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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-09-11 Airport Commission SummaryKENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 11, 1997 Kenai City Council Chambers Tom Thibodeau, Chairman ***AGENDA*** ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES - AUGUST 14, 1997 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS ao ITEM 6: Discussion - Airport Master Plan (Review and Recommendation to Council). NEW BUSINESS ITEM 7: AIRPORT MANAGER'S REPORT ITEM 8: COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 10: INFORMATION ITEMS ao Kenai City Council Meeting Action Agenda of August 20, 1997 and September 3, 1997. ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION September 11, 1997 - 7:00 p.m. Kenai City Hall Council Chambers Chairman Thomas Thibodeau *** MINUTES *** ® ® ® ® CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Vice-Chairman Knackstedt called the meeting to order at approximately 7'05 p.m. Members Present: Ron Holloway, James Bielefeld, Henry Knackstedt, Bonnie Koerber, Sandra Hudson · Members Absent: Barbara Edwards, Tom Thibodeau Also Present: Airport Manager Randy Ernst, Councilman Duane Bannock, Contract Secretary Barb Roper AGENDA APPROVAL HOLLOWAY MOVED FOR APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA. MOTION SECONDED BY HUDSON. AGENDA WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. APPROVAL OF MINUTES KOERBER MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF AUGUST 14, 1997. MOTION WAS SECONDED BY HOLLOWAY. THE MINUTES OF AUGUST 14, 1997 WERE APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD - NONE OLD BUSINESS Discussion - Airport Master Plan {Review and Recommendation to Council). Ernst stated there is an addition to the financial section of the draft master plan and no other changes were made since the Commission's review a few months ago. Ernst also pointed out that no other comments were received. The Finance Department agrees with the figures although most are just projections. Ernst requested the Airport Commission recommend that City Council approve the draft master plan as written including the financial analysis. Airport Commission Meeting Minutes September 11, 1997 Page 1 MOTION: HOLLOWAY MOVED TO RECOMMEND THAT CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE DRAFT MASTER PLAN ALONG WITH THE FINANCIAL ANALYSIS. MOTION WAS SECONDED BY HUDSON. VOTE Holloway Yes Bielefeld Yes Knackstedt Yes Edwards Absent Koerber Yes Hudson Yes Thibodeau Absent Ernst reported that Aries Consultants and FAA will be at the City Council meeting on September 17, 1997 to give a brief overview of the master plan. be Crack-Sealing Project- Ernst reported the crack-sealing project began September 11 and the runway (south end) is half length until 9:00 p.m. The north end will begin on September 12. Ernst also reported the work is progressing very well and it appears the work will be complete in half the time projected. As soon as the crack-sealing is completed the painting will begin. The runway will not be closed as the crew will move off as required. It is possible, however, that a flight may be delayed. Taxiway Ernst reported the taxiway project is moving very quickly. As soon as the electrical pots are installed the paving will begin. It is anticipated that paving will begin early next week. Knackstedt asked whether or not the contractor will have time to complete this project as they appear to be very busy. Ernst answered the contractor assured him that time was set aside for this job. d. ARFF Ernst reported the ARFF project is still on schedule. funding from FAA was still pending. It was noted that NEW BUSINESS Airport Manager's Job Description Ernst reported the Airport Manager's position will be advertised starting Airport Commission Meeting Minutes September 11, 1997 Page 2 o o o 10. next week in the Peninsula Clarion, Anchorage Daily News and the Airport Report. It is anticipated the new manager will be hired by the end of November in order to spend time with Ernst before he retires. Knackstedt asked if there were any changes anticipated to the manager's position. Ernst reported the administrative structure of the airport will change. These changes will be submitted to the City Manager for approval and will include making Keith Holland the Assistant Airport Manager with full operational control of the airport. The Airport Manager will be placed in more of a marketing/public relations type position selling the airport as a viable place for new business, i.e., air carrier service, air cargo facility, maintenance facilities, etc. Ernst reported the airport hired a full-time maintenance person (Tim Connor) who is under the City's building maintenance department. Connor will take over Holland's responsibilities of maintaining the lights in the terminal, performing preventative maintenance, etc. Ernst noted that Holland will continue with snow removal. Maintenance includes the terminal, the FAA building, and the fire training facility when it is complete. bo Airport Manager's Vehicle Ernst reported the bid for the Airport Manager's vehicle will go out next week. AIRPORT MANAGER'S REPORT August Enplanement Report Ernst handed out copies of the August enplanement report prior to the meeting. He also provided a copy of the composite report from 1983 through 1996. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS Commissioner Knackstedt asked when the new taxiway will open. Ernst reported the work is on schedule and will probably be completed by the end of the month. There is some seeding that will be done next year. Discussion was held on a ceremony for opening the taxiway. It was determined that Holloway with work with Ernst on ceremony plans. If necessary, the ceremony will be held off until spring depending on weather conditions. PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD - None INFORMATION ITEMS Airport Commission Meeting Minutes September 11, 1997 Page 3 11. K~nai City Council M~ting Action A~nda of Au~st 20, 1997 and September 3, 1997. Ernst reported the $36,000 for the taxiway extension is an add-on as the FAA maintenance department wanted to upgrade the road system to the approach lighting and equipment at the north end of the runway. Rather than go out to bid they provided the money and attached it to the current contract. ADJOURNMENT HOLLOWAY MOVED FOR ADJOURNMENT. MOTION SECONDED BY HUDSON. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:25 P.M. Respectfully Submitted, B~rb~ra Roper, Co]~i~ict Secretary Airport Commission Meeting Minutes September 11, 1997 Page 4