HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-03-16 Airport Commission SummaryKenai Airport Commission
March 16, 1989 7:00p.m.
Kenai Municipal Airport
Bob Summers, Chairperson
1. The meeting was called by Chairman, Bob Summers.
2. ROLL CALL:
Josh Knopper, Phil Ames, Bill Toppa, and Bob Summers
Mayor Williams and Marj O'Reilly were also present.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Randy Ernest had a family emergency and was unable
to attend the meeting. There was no agenda.
4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD:
Mayor John Williams introduced Barry Eldridge to the
Commissioners. Mayor Williams discussed the Fourth of July
Air Show, how it operates, who participates, and what needs
to be done to have it ready on time. The Chamber of Commerce
has handle the show in the past, but is unable to this year
due to organizational and staffing changes. The Airport
Commission is being asked to help share in the responsibility
of putting together the Air Show. 'Mr. Eldridge has worked on
the Air Show in the past and will be heading up the Air Show
Committee this year. Commissioner Toppa moved that the
Airport Commission take on this project. Motion seconded
by Phil Ames. Motion carried.
Commissioners Knopper and Toppa volunteered their
help and Mr. Eldridge will be contacting them in the near
future.
Mayor Williams also brought the Commission up-to-date on his
efforts to obtain a surplus F86 or F90 from the Air Force
National Guard for display at the airport.
A motion was made by Josh Knopper and seconded by Bill Toppa
that the Mayor contact the proper authorities to obtain a
surplus plane for the City of Kenai. A letter of support
from this Commission will be prepared if needed. Motion
carried.
5. KENAI MUNICIPAL FLOAT PLANE FACILITY:
A flyer on the Float Plane Basin was distributed to
Commission Members. A general discuss ion followed.
Topics discussed included: Fuel Tanks--Commissioners felt
that there needed to be fuel tanks in the Basin, but above-
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ground only. Bill suggested that a gentleman named
Monty Parish from Anchorage, who is in the fuel business and
does demonstrations, come and speak with the Commission.
Mr. Parish attends the Alaska Safety Foundation and is
knowledgeable about fuel tanks both above and below the
ground. Commissioners agreed that more information is
needed and Bill agreed to contact Mr. Parish and ask him to
come to the next Airport Commission meeting.
Year Round Ski Operation: Commissioners felt that the Float
Plane Basin could and should be a year round operation.
Storage Buildings: Commissioners were generally in
favor of 8 x 10 or 8 x 12 buildings being set up fOr storage,
but no larger buildings would be alloWed.
Itinerant aircraft: Essentially the honor system that is
already in place would be used in the Float Plane Basin.
7. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL:
Commission members 'requested a copy of the Request for
Proposal for the Airport Restaurant, giftshop and bar.
The City Clerk will be notified and Commissioners will
receive the bid packets.
Proposals have been sent out and bids will open March 27th.
Bob encouraged members of this commission to attend the
meeting on March 27th.
Commissioner Knopper made a motion that the City. Council
make an effort to insure that whatever information is passed
to them that directly affects the Airport Commission and it's
responsibilities, that the information be passed on to the
Airport Commission. Motion seconded. Motion carried.
8. The meeting was adjourned at 9pm.
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