HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-05-12 Airport Commission SummaryKENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION
MAY 12, 2016 — 7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
VICE CHAIR JAMES ZIRUL, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Vice Chair Zirul called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. Roll was confirmed as follows:
Commissioners Present:
Commissioners Absent:
Staff /Council Liaison Present:
A quorum was present.
a. Pledge of Allegiance
K. Dodge, P. Minelga, J. Zirul, J. Bielefeld
G. Feeken, C. Henry
Airport Manager M. Bondurant, Airport Assistant E. Shinn,
Council Liaison Tim Navarre
Commissioner Feeken led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Commissioner Dodge MOVED to approve the agenda with the addition of an order of special
business and Commissioner Minelga SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO
ORDERED.
3. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. April 14, 2016
MOTION:
Commissioner Minelga MOVED to approve the meeting summary of April 14, 2016, and
Commissioner Zirul SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
a. City Planner M. Kelley — Comprehensive Plan
City Manager R. Koch reported that several public meetings would be taking place in the near
future.
b. City Manager R. Koch — FY17 Budget
City Manager R. Koch reported that Council would introduce the budget ordinance on May 18 and
that a goal was to keep the Airport's fund balance above $5 million.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Discussion — Master Plan
Airport Manager M. Bondurant reported that all members of the Technical Advisory Committee
had submitted their comments to the consultants and were being reviewed.
b. Discussion /Recommendation — Unmanned Aircraft Systems (drones)
Airport Manager M. Bondurant reported that they would be developing an information packet
addressing proper procedures and requirements and would be reaching out to the local hobby
shop.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Action /Approval — Revision to Agenda Order
Airport Manager M. Bondurant noted she had received suggestions to change the order of the
agenda to include adding "Roll Call" as item 1.B., and adding "Persons Not Scheduled to Be
Heard" after "Persons Scheduled to be Heard."
MOTION:
Commissioner Zirul MOVED to approve the suggested agenda order; Commissioner Bielefeld
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
b. Action /Approval — Reddi Towing & Salvage Special Use Permit
It was noted that Reddi Towing & Salvage requested renewal of their Special Use Permit to be
used as an impound lot.
MOTION:
Commissioner Minelga MOVED to approve the Special Use Permit renewal to Reddi Towing;
Commissioner Zirul SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
c. Action /Approval — Award of Car Rental Concessions
It was noted that there were two successful bidders.
MOTION:
Commissioner Minelga MOVED to recommend approval of the car rental concessions;
Commissioner Dodge SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
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7. REPORTS
a. Airport Manager— reported on the following:
• Working on grants for airport improvement projects
• Provided an update on the bids for current projects
• Reported on the runway safety meeting
• Reported that two staff members would be attending an airfield lighting seminar
b. City Council Liaison — reported on the actions at the May 4 Council meeting.
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION — June 9, 2016.
Kimberly Dodge noted she would be absent.
9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS — None.
10. PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD — None.
11. INFORMATION ITEMS — None.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:29 p.m
Meeting summary pr�pared and submitted by:
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