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AVIATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
GLENDALE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
6801 N. GLEN HARBOR BLVD.
GLENDALE AVIATION CONFERENCE ROOM
GLENDALE, AZ 85307
DECEMBER 09, 2009
7:00 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
IV
Present: Commissioner Chairman
Carl Dietzman (Chair)
Commission Vice Chairman
Bill Scott (Vice Chair)
Commissioner
Ron Cohoe
Commissioner
Carl Duggins
Commissioner
Robert Irons
Commissioner
Marcio Moreno
Absent: Commissioner
Bill Kelly
Attendees: Airport Administrator
Judy Skeen
Tower Chief
Mike Allen
Airport Service Worker II
Jim Gum
American Flight Training
Paul Blair
American Flight Training
Rob Olson
The Arizona Republic
Rebekah Sanders
Valley Aviation Services
Clare Pryke
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Vice Chair Scott made a motion to accept the minutes as presented for the
October 14, 2009 meeting. Commissioner Moreno made the second. The motion
passed 6 - 0.
BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
None.
V. AIRPORT BUSINESS
1. Loyalty Oaths:
Chair Dietzman and Vice Chair Scott signed the Commissioner's Loyalty Oaths.
Commissioner Kelly will sign at a later date due to his absence.
2. Ordinance No. 1741, New Series, Article III. Aviation Advisory Commission:
Motion made by Vice Chair Scott to accept the draft Bylaws as referenced in
Ordinance No. 1741, New Series, Article III. It was also agreed to forward to
legal counsel for review. Commissioner Duggins made the second. The motion
passed 6 - 0.
3. Review of Rules and Regulations Suggested Updates:
It was agreed that this agenda item would be tabled until January. Articles II and
IV are ready for review; however, Article V is scheduled to be discussed for
possible changes at the December 14, 2009 Rules and Regulations Adhoc Sub -
Committee meeting. Therefore, the Commission felt that it was prudent to wait
until January whereby changes to Articles II, IV and V will be presented at that
time. Commissioner Cohoe felt that the Ad Hoc Subcommittee was very
successful. Vice Chair Scott agreed and ask that the Subcommittee be informed
that the Commission respects and appreciates the Ad Hoc Subcommittee's input,
suggestions, feedback and advice.
4. Aviation Advisory Sub -Committees:
Vice Chair Scott suggested a Security Sub -Committee. Ms. Skeen replied that the
airport does have an established emergency protocol, emergency plans and
control tower letters of agreement regarding security. Ms. Skeen will provide the
security protocol at the next meeting so that the Commission can determine if a
Security Sub -Committee is necessary.
5. Terminal Lease with American Flight Training Center Arizona Inc. (AFTCA):
Ms. Skeen stated that there are currently suites available for lease in the terminal
building and that AFTCA has requested to lease two suites in the terminal
building to start a small flight training school.
Ms. Skeen introduced representatives in attendance from AFTCA, Mr. Paul Blair
and Mr. Rob Olson. Mr. Blair stated that he has served on the Glendale Pilots
Association Board of Directors since its inception two years ago. Mr. Blair
explained that AFTCA currently operates flights schools in Belgium and France
and the President of AFTCA is in Belgium right now and was unable to attend
this meeting.
Mr. Blair and Mr. Olson provided information regarding AFTCA, including the
following highlights:
a. Flight school is very costly in Europe and AFTCA would like to open
a flight school in Glendale that specializes in FAA Flight Training of
Europeans.
b. AFTCA is in its start up phase.
c. AFTCA has four to five aircrafts (a Cessna 73, a Cessna 152 and a few
Seneca's).
d. The first class of AFTCA is expected to arrive in the US at the end of
January. There are five students in this class. Currently, this first
• A telephone from the city is still pending.
3. Weed, Dust and Erosion Control Project:
Ms. Skeen reported that this project was completed and will send invoices on to
the FAA and ADOT for reimbursement.
4. Cirrus Aircraft/GCH — Suite 101:
Ms. Skeen reported that Cirrus has moved out of its airport office space and is
operating out of California now. Ms. Skeen announced that Gold Coast
Helicopter (GCH) has leased Suite 101 and this works well as it connects with
one of their existing suites.
5. ADOT Grant Status:
Ms. Skeen stated that in 2009, ADOT had not reimbursed any grants. ADOT has
experienced cuts in both expenses and staff. Ms. Skeen hopes that in January
2010, ADOT will begin reimbursing grants again.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
Future Agenda Items:
• Ms. Skeen commented that a representative from West -Mac would like to attend
the January Commission meeting.
• The Commission will review changes to the Rules and Regulations.
VIII. NEXT MEETING TIME
The next meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 13, 2010 on the
second floor of the airport terminal building of the Glendale Municipal Airport,
6801 N. Glen Harbor Blvd Suite 201, Glendale, AZ.
IX. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
None.
X. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 7:53 p.m., the Commission held Executive Session.
XI. APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
The Aviation Advisory Commission reviewed the draft Executive Session
minutes of October 14, 2009.
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Vice Chair Scott made a motion to adjourn at 8:20 p.m. Commissioner Moreno
made the second. The motion passed 6 — 0.
The Aviation Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes of December 9, 2009 were
approved at the Commission Meeting of January 13, 2010.
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