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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-15-2008Minutes of the Auburn Airport Advisory Committee January 15, 2008 8:00 a.m. Northwest Aviation College Classroom 1 Chair: Rodger Campbell Attendance: Rodger Campbell* Robert Myers* Lee Potter* Jamelle Garcia Shawn Hunstock * Denotes AAB Member Called to order at 0800 Approval of minutes: First order of business was to approve December 2007 minutes. Motion was made, seconded and was unanimously passed that the minutes of December 16th, 2007 meeting are approved as corrected at this time. Old Business Hangar rows 9 and 10 -Paul Berry is no longer lead contact on this project. The project has been transferred from Paul to the City facilities department. No update on the taxiway construction from Reid Middleton. Previously the AAB had discussed that the taxiway layout design was to transition to City facilities people, after discussion and to clarify the taxiway layout design will be Reid Middleton responsibility and Reid Middleton is taking on the role of project manager, replacing Paul Berry, Harris & Associates. Shawn Hunstock has been working with Rand Hall of Reid Middleton on permits and such. Reid Middleton will take on a larger role in the project. Auburn Condo Hangar Association has talked with their insurance company regarding the issue of commercial operations being conducted in the condo hangars. The insurance company is discussing the issue of removing the exclusion from their policy. The insurance company emphasized that only a limited amount of operations would be authorized before a change in the policy would need to be made. Mr. Garcia reported the AAB has expiring terms of advisory members, namely, Rodger Campbell, Matt Bauermiester and Tom Matson. Mr. Matson agreed to a 3-year appointment. This is the last meeting for Rodger Campbell. He expressed his feeling regarding his time on the AAB and wished everyone the best. Mr. Garcia reported that two of three applications sent out have been delivered to the Mayor's office for review. Mr. Garcia reported that City and AMG staff took a tour and had a meeting with SEATAC airports storm water staff regarding the storm water retention system. No other information is available since the tour and meeting in December 2007. Mr. Garcia asked the members of the AAB if they had any questions or comments regarding the permit forms and the hold harmless exhibits which were distributed at the last meeting. There were no recommendation from any of the members of the AAB. Mr. Garcia said he would continue forward with the permit program with the City and City Attorney's office. New Business Mr. Garcia reported that Hangar row 2 roll-up door motor had failed and one other motor is failing. AMG has the motor out for repair/overhaul. The discussion continue that the motors are no longer produced and that Delta Motors is overhauling the motor with the parts they do have. AMG has also requested that Delta Motors advise us on a replacement motor, but no information is available at this time. Also Mr. Garcia mentioned that in the event of a power failure there is no way to open or close the doors. AMG is researching the idea of installing a generator switch and the electrical panel so that an emergency generator could be used in the event of a power failure to operate the hangar doors. Page Two AAB Meeting Minutes January 15, 2008 Mr. Garcia reported that an aircraft had run off the side of the runway and damaged the north end VAST (Visual Approach Slope Indicator) and the systems was replaced within days and is operational During the time the VAST was out of service a Notice to Airman (NOTAM) was issued alerting pilots of the situation. Mr. Garcia reported that AMG has sent notice of cancellation to Washington Merchant Patrol due to unsatisfactory performance. The new security company will begin operations February 1, 2008. Mr. Garcia reported the gate card access verification begins February 1 for two months. All card holders must re-register their cards and any cards that they sponsor. Any unverified cards will be disabled April 1, 2008. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:48 a.m. Next meeting date February 19, 2008. Respectfully submitted, Jamelle R. Garcia AMG on behalf of the City of Auburn