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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-03-26 Airport Commission SummaryKENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION March 26, 1987 7:00 PM Kenai City Hall Ron Malston, Chairman Mayor Williams Presiding AGENDA 1. ROLL CALL a. Roll Call (Chairman Malston is out of town) b. Swearing in of Commissioners Miller, and Vierra 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (none - first meeting) 5. MANAGER' S REPORT a. Introductory Packet from Airport Manager 6. OLD BUSINESS 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Letter from Mayor Williams 8. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS 9. ADJOURNMENT KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION March 26, 1987, Thursday, 7:00 p.m. Held, Kenai City Council Chambers Minutes, Regular Meeting Ron Malston, Chairman 1. ROLL Present Tom Irwin Josh Knopper Frank Stevison B ill Toppe Absent Ron Malston (excused) Tim Miller (excused) Dr. Les Vierra (excused) In Attendance: Randy Ernst, Airport Manager Mayor John Williams Bill Brighten, City Manager Sally Bailie, Council Representative 2. AGENDA _ Mayor Williams addressed the commission and suggested that at their next meeting, (April 9), they decide on a meeting night for all to attend that doesn't conflict with other scheduled meetings within the City. They are to meet with the City Clerk, Janet Whelan, to make this arrangement. Mayor Williams elected to appoint Mr. Malston committee. to Chair this · PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD a· City of Kenai, Mayor Williams. The commission was briefed on their duties and Mayor Williams related that any major function of the airport or any financial function of the airport will rest with the Council as the final voice. Mayor Williams advised the commission of the two commissions that will be working hand in hand towards economical development of the City of Kenai; they are the Airport Commission and the Harbor Commission. He went on to explain the importance of their duties now and in the future. KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION March 26, 1987 page -2- be Letter from Mayor Williams to the Airport Commission Mayor Williams explained his letter and points of interest. On item #4, it was changed to read "a complete inventory of all airport aeronautical lands." In conjunction with the lands of the airport, it was decided that the airport aeronautical lands should fall within the commissions jurisdiction and not the commercial lands that are separate from the airport. This was decided after considerable discussion within the Council. This also applies to item #5, which should read, a complete inventory of all airport aeronautical lease holders." Mayor Williams continued to brief the commissioners welcomed them to the City of Kenai's Airport Commission. and The Air National Guard Wing was explained by Mayor Williams and the mission of this unit and~ how it relates to the City of Kenai. Mr. Borg, representing the Adjutant General's Office, has been invited to be at the April 9th meeting of the Airport Commission. Commissioner Irwin explained the difference National Air Guard and the State Division Affairs. Commissioner Irwin went on to commissioners on the what's been happening up the Air Guard in AlaSka and Kenai. between the of Military update the to now with · A.!RPORT' MANAGER RE~ORT.- ..Randy Er.nst a. Mr. Ernst gave each Commissioner a introduction manual for their use and reported on the functions of the airport and float plane basin. Mr. Ernst reported the pre-application has been turned into the FAA for the float plane basin and prior to that he has acquired the 80 acres of property that was necessary, through condemnation. The Master of the Court is to decide what the value is and it will be determined at a later date. At that time he will be submitting a pre-application for funds for the AIP monies. They are at the design stage at this time and the bid for the design of the float plane basin has been awarded to Lloyd Nelson and Associates. The KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION March 26, 1987 page -3- design has been completed and at the desk of the FAA. Mr. Ernst is in hopes of the design being approved and going out to bid by June 1st for construction, however, it will specified in the bid that construction not start until August 1st, which is when he is intending to complete the current project of the safety zone general aviation and taxi way improvements. Mr. Ernst briefed the commissioners on the current projects at the airport. Mayor Williams explained the funding process and what is available. A report was given by Mr. Ernst on the packets he compiled and gave a full over view for the commissioners to become familiar with the airport. Each category was explained and general discussion was held with questions and answers from the commissioners and Mr. Ernst. Commissioners were briefed on the following: Airport layout and facilities plat, Airport Terminal, Leases, Enplanements, Jet Facilities, Security, Airport Regulations, Budget 86/87, Budget 87/88, Long Term Aircraft Tiedown Apron, Funds, Projects, Airport Equipment, Manuals and Reports and projects to think about for the future. The Mayor explained the Airport Commission's commissioners and the costs that are covered. budget to the City Manager explained the experiencing confronted wi th Brighton spoke to the commissioners process of orientation they will and the responsibilities they will in the future. and be be Mayor Williams expressed Commissioners for taking the on th is commission. his time appreciation to the to participate and serve KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION March 26, 1987 page -4- Commissioner Stevison invited the commissioners to participate at the Air Fair planning session breakfast to be held Monday at King Oscar's at 7:30 a.m. The Air Fair is being planned for July 4th. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Niva A. Aburt°' dba/Niva's Clerical Services for the City of Kenai