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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-08-13 Airport Commission SummaryKENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION AUGUST 13, 1998 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 - July 9, 1998 ITEM 4: ITEM 5: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD OLD BUSINESS ITEM 6' ao NEW BUSINESS Introduction of Airport Manager Steven T. Atha ITEM 7: AIRPORT MANAGER'S REPORT ITEM 8: COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 10' ao INFORMATION ITEMS Kenai City Council Meeting Action Agenda- July 15 and August 5, 1998. ITEM 11' ADJOURNMENT KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION August 13, 1998- 7:00 p.m. Kenai City Hall Council Chambers Chairman Thomas Thibodeau *** MINUTES *** ® ® ® ® Se ® CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Chairman Thibodeau called the meeting to order approximately 7'00 p.m. Members Present: James Bielefeld, Henry Knackstedt, Bob Favretto, Dan Van Zee, Lucy Lorenzen, Tom Thibodeau, Ron Holloway (arrived at 7:03 p.m.) Also Present: Airport Manager Steve Atha, Assistant Airport Manager Keith Holland, Councilman Raymond Measles, Contract Secretary Barb Roper AGENDA APPROVAL KNACKSTEDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGENDA. BY HOLLOWAY. MOTION SECONDED AGENDA WAS APPROVED AS PRESENTED. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - July 9, 1998 Knackstedt stated on page 1, last paragraph, first sentence, the last word should be apron instead of runway. HOLLOWAY MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JULY 9, 1998. MOTION SECONDED BY LORENZEN. MINUTES OF JULY 9~ 1998 WERE APPROVED WITH THE ONE NOTED CORRECTION. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD - None OLD BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS Introduction of Airport Manager Steven T. Atha Holland reminded the Commission that at the last meeting they requested to see a copy of Mr. Atha's resume. A copy was included in the packet. If anyone had any questions, Atha was available to answer them. ® Atha stated that it is going to take a little time to read the contracts and get a feel for what everyone needs before he becomes very active. Atha sees some good things as potentials and with advice from the Commission, good policy making and good management, the team should be able to do what the community needs. A flesh set of eyes can at least give a new perspective. Knackstedt stated marketing was inclement in the back of his mind as the float plane basin is way underutilized. After a general discussion Atha noted that all areas could be promoted as Kenai has a lot to offer with the float plane basin, gravel runway, grass strip, asphalt runway and fuel services. There are not a lot of airports that can provide all those services. A lengthy discussion took place on the Soldotna airport and its future. Knackstedt noted a new hangar was being constructed. It was the general consensus more promotion was required to get more general aviation into Kenai. Atha stated he would be happy to meet everyone on an individual basis and suggested lunch. The Commissioners commented they liked sitting around the table rather than up on the podium. It was decided the meetings will be held around the table unless there were people in the audience then the podium would be used so the Commission is not sitting with their backs to them. AIRPORT MANAGER'S REPORT Taxiway "C" Project Holland reported the sandblasting crew has been on the runway the past two days to remove the old runway markings. It is anticipated the identifier painting and some centerline striping will take place early next week. Thibodeau asked about the status of the gravel runway. Holland replied, some signage for the new runway is on back order so it had been decided to hold off until the signs are received. Holland reported the tie-downs were being marked on August 13, 1998. It was noted nobody signed up for the spaces yet which is fine because Atha and Holland will be reviewing the rates for all services. It was also noted the grass strip will remain open until the gravel runway AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 13, 1998 PAGE 2 is operational. Holland noted the furniture was moved around in the terminal and asked Commissioners to stop by to give some input. The change was made to open up the center area more. The smoking issue was discussed and Holland reported there had not been too many complaints and things seem to be quiet. Atha reported he had experienced this in the past and it's really a no-win situation. It is anticipated more complaints would be made once the weather gets colder. Se COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS Commissioner Bielefeld asked administration to also review the lease rates when reviewing the tie-down rates. 9. PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD - None 10. INFORMATION ITEMS Kenai City Council Meeting Action Agenda -- July 15 and August 15, 1998. 11. ADJOURNMENT HOLLOWAY MOVED TO ADJOURN. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:40 P.M. Respectfully Submitted, Barbara~oper, Cont~t- Secretary AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 13, 1998 PAGE 3