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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Aviation Advisory Commission - Meeting Date: 7/18/2018MINUTES AVIATION ADVISORY COMMISSION GLENDALE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT 6801 N. GLEN HARBOR BLVD. GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85307 AIRPORT CONFERENCE ROOM JULY 18, 2018 6:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:03 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Chair Larry Rovey Commissioner Terry Aramian Commissioner Randal Kruger Commissioner Edward McCall Commissioner Quentin Tolby Commissioner Tim Topliff Absent: Vice Chair Leonard Escudero Also Present: Joe Husband, Interim Airport Administrator Attendees: Bill Gillies 3. CITIZEN COMMENTS No comments were made. 4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Motion to approve the June 20, 2018 Aviation Advisory Commission meeting minutes, as written. a. Aviation Advisory Commission minutes from the June 20, 2018 meeting. Motioned by Commissioner Terry Aramian, seconded by Commissioner Tim Topliff AYE: Chair Larry Rovey Commissioner Terry Aramian Commissioner Randal Kruger Commissioner Edward McCall Commissioner Quentin Tolby Commissioner Tim Topliff Other: Vice Chair Leonard Escudero (ABSENT) Passed 5. AIRPORT BUSINESS a. Camelback Ranch Area Residential Development Project Status Mr. Husband reported the following: • The General Plan Amendment and Camelback Ranch Area Rezoning Request was approved at the Phoenix City Council meeting at the end of June. Mr. Husband was unable to attend the meeting as he was out of town. However, Mr. Husband sent copies of the Avigation Easement and Article XV to the CC&R's to the City of Phoenix Planning Department, who confirmed receipt. The documents were agreed to and referenced in the agenda package. • Staff and the Commission protected the Airport as best it could. • The issue is now closed. Mattamy will move forward with the planning and construction of the residences. The exact number of homes has not been finalized but will be more or less than 207 homes. Chair Rovey stated that he was unable to attend the meeting, however did watch the City Council meeting online. Chair Rovey felt that the City of Phoenix just approved a sub -standard quality of life subdivision. Chair Rovey stated that they may not be aware of the quality of life noise issues; particularly the helicopter noise. Chair Rovey relayed that some of the Glendale City Council members were happy to see the development passed because the City is getting funding to help with building a road near the ballpark. b. Glendale Air ort Disl2lay Aircraft Project Commissioner Tolby had requested the agenda item and he explained that his objective is to re -open the static display project. Commissioner Tolby would like for the Commission to approach City Council this time, instead of only staff, regarding the aircraft static display project. Commissioner Tolby noted that staff has done what it could but direct contact with the Council from the Commission may be necessary. Commissioner Tolby stated that Council needs to know that the aircraft would be at no cost to the City and it is important to get on the National Museum of the Air Force request list for an aircraft. Commissioner Tolby commented that the Mayor or City Manager needs to sign a letter requesting to be on the aircraft request list, which has previously been sent to the Mayor's Office. Commissioner Aramian wondered why the project was tabled. Commissioner Kruger replied that the original proposal was for a display on the land east of the Airport, however, City staff is looking to potentially sell that land for development. Staff had at that time suggested researching a different location, at the corner of Glendale Avenue and Glen Harbor Boulevard. Commissioner Kruger noted that the goal is to fund the project through a non-profit so that City funds would not be needed. Commissioner Tolby explained the process of requesting an aircraft from the group he has been in contact with. Commissioner Tolby offered to reach out to Council regarding the project and letter. Motion to recommend to the Mayor of Glendale that the Mayor sign the letter requesting an aircraft from the National Museum of the Airforce for the proposed static display, and that Commissioner Tolby represent the Commission to Council in this regard only. Mr. Husband will again follow up on the status of the original letter request. Motioned by Commissioner Terry Aramian, seconded by Commissioner Tim Topliff AYE: Chair Larry Rovey Commissioner Terry Aramian Commissioner Randal Kruger Commissioner Edward McCall Commissioner Quentin Tolby Commissioner Tim Topliff Other: Vice Chair Leonard Escudero (ABSENT) Passed C. Airport Access Gate Design and Operation Commissioner Kruger commented that there is an issue with Gate 2 in that upon entry through the gate, whereby a car must pull forward about five feet before the gate will close. This distance allows for a following car to try to slip through the gate without using an access code and sometimes, the first car will then try to block the second car from doing just that. Commissioner Kruger stated that this is a safety and security issue and can be frustrating. Commissioner Kruger felt that the issue could be resolved without great expense. Commissioner Aramian suggested contacting the company who originally designed or installed the gate to come on site and propose a re -design. Mr. Husband clarified that reducing the length of the loop could resolve the issue. Commissioner Topliff agreed and stated that the loop needed to be brought closer to the gate. Chair Rovey wondered if the Airport had a maintenance contract with a gate company. Mr. Husband explained that the Airport has in-house maintenance and also uses and maintenance company. Motion to request that Mr. Husband obtain a proposal from a gate maintenance company to resolve the Gate 2 issue of delayed closing. Mr. Husband stated that he will contact a gate maintenance company to come on site and evaluate the distance of the loop. Mr. Husband will bring the report and a proposal to back to the Commission. Commissioner Kruger found the original letter sent to the Mayor for signature for the aircraft request in his Commission binder. Commissioner Aramian asked for the letter to be read aloud and Mr. Husband obliged. Commissioner Topliff suggested that possibly Commissioner Kruger could meet with the gate maintenance company when they are on site for review of Gate 2. Motioned by Commissioner Terry Aramian, seconded by Commissioner Edward McCall AYE: Chair Larry Rovey Commissioner Terry Aramian Commissioner Randal Kruger Commissioner Edward McCall Commissioner Quentin Tolby Commissioner Tim Topliff Other: Vice Chair Leonard Escudero (ABSENT) Passed 6. STAFF REPORTS a. Mr. Husband provided the staff report for July 2018. Highlights included the following: • NEW INTERIM AIRPORT ADMINISTRATOR • The final candidates are being interviewed. • It is hoped that the new person will start in August. • AIRPORT FINANCIAL UPDATE: • 100% of Fiscal Year through June 2018 • Projected Annual Revenue - $545,779.00 • Revenue YTD - $611,325.00 — 112% of projected • Annual Operating Budget — $153,183.00 • Expenses YTD - $170,526.00 —11.32% over budget • AIRPORT OPERATIONS UPDATE • Aircraft Operations - June 2018: 6,199 and June 2017: 5,403 (15% increase) • Fiscal Year -to -Date Operations: 82,730 • Calendar Year 2017: 75,005 • Calendar Year 2016: 70,521 • Calendar Year 2015: 77,935 • CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS/GRANT STATUS • No current projects underway or on the immediate horizon. • The Close -Out letter for the Airport Layout Plan has been submitted to ADOT. • The ACIP is in the process of being finalized. • AIRPORT BUSINESS ACTIVITY/LEASE UPDATES • One person has expressed interest in developing hangars in the South Box Hangar area and staff is working on this request. • LAND USE PLANNING/ZONING DEVELOPMENT • Mr. Husband reviewed six zoning cases this month. Highlights included a multi -family development near Westgate and another phase of single-family homes at Camelback and 93rd Avenue, which is already in a residential area. • One noise complaint was received over the last month in regard to early morning noise. • EVENTS • The Airport Open House is scheduled for November 3, 2018. • Airport staff and the Transportation Education Group are in the initial planning phase. 7. LUKE AIR FORCE BASE OPERATIONS Mr. Gillies reported that LAFB continues to train the F35 students. 8. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Commissioner Kruger commented that the storm from last week left a lot of sand and dust all over and wondered about the street sweeper that the Airport used to have. Mr. Husband stated that the sweeper is still functional and will follow up on the last time the area was swept. Commissioner McCall inquired as to the type of sweeper it was and Mr. Husband replied that it was a truck -mounted motor vac. 9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Commissioner McCall suggested that the Commission consider the appointment of two Vice Chairmen so that there can be coverage when one is absent. Commissioner Kruger commented that Council approval might be needed. Mr. Husband stated that the City Clerk was to have contacted Vice Chair Escudero to see if he wants to continue on the Commission. Mr. Husband will follow up. 10. NEXT MEETING The next regular meeting of the Aviation Advisory Commission will be Wednesday, August 15, 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 7:00 p.m. The Aviation Advisory Commission Meeting minutes of July 18, 2018 were submitted and approved this 15th day of August, 2018. Joe Husband