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MINUTES
AVIATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
GLENDALE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
6801 N. GLEN HARBOR BLVD.
GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85307
AIRPORT CONFERENCE ROOM
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
6:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Larry Rovey
Commissioner Terry Aramian
Commissioner Edward McCall
Commissioner Randal Kruger
Commissioner Quentin Tolby
Commissioner Tim Topliff
Also Present: Joe Husband, Airport Administrator
Trevor Ebersole, Transportation Director
Jim Gum, Aiport Operations Supervisor
Kurt Christenson, 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, please proceed to the podium and 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
a. Aviation Advisory Commission Minutes of August 15, 2018.
Motion by Commissioner McCall, second by Commissioner Aramian, to approve the August 15,
2018 Commission meeting minutes as written. The motion carried 5—0. Chair Rovey was not
yet present.
Motion by Commissioner Aramian, second by Commissioner Topliff, to rescind the previous
motion regarding the August 15, 2018 Commission meeting minutes and to table approval until
the next Commission meeting, pending clarification/correction of the motion under agenda item
5d. The motion carried 5 — 0.
Chair Rovey entered the room directly after the motion to rescind was approved.
5. AIRPORT BUSINESS
a. Glendale Airport Display Aircraft Project Update.
Commissioner Tolby distributed a copy of a letter from Mayor Weiers, as asked of the Mayor by
the Commission, to the National Museum of the Air Force requesting that the Airport be placed
on the list for the following aircrafts for the proposed static display: F-15, F-104, P-51, F-100,
F-84, or F-86. The letter has been sent to the Air Force Static Display Administrator.
Commissioner Tolby stated that at this point, the Commission needs to develop a plan for how to
proceed when an aircraft becomes available. Commissioner Tolby suggested the following
steps once an aircraft is offered by the Museum:
•Commission recommends to Council whether or not to accept the aircraft offered
• Determine a plan for transporting the aircraft
• Establish a budget
• Develop a list of contacts to help transport the aircraft
•Create a fundraising plan
Commissioner Tolby recommended beginning the planning process so that the Commission is
ready when an aircraft becomes available.
Chair Rovey wondered if a sub-committee should be appointed. Commissioner Aramian replied
in the positive. It was agreed that Commissioner Tolby would spearhead the sub-committee.
Commissioners Topliff and Aramian volunteered to participate on the sub-committee. Chair
Rovey announced that the sub-committee would consist of the three stated members. No
opposition was voiced.
b. Airport Access Gate Design and Operation Update.
Mr. Gum was in attendance to provide a briefing on the issue with Gate 2, as discussed at the
August meeting, in regard to the delayed closing time of the gate.
Mr. Gum reported that he contacted Mr. Aldridge at Phoenix Fence, a vendor of the Airport, to
provide a bid on installing a photo beam and disconnect the outside loop. Phoenix Fence
provided a bid in the amount of$800.00 to complete the work. Mr. Gum noted that the vendor
cautioned that by disconnecting one of the loops, the time the gate open time will be shortened,
which could cause damage to a car. Mr. Gum sent the information to the Risk Management
Department for review. Mr. Husband, stated, that in the meantime, the dwell time on the gate
has been shortened and no issues have been reported.
c. Discussion of the Commission Vice Chair position and Commissioner Vacancy.
Mr. Husband announced that Vice Chair Escudero has essentially resigned due to his absences,
as confirmed by the City Clerk's Office. Commissioner Tolby will be appointed as Vice Chair at
the Council meeting on September 25, 2018.
Mr. Husband added that there is a vacancy from the Ocotillo District and a replacement is
actively being sought. Mr. Husband asked the Commissioners to submit any potential
candidates to the City Clerk's Office.
6. STAFF REPORTS
Mr. Husband provided the staff report. Highlights included the following:
•AIRPORT FINANCIAL UPDATE:
•Airport Financial Update— 16.6% of Fiscal Year through August 2018
• Projected Annual Revenue- $545,779/$628,331/$775,378 Mr. Husband
reported that the City is using a new software system and he is researching the
discrepancy in figures.
• Revenue YTD- $76,449.50— 14.01%/12.16%/9.86% of projected
depending on projected annual revenue figure
•Annual Operating Budget—$153,183.00
• Expenses YTD - $8,452.62 —5.52% of budget
•AIRPORT OPERATIONS UPDATE
•Aircraft Operations -August 2018: 5,925 (approximately 22% increase from
August 2017, which was 4,857)
• NEW AIRPORT ADMINISTRATOR
• Mr. Ebersole announced that after a very competitive, nationwide interview
process, Mr. Husband has been hired as the new Airport Administrator.Mr.
Husband stated that he was very happy to stay on at the Airport.Mr. Ebersole
praised Mr. Husband's extensive aviation background and incredible references
from state, local, and federal contacts.
•CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS/GRANT STATUS
•The Airport is still in the final Close-Out for the North Apron construction.
• Mr. Husband will submit an application for a mill and overlay project, for
approximately $1 million, to the FAA for supplemental AIP funding to the FAA.
The applications will be reviewed by a national sub-committee for potential
funding for the grant. This supplemental program was appropriated by
Congress for additional projects over and above the annual AIP funds.
•The first reimbursement for the Conair land was received from the FAA. $1
million was expected however, $1.5 million was received.
Chair Rovey asked if the reimbursement would go back into the General Fund. Mr.
Ebersole stated that since the funds for the Conair purchase came from the 1/2 cent
sales tax, i.e. the GO Fund, the money will be returned to the GO Fund.
•AIRPORT BUSINESS ACTIVITY/LEASE UPDATES
•The APS Solar Farm lease expired in August and APS is in the process of
removing the equipment.The Airport asked APS to leave the fence up.
•Starshine, an Airport tenant, is moving out of Suite 200 and into Suite 206B.
Suite 200 will be offered to internal customers first, and if there are no takers,
the suite will be advertised externally.
• LAND USE PLANNING/ZONING DEVELOPMENT
• Mr. Husband reviewed three zoning cases this month.None of significant
impact to the Airport.
•Thirteen noise complaints were received, all from the same individual.Mr.
Husband has responded to the complaints.
• EVENTS
•The Airport Open House, which was scheduled for November 3, 2018, has
been postponed. A future date will be announced. An Airport tenant has
expressed interest in participating in the Open House planning and execution.
•A tenant is considering holding a vendor event and would need three acres for
the event, which would most likely be held in 2019.More information to follow.
a. This report allows the Staff of Transportation Department to update the Commission. The
Commission is prohibited from discussing or acting on any of the items presented by the Staff
since they are not itemized on the Aviation Advisory Commission Agenda.
7. LUKE AIR FORCE BASE OPERATIONS
Mr. Padilla reported that the F35 training missions at LAFB continue.
8. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Chair Rovey stated that he read that Ball Park Boulevard will be completed and connected and
inquired about the alignment. Mr. Ebersole showed the alignment and street extension on a
map. Mr. Ebersole reported:
• Ball Park Boulevard would be three Ianes:two lanes with a turning lane in the middle.
•The street is currently in design phase.
•Construction completion is anticipated for February 2020.
•The street is a collaboration with the City of Phoenix, Bureau of Reclamation, Roosevelt
Irrigation District, Flood Control District, ADOT, and SRP.
Chair Rovey asked if the City will obtain the right-of-way from the SRP facility for Ball Park
Boulevard. Mr. Ebersole stated that the process of obtaining the right-of-way is underway.
Commissioner Tolby announced that approximately two years ago, a Kids' Day at the Airport was
held, at which 50 to 60 foster children, ages 12 to 16, were taken on a tour of West-MEC, the
Airport tower, AirWest Helicopters and more. A hot dog lunch was provided to the children as
well. Commissioner Tolby stated that it would be a worthy project for the Commission to
continue as the children really enjoyed it. Commissioner Tolby offered to write-up a formal
proposal. Chair Rovey recommended that the suggestion be placed on a future agenda.
Commissioner Tolby will reach out to the organizer of the original event to see if he would like to
bring another group of children and he will also contact West-MEC.
Mr. Ebersole complimented and thanked Mr. Gum for his exceptional job stepping in as Interim
Airport Administrator while Mr. Husband was on assignment at the Kingman Airport.
9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
• Kid's day at the Airport
10. NEXT MEETING
The next regular meeting of the Aviation Advisory Commission will be held on October 17, 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 by consensus at 7:00 p.m.
The Aviation Advisory Commission Meeting minutes of September 19, 2018 were submitted and approved
this 17th day of October, 2018.
Ai ort Administrator