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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Aviation Advisory Commission - Meeting Date: 11/20/2019A R I Z O N A MINUTES AVIATION ADVISORY COMMISSION GLENDALE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT 6801 N. GLEN HARBOR BLVD. GLENDALE, ARIZONA 86307 AIRPORT CONFERENCE ROOM NOVEMBER 20, 2019 6:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Rovey. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Chair Larry Rovey Vice Chair Quentin Tolby Commissioner Randal Kruger Commissioner Bud Zomok Absent: Commissioner Terry Aramian Commissioner Edward McCall Commissioner Tim Topliff Also Present: Joe Husband, Airport Administrator Attendees: Carl Newman John Padilla Terry Menees Thad Sanders 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 16 October 2019. Motioned by Commissioner Randal Kruger, seconded by Vice Chair Quentin Tolby AYE: Chair Larry Rovey Vice Chair Quentin Tolby Commissioner Randal Kruger Commissioner Bud Zomok Other: Commissioner Terry Aramian (ABSENT) Commissioner Edward McCall (ABSENT) Commissioner Tim Topliff (ABSENT) Passed 6. AIRPORT BUSINESS Vice Chair Tolby provided the following information regarding the Airport Display Aircraft Project: • Recent potential partnership contacts include Sgt. Jeff Turney and Fighter Country regarding possible partnership. • Vice Chair Tolby will make a presentation tomorrow to the Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee. • Vice Mayor Clark contacted Representative Debbie Lesko's office.Ms. Lesko's response was a suggestion to contact Right Path, which the Commission has already done.Vice Mayor Clark will reach out again. Mr. Husband stated that he is unable to attend tomorrow's meeting at the Chamber of Commerce, however, provided a handout regarding the project for distribution at the meeting. Mr. Husband recalled that a planning committee for the project was previously established and suggested there might be some value in a committee meeting. Vice Chair Tolby replied that he has not called a committee meeting yet as he did not feel it would be needed until an aircraft was committed to the project. Vice Chair Tolby announced the Airport was number 26 on the Right Pat list for an aircraft. Vice Chair Tolby provided a brief background of the project. Mr. Thad Sanders, retired Air Force, offered to reach out to Luke Air Force Base for support. Vice Chair Tolby noted that once an aircraft was obtained, it might need refurbishment. Mr. Sanders suggested that this might possibly be of interest to the WestMec students. Mr. Husband commented that there could be specific guidelines which may need to be followed and agreed WestMec students might be able to help. Chair Rovey suggested a committee meeting to discuss and create conceptual plans, to help others better visualize the project. Chair Rovey asked for the names of those on the committee. Mr. Husband will send an email with the committee members, as he did not have the list at hand. Mr. Husband recalled that the City Planning Administrator agreed to participate as needed. Vice Chair Tolby did not feel a committee meeting would be beneficial until an aircraft was secured as many variables could still change. Mr. Husband announced the following information regarding the Airport Restaurant RFP Process: • Lease submitted to Lessee • Final Inspection of Facility by Lessee November 11th • Council approval proposed for December loth Meeting • Delay in lease return by the Lessee, due to personal issues • Expect lease to be returned and processed in December . Likely the Cafe opening will be delayed until February C. Airport Development, Land Use. and Airport Planning. Mr. Husband gave a presentation on Airport Planning, which included the following: AIRPORT MASTER PLANNING PROCESS: • Similar to a City's General Planning Process, but more focused • Developed by Airports • Typical 20 -Year Planning Horizon • Consideration of Environmental Issues • Forecasts and Airport Layout Plan are critical • Current Master Plan approved in 2008, ALP update in 2017 • Master Plan Update programmed in 2025 AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT FOCUS • Airport Development Areas • North of Terminal • Southwest Area • Charlie and Juliet Building Pads (undercurrent lease) • East Side Development Area • Development Considerations • Aeronautical Uses • Non -Aeronautical Uses • Airport Future Needs • System Capacity • Airport Protection AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT PLANNING PROCESS • Airport Grant Planning • Master Plan (Capital Development Plans) • FAA and ADOT Planning and Grant Programs • Five -Year Programming (ACIP) • GO Funding and OPEX Projects • Adjustments Based on Demand and Growth • CDG Development Study • Strategy for Airport Development and Development Options • Evaluate Available Land and Suggest Possible Land Uses • Market Survey and Developable Land in the Vicinity • Adjacent Uses and Demands • Coincidence with Expected Growth in the Area • The following Airport aerial drawings were displayed • GEU ALP • GEU Land Use • GEU Property Map Commissioner Zomok asked if the requirement regarding aeronautical use versus non -aeronautical was based on a percentage. Mr. Husband explained the issue from the FAA's perspective. Chair Rovey asked if the City owned all of the designated 'airport land' around the Airport. Mr. Husband replied with visual information from the GEU Property Map. Chair Rovey inquired if the ALP was available online and Mr. Husband replied in the positive. Commissioner Zomok wondered if, although the land around the Airport was currently protected, Council could change that in the future. Mr. Husband replied that nothing was set in stone, however, the Airport was largely protected by its grant assurances; its obligations to the FAA. Mr. Husband explained the Airport was obligated by grant assurances for twenty years. Commissioner Kruger inquired if the Airport land was a grant deed from the Long Family. Mr Husband agreed that there were deed restrictions. Commissioner Kruger noted that a grant deed is the strongest form of transfer. Mr. Husband reported that a few weeks ago, he gave a presentation at the fuel event at the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Husband stated that the Mayor and Vice Mayor were in attendance and the mayor said there was no intent to sell the Airport. The agenda item was concluded. 6. STAFF REPORTS a. Mr. Husband introduced his successor at the Airport, Mr. Carl Newman, and gave a brief background on Mr. Newman's experience. The Commissioners introduced themselves to Mr. Newman. Mr. Newman shared information on himself and stated that he was looking forward to being at the Airport and working with the Commission. Mr. Husband announced that Mr. Newman started working at the Airport on Monday and will be transitioned into his new position. Mr. Husband's last day at the Airport will be on January 24, 2020. Mr. Husband provided the staff report. Highlights included the following: AIRPORT FINANCIAL UPDATE: • Airport Financial Update — 33% of Fiscal Year through October 2019 • Projected Annual Revenue - $854,916.00 • Revenue YTD — $342,150.87 or 40.02% of budget • Annual Operating Budget - $854,915.65 • Expenses YTD - $343,763.85 or 40.21 % of budget 0 • - • - - •7 `E3I1,J_r 14 • October 2019 Aircraft Operations: 7,022 (approximately 0% above October 2018, which was 7,028) • Trending to 91,000 for Calendar Year 2019 • 2018 Calendar Year:91,305 — 16% increased over 2017 (78,824) FAA and ADOT GRANTS AND ACTIONS • All grants are fully ready, except for the $280,000 match grant from ADOT, which will be ready some time in December. GENERAL AIRPORT UPDATES • Airport Projects and Outreach • South hangar leasing status:The previous lease holder assigned the lease to a new group.The area has been quite active and operable. • The Terminal Building is not quite fully leased. CAP will be moving in at the wing command level around December 1st. • The Commission's annual appreciation hockey game is on December 19th. • The Mayor will start the Annual Big Dog Motorcycle Run from the Airport.The event will be held on February 29, 2020. • One agenda item in February will be the Airport Work Plan.All Commissioners were requested to think of items they would like to be placed on the plan. • Staff is working on improvements to installing a network access to control the vehicle access gates. Staff is combining with other City departments using the same manufacturer. • Year-end maintenance items include the center apron:crack sealing and seal coating. • Taxiway A will be crack sealed and restriped. Commissioner Kruger commented on an area with a lot of derelict aircraft and weeds. Mr. Husband stated that the south apron rehabilitation project will be done in approximately two years. Mr. Husband reported that some weed control was done in this area but agreed more could be done. Mr. Husband announced that work will be done on the airfield electrical and terminal improvements on handrails, stairwells, and more. Mr. Husband reported that Glendale Aero Services, the FBO, has been in discussions about possibly being acquired. Mr. Husband noted that it is highly likely that the lease will be assigned to a new operator within the next 30 to 60 days. Chair Rovey wondered how long the current FBO has been in place. Mr. Husband explained that the current FBO has been in place for about eight to nine years and has a thirty-year lease. Mr. Husband gave a brief history of the current FBO. • AIRPORT NOISE COMPLAINTS • Two noise complaints were received this month from Country Meadows.Mr. Husband responded to the complaints. 7. No report. S. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Commissioner Zomok asked if there was an Airport marketing plan and wondered how the Airport markets itself. Mr. Husband replied that there is no formal plan, but staff works closely with the Economic Development Department. Chair Rovey commented on an issue with a drone that flew to the window of his house. Mr. Husband stated that the UAS grid map is available online, which shows how high a done can fly; and relayed that what Chair Rovey described was against the rules in a few ways. 9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Commissioner Kruger stated that the North Hangars are named, but the names are not posted at the end of the rows. He commented that aircraft sometimes come down the wrong row and then must turn around at a dead end. Commissioner Kruger suggested labeling the rows for easier identification. Mr. Husband surmised that this was an item for the hangar associations, but we would begin the discussions with them. Commissioner Kruger stated that the sweeper owned by the City seems to create more dirt than it picks up. He requested more frequent cleaning of the ramp areas and in between the hangars. Commissioner Kruger commented that Glendale Avenue from the Airport to the 101 is in bad shape and wondered if the City was planning to improve the street. Mr. Husband replied that the rehabilitation of Glendale Avenue is in design now and is at the 50% design phase. Mr. Husband stated that the project was expected to begin in March 2020 as part of a larger project. Upcoming items: Commission work plan on the February 2020 agenda. 10. NEXT MEETING The next meeting of the Aviation Advisory Commission is scheduled to be held on December 18, 2019 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 Chair Rovey adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m. The Aviation Advisory Commission Meeting minutes of November 20, 2019 were submitted and approved this 18th day of December, 2019. P-Li— JoJ Hu band, Airport Administrator