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AVIATION ADVISORY COMMISSION RETREAT
GLENDALE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
6801 N. GLEN HARBOR BLVD- SUITE 201
GLENDALE,ARIZONA 85307
AIRPORT CONFERENCE ROOM
MAY 11, 2013
9:45 A.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 9:54 a.m. by Chair Ron Cohoe with the following
Commissioners present: Walt Chaney, Victoria Rogen, Marc Terrill, Michael
Hernandez, Quentin Tolby and Robert Irons.
Also present was Walter Fix, Airport Administrator
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
Commissioner Tolby motioned to approve the April 10, 2013 meeting minutes
as written with the correction of "B51" to "P-51" on page 5. Commissioner
Terrill made the second. The motion carried 7—0.
III. REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCE OR WITHDRAWAL OF ITEMS.
None.
IV. TOUR OF WEST-MEC, GLENDALE AERO SEVICES (FBO) AND THE
AIRFIELD
Mr. Fix conducted a tour of Glendale Aero Services (FBO) and the Airfield and
Chair Cohoe conducted a tour of West-MEC. The tours began at 10:00 a.m. and
concluded at 11:26 a.m.
[A break was taken at 11:26 a.m. and the meeting resumed at 11:35 a.m.]
V. AIRPORT BUSINESS
The following business was discussed:
1. Minimum Operating Standards and Leasing Policy update
Mr. Fix announced that the Acting City Manager, Dick Bowers, has
requested to review the Airport Rules and Regulations. The Rules and
Regulations were scheduled to go before Mayor and Council in April, but
this will now likely occur at a later date.
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Mr. Fix reported that the stakeholder group is still working on the
Minimum Operating Standards.
Mr. Fix will draft a letter next week to be sent to the FAA. Staff and our
attorneys in Washington, DC will review the letter, which contains a status
on our Corrective Action Plan and will request the FAA remove the
Airport from the non-compliant Airport list.
Mr. Fix and Mrs. Colbath will give an Airport update at the Mayor and
Council workshop on June 4, 2013. Mr. Fix stated that the
Commissioners and the public can attend the workshop, but cannot
comment during the proceedings. The update will be on the following:
a. The Corrective Action Plan status
b. Status of the Minimum Operating Standards, the Leasing Policy
and the Rules and Regulations
c. Airport Development and Marketing
d. Airport Strategic Business Plan
2. Discussion on Goals and Expectations for the Commission for 2013
The Commissioners suggested the following goals:
a. Support the Airport with Economic Development planning
meetings.
b. Support the completion of the Minimum Operating Standards and
the Leasing Policy.
c. Support Airport Staff at the Mayor and Council Workshop sessions
and other meetings.
d. Research/compare how other similar airports are operating; review
other best practices; review other airport businesses.
e. Attend another valley Airport Commission meeting.
f. Tour the Sky Harbor Airport and the Control Tower.
g. Tour the Luke Air Force Base Control Tower.
3. Contract Tower Closure update
Mr. Fix reported that the 149 contract towers will remain fully funded
through September 30, 2013, the end of the federal funding year. Mr. Fix
will keep the Commissioners apprised of news on this issue as it develops.
V. SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS
Mr. Fix discussed the following:
1. Projects at the Airport
Mr. Fix reported that the Runway Safety Area Project was completed. Mr.
Fix stated that the runway crack seal/slurry seal project is upcoming.
2. Fuel Price Comparison—Glendale vs. Valley airports
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An airport fuel price comparison spreadsheet was distributed. Scottsdale
Airport had the most expensive fuel with Glendale Municipal Airport in
second and Phoenix-Deer Valley in third.
3. Airport Occupancy status
Mr. Fix reported the following:
• Total Storage: 542 spaces with 275 occupied
• Open Tie Downs: 163 spaces with 106 occupied
• North Hangars: 156 spaces with 140 occupied
• Valley Aviation Services: 215 spaces with 23 occupied
• South End Box Hangars: 8 spaces with 6 occupied
• Total Occupancy Rate: 50%
Commissioner Hernandez mentioned the Stand Up for Veterans event that will be
held at Glendale Community College and will feature replicas of different
helicopters and other aircraft.
Chair Cohoe inquired about the possibility of an open house event at the Airport.
Mr. Fix replied that the open house is still a potential event; however, there is no
budget for the event in 2013-2014. Mr. Fix will keep this suggestion on the table for
2014-2015.
VI. CALL TO THE PUBLIC
Chair Cohoe made the Call to the Public. No comments were made.
VII. NEW BUSINESS REQUESTS (Future Agenda Items)
Report on Stand Up for Veterans Event
VIII. NEXT MEETING TIME
The next meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. on the second floor Conference Room of
the Airport terminal building on Wednesday, June 12, 2013.
The Commission agreed by consensus to vacate the July 2013 meeting.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 12:30 p.m. by consensus.
The Aviation Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes of May 11, 2013 were approved at
the Commission Meeting of June 12, 2013.
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Walter L. Fix, A.A.E.
Airport Administrator
623-930-2188
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