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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-07-11 Airport Commission SummaryKENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION AGENDA July 11, 1996 at 7 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Chairman Tom Thibodeau 1. Roll Call 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Approval of Minutes May 9, 1996 4. Persons Present Scheduled to be Heard a. Kristine Schmidt 5. Old Business 6. New Business 7. Airport Manager's Report 8. Commission Comments and Questions 9. Information Items a. City Council Agenda (6/19/96 and 7/3/96) b. Memo dated 7/1/96 10. Adjournment Agenda July 1 1 .doc KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION MINUTES July 11, 1996 Chairman Tom Thibodeau It Roll Call: Members Present: Members Absent: Others Present: Bonnie Koerber, Henry Knackstedt, Barbara Edwards, James Bielefeld Tom Thibodeau, Ron Holloway Randy Ernst- Airport Manager, Councilman Ray Measles, Kathy Woodford - Administrative Assistant J A_D_Droval of Agenda: MOTION Commissioner Barbara Edwards Moved for approval of the Agenda. Commissioner James Bielefeld Seconded. There being no obiections the Motion Passed Unanimously. 1 Approval of Minutes' May 9, 1996 MOTION Commissioner James Bielefeld Moved for approval of the Minutes of May 9, 1996. Commissioner Bonnie Koerber Seconded. There being no objections the Motion Passed Unanimously. 1 Persons Present Scheduled to be Heard: a. Kristine Schmidt Ms. Schmidt was not present to speak. Acting Chairman Knackstedt asked if there was anyone in the audience to represent Ms. Schmidt. Michael Christensen came in a few minutes later and spoke for Ms. Schmidt. Mr. Christensen stated that he, and others, have all spoken to the Commission before . and just wanted to reiterate their concerns. He said that with increased use of the airport the noise also increases. Christensen said he and others in Woodland S/D would like to see the buffer that is in place now, stay there, adding that the developer that wants to build in the Richka area is known for cutting down trees. Commissioner Bielefeld asked Christensen if there is any noise in particular that is bad. Christensen said the planes from the float plane basin have a very high pitched sound He also commented that he heard the float plane basin is planned to be extended. Randy Ernst reported the extension would be 500' to the North. Christensen stated the Page 2 Airport COmmission Minutes July 11, 1996 float planes still do not follow the air traffic pattern and cut across Woodland. 5. Old Business: None 6. .New Business' None 7. Airport Manager's Report: Randy ErnSt reported that the long term parking revenues Were up $5,593.00 from the projected revenues. He referred to his Manager's Report noting the monthly enplanements. Ernst said the automated fuel service is on-line and working well. He stated the system accepts American Express, Visa, Master Card, Diners, and Carte Blanche. At this time the service limits each fueling to $50.00, which will be changed by the bank to $150.00 per fueling. Ernst said the picnic tables will be in place at the float plane basin very soon. He stated the fire pits are an item that should be put on a future agenda. There are some concerns about the safety of having fire pits. There was some discussion among the Commissioners debating whether or not the fire pits were needed. Ernst said he will get some information together on fire pits and include it in a future packet. Ernst said he has a copy of the Business Plan for the Alaska Regional Aircraft Fire Training Center, which has been presented to the DOT, F~ and Governor. This project has been put in for construction in 1997 at an estimated $8.3 million. The DOT will be sending a statement of support for the facility, with some reservation to Anchorage and Fairbanks, which we're hoping to minimize. Ernst reported a new janitorial service has been hired at the airport and they are working on the carpet. He added the advertisement people are gone but will return in August. Bonnie Koerber asked Ernst if he has received any comments concerning the automated fuel service. Ernst said so far he has received all good comments. So Commission Comments and Questions: Knackstedt commented that he has seen float planes leave the basin and turn before the beach. Ernst said that is a matter of education, the tower does advise them not to do this. Page 3 Airport Commission Minutes July 11, 1996 Bielefeld asked if the grass strip is open to touch & goes. Ernst said no, they don't want them, they do allow them to land there. At this point Mr. Christensen asked if the people in the audience would be allowed to speak to the buffer zone issue. Kathy Woodford informed Mr. Christensen that the item was not on the agenda, or added to the agenda. It would be up to the Commission whether or not to hear any testimony. There was discussion among the Commissioners regarding this subject. Randy Ernst stated that he would like to see Aries' report before any decision is made. He added that Aries Consultants will be at the August 8th Airport Commission Meeting to make a report and the public is welcome to attend. It was unanimously decided to wait until Aries report is issued before making any decision concerning support of the buffer zone between Woodland $/D and the airport. 9. Information .Items: a. City Council Agenda (6/19/96 and 7/3/96) b. Memo dated 7/1/96 10. Adjournment' MOTION Commissioner Barbara Edwards Moved for adjournment at 7:45 p.m. Commissioner Bonnie Koerber Seconded. There being no objection the Motion Passed Unanimously. Respectfully Submitted, Kathy W~odford ~ Public Works Admin. Assistant