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Glendale
A R I Z 0 N A
MINUTES
AVIATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
GLENDALE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
6801 N. GLEN HARBOR BLVD.
G LEN DALE, ARIZONA 85307
AIRPORT CONFERENCE ROOM
MAY 18, 2022
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
Also Present: Joe Husband, Airport Administrator
Shahid Abbas, Director Transportation
Julie Patterson, Management Assistant
Bill Gillies, Luke Air Force Base
3. CITIZEN COMMENTS
No citizen present. No comments.
4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Motion by Commissioner Aramian, second by Commissioner Eikost, to approve the
April 20, 2022, Aviation Advisory Commission meeting minutes as written. The motion
carried 6 — 0.
a. Aviation Advisory Commission Minutes of 20 April 2022
5. AIRPORT BUSINESS
a. Airport Strategic Plan Update
Mr. Husband provided a status report on the Airport Strategic Plan progress, which included
the following information:
. Six elements were identified as critical goals for action over the next five years. The
action items also coincide with the Commission's Annual Action Plan.
•Airport Business Plan
• Airport Marketing Plan
• Develop comprehensive Eastside/Airport Development Plan
• Assess organization
• Develop Architectural Design Standards
• Facility aesthetic updates
*Implementation Plan details and summary.
Commissioner Aramian asked if the FAA mandated self -sustainability. Mr. Husband replied
in the positive and said self -sustainability was in the grant assurances. Mr. Husband said the
FAA requires as part of the grant assurances that the Airport to do all it can to be
self-sustaining. Mr. Husband said the Airport was subsidized by the City's General Fund;
however, was getting pretty close to breaking even.
Chair Rovey asked about any self-sustaining airports in the valley. Mr. Husband said
Phoenix Sky Harbor, Phoenix -Mesa Gateway, Falcon Field, Deer Valley, Chandler, and
Scottsdale were all self-sustaining. Mr. Husband relayed that Buckeye and Glendale were not
yet self-sustaining. Mr. Husband reported that most of the airports in the state were not
self-sustaining; however, those in or closer to metropolitan areas were self-sustaining.
Chair Rovey inquired about the elements that lead to self -sustainability. Mr. Husband relayed
volume and demand as the biggest elements. Mr. Husband said one of the reasons Glendale
was not self-sustaining yet was because the Airport was built from the ground up. He
explained the Airport acquired a lot of its revenues from land leases while other airports had
facility revenues; however, Glendale was heading in that direction. Mr. Husband said
Glendale was a young airport.
Vice Chair Tolby noted that the Council at the time was conservative and wanted to build the
Airport without bonding. He said at that time, Council made the decision to strictly lease the
land.
Mr. Husband said that Glendale has a wonderful airport that is very well maintained.
Chair Rovey inquired about fuel at the Airport. Mr. Husband explained that developing
city -owned fueling was a revenue stream to look into, however, was not sure if the Airport
was busy enough yet for this option. Chair Rovey asked if the fuel price at the Airport has
increased similar to automobile fuel. Mr. Husband explained fuel prices have increased;
however, not at the same rate as automobile fuel.
The agenda item was concluded.
6. STAFF REPORTS
Mr. Husband introduced Mr. Abbas, the new Transportation Director, who provided a brief
background. Ms. Patterson, the new Airport Management Assistant, was introduced. All
present introduced themselves and shared their backgrounds as well.
Chair Rovey expressed his desire over the years to extend Glendale Harbor Boulevard and
connect to Ball Park Boulevard. He hoped Mr. Abbas could assist with the achievement of
this goal.
Mr. Husband provided the staff report. Highlights included the following:
AIRPORT FINANCIAL UPDATE — 83% OF FISCAL YEAR 2022 THROUGH APRIL 2022
*Airport projected Annual Revenue — $1,067,592
. Revenue YTD — $678,820.29, which is 63.6% of budget
*Airport projected Annual Revenue less Glendale Budget Transfers, Vendor Surcharge,
and Donations — $863,545, 78% Year -to -Date
*Airport Approved Operating Budget— $1,067,592
. Expenses YTD — $909,432.67, which is 85% of budget
AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS UPDATE
o April 2022 Aircraft Operations: 8,934
o Approximately 19% above April 2021, which was 7,508.
o CY2021 Aircraft Operations was 79,343, compared to 86,332 for CY2020, which
represents an approximate 8% decrease.
GENERAL AIRPORT UPDATES
Airport Projects
. The ADOT grant for Phase I of the south apron project will be accepted at a Council
meeting in June.
. A grant for Phase II of the Taxiway Alpha project is expected as well. This project
should be done before the Super Bowl.
. Improvements to the Airport conference room on the second floor are currently in
progress.
. There are two open positions at the Airport. An Airport Service Worker position just
opened up this week. Mr. Carl Newman as offered his resignation, and his Airport
Administrator position will be open starting June 1, 2022.
. A few people have showed interested in developing a few pads so an RFP will be put
out shortly.
. An entity expressed interest in developing a flight school at the Airport. An RFP will
need to be developed and posted.
Mr. Gillies inquired about the size of the potential flight school. Mr. Husband relayed the
entity has proposed a 60'x60' hangar; however, he did not have information on their business
plan yet.
7. LUKE AIR FORCE BASE OPERATIONS
Mr. Gillies reported on the Air Force's Notice of Intent to prepare an Environmental Impact
Statement on an airspace action. He explained that the Air Force is proposing to modify
existing Military Operations Areas (MOAs), which are located in Arizona and New Mexico.
The Air Force is proposing to amend the times that are charted to better reflect actual flight
times. He explained that it would not be that the Air Force was flying more, but the charting
would be corrected. He said the public comment period was closed on March 4, 2022;
however, was reopened for additional comments on May 4, 2022, and will close again on
June 3, 2022. He said comments could be made during the review and comment period at
www.ArizonaRegionalAirspaceEIS.com and encouraged those interested to do so.
Mr. Husband asked for confirmation that there was no change to the Special Air Traffic Rule
airspace. Mr. Gillies confirmed. Mr. Husband asked if there were any plans to change the
SATR dimensions. Mr. Gillies said there were no plans.
Commissioner Zomok as if the comment closing and re -opening period was planned. Mr.
Gillies explained there were a few people who felt the initial comment period was not long
enough.
Mr. Gillies announced that the draft EIS should be completed in about one year.
Mr. Husband announced that the Airport completed a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
Study, which is required by the FAA every few years. He said the report was posted on the
City's website and there is a 30 -day public comment period which opened on May 9, 2022.
He encouraged all to read the report.
8. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
None.
9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
No additional agenda topics were suggested.
10. NEXT MEETING
The next regular meeting of the Aviation Advisory Commission will be held on 15 June 2022
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 6:59 p.m.
The Aviation Advisory Commission Meeting minutes of May 18, 2022 were submitted and approved this
17th day of August 2022.
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Re ording Secretary