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AVIATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
GLENDALE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
6801 N. GLEN HARBOR BLVD.
GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85307
AIRPORT CONFERENCE ROOM
AUGUST 15, 2018
6:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioner Terry Aramian
Commissioner Randal Kruger
Commissioner Edward McCall
Commissioner Quentin Tolby
Absent: Chair Larry Rovey
Commissioner Tim Topliff
Also Present: Joe Husband, Interim Arport Administrator
Jim Gum, Airport Operations Supervisor
Kurt Christianson, Assistant City Attorney
Attendees: John Padilla
3. CITIZEN COMMENTS
If citizens wish to speak on a matter concerning the Glendale Aviation Advisory Commission that
is not on the printed agenda, please complete a Citizen Comments Card and provide it to the
designated staff person prior to the beginning of the meeting. Once your name is called by
the Chairperson, state your name and address for the record. Please limit your comments to a
period of three minutes or less.
4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Approval of the July 15, 2018 Aviation Advisory Commission meeting minutes with the following
changes: Page 2, Agenda Item 5b: Change "Sky Harbor Boulevard"to "Glen Harbor Boulevard".
Page 5, Agenda Item 11: Strike "by consensus".The motion carried 4 —0.
Motioned by Commissioner Terry Aramian, seconded by Commissioner Edward McCall
AYE: Commissioner Terry Aramian
Commissioner Randal Kruger
Commissioner Edward McCall
Commissioner Quentin Tolby
Other: Chair Larry Rovey (ABSENT)
Motioned by Commissioner Edward McCall, seconded by Commissioner Quentin Tolby
AYE: Commissioner Terry Aramian
Commissioner Randal Kruger
Commissioner Edward McCall
Commissioner Quentin Tolby
Other: Chair Larry Rovey (ABSENT)
Commissioner Tim Topliff(ABSENT)
Passed
6. STAFF REPORT
Mr. Husband provided the staff report for August 2018. Highlights included the following:
•AIRPORT FINANCIAL UPDATE:
•Airport Financial Update—8.5% of Fiscal Year through July 2018
• Projected Annual Revenue- $545,779.00/$628,331
• Revenue YTD- $76,450.28— 14.01% or 12.16% of projected
•Annual Operating Budget—$153,183.00
• Expenses YTD - $4,775.29—3.12% of budget
•GEU AIRPORT ADMINISTRATOR
•The process has essentially been suspended as all of the candidates from the first
selection process did not result in a hire. The chosen, final candidate rescinded his
application.
•Jim Gum has been essentially acting as the Interim Administrator while Mr. Husband
has been fulfilling other duties at the Kingman Airport.
•AIRPORT OPERATIONS UPDATE
•Aircraft Operations- July 2018: 4,886 (approximately 13% under July 2017 which
was 5,622)
•CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS/GRANT STATUS
• No current projects underway or on the immediate horizon.
•The ACIP is nearly finalized.
•AIRPORT BUSINESS ACTIVITY/LEASE UPDATES
• No new activity to report.
• LAND USE PLANNING/ZONING DEVELOPMENT
• Mr. Husband reviewed six zoning cases this month. None have a significant impact
on the Airport, however, Mr. Husband responds to all.
•One noise complaint was received since the last Commission meeting.
• EVENTS
•The Airport Open House is scheduled for November 3, 2018.
7. LUKE AIR FORCE BASE OPERATIONS
Mr. Padilla reported that the F35's continues to arrive and there are approximately 74 at LAFB
currently.
8. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
No comments.
Commissioner Tim Topliff(ABSENT)
Passed
5. AIRPORT BUSINESS
a. Glendale Airport Display Aircraft Project. This item is for discussion and possible action.
Commissioner Tolby announced that the Mayor has agreed to sign the letter requesting to be on
the list for an aircraft from the National Museum of the Air Force for the proposed static display
project at the Airport. The signed letter should be received from the Mayor in a few days.
Commissioner Tolby stated that he had listed six aircraft in the request letter and once an aircraft
is identified as available, funds will have to be raised to transport the aircraft to the Airport.
b. Airport Access Gate Design and Operation. This item is for discussion and possible action.
Mr. Husband reported that the Gate 2 open dwell time has been shortened. Phoenix Fence also
provided two options for the future if needed: shorten the loop length and/or to install an electric
eye which would detect a car going through the gate for which a bid could be provided. Mr.
Husband stated that the goal is to keep the dwell time short while reducing the risk of the gate
hitting a car while closing.
Commissioner Aramian asked if the change to the dwell time has improved the situation.
Commissioner Kruger has not heard any comments from Airport users but will keep an eye on the
issue.
c. Glendale Airport Capital Improvement Plan (ACIP). This item is for discussion and possible action.
Mr. Husband distributed a copy of the FY2020-24 ACIP Plan to the Commissioners. Mr. Husband
announced that the Conair Land Acquisition reimbursement will be on the state and federal
program requests for FY2020. Mr. Husband stated that the ACIP does not need to go before
Council because it is only a plan at this time.
d. Discussion of Creating a Second Commission Vice Chair position. This item is for discussion and
possible action.
Mr. Husband reported that Vice Chair Escudero has essentially resigned from the Commission
due to his lack of attendance. Mr. Husband noted that the By Laws stipulate "a" Vice Chair and
the City Clerk indicated that there was no provision for multiple Vice Chairs therefore this would
most likely not be an option. Mr. Husband stated that the City Clerk's Offices in intent on
appointing a Vice Chair and would consider a recommendation from the Commission if
submitted.
Commissioner McCall explained that he has no issue withdrawing the suggestion for two Vice
Chairs as long as one Vice Chair is appointed and participating. Commissioner McCall suggested
appointing Commissioner Tolby as Vice Chair.
Commissioner Kruger noted that there is also a vacancy on the Commission, in addition to the
open position of Vice Chair.
The Motion below is to recommend to Council that Commissioner Tolby be appointed as Vice
Chair of the Aviation Advisory Commission.
9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
No new future agenda items were suggested.
10. NEXT MEETING
The next regular meeting of the Aviation Advisory Commission will be held on September 19,
2018 at 6:00 p.m., in the conference room on the second floor of the Airport terminal building,
6801 N. Glen Harbor Blvd., Glendale, Arizona, 85307.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:39 p.m.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS
For special accommodations, please contact airport personnel at (623) 930-2188 at least
three (3) business days prior to the meeting. Hearing impaired persons, please use the
Arizona Relay Service by dialing 711.
Pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431(4), one or more members of the Aviation Advisory Commission
may be unable to attend the meeting in person and may participate telephonically.
The Aviation Advisory Commission Meeting minutes of August 15, 2018 were submitted and approved
this 17th day of October, 2018.
Joseph usband,' irport Administrator