HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-12-08 Airport Commission SummaryKENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 8, 2022 — 6:00 P.M.
KENAI MUNICIPAL AIRPORT CONFERENCE ROOM
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: G. Feeken, P. Minelga, D. Pitts, J. Caldwell, J. Bielefeld,
Commissioners Absent: J. Zirul, J. Daily
Staff/Council Liaison Present: Airport Manager E. Conway, Administrative Assistant E.
Brincefield, Council Member Knackstedt
A quorum was present.
c. Agenda Approval
Chair Feeken noted the following additions to the Packet:
Add item 11.b Informational Items —
Ordinance XXXX-2022 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations in the Airport Special Revenue and Airport
Improvements Capital Project Funds and Authorizing the
Procurement of Airport Snow Removal Equipment.
MOTION:
Commissioner Caldwell MOVED to approve the agenda as revised. 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. November 10, 2022
MOTION:
Commissioner Bielefeld MOVED to approve the meeting summary of November 10, 2022 as
written. Vice Chair Minelga SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion/Recommendation — Recommending the Kenai City Council Approve a
Special Use Permit to American Red Cross of Alaska for General Office Space on the
Second Floor of the Alaska Regional Fire Training Center.
MOTION:
Commissioner Bielefeld MOVED to recommend approval of a Special Use Permit to American
Red Cross of Alaska for general office space on the second floor of the Alaska Regional Fire
Training Center. Commissioner Caldwell SECONDED the motion.
Airport Manager Conway provided further information on the space to be utilized for the special
use permit.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
b. Discussion/Recommendation — Recommending the Kenai City Council Approve a
Special Use Permit to Jeffrey Bettis for Towed Vehicle Storage.
Airport Manager Conway reported that the location is on Airport Way, and was previously used
as a tow/vehicle storage lot. He noted that Mr. Bettis owns Pro Tow.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
REPORTS
Airport Manager — Airport Manager Conway reported on the following:
• A draft ordinance will go before the City Council on December 21, 2022 to
appropriate funds to procure airport snow removal equipment.
• Christmas Comes to Kenai Airport even will be at the Airport terminal on
December 16, 2022 from 4:00-6:00 p.m.
b. City Council Liaison — Council Member Knackstedt reported on the actions of the
November 16, 2022 City Council meeting.
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION —January 12, 2023
9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
Vice Chair Minelga wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT — None.
11.
a. October 2022 Enplanements
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 6:18 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
Meghan Thibo eau
Deputy City Clerk
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