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AVIATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
GLENDALE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
6801 N. GLEN HARBOR BLVD.
GLENDALE AVIATION CONFERENCE ROOM
GLENDALE,AZ 85307
MAY 9,2009
9:00 A.M.
MEETING AND ANNUAL RETREAT
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
Present: Commission Chair Carl Dietzman
Commission Vice-Chair Bill Scott
Commissioner Bill Kelly
Commissioner Ron Cohoe
Commissioner Bob Irons
Commissioner Carl Duggins
Absent: Commissioner Marcio Moreno
Attendees: Airport Administrator Judy Skeen
Airport Sr. Secretary Shary Smith
Airport Crew Leader Richard Klink
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Scott made a motion to accept the minutes from the April 8, 2009
meeting as presented. Commissioner Cohoe seconded the motion and the minutes
were approved.
IV. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
None
V. AIRPORT BUSINESS
A. Commissioners viewed an aviation DVD entitled One Six Right. This
documentary dispels common misconceptions related to General Aviation
airports.
B. Airport Tour:
Mr. Klink, the Airport Crew Leader, took the Commissioners on a full
airport tour.
VI. AIRPORT ADMINISTRATOR UPDATE
A. The Commissioners were provided an update on the Collings Foundation
War Birds display of a B17, B24 and P51 hosted in April by Lux Air.
B. The Commissioners were provided information on the 99's (women's
pilot group) Fly-In for their regional conference in April. The group was
happy with the accommodations and use of Westgate facilities. This is
also the group that will be painting the Compass Rose.
C. The Commission was provided information on tie-down spaces
becoming available with the summer months approaching. The transient
area is primarily used for week-end and restaurant traffic.
D. The Commissioners were given updates on the following projects and
grants:
Demolition has started and equipment is arriving for the control
tower renovation project. This project is funded with monies from the
FAA and ADOT, and the vendor is AVCOM.
The ADOT grant for improvements to the safety areas of the
runway and taxiway shoulders is going to Council on May 26 in the
amount of $3,255 for acceptance. The Commissioners asked staff to
explain the grant process and how we receive funding.
The public hearing on the Master Plan draft is set for the May 12
Council meeting.
The additional security of wrought iron fencing (Phoenix Fence)
and key pad locks (Say-On Fence) on walk-through gates are provided
through grants from the Police Department. Commission had discussion
of the Plexi-glass to be used on top of the restaurant patio wall, visibility
to the runway, possible issues with the product over-time, and who was
going to be responsible for the upkeep.
E. The Commissioners were asked about subjects of interest for possible
work groups in the coming year. Some topics discussed were solar energy,
grant sources, rate structure, and wildlife mitigation.
VII. NEW BUSINESS (Future Agenda Item)
VIII. NEXT MEETING TIME
June 10, 2009.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Scott made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Kelly
seconded the motion and the meeting adjourned at 11:00 a.m.
The Aviation Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes of May 9, 2009 were
approved at the Commission Meeting of August 12, 2009.
Shary A. mi
Glendale 'cipal Airport
(623) 930-2188