The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - Minutes - Aviation Advisory Commission - Meeting Date: 11/18/2020Glendale C&7 A R I Z O N A MINUTES AVIATION ADVISORY COMMISSION GLENDALE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT 6801 N. GLEN HARBOR BLVD. GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85307 AIRPORT CONFERENCE ROOM NOVEMBER 18, 2020 6:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Chair Larry Rovey Vice Chair Quentin Tolby Commissioner Terry Aramian Commissioner Bill Eikost Commissioner Michael Portik Commissioner Bud Zomok Absent: Commissioner Tim Topliff Also Present: Carl Newman, Airport Administrator Roxanne Alexander, Management Assistant Jim Gruber, Assistant City Attorney Trevor Ebersole, Transportation Director John Padilla, Luke Air Force Base Representative 3. CITIZEN COMMENTS No citizens were present on the Zoom call and no emails from the public were received. 4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES a. Aviation Advisory Commission Minutes of October 21, 2020 Motion by Commissioner Aramian, second by Commissioner Zomok, to approve the October 21, 2020 Commission meeting minutes as written. The motion carried 5 — 0. [Chair Rovey was not yet present.] Motioned by Commissioner Terry Aramian, seconded by Commissioner Bud Zomok AYE: Vice Chair Quentin Tolby Commissioner Terry Aramian Commissioner Bill Eikost Commissioner Michael Portik Commissioner Bud Zomok Other: Chair Larry Rovey (ABSENT) Commissioner Tim Topliff (ABSENT) Passed 5. AIRPORT BUSINESS a. Glen Harbor Boulevard Connection to Ballpark Road. Tabled pending the arrival of Chair Rovey. Agenda Item 5a. Revisited after Agenda Item 5d. was discussed: Mr. Ebersole explained the history of the Glen Harbor Boulevard project, which was studied in 2016, and explained the two connections considered: • An at -grade crossing through to Ballpark Boulevard with spread asphalt at an estimated in 2016 of $5 million • Elevating Glen Harbor Boulevard over the New River and connecting it like a bridge to Ballpark Boulevard at an estimated cost in 2016 of $15 million Mr. Ebersole explained that that project was shelved in 2016 due to the great challenge in federal permitting to cross the river and the great expense. Chair Rovey asked if additional studies have been conducted on this connection regarding the benefits to traffic circulation or economic development.Mr. Ebersole replied that the project could be kept in the long-term plan and will broach to the subject with the City Manager to advise him that there is renewed interest in the subject. Chair Rovey noted that it may be worth having a conversation with the Longs, due to their proposed development near the Airport.Chair Rovey expressed his support of the project. Chair Rovey asked if there were any drawings of the project.Mr. Ebersole replied that there were no solid drawings done at the time, as it was only discussed in concept. Commissioner Aramian expressed his support for the project and renewed interest as well.Mr. Ebersole will have a conversation with the City Manager and provide an update to the Commission on the response. [Mr. Ebersole excused himself from the meeting.] b. Aviation Advisory Commission Bylaws Review and Update. Mr. Gruber displayed the final draft version of the updated Bylaws of the Aviation Advisory Commission, which included changes previously proposed by the Commission. Mr. Gruber explained the changes regarding quorum, which is now based on the number of appointed and seated members of the Commission and the change regarding the number votes now to be based on quorum for consistency. Commissioner Zomok noted a formatting issue in the document.Mr. Gruber will have the formatting adjusted. Motioned by Commissioner Bud Zomok, seconded by Commissioner Terry Aramian AYE: Vice Chair Quentin Tolby Commissioner Terry Aramian Commissioner Bill Eikost Commissioner Michael Portik Commissioner Bud Zomok Other: Chair Larry Rovey (ABSENT) Commissioner Tim Topliff (ABSENT) Passed C. Lease agreement Pad 16.This item is for discussion and possible action. [Chair Rovey entered the meeting during the agenda item.] Mr. Newman presented information on a Lease Agreement for Pad 16, which included the following information: • An RFP was issued on August 27, 2020 • The pad is 7,200 square feet at the south end of the Airport • A pre -offer conference was held on September 9, 2020. There was one attendee: the Experimental Aircraft Association • The deadline for the RFP was September 16, 2020 and one response was received, which was from the Experimental Aircraft Association. The response was evaluated by Mr. Jim Gum, Mr. Joe Husband, and Mr. Javier Gurrola. The team determined the proposal was responsive to the RFP • The lease is for 30 cents a square foot, for a total of $2,473.50 annually and can be adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index • The initial term is for 20 years, with renewal options Motioned by Commissioner Terry Aramian, seconded by Commissioner Bud Zomok AYE: Chair Larry Rovey Vice Chair Quentin Tolby Commissioner Terry Aramian Commissioner Bill Eikost Commissioner Michael Portik Commissioner Bud Zomok Other: Commissioner Tim Topliff (ABSENT) Passed d. Recommendation to Accept ADOT Grant for Land Acquisition Reimbursement. Mr. Newman announced that the acceptance of the $292,500 ADOT grant for reimbursement for the Conair Land Acquisition will complete the reimbursements from the FAA and ADOT for this project. Motioned by Commissioner Terry Aramian, seconded by Commissioner Bill Eikost AYE: Chair Larry Rovey Vice Chair Quentin Tolby Commissioner Terry Aramian Commissioner Bill Eikost Commissioner Michael Portik Commissioner Bud Zomok Other: Commissioner Tim Topliff (ABSENT) Passed 6. STAFF REPORTS a. Airport Staff Report for November 2020 Mr. Newman provided the staff report. Highlights included the following: AIRPORT FINANCIAL UPDATE: • Airport Financial Update — 33.3% of Fiscal Year through October 2020 • Projected Annual Revenue - $972,322 • Revenue YTD — $242,832.73 or 25% of budget • Annual Operating Budget - $972,322 • Expenses YTD - $289,714 or 30% of budget AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS UPDATE • September 2020 Aircraft Operations: 7,599 • Approximately 8.2% above October 2019 • 75,897 for Calendar Year 2020, which is a 0.9% decrease compared to CY2019 • Comparison to other local general Aviation Airports was provided on a chart. • Mr. Newman displayed Airport metrics charts. [Mr. Padilla joined the meeting.] GENERAL AIRPORT UPDATES • Airport Projects and Outreach • Dibble Engineering has begun design of the Taxiway Alpha Mill and Overlay project. Geotechnical, archeological, and biological surveys are complete. The Categorical Exclusion was submitted to the FAA for review and processing in July. Mr. Newman submitted the 30% plans to the FAA and ADOT. The project is on target for design completion by February 18, 2021 and completion of the bid process by March 25, 2021. As a reminder, the design and construction of the project will be funded mostly by FAA and ADOT grants. • FAA and ADOT Grants and Actions • The Conair Land Grant Reimbursement for $292,500 was previously discussed. • Airport Issues and Events • There were no noise complaints in October. • Construction is proceeding on the Fox Hangar. The contractor has completed the foundation and poured the slab. The steel is erected, the second floor is complete, and they are currently applying the siding material. • The Glendale Avenue Waterline and Force Main Project is progressing. The waterline and sewer work must take place before the roadway resurfacing and reconstruction project. The impact to the Airport has been negligible and the project is progressing well. • In conjunction with Dibble Engineering and its sub -consultant, Genesis, staff is developing a strategic plan for the Airport. The Working Group, which includes Commissioners Aramian and Portik, has held two meetings: on October 1, 2020 via Zoom and in person on October 26, 2020. Topics included Mission, Vision, and Values. The consultants are working on draft statements to present to the Working Group. • Airport staff continues to work on the draft Airport Rules and Regulations and is very close to completion of a document that should be amenable to tenants and the City. 7. LUKE AIR FORCE BASE OPERATIONS Mr. Padilla reported that there are 102 F35s on base currently, with the ultimate goal of 144. 8. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS None. 9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Vice Chair Tolby suggested revisiting the Airport cafe agenda item. 10. NEXT MEETING The next regular meeting of the Aviation Advisory Commission will be held on December 16, 2020 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 6:53 p.m. The Aviation Advisory Commission Meeting minutes of November 18th, 2020 were submitted and pproved this 20th da of January, 2021. _' tt��) 10 ) - v-en� Airport Administrator