HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-02-08 Airport Commission SummaryKENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 8, 2018-6:00 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:
Commissioners Absent:
Staff/Council Liaison Present:
A quorum was present.
c. Agenda Approval
MOTION :
G . Feeken , J . Z irul , P . Minelga , J. Bielefeld, C. Henry, K.
Dodge
D. Pitts
Airport Manager M. Bondurant, Admin . Assistant E. Sh inn,
City Manager P. Ostrander, City Attorney S. Bloom, Council
Member J . Glendening
Commissioner Minelga MOVED to approve the agenda and Commissioner Dodge SECONDED
the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT -None
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT
City Manager Ostrander discussed alternatives to the purchase of airport land. He noted that 10
airport properties would be affected; the resolution would be a method to sell property.
4 . APPROVAL OF ME ETING SUMMARY
a . January 11 , 2018
MOTION:
Commissioner Bielefeld MOVED to approve the meeting summary from January 11, 2018 and
Commissioner Zirul SECONDED the motion . There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Discussion/Recommendation -Field of Flowers Sign
It was noted that the Kenai Central High School student that was previously expressed interested
in the project has withdrawn . Airport staff has asked a Kenai Library staff member if he would be
interested . The sign would be 4 ft. by 8 ft . in size and double-sided.
6 . NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion/Recommendation -FY2019 Goals & Objectives
It was noted that staff is working on the FY2019 budget. Goals and objectives were discussed to
ensure the budget reflected them . The status of T-33 refurbish project was discussed. There was
interest expressed to have this included in the FY2019 Goals and Objectives . Airport Manager
Bondurant also provided a status of the FY2018 goals and objectives .
b. Discussion/Recommendation -Resolution No. 2018-09 -Amending its
Comprehensive Schedule of Rates, Charges, and Fees to Incorporate Changes to
Land Lease Application and Renewal Application Fees for Airport Reserve Land
It was noted that this resolution was approved by City Council on February 7 .
c . Discussion/Recommendation -Resolution No. 2018-10 -Approving a Standard
Lease Form for Leasing Airport Reserve Lands
Attorney Bloom spoke to this resolution and noted it was also approved by City Council on
February 7.
d . Discussion/Recommendation -Enhanced Advertising Opportunities
It was reported that staff was working with the Alaska Channel, advertising concessionaire. A
picture handout was provided . It was stated that the Kenai terminal needs enhanced advertis ing
opportunities. Airport Manager Bondurant discussed some ideas .
7. REPORTS
a. Airport Manager -Bondurant reported the following :
• Currently working on FY2019 budget;
• Both seasonal positions in the Operations Department were now gone;
• The second piece of snow removal equipment would arrive in a couple weeks;
• She and Assistant Shinn would be out of the office attending the State of Alaska
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Conference on February 27-28;
• Working on a new airline operating agreement;
• Continued work on the terminal rehabilitation project; first phase on the street
should begin in June.
b. City Council Liaison -Council Member Glendening reported on the February 7
Council Meeting actions.
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8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION -March 8, 2018
Commissioners Zirul and Minelga noted they would not be in attendance to the next meeting.
9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
It was noted that the costs would be very high to have customs available in Kenai. Airport Manager
Bondurant agreed to continue looking into this.
Conference space for lease at the airport was discussed.
10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT-None.
11. INFORMATION ITEMS
a. December 2017 Enplanements
b. January 2018 Airport Manager's Report
a. How to get Customs at the Airport
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:11 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
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