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Minutes of the Auburn Airport Advisory Committee
September 19,2006
8:00 a.m.
Auburn Flight Service Classroom II
Chair: Rodger Campbell
Attendance: *Rodger Campbell *Bob Myers *Tom Matson, *Matt Bauermeister, *Gary Risner
Jamelle Garcia, Michael Shipman, Lee Potter, Athal Williams, John Gallo
Shelley Coleman
. * Denotes AAB Member
Called to order at 8:00 a.m.
Approval of minutes- First order of business was to approve July 2006 minutes. Motion was made,
seconded and unanimously passed that the minutes of July 2006 meeting minutes are approved at this
time. Note: August meeting was not officially held due to insufficient amount of Board Members.
Old Business:
Update on instrument approach, Garcia stated that a meeting was held with Fred Mitchel along with
Coleman with the FAA. A letter was then sent out reaffirming what was discussed during the meeting and
comments came back from the FAA now not agreeing with the May 2007 publish date of the GPS
approach. Fred Mitchell's supervisor has decided on his own to push the date back to August 2007.
Currently our Airport contact, Jeff Winters, has been on vacation. Coleman stated that it's time to contact
the lobbyist in D.C. She wants white paper to Carolyn, the lobbyist and the Mayor but first wait until
Winters can be contacted after his vacation. Campbell asked, how long has this been going on? Garcia
replied, nine years.
Hangar row 9 & 10 update on roof leaks. Garcia reported that a private consultant that the City has
worked with has now been contacted. The consultant is hired to tell us an unbiased opinion how the
airport should proceed. Too many different conclusions have come up to make a sound decision.
Shipman stated that this week the consultants are scheduled to investigate the problem.
AN-2 update- Garcia stated that we had one left on the field and that the new owner Ron McLaughlin will
be arriving this week with a tear down crew to remove the last one.
Helicopter and Training: Garcia stated that a meeting was held with local helicopter operators and FAA
regarding a need for a standard at the Auburn Airport. Unfortunately what was not discussed were the
multiple approaches that have elevated the noise complaints surrounding the Auburn Airport. A new
meeting has been set for September 21 at 1500 with our local operator AirWork to come up with
something that's safe and acceptable to all including the community.
Battery Back-up for the Main Gate: Garcia brought up the need for a back up system for one of the gates
at the airport. Without a backup power supply system nobody can exit or enter the Airport including Airlift
Rescue support. During the daytime Airport staff can disable the gate and leave it open, but that will open
us up to security problems. Original estimates came in at $1775.00 & $1931.20. The Airport Advisory
Board has decided to remove item until further details can be obtained.
Exit gate next to NW Hangars. Garcia stated that owner and developer John Vodry of NW Hangars had
been under the impression that the City was going to provide funds for reinstalling the east side exit gate
that was deactivated for construction of their hangars. The City was under the impression that NW
Hangars was providing all the funds for this replacement. Coleman stated that a meeting between herself
and Vodry concluded that John was to supply a new bid and plans for the project to her and the City. The
proposal would then go through the proper departments and permit processes. A cost sharing might be
possible, but as of now it's just not in the budget.
New Business:
Noise complaints: Garcia reaffirmed the meeting with Airwork Helicopters and discussed that a need for
volunteer compliance on behalf of the pilots and continuing education of the public was needed.
Super Unicom Problems: Shipman stated that over the past month the Super Unicom has been out of
service. Hours of multiple phone calls, e-mails and labor spent just in order to get the unit able to
broadcast. As of now the unit is operating in a reset off mode, meaning that all relays that protect circuits
are bypassed. This was the procedure dictated by the manufacturer. Starting to inquire about other
options in case of total failure of unit and future need of the Airport.
Dumping of non-related aviation garbage. Garcia stated that continued dumping of construction related
and home garbage being brought onto the airport is being dumped in the Airport dumpsters. Shipman
stated that the Associations have no dumpsters and recently have been the main culprit. Coleman said to
give her a list of Associations and a billing letter will be sent from utilities department.
Landscaping at Condo Associations: Garcia discussed the need of the Associations at the Airport to keep
up their own landscaping.
Storm Water maintenance issues: Garcia stated that Shipman was in contact with Tim Carlaw trying to
rectify the issue of who is responsible for maintaining the area behind Jacobsons hangar at the North
end. Shipman stated that Carlaw had made a comment that this is an ongoing situation since the
development of the north end. Shipman was to follow up with a phone call to Tim on his findings.
Runway Repairs completed: Icon Materials made repairs to the recently damaged runway from a gear up
landing and ground looping of an aircraft.
West Side access road: Garcia stated that the access road from B Street to the West Side property was
to begin this week pending weather.
Construction update on Hangars Unlimited Property: Shipman stated that construction was moving along
and that crews have been keeping him updated on equipment movement. Foundations have been poured
and some material has been delivered into the staging area.
Rates and charges for 2007: Garcia discussed the 2007 hangar rate schedule for approval and the
Boards recommendation to bring to council. The Board voted and approved the recommendation to
increase rates in 2007 according to the rate schedule handed out.
Researching fuel club concept: Garcia said that a discussion of a fuel club for the Auburn Airport might
help with the high cost of fuel.
Nomination committee for new AAB members: Garcia stated that some terms were coming up and new
Board Members were needed. He asked the Board for any recommendations and to help with the search.
Meeting for October: Garcia recommended that the October meeting be cancelled since Airport
management and City Official Coleman will be at an Airport Conference. Board agreed to cancel the
October 2006 meeting, the next meeting is scheduled for November 21, 2006
The next meeting of the AAB will be November 21st 2006 at 8:00 a.m. at Northwest Aviation College.'
There being no other business the meeting was adjourned at 0905 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jamelle R. Garcia, AMG, on behalf of the City of Auburn