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Airport Advisory Board Meeting Minutes
November 16, 2004
8:00 AM,
Airport Office (400 23rd NE)
Introductions: Members and Guest
Attendance: Members: Ron Wanttaja, Rodger Campbell, Bud Buchanan
Guest: Ray Richcreek, Jan Bouchard, John Gallow
Staff: Shelley Coleman, City of Auburn Flight Service
Jamelle R. Garcia AMG
Walt Seifried AMG
Call to Order:Cliâ.ìrm'ãñ-
Approval of Minutes Approve October 2004 AAB minutes
Old Business:
1 . Airport Management & Operations update -
a. Eastside gate operators
b. Update on instrument approach - Walt, Jamelle and Lorelei met with Fred
Mitchell, FAA and two other FAA staff. The meeting concluded with the action
items that Mr. Mitchell was to follow up on the communication situation. Further
information after the meeting indicated that no work has been done on the
communication requirement and Walt follow up and received correspondence
that the system should be installed and ready for testing by May 2005. During
the meeting a timeline of August 2005 for publishing the approach is achievable
/ and a slight possibility of June 2005. AMG will continue correspondence and
respqnse from the FAA.
c. Gate key access policy
d. Aviation Properties is making progress. Structure now being built.
e. Hangars Unlimited still no update
f. Storm water fees for the airport. Shelley, Jamelle and Walt met with Public
Works committee regarding storm water and reviewed the rates for the airport.
The findings were that with the current rate structure and the amount of surface
at the airport the fees will be $4,254.02 per month. The prior rate to the airport
was $2,084.00. Shelley, Jamelle and Walt continue to work on a palatable
solution. Storm Water, Public Works committee and the Mayor are very
supportive of a positive solution for the airport.
2. Airport Security Status -
a. No abnormal issued to report.
3. Delinquent Tenant Account status-
a. Late rent notices mailed Monday
b. AN-2 is now current. Walt and the AN-2 owner agreed to of having the one
aircraft that ¡sin parts removed from the airport within 90 days. Then staff will
continue to remove the remaining unairworthy aircraft.
4. Auburn Good Old Days -
a. FYI - Planning and discussions have begun on a separate event. No formal
meetings yet.
5. Rules and Regulations -
a. Copies of Piece County's and Renton's rules and regulations along with the
current Auburn rules and regulations were mail. Walt to schedule a meeting once
members have had a chance to review the current information.
6. Review of rates and charges - the accompanying documents are the proposed 2005
rental rates for the airport. These rates will be presented to Municipal Service Committee
on Monday, November 15, 2004 and if approved notices mailed to the tenants prior to the
end of the month for the required 30 days notice. Additionally AMG will prepare the
coupons for 2005 for mailing in December 2004.
7. Request for Proposals - Shelley and Jamelle are working on the document for four (4)
areas that can be made available for commercial development.
8. Unauthorized activities in hangars.
9. Driving on Taxiways. FAA regulations prohibit any traffic other than aircraft on the
runways and taxiways unless the vehicle has either an approved 3 ft. by 3 ft white and
orange checkered flag or a revolving roof beacon. Tenants will be reminded of the
Aircraft Operations Area (AOA) and must have the correct visual and specific
authorization to drive on the AOA. AOA defined at as that area west of the walls of the
haAgal's. Airport office now hastoaner ÐeaGeflc-aOOcextra flagsfot'use or purchase.
An education process will begin in December 2004.
New Business
1 . Proposed system for waiting list and policy. A new policy was presented but due to
the limited time it was tabled until the next meeting
2. Lease rates for commercial tenants effective 2005. Jamelle and Shelley will begin the
process of evaluating the CPI and make the appropriate changes to the land lease
owners effective January 2005.
3. Discussion on possible closure of airport office on Sundays indicated that it is a
possibility, although further discussion and the cost savings and effect need to be
address.
4. Meeting on easement/access to west side property. Shelley, Jamelle and other City
Staff members met with the principal decision makers for Integris Metals regarding
the easement which the previous property owner build their storage yard on.
Discussions indicated that the City would entertain a different access easement
instead of moving the yard. The previous agreement's time to complete the task by
the property has expired although Integris Metals does recognize their responsibility
and the infringement on the easement.
5. Open discussions - JO.hn Gallow representing Valley Flyers club' stated that the Club
is researching the possibility of providing a self-fueling operation for their club aircraft.
Adjournment
Next Meetina Date:
December 21. 2004 8:00 AM AirDort Office