coordinating with City of Auburn Economic Development Manager, Doug Lein to host an aviation business open
house at the airport office on Friday, June 26th, 2015, 10am -4pm.
Runway Enhancement — Mr. Garcia reports that he spoke with Carolyn Reed, Manager of Northwest Mountain Region,
Seattle District Office, and discussed the runway enhancement. Ms. Reed understands the future goals of the Auburn
Airport and as a reliever airport in the Puget Sound area.
Promotion Brochure — On hold
Row 3 Hangar Development — Construction of Row 3 enclosure is complete. A few repairs remain on punch list.
Airport Branding — On hold. Ms. Coleman will speak to Mr.Hursh regarding the status of the branding process.
Airport Events —The Auburn Airport will coordinate with the City of Auburn Parks for Auburn Days, August 14th. Mr. Garcia
suggests a theme of "Planes, Trains and Automobiles ", as well as static display of aircraft.
Hangar Art Work- City reported photos of the hangars are being reviewed by Auburn Arts Commission.
BOARD ACTION ITEMS: NONE
BOARD GUIDANCE AND INFORMATION ITEMS:
3. AIRPORT MANAGER'S REPORT
Topic A: Noise Complaints
Number of complaints since last meeting: 11
Topic B: Occupancy Report
Open Hangar
Open Twin Hangar
Row 9 -10
Row 2
Tie Down
Storage Units
Total /Occupied
68/59
6/4
40/40
14/14
89/33
17/8
Number of complainants: 2
Percentage Change
87%
0
67%
0
100%
0
100%
0
37%
0
47%
0
Topic C: Fuel Prices
Fuel price at Auburn $5.12 credit and $4.99 cash.
Topic D: Airport Revenue Performance— Report reviewed.
OPEN DISCUSSION:
SCHEDULE FOR UPCOMING MEETINGS:
Regular Board Meeting — June 17, 2015 7:30 AM: Auburn Airport Office Conference Room 1, 506 23rd St. NE,
Auburn, WA 98002
Regular Board Meeting —July 15, 2015, 7:30 AM: Auburn Airport Office Conference Room 1, 506 23rd St. NE,
Auburn, WA 98002
ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING -9:13 AM
Respectfully submitted,
Aviation Management Group, LLC
253 - 333 -6821
On behalf of the City of Auburn
*Auburn Hangars Owners Association