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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-17-2001MINUTES OF AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING The regular meeting of the Airport Advisory Board was held January 17, 2001, at the Auburn City Hall in Room 1. TIME: 7:30 AM MEMBERS PRESENT: Don Rottle, Bud Buchanan, Rodger Campbell, Joe DeJoie STAFF PRESENT: Paul Krauss, Director Planning; John Anderson, Airport Manager; Carolyn Brown, Secretary TENANTS PRESENT: Jan Bouchard, Jamelle Garcia, John Gallo, Ray Richcreek The meeting was called to order by Rodger Campbell, chairman Security at the Airport. The City has talked with several different security firms checking on prices and number of trips around ~e airport. The Security firm picked will report on doors open, and will. contact police if unauthorized people are on airport property. The City Council has -~ approved $3.00_per month charge per tenant. Paul Krauss indicated that there still _2 needs to be confirmation from finance. The City has three estimates from security fir. ms-_,_, but may have to bid out. Hope to have security firm in place in 30 days. The Auburn :~ Police have been responsive and did catch the person who stole a plane. Rodger stated that security should be self-supporting Discussed how offenses should be treated. Discussed homeless people living by the airport. Jan Bouchard asked if it is a requirement that the airfield have security and if it is Federal jurisdiction. John Anderson will check into that question. A question was raised about fencing on the west side of the Airport. John Anderson said we haVe the grant money, but at the moment there is a boundary dispute. Discussed the process and the options regarding the boundary issue. Update on Hanger construction Paul Krauss is still working with the City Council 0n the issue of hangers that will be built by airport tenants. The construction issue is still in committee. The City Council is not yet convinced that there is a definite market. Paul stated that there are five people interested in building their own hanger. City Council wants the lease to be at 40cents a square foot. Don Rottle read a letter regarding the price of the property and the author of the letter has changed his mind about building at the airport because the appraised value was lower then the price the City Council now wants to charge. DiScussed attending a CC meeting or writing a letter. Paul suggested that Board goes to committee meeting first. Discussed current occupancy and waiting list for hangers. Paul discussed how the Airport operates as an Enterprise Fund. Joe DeJoie past operating procedures and how money was not set aside for maintenance and upkeep. Paul stated the City had to replace fuel facility, started roof replacement, and also had to match 10% for the hangers. Now working toward reconstruction of the Airport budget to help the Airport pay for itself. Discussed early payoff of the 20-year bond. Airport also pays approximately $50,000 towards storm utility funds. Operates thru revenUes received. Joe DeJoie proposed that a resolution to go to the City Council. Paul Krauss reiterated that the City Council listens to the voluntary citizen boards (i.e. Human Services, Park Board, etc.). Discussed the development of the north 3 acres and proposal by a developer. Discussed how the appraisal rate was determined and possible uses of the property, with businesses and/or a restaurant. Would like to see something similar to what is available at Thun field. Would like to open the Airport for good Old Days again. Discussed having aerobatics and drawing people to the Airport. Paul encouraged the committee to set up a time for the Muni Services committee meeting. Take their concerns to the committee to relay to City Council. Joe DeJoie stated that the board resolutions should be made as recommendations in the minutes. It was affirmed that the minutes go to the City Council and other interested parties. Resolution to Muni Services to suggest that the city accept the 33.3 cents instead of the 40 cents, per the Recommendations of the Airport Advisory Board. Resolution that someone from Muni Services attend the Airport Advisory Board meeting. Tabled action at this time. Discussed profit margin, especially fuel. (AOPA). John Anderson stated'that fuel prices have gone up all over. Jamelle Garcia discussed the profit the Airport should expect, at a break-even margin. Rodger Campbell asked how the City sets the fuel prices. John said he surveys the surrounding airports and that the City sets the margin on fuel. ~amelle cost margin is based on services provided, (i.e. self-service fuel, no radio). _F~garding the Auburn Flight Service expansion, Jamelle Garcia read his letter into the m~nutes. Letter to go to the City Council. (See copy of letter attached). Jamelle said tFia't prior to fall of 2001 he hopes to have buildings in place. · John Anderson said Master Plan is to extend runways on both ends, and possibly bigger airplanes could use the airport. Discussed the Master Plan and the process. The Airport is required to have a Master Plan, in order to apply for grants. General discussion of A©PA. Rodger Campbell asked about the Jet Fuel pumps, Jamelle Garcia said no plans at this time. Rodger Campbell suggested the board member get together for a recommendation to Council. John Anderson said the minutes usually are sufficient. Discussed ways of notifying members of upcoming events. Secretary will send copy of minutes to all tenants. Meeting adjourned at 9:30 am.