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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-09-10 Airport Commission - SummaryKENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION — REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 10, 2026 — 6:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611 CHAIR GLENDA FEEKEN, PRESIDING MINUTES A. CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the Airport Commission was held on September 10, 2026, in the Kenai City Council Chambers, Kenai, AK. Chair Feeken called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m. 1. Pledge of Allegiance Chair Feeken led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Roll Call There were present: Glenda Feeken, Chair Paul Minelga, Vice Chair James Bielefeld Cody Whicker Dan Knesek (remote participation) James Zirul Scott Bremmer A quorum was present. Also in attendance were: Mary Bondurant, Interim Airport Manager Julie Semmens, Airport Administrative Assistant Victoria Askin, City Council Liaison 3. Agenda Approval MOTION: Commissioner Zirul MOVED to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Bielefeld SECONDED the motion. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion. VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED. B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS 1. HDL Engineering/QAP (Contractor) - Discussion 2026 Runway Reconstruction Project Erik Jordt, Civil Engineer with HDL Engineering, provided updates on runway rehabilitation progress, noting that runway grooving was underway and the project remained on schedule for reopening by September 21, 2026. C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None. D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. June 11, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes MOTION: Commissioner Minelga MOVED to approve the June 11, 2026 Airport Commission minutes. Commissioner Zirul SECONDED the motion. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion. Airport Commission Meeting Page 1 of 3 September 10, 2026 VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED. E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None. F. NEW BUSINESS 1. Discussion - Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan - Matt Dura, PE Nelson Engineering - Tenant Questionnaire Matt Dura, PE with Nelson Engineering, provided information regarding the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan and airport tenant surveys. G. REPORTS 1. Airport Manager - Airport Manager Bondurant reported on the following: • Airport Master Plan update. • Acceptance of the Federal Aviaton Administration (FAA) grant for airport improvements and project award. • FAA's transition to a new management system, which will require airport and emergency personnel training to obtain appropriate credentials. • Vector Airport Systems identified billable non -signatory arrival statistics for July and August. • Ongoing discussions with the U. S. Marine Corps regarding potential use of the Kenai Airport during the 2027 Arctic Edge exercise. • Jersey Subs opened in the airport caf6 on September 7, 2026. • Nine temporary call -out employees were hired. • New Airport Manager Rick Johnson would begins on September 15, 2026. 2. Commission Chair - No report. 3. City Council Liaison - Vice Mayor Askin reported on recent actions of the City Council. H. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS - None. I. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION - October 8, 2026 J. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS Commissioners thanked Interim Director Bondurant for her service to the airport. There was discussion regarding the collection of non -signatory funds and the airport fence improvement project. K. ADJOURNMENT L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. 2026 Float Plane Basin Activity 2. 2026 Enplanements 3. June 2026 Midmonth Report 4. July 2026 Midmonth Report 5. July 2026 Plane Pass Data 6. Remote Tower (Kenai) PowerPoint Airport Commission Meeting Page 2 of 3 September 10, 2026 7. Rehabilitate RW Project Update There being no further business before the Airport Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 6:28 p.m. res of the Airport Commission meeting of September 10, eputy City Clerk Airport Commission Meeting Page 3 of 3 September 10, 2026