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A R I 1 0 N A
MINUTES
AVIATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
GLENDALE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
6801 N. GLEN HARBOR BLVD.
GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85307
AIRPORT CONFERENCE ROOM
DECEMBER 21, 2022
6:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:04 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Bud Zomok
Chair Larry Rovey
Vice Chair Terry Aramian
Commissioner James Carneal
Commissioner Michael Portik
Absent: Commissioner Bill Eikost
Commissioner Quentin Tolby
Also Present: Julie Patterson, Management Assistant
Matt Smith, Airport Administrator
Attendees: Scott Dalgliesh, Glendale Hangars Management
3. CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were no comments.
4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Aviation Advisory Commission Minutes of October 19, 2022
Motion by Commissioner Zomok, second by Commissioner Portik, to approve the
October 19, 2022, Aviation Advisory Commission meeting minutes as written. The
motion carried 4 — 0. [Commissioner Aramian was not yet present.]
a. Aviation Advisory Commission Minutes of October 19, 2022.
5. AIRPORT BUSINESS
There are no matters to present or vote upon.
6. STAFF REPORTS
Mr. Smith said, as the new Airport Administrator, he has been meeting the Airport tenants
and he shared a background of his experience. He gave a report, which included information
on the following:
. Current Projects
oThe terminal building was painted.
. Upcoming Projects
o The entryway monument will be painted.
o The tower will be painted to match the terminal building.
o The north apron will be crack -filled and seal coated.
o The Planning Study for the east side of the Airport should be finished in the
September — December 2023 timeframe.
. Staffing and Space Needs
o The Airport restaurant is closed and is currently being occupied by the City's
Engineering Inspectors temporarily, while their permanent office space is being
developed. The Airport staff offices also require a revamp for better efficiencies.
. Super Bowl Planning
o More air traffic controllers are needed for the Super Bowl and concern has been
expressed to Serco and the FAA. Efforts are being made to resolve this issue. If
Serco does not have new hires, a resolution may be to hire a temporary team.
o Challenges regarding runway traffic and an area for helicopters only are being
addressed and researched.
. Online Payment Portal/Airport Software
o Staff is working on setting up an online portal for any payments to the Airport.
• Staff is trying to acquire a lease management software to streamline the process
and eliminate duplication of effort and human error.
. Airport Security Issues
o Lack of Badge Control: Badges could be enhanced with more information, such
as photographs or color coding. The intent is of the effort is for increased security
and the protection of the Airport, the tenants, the customers and all assets on
site.
o Tailgating: There are still some issues with people tailgating others to enter the
Airport gates.
. Airport Documents Needed to Need to be Updated
o GA Airport Security Plan: This is not required by the TSA, but it is highly
recommended. Mr. Smith will work on a plan and will present it to the Commission
when completed.
•Airport Emergency Plan: Mr. Smith will prepare a first draft.
o Minimum Standards and Rules and Regulations: Mr. Smith would like to
assemble a working group for review and potential update to the documents. He
would also like input from the Commission.
. Based Aircraft Reporting
o Part of the ADOT grant assurances require that based aircraft is tracked. If an
aircraft is in the state 90 days or more, it must be registered with the Arizona
MVD. Staff will work on this reporting.
Chair Rovey asked if Mr. Smith had to handle aircraft parking during Super Bowl. Mr. Smith
relayed this was the FBO's responsibility, which does have experience with large events.
Chair Rovey stated that there was a previous Rules and Regulations working group. Mr.
Dalgiesh commented that he was on the working group and would share his notes with Mr.
Smith.
[Commissioner Aramian entered the meeting.]
7. LUKE AIR FORCE BASE OPERATIONS
No report, as the LAFB representative was not present.
a. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Commissioner Zomok inquired about noise complaints. Mr. Smith recalled a few
complaints, but said they were not substantial.
9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
No additional agenda topics were suggested.
Mr. Dalgiesh commented that he wanted to make the new Airport Administrator and
Commissioners aware of the Economic Development Department's role within the
Airport. He asked if a monthly report could be obtained from the Economic
Development Department on business related to the Airport.
10. NEXT MEETING
The next regular meeting of the Aviation Advisory Commission will be held on January 18,
2023 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 6:54 p.m.
The Aviation Advisory Commission Meeting minutes of December 21, 2022 were submitted and
app ed this 1 th day of March, 2023.
"Recording Secretary