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AVIATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
GLENDALE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
6801 N. GLEN HARBOR BLVD.
GLENDALE AVIATION CONFERENCE ROOM
GLENDALE, AZ 85307
SEPTEMBER 9, 2009
7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
Present: Commission Vice Chairman Bill Scott
Commissioner Bill Kelly
Commissioner Ron Cohoe
Commissioner Bob Irons
Commissioner Carl Duggins
Absent: Commission Chairman Carl Dietzman
Commissioner Marcio Moreno
Attendees: Director, City Manager Relations Cathy Gorham
Airport Administrator Judy Skeen
Airport Sr. Secretary Shary Smith
Airport Service Worker II Jim Gum
Airport Tower Manager Basil Allen(Mike)
Valley Aviation Services Clare Pryke
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Kelly made a motion to accept the minutes from the August 12,
2009 meeting as presented. Commissioner Duggins seconded the motion and the
minutes were approved.
IV. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
None
V. AIRPORT BUSINESS
1. Ordinance No. 1741, New Series, Article III. Aviation Advisory Commission
The Commissioners had a small discussion on Ordinance No. 1741, New
Series, Article III. Aviation Advisory Commission Draft Bylaws.
Commissioner Cohoe had a comment on Section 402, with a change to Copy
of Bylaws. Vice Chairman Scott asked to have legal look at any changes that
the Commission would recommend and present. Ms. Gorham mentioned to
the Commission that the Aviation Advisory Commission, Planning
Commission and Board of Adjustments use Bylaws, but other City Boards and
Commissions have Policies and Procedures. Vice Chairman Scott mentioned
Item 102, as options to appoint Chair and Vice Chair to the Draft Bylaws and
would like to keep it called Bylaws and not change the wording to Aviation
Advisory Commission Policies and Procedures. Commissioner Duggins
asked if any advantages if having it called Bylaws or Policies and Procedures.
Vice Chairman Scott answered Bylaws are stricter and what the City wants.
Ms. Gorham said that the Commission could vote on this. The Commission
asked to table the discussion until all Commissioners were present.
2. Airport Rules and Regulations, Article 3., Fueling, Flammable Fluids and
Safety
The Commissioners had a small discussion on the responsibility of the
Commission to appoint members to serve on sub-committees and the
possibility of other Commissioners wanting to service on the Ad Hoc
Committee reviewing the Airport's existing Rules and Regulations. The
Commissioners reviewed and discussed Article 3 of the Rules and Regulations
on Fueling, Flammable Fluids and Safety and discussed their suggestions to
Commissioner Cohoe who is serving on the Ad Hoc Committee and will
present the Commissioner's suggestions at the next Ad Hoc Committee
meeting of September 14th. Commissioner Cohoe invited other Aviation
Advisory Commissioners to attend the Ad Hoc Committee meeting. Some
recommendations discussed for changes are fuel safety, storage of vehicles,
motor homes, open flames, oily rags, kerosene, lighter fluid, no more than two
fuel cans, aircraft in hangar, enforcement of responsibility of hangar
associations with the City's Rules and Regulations, fire regulations, hangars
and storage facilities be in compliance with City and Federal. Ms. Gorham
mentioned to the Commission that the Ad Hoc Committee is the first time that
stakeholders have been asked to be a committee. The Commission asked to
table the discussion until all Commissioners were present and whether
additional Aviation Advisory Commission members are appointed to the Ad
Hoc Committee.
3. Aviation Advisory Commission Sub-Committees
The Commissioners had a small discussion on forming sub-committees for
aviation items that they would like to research and provide recommendations
on. The Commission asked to table the discussion until all Commissioners
were present.
4. Draft Hangar Land Lease Agreement
The Commissioners reviewed and discussed the draft hangar land lease
agreement that they had received. Vice Chairman Scott asked if land leases
could have wording regarding businesses that are not aviation related and that
the hangar associations are to abide by Airport's Rules and Regulations.
Changes suggested by the Commission during meetings be included in an
updated draft hangar lease and provided to the City Attorney's office for input
and review. The document will then be brought back to the Commission for
discussion and a vote. The Commission asked to table the discussion until all
Commissioners were present.
VI. STAFF REPORTS/UPDATE (Discussion Only)
1. Ms. Skeen informed the Commission of the required FAA 7460 regarding the
blast fence and the location as to where it will be put.
2. Ms. Skeen discussed the weed, dust and erosion control cooperative
purchasing agreement with the Commission and mentioned that there had
been a snag,but the agreement is moving forward.
3. Mr. Allen, Tower Manager, discussed the control tower renovations with the
Commission. Mr. Allen said the radio equipment is here and waiting for
installation. The older equipment in the tower cab had been taken out and the
new equipment is installed and being tested. Vice Chairman Scott asked if the
time frame of the renovations is on time. Mr. Allen answered that the time
frame is a little over than planned for. Mr. Allen also discussed the wind
sensors and that he is trying to get approval of FAA for the wind sensors as
dual sensors were in the initial agreement and the wind sensors need to be
placed where they can be of the most accurate and current positions for safety
as the FAA recommends facilities to have the equipment and where it can be
placed. Mr. Allen informed the Commission that the tower is dealing with
about ninety percent of students.
4. Ms. Skeen mentioned to the Commission that there are a few suites available
for rent in the terminal building and the airport may have two suites rented.
5. Ms. Skeen gave all the Commissioners the Airport Master Plan that had been
approved by City Council.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
1. None
VIII. NEXT MEETING TIME
The next meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the second floor conference room of
the airport terminal building on Wednesday, October 14, 2009.
IX. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
X. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Cohoe made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner
Kelly seconded the motion and the meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m.
The Aviation Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes of September 9, 2009 were
a• .roved at the Commission Meeting of October 14, 2009.
itdy Skeen
'Airport Adm istrator
623-930-2188