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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-15-2008Minutes of the Auburn Airport Advisory Committee July 15, 2008 8:00 a.m. Northwest Aviation College Classroom 1 Chair: Robert Myers Attendance: Robert Myers* Mark Babcock* Shawn Hunstock Jamelle Garcia Michael Shipman Michael Kopp* • * nenntes AAR Member Called to order at 8:01 AM Approval of minutes: First order of business was to approve June 17, 2008 minutes. Motion was made, seconded and unanimously passed that the minutes of June 17, 2008 are approved at this time. Old Business Hangar rows 9 & 10 - One bid was received d that there are sae and the project will be moving forward through Public Works. Michael Kopp asked how many prospective bidders attended the pre-bid meeting, Mr. Garcia report that three (3) bidders attend the meeting. Additional Mr. Kopp asked about the contractor's qualifications, Mr. Garcia responded that the all bidder came from the City's Small Works Roster and the single bidder did seem to be the most interested and asked good questions during the pre-bid meeting. Taxiway Construction - No further information was available at this time. Mr. Garcia state that currently we are waiting for FAA funding approval for 2008 and a construction window of 2009. Mr. Babcock asked why the bids had come in so high above the engineer estimates. Mr. Garcia reported that bids have come in 30 % higher than the engineering company had estimated and believe due the higher petroleum/energy prices affected the bids since they don't know where the price will in 2009. Mr. Garcia also report and Mr. Hunstock confirmed that the bids receive were within 10% of each other which mean that the FAA does not require any additional information because the bids were within 10% of each other. Storm water update - Mr. Garcia reported Storm water is currently working on pond #1 by cleaning out the debris (weeds and grasses) Then support cabling for the netting will be installed but no higher than 12 inches above ground level. The netting will not be floating but suspended above the pond. This allows maintenance and cleaning to be accomplished by easily pulling the netting back for access to the pond. Request for Proposal for airport eastside properties Mr. Garcia reports that some real estate companies had call in response to the advertising and requested additional information which was either sent or directed to the website for the documents. Advisory members mentioned that this was probably not the opportune time for the RFP due to the local and national economy. Enclosing open t-hangars- Mr. Steve Burke reported that he suggest that the door be extended about 12 inches and some material be added to the interior cement wall to reduce abrasive wear and tear contact with the curtain. Mr. Garcia reported that discussions with Shelley Coleman regarding this upgrade to the open T-hangars that she wanted a condition survey of the entire building to establish the building is sound and worth making the investment of the upgrade. Columbia Bank Property Mr. Garcia reported that the Columbia Bank property and the adjacent property located at the south west corner of the field has been discussed with the FAA. The property would take approximately $5.1 million to acquire. The City and AMG are encouraging the FAA to assist in the purchase of these properties so development is aviation related. Mr. Garcia reported that further discussion with the FAA had indicated the FAA was responsive to the request and would begin the process of moving the ALP date of 2012 for land acquisition to 2010 by using discretionary funds. Discuss installing contact information on all hangars- Mr. Garcia passed out examples of different formats and size for emergency contact information to be installed on each hangar building. Mr. Kopp was concerned about information being available to the general public. Discussions continued regarding how best to accomplish this project and protect the information. After due debate and deliberation a motion was made, seconded and unanimously passed that the airport move forward with the larger 81/2 X 11 emergency contact list and additionally, the rules and regulations be updated to require this information. Hangar rows 2-8 header structural test and condition status. The members after review and discussion recommends that the drill resistance test be accomplished on the headers on City hangars rows 2-8. Mr. Shipman is to begin the process. Discussion regarding rehab and estimate to rehab hangar rows 3-8 Mr. Garcia reported that City is requesting a condition survey of the existing hangars, specifically rows 2- 8. If structurally sound then possible rehabilitation and improvement of the existing hangars can be budgeted in 2009/2010 The airport staff has contacted Steve Burke, City of Auburn, to access the situation and make recommendation of a third party to evaluate the hangars. No information has been received as of this meeting. Mr. Garcia said he would contact Mr. Burke and follow up. Status of the Park and Ride No additional information is available at this time regarding the status of the Metro/King County park and ride property. Mr. Hunstock reported no additional information had been received by the City either. Noise Complaints from Rotorcraft from citizens. Mr. Garcia reported that noise complaints continue to be received regarding both helicopter and gyrocopters from citizens and businesses. Mr. Shipman has noticed a change with the rotorcraft since the traffic pattern recommend change announced and implemented in June 2008. Mr. Garcia met with Mayor Lewis and Shelley Coleman regarding implementation and enforcement of the airport traffic pattern. This discussion included that both fixed wing and rotorcraft that did not voluntarily comply with the Auburn Airport Traffic Pattern would first received a verbal warning regarding non-compliance with the Auburn Airport Traffic Pattern. Second warning would be in writing restating the requirement of the Auburn Airport Traffic Pattern with a copy to Code Enforcement. Third offense would be handled by Code Enforcement as a violation under Public Nuisance for noise complaints this would also include FAA notification. Mr. Garcia mentioned that the Auburn airport is not alone in this situation and used the Salem, Or airport as an example of Rotorcraft noise complaints by citizens and how the FAA was handling this issued between the City of Salem and helicopter operators. Evening Meeting for August or September. The members discussed the evening meeting and due to conflicts in schedule and the possibility of more information on the taxiway project, it was decided to have the October 2008 meeting schedule for October 21, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. AMG will send out postcards to tenants on file of this evening meeting. New Business: There was no new business Open Discussion. None There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:10 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Jamelle R. Garcia Managing Member, AMG On behalf of the City of Auburn