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AVIATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
GLENDALE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
6801 N. GLEN HARBOR BLVD - SUITE 201
GLENDALE,ARIZONA 85307
AIRPORT CONFERENCE ROOM
JANUARY 8, 2014
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 Walter Fix, Airport Administrator; Lt. Colonel Adam Such, 388th
Composite Squadron; Cadet Commander Megan Parsons, 388th Composite Squadron; James
Gruber, Assistant City Attorney.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
Commissioner Mascaro motioned to approve the December 11, 2013 meeting minutes
with the following changes:
• Page 2, section 5, third point of the 5th paragraph, change the word "denied" to
"prohibited".
Commissioner Chaney made the second. The motion carried 5—0.
III. REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCE OR WITHDRAWAL OF ITEMS.
None.
IV. AIRPORT BUSINESS
1. Commissioner Rogen signed the Renewal of Commissioner& Loyalty Oath.
2. Lt. Colonel Adam Such, Commander of the 388th Composite Squadron, briefed the
Commission on the activities of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP). He was joined by Cadet
Commander Megan Parsons, who presented on:
• The recent reorganization of the squadron, which merged three of the Valley's
squadrons to create the new 388th Composite Squadron, based at the Glendale
Municipal Airport.
• Squadron resources, which include: 100 members, a Cessna 182, fixed and portable
radios, and vehicles.
• 2014 Cadet Activities: Orientation Flights, Aerospace & Career Exploration,
Services to City of Glendale, Leadership Activities, State Cadet Competition, Field
Training Exercises & Encampments, STEM Resources and Field Trips.
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Lt. Colonel Such and Cadet Parsons also presented their area of concern to the Commission,
which is lack of space in 2014 due the Squadron's growth and goals. The Squadron has a
greater demand for a variety of classes and activities, a quiet space for group presentations,
activity space for breakout groups and mini-labs. The assistance requested is to lease the
adjacent land, which permits limited use, and create a 1-story classroom for cadets.
After the presentation, Commissioners were able to ask questions and discuss the CAP
program with Lt. Colonel Such and Cadet Parsons.
3. Aviation Advisory Commission Goals for 2014: It is recommended that the Commission
establish individual Commissioner and Commission joint goals, including completion
dates, to be completed throughout the year. Chair Terrill opened to floor to discussion.
Issues raised by Commissioners included the Airport's lack of flight training schools and
a restaurant, as well as the impact of fuel prices and the number of corporate jets based
at the airport. It was agreed that all goals should be added to the next agenda, giving the
Commission time to think about the issues raised at this meeting and how they can be
incorporated into the 2014 Goals.
V. SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS
Mr. Fix reported on current airport activities:
1. Construction Projects/Grants: The contract for C&S Engineering for the apron design
and rehabilitation goes to the Council on February 11th
2. Budget/Expenses/Revenues: Every City department has submitted their projection for
FY15; there was little change for the Airport. Due to reorganization within the City of
Glendale, the Airport will be re-aligned under the Public Works department, effective
July 1, 2014.
3. Economic Development/Airport Business Plan: The process to solicit a new
proprietor for the restaurant will begin this quarter. Mr. Fix has drawn up an Airport
Business Plan, which was handed out to the Commission for review.
4. Land Use Planning/Airspace: There has been no further word from the City of
Phoenix on the Beazer Home subdivision. A response from the FAA regarding the
7480 Form to determine feasibility of a second runway is expected any week now.
5. FAA Grant Assurance Compliance: There still has not been a closeout letter from the
FAA. A court hearing has been scheduled for the two tenants who were issued
citations. The American Association of Airport Executives has invited Mr. Fix to its
upcoming workshop, where he will be speaking on the Part 16 Process. Mr. Fix has
secured sponsorships to fund his attendance at the workshop.
6. Super Bowl XLIX Planning: All Valley airports plus FAA representatives and other
concerned parties will be meeting together to inventory how many corporate jets the
Valley can handle as well as work on airspace departure planning after the game. The
City of Glendale holds monthly Super Bowl planning meetings and at the most recent
meeting confirmed that seven public safety officials will attend the New York Super
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Bowl. Mr. Fix will be hosting a tabletop exercise for disaster scenarios, which the
Commission will be invited to attend.
7. 2014 Fiesta Bowl Report: The ticket draw was lower than in previous years. There
were about 20 jets that came through the airport, which were fewer than last year.
8. February 18th 2014 Aviation Day at the Capital Event: This event is an opportunity
for the aviation community to present and speak on aviation issues to state politicians.
Commissioners are encouraged to attend.
9. Air Traffic Operations/Based Aircraft: There were 71,316 Operations in 2013, which
is down 10% from 2012. Considering the loss of TransPac in February, which made
up 30% of airport operations, this decrease was expected. The quarterly Based
Aircraft Report will be available next month.
VI. CALL TO THE PUBLIC
No comments.
VII. NEW BUSINESS REQUESTS (Future Agenda Items)
The following items were proposed:
• Discuss the Civil Air Patrol request for more space
• Discuss ways to promote the airport
• Discuss the Airport Business Plan distributed at tonight's meeting
• Commission Goals for 2014
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, February 12, 2014.
IX. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
None
X. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m. by consensus.
The Aviation Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes of January 8, 2014 were approved at the
Commissio Meeting of February 12, 2014.
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Airport Administrator
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