HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-04-14 Airport Commission SummaryKENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION
APRIL 14, 2016 — 7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CHAIR GLENDA FEEKEN, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Commission Chair Feeken called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Roll was confirmed as follows:
Commissioners Present:
Commissioners Absent:
Staff /Council Liaison Present:
A quorum was present.
a. Pledge of Allegiance
G. Feeken, K. Dodge, P. Minelga, C. Henry, L. Porter, J.
Zirul, J. Bielefeld
Airport Manager M. Bondurant, Council Liaison Tim Navarre,
Henry Knackstedt
Commissioner Feeken led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Commissioner Minelga MOVED to approve the agenda with the addition of an order of special
business and Commissioner Henry SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO
ORDERED.
3. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. March 10, 2016
MOTION:
Commissioner Porter MOVED to approve the meeting summary of March 10, 2016, and
Commissioner Dodge SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
a. City Planner M. Kelley — Comprehensive Plan
Airport Manager M. Bondurant reported, on behalf of the City Planner, the role the Airport
Commission would play in the 2016 Comprehensive Plan Update; also gave members invitations
to the meetings.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Discussion — Master Plan
Airport Manager M. Bondurant reported that comments were still being reviewed by the Technical
Advisory Committee and once received, a presentation to the Commission with a Public Hearing
would be scheduled.
b. Discussion /Recommendation — Unmanned Aircraft Systems (drones)
Jon Parker brought his unmanned aircraft system and gave a presentation; discussions were
scheduled to continue with regard to unmanned aircraft systems near the airport.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion /Recommendation — Review of Noise Abatement Procedures
Airport Manager M. Bondurant asked the Commission to review the current noise abatement
procedures and recommend changes.
It was recommended that the prohibited time for training flights for large, heavy and jet aircraft be
changed.
MOTION:
Commissioner Minelga MOVED to recommend changing the prohibited time for training flights for
large, heavy and jet aircraft to 21:00 local time; Commissioner Dodge SECONDED the motion.
There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
b. Discussion /Recommendation — Third Amendment to Lease — Alaska Realty Group, Inc.
MOTION:
Commissioner Feeken MOVED to approve the third amendment to lease for Alaska Realty Group,
Inc.; Commissioner Minelga SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
REPORTS
a. Airport Manager— reported on the following:
• Airport Projects.
• Training schedule.
• Great Aviation Gathering.
• Car Rental Concession.
• Air Fair scheduled for June 11.
b. City Council Liaison — reported on the actions at the City Council meetings; also
noted Ordinances 2883 -2016 and 2884 -2016.
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION — May 12, 2016.
Airport Commission
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9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
All members thanked Larry Porter for his service to the Airport.
Larry Porter stated that he really enjoyed his last twelve years on the Airport Commission.
10. PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
11. INFORMATION ITEMS — None.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
J m e Heinz, CIVIC
D uty City Clerk
Airport Commission
April 14, 2016
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