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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Aviation Advisory Commission - Meeting Date: 3/14/2012 MINUTES AVIATION ADVISORY COMMISSION 6801 N GLEN HARBOR BLVD - SUITE 201 GLENDALE,ARIZONA 85307 AIRPORT CONFERENCE ROOM MARCH 14,2012 7:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:07 p.m. by Chair Ron Cohoe with the following Commissioners present: Vice-Chair Carl Duggins, Victoria Rogen, Leslie Sheeler, Walt Chaney and Robert Irons. Also present were Walter Fix, Airport Administrator; Jamsheed Mehta, City of Glendale Executive Director for Transportation Services; Basil Allen, Airport Tower; Roy Goss; Jerome Madson; Clare Pryke, Valley Aviation Services; Richard Rivet; Alex Romanowski; Rick Rademaker, Arizona Flight Training Center and Tito Suazo, Aerosim Aviation. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING Commissioner Duggins motioned to approve the February 8, 2012 meeting minutes. Commissioner Rogen made the second. The motion carried 6 - 0 III. REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCE OR WITHDRAWAL OF ITEMS. None. IV. AIRPORT BUSINESS 1. Airport Rules & Regulations: Mr. Fix stated that over the last two weeks, he has reviewed the Draft Revised Rules & Regulations created by the old stakeholders in early 2010. Mr. Fix would like to make some changes and also invite a new group of stakeholders to review the document. Mr. Fix stated that he will form a new stakeholder group within the next two weeks. Mr. Fix noted that a Minimum Operating Standards Policy and a Leasing Policy must also be drafted. Mr. Fix stated that the challenge will be to meet the time period prescribed by the FAA which is as currently stated unobtainable. Mr. Fix, Airport staff and City of Glendale representatives will work with the FAA on a new timeline. Mr. Fix stated that there may be a limited opportunity to hire an outside consultant to work on one or more of these documents, however, this depends on budget and the timeframe negotiated with the FAA. Chair Cohoe inquired about the Leasing Policy. Mr. Fix explained that this policy describes the types of leases allowed at the Airport and the business conditions of the Airport. Chair Cohoe inquired as to who would be included in the new stakeholder group. Mr. Fix explained that the group would be comprised of a member of the Aviation Advisory Commission, some of the tenants at the Airport and some Airport staff. Mr. Fix praised the work of the initial stakeholder group who completed the Rules &Regulations draft revision. Mr. Fix commented that the new stakeholder group would be leaner because most of the work has already been done in the 2010 proposed revisions. Commissioner Irons wondered if the entire Commission would be involved in the drafting of the documents. Mr. Irons explained that role of the Commission as a whole would be in the review and recommendation of the final products. Commissioner Rogen wondered if there was any pending state legislation which might impact the Rules & Regulations. Mr. Fix was not aware of any pending legislation. 2. Retreat—Activity Ideas: Chair Cohoe stated that the Commission retreat is typically held on the second Saturday in May in lieu of the regular monthly Commission meeting. The following retreat topics were suggested: • Airport Tour • HALO Tour • FBO Tour • West-MEC Presentation • Brainstorming Session on Game Day Suggestions for the City of Glendale • Budget Update • Airport Five-Year Plan • Capital Improvement Plan Information It was agreed by consensus that the Commission Retreat would be held on May 12, 2012 in place of the regular monthly meeting. 3. Aviation Advisory Commission Goals for 2012: The Commissioners discussed goals for the remainder of FY2012 and the following goals were agreed upon: • Review the Minimum Operating Standard Policy and the Leasing Policy • Review of the Revised Airport Rules &Regulations • Attend another valley Aviation Commission meeting • Participate in one Aviation program or event • Brainstorm future Airport events • Plan the 2013 Airport Open House 4. April 11, 2012 Commission Meeting: Chair Cohoe announced that he will be out of town and unable to attend the April 11, 2012 Commission meeting. Chair Cohoe wondered if the Commissioners would want to continue to meet in April or to vacate the April meeting. Commissioner Duggins inquired about the April agenda. Mr. Mehta commented that there was no pressing business for April and if a need for the Commission to meet arose,the meeting could be still be held with proper public notice. Commissioner Duggins motioned to vacate the April 2012 Commission meeting. Commissioner Sheeler made the second. The motion carried 6- 0 V. SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS Mr. Fix presented the current status of operations, projects, and grants; which included the following highlights: • March 27th: The City Council meeting agenda includes the pre-approval of the Environmental Assessment grant offer to be received in May or June from the FAA for the Con Air property on the other side of Glendale Avenue. Last year, the deadline was missed and therefore, this year, Airport Staff is requesting pre-approval from the Council. • March 21St: At the Airport, at 8:00 a.m., the annual ADOT/FAA planning meeting will be held to kick off the Airport Capital Improvement Plan program. The group will take a tour to assess some of the Airport issues which are holding back the FAA's Airport Layout Plan approval. • March 2211d: Mr. Fix will meet with SRP staff and an environmental consultant to look at the SRP New River and Agua Fria River Recharge Program. The program will begin its second phase which is physically closer to the Airport than the other phases. • The Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) Airport Lights are back in service. The FAA performed a flight check. • April 1st: The West Valley Flying Club will hold their monthly meeting at a north side hangar. • April 9th: A B-25 is coming for a visit from noon to 4:00 p.m. This is a stop- over so the time might change slightly due to flight schedule on that day. • April 20th: Mr. Fix will hold a meeting for all Airport businesses to network, discuss issues and brainstorm opportunities for the Airport. • April 23rd: The FAA's Runway Safety Action Team will meet with Airport Staff. This meeting is held every few years to discuss issues and possible improvements. Chair Cohoe inquired about the recent helicopter fire at the Glendale Municipal Airport. Mr. Fix explained that a few weeks ago at the south end of the Airport, a helicopter was on the ground for maintenance and the helicopter got away from the pilot. Mr. Fix stated that there were no injuries; however, there was building damage which will be covered by insurance. Chair Cohoe asked about monthly aircraft operations. Mr. Allen replied that operations for February 2012 just beat out the February 2011 figures. Mr. Allen stated that there has been a steady small increase in traffic. Mr. Allen noted that it has been windy lately and the crosswinds can be challenging for the students. Mr. Allen added that the increase in gas prices overall has not helped operations. Chair Cohoe commented that he noticed more jets on the runway this evening. Mr. Allen agreed and attributed the increase in jet traffic to Spring Training. VI. CALL TO THE PUBLIC None. VII. NEW BUSINESS REQUESTS (Future Agenda Items) Suggestions were previously discussed during the agenda item regarding items/activities for the May Retreat. VIII.NEXT MEETING TIME The next meeting will be held at 9:00 a.m. on the second floor Conference Room of the Airport terminal building on Saturday, May 12, 2012. IX. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS None. X. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. by consensus. The Av. tion Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes of March 14, 2012 were approved at the Co mi sion Meeting of May 12, 2012. Walter L. Fix A.A.E. Airport Administrator 623-930-2188