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AVIATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
GLENDALE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
6801 N. GLEN HARBOR BLVD - SUITE 201
GLENDALE,ARIZONA 85307
AIRPORT CONFERENCE ROOM
DECEMBER 11,2013
6:00 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Terrill with the following
Commissioners present: Walt Chaney, Victoria Rogen, Quentin Tolby, and Joe Mascaro.
Also present were Basil Allen, Glendale Airport Tower; Walter Fix, Airport Administrator;
Clare Pryke, Glendale Airport Hangars; Bill Gillies, Luke Air Force Base; Tito Suazo,
Aerosim Aviation
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
Commissioner Rogen motioned to approve the November 13, 2013 meeting minutes
with the following changes:
• Page 2, second paragraph under item 1: Change "The sweeper and is..." to
"The sweeper is..."
Commissioner Tolby made the second. The motion carried 5—0.
III. REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCE OR WITHDRAWAL OF ITEMS.
None.
IV. AIRPORT BUSINESS
The following was discussed:
1. New Commissioner & Loyalty Oath and Renewal of Commissioner & Loyalty
Oath
New Commissioner Mascaro was welcomed and shared a brief background of
himself. Commissioner Mascaro and Chair Terrill both signed their Loyalty
Oaths.
2. Super Bowl XLIX Update
Mr. Fix stated that the City of Glendale Super Bowl committee continues to meet.
All City departments are being very resourceful with their needs assessments for
the event.
3. PM 10 Airport Street Sweeper
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Mr. Fix reported that the street sweeper was delivered and staff has been trained.
The cost of the sweeper was $204,000. The final cost to the City is $11,600 as the
Maricopa Association of Governments will reimburse the Airport for the majority
of the cost of the sweeper.
V. SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS
Mr. Fix discussed the following:
1. Construction Projects/Grants
o Council approved an ADOT design grant for the center apron and lighting
rehabilitation project during the December 10th voting meeting. C&S
Engineering was chosen by the selection committee to provide the design
services. The contract for their design work will go to Council for approval in
January or February 2014.
o The environmental assessment grant for the Conair property was closed out
and the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) is expected by the end of
December. A formal letter from the FAA regarding the environmental
assessment should be received soon.
o The 5-Year Airport Capital Improvement Plan was submitted to the FAA last
week. The plan has been approved by ADOT and will be provided to the
Commission once the FAA approves.
2. Budget/Expenses/Revenues
o The 2015 budget process is underway.
3. Economic Development
o The draft of the Airport Business Plan is being reviewed by Mr. Mehta and
Ms. Colbath. The draft should be ready for review by the Commission at the
January 2014 meeting.
o Selection for a new Airport restaurant operator will begin after January 2014.
4. Land Use Planning/Airspace
o Council approved a special use permit for a sand and gravel operation at
Copperwing next to the Airport during the December 10th voting meeting.
No public comments were made.
o The FAA evaluation of the capacity study for a second runway at the Airport
is still pending. It is anticipated that the FAA will determine that the Airport
does not have the capacity for a second runway due to safety reasons and
lack of operational need.
5. FAA Grant Assurance Compliance
o Tuesday, December 17th, is the court date for two hangar tenants that were
issued civil citations for hangar storage infractions.
o The FAA close out letter is still pending.
o Mr. Fix sent a memo to the Glendale City Manager explaining the changes
required by the FAA in regards to Touch and Go operations at the Airport.
Currently, there is a Touch and Go curfew from 10:00 p.m. through 7:00 a.m.
The FAA has stated that Touch and Go's should be discouraged but not
prohibited. The City Manager must provide approval for the change and
public outreach/education will be done prior to approval.
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6. Air Traffic Operations/Based Aircraft—Quarterly
o Mr. Allen reported that traffic for November 2013 decreased by 1,600 from
October 2013 and was 40% lower than November 2012. Mr. Allen noted that
the loss of TransPac operations has had a negative impact on operations.
Mr. Gillies announced that Luke Air Force Base will hold its air show on March 15th and
March 16th of 2014. Mr. Gillies will keep the Commission apprised of event details.
VI. CALL TO THE PUBLIC
No comments.
VII. NEW BUSINESS REQUESTS (Future Agenda Items)
The following items were proposed:
• Update on Civil Air Patrol activities
• Update on Camelback Ranch and Beazer Homes
VIII. NEXT MEETING TIME
The next meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. on the second floor Conference Room of the
Airport terminal building on Wednesday, January 8, 2014.
IX. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Chair Terrill thanked all present for their attendance and wished happy holidays to all.
X. ' ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m. by consensus.
The Aviation Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes of December 11, 2013 were approved at
the Com ission Meeting of January 8, 2014.
oti:
Walter L. Fix, A.A.E. I
Airport Administrator
623-930-2188
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