HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-10-12 Airport Commission SummaryKENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION
OCTOBER 12, 2017 — 6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CHAIR GLENDA FEEKEN, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Feeken called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
a. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Feeken led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
b. Roll was confirmed as follows:
Commissioners Present: J. Zirul, P. Minelga, G. Feeken, K. Dodge, D. Pitts
Commissioners Absent:
Staff/Council Liaison Present:
A quorum was present.
c. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
J. Bielefeld, C. Henry
Airport Manager M. Bondurant, Council Member
H. Knackstedt
Commissioner Zirul MOVED to approve the agenda with the addition of Laydown 6D to New
Business and Additional Information to 6C; and Commissioner Minelga SECONDED the motion.
There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
2. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD — None.
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT — None.
4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. September 14, 2017
MOTION:
Commissioner Dodge MOVED to approve the meeting summary from September 14, 2017 and
Commissioner Pitts SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
S. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion/Recommendation — Special Use Permit to Alaska Air Fuel, Inc. for
Aircraft Parking on the Apron
The Airport Manager provided an overview of the Special Use Permit request.
MOTION:
Commissioner Minelga MOVED to recommend approval of Special Use Permit to Alaska Air Fuel,
Inc. for Aircraft Parking on the Apron; and Commissioner Zirul SECONDED the motion. There
were no objections; SO ORDERED.
b. Discussion/Recommendation — Rehabilitation of Willow Street
It was expressed that Willow Street be added to a wish list for City Capital Improvements.
MOTION:
Commissioner Minelga MOVED to recommend to Council to explore the addition of the
rehabilitation of Willow Street from North Terminal to Marathon Road for life, safety, and marketing
purposes; and Commissioner Zirul SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO
ORDERED.
c. Discussion/Recommendation — Signage for Field of Flowers
It was expressed that the sign should reflect that the Field of Flowers is Airport property.
The Airport Manager noted she will provide information on how to proceed with getting a four -
foot by eight -foot airport sign on the property.
d. Discussion/Recommendation — Memorandum of Agreement — 3rd Operations
Squadron
The Airport Manager provided background to the request from the military. She stated this was
a good thing for the airport, military, and all aviation users at the airport.
MOTION:
Commissioner Minelga MOVED to recommend to Council to approve the Memorandum of
Agreement between the 3rd Operations Squadron and the City of Kenai; and Commissioner Zirul
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
REPORTS
a. Airport Manager — Airport Manager Bondurant gave the October 2017 Mid -Month
Report and reported on recent airports she visited during two conferences.
b. City Council Liaison — Council Member Knackstedt noted:
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• Various actions at City Council meetings on 10/4/17 and 9/20/17;
• Expressed excitement about FAA weather cams;
• He will request that the City Manager have the Public Works Director evaluate
Willow Street;
• Reported on elections.
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION — November 9, 2017
It was noted that Commissioners Dodge and Zirul will not be able to attend.
9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
Commissioners Pitts expressed his happiness to see the leasing policy is being reviewed and
noted that the FAA Webcams are indispensable, a wonderful tool for aviation.
10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT — None
11. INFORMATION ITEMS — None
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
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