HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-05-13 Airport Commission SummaryKENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 13, 2021 — 6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
VICE CHAIR KIMBERLY DODGE, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
1. CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair Dodge called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
a. Pledge of Allegiance
Vice Chair Dodge led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
b. Roll was confirmed as follows:
Commissioners Present: K. Dodge, D. Leichliter, J. Bielefeld, D. Pitts
Commissioners Absent:
Staff/Council Liaison Present:
A quorum was present.
c. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
G. Feeken, P. Minelga, J. Zirul,
City Manager P. Ostrander, Airport Administrative Assistant
E. Brincefield, Council Liaison H. Knackstedt
Commissioner Liechliter MOVED to approve the agenda and Commissioner Bielefeld
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT — None.
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT — None.
4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. April 8, 2021
MOTION:
Commissioner Leichliter MOVED to approve the meeting summary of April 8, 2021 and
Commissioner Bielefeld SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
5. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion/Recommendation — Special Use Permit to Crowley Fuels LLC for
Aviation Fueling on Apron Fueling Area
MOTION:
Commissioner Liechliter MOVED to approve the Special Use Permit to Crowley Fuels LLC for
Aviation Fueling on Apron Fueling Area and Vice Chair Dodge SECONDED the motion.
It was noted that Crowley Fuels LLC requests a Special Use Permit for 35,000 square feet of
apron for fueling area.
There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
b. Discussion/Recommendation — Approving Execution of Lease to SOAR
International Ministries
MOTION:
Commissioner Bielefeld MOVED to approve the a. Execution of Lease to SOAR International
Ministries and Commissioner Liechliter SECONDED the motion.
It was noted that SOAR International Ministries would like to amend their original lease proposal
approved by Council on August 21, 2019. The amendment would allow for a $2,000,000 hanger
to be built over 2 years, with an office building to be built after the hangar within 2 years. Total
construction of 3.5 million dollars.
There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
6. REPORTS
a. Airport Manager — City Manager Ostrander and Airport Administrative Assistant
Brincefield reported on the following:
• Eland Conway has been hired as the new Kenai Airport Manager, and starts
on May 17, 2021. Eland has extensive knowledge and experience in all areas
of airport operations, and the City believes he will be a great fit for the Airport;
• Discussed aircraft accident that occurred on May 12, 2021. Reported that
emergency responders, tower manager and airport staff met for a debrief on
May 13, and the accident was handled very well. Some communication issues
were resolved through debrief;
• Received notification that the two ARFF vehicles will be delivered Jun 7, 2021;
• Staff attended RSAT meeting which designated 2 areas of concern (hot spots)
off runway to taxiways. Additional signage to be requested during certification
inspection;
• FAA certification inspection rescheduled to July 6-8;
• Float plane basin sign to be installed by the end of next week, BBQ pedestals
to be delivered mid-June;
• Operations staff are busy with spring cleanup.
b. City Council Liaison — Council Member Knackstedt reported on the actions of the
April 21, 2021 Council Meetings.
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NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION — June 10, 2021
8. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
Commissioner Pitts noted he appreciates the efforts on float plane basin development
Commissioner Bielefeld commented on the parking plan with three air carriers, noting his concern
with parking in front of terminal.
Commissioner Leichliter encouraged Airport staff to get donations for picnic tables at float plane
basin. Would like to see the float plane development advertised.
9. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT — None.
10. INFORMATION ITEMS
a. April 2021 Mid -Month Report
b. March 2021 Enplanements
11. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 6:26 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and
Meghan Thi eau
Deputy City Clerk
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