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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Aviation Advisory Commission - Meeting Date: 11/10/2004 MINUTES AVIATION ADVISORY COMMISSION GLENDALE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT 6801 N. GLEN HARBOR BLVD. GLENDALE AVIATION CONFERENCE ROOM GLENDALE,AZ 85307 NOVEMBER 10,2004 7:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL Present: Chairperson Bill Jones Vice Chairperson Ron Heyden Commissioner Andy Dewey Commissioner Fred Coury Commissioner Eric Simon Commissioner Steve Struke Commissioner Carlton Pitts Absent: None Attendees: Incoming Commissioner Pierce McLean Deputy City Manager Horatio Skeete Acting Assistant Transportation Michael Munroe Airport Manager Mark Ripley Airport Operations James Gum III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Simon made a motion to accept the minutes from the October 20, 2004 meeting as presented. Commissioner Dewey seconded the motion and the minutes were approved 7-0. IV. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR None V. AIRPORT BUSINESS CIP Projects The Commission was provided copies of the Federal Aviation Administration and Arizona Department of Transportation Five-Year Capital Improvement Program. After reviewing the projects listed on the form, Commissioner Pitts asked if the projects listed would allow for commercial size aircraft to use the airport? Commissioner Pitts is concerned that the airport could be missing an opportunity to become a major player on the Westside if the airport cannot accommodate team planes. The airport manager explained that the FAA funds projects based on the critical aircraft; the largest aircraft that operates in and out of the airport a minimum of 500 a times a year. The airport manager explained that currently the airport can and does accommodate the largest corporate jets such as a G-5 or Global Express. The airport manager stated that the best time to evaluate designed capacity is during the master plan update. Deputy City Manager Skeete stated that it would be appropriate to make a motion to make sure Commissioner Pitt's concerns are on the record since this is his last meeting. Commissioner Simon suggested that the security project listed in 2008 should be brought forward since the City will be hosting the 2008 Super Bowl. The airport manager stated that he would gladly move the project to 2007. He also stated that when it comes to funding, the FAA has the final say. The airport manager stated that the City has done very well over the past three years receiving between six and seven million dollars in grants. After more discussion, the following two motions were made: Motion Commissioner Pitts made a motion that during the next master plan update the capacity issues of the airport be addressed; specifically the airport's ability to handle commercial size aircraft and the development of the adjacent land located to the west of the airport. Commissioner Struke seconded the motion and it passed 7-0. Motion Commissioner Corny made a motion to support the ACIP program as presented save for changing the security project from 2008 to 2007. Commissioner Simon seconded the motion and it passed 7-0. VI. STAFF REPORTS 1. The airport manager informed the Commission that there isn't really any update to give concerning the John F. Long litigation. The airport has responded to a couple of freedom of information request, but otherwise nothing has happened. 2. The airport manager updated the Commission concerning the Air Museum. The building has been ordered and the architect is working with an engineer on the site plan and street access. The DC-3 is in Texas and should arrive soon. 3. The airport manager informed the Commission that the City was currently working on the contract for acquisition and relocation services. The airport manager also stated that when he met with the FAA, they instructed the airport to move forward with the property acquisition. VII. NEW BUSINESS Deputy City Manager Skeete presented Commissioners Pitts, Jones, Struke and Heyden with plaques and thanked them on behalf of the Mayor and Council for their outstanding service. VIII. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Struke made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Pitts seconded the motion and the meeting adjourned at 7:51 p.m.