02-12-03 Airport MinutesCity of Kalispell
AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD
Minutes —February 12, 2003
The meeting began at 3:00 p.m. Present were:
Airport Advisory Board Members
City of Kalispell Staff
Guests
Scott Richardson
Chris Kukulski
Art Thompson
Pati Heath
Keith Robinson
P. J. Sorensen
Gib Bissell
Fred Leistiko
1. The January 30, 2003 minutes were approved as written. The January 9 minutes were corrected to
reflect the correct date of the meeting, which was January 15, 2003. In addition, Mike Manion was
present, not Tom wheeler. See attached amended minutes.
2. Electrical wiring —Scott reported that the wiring should be done by the middle of next week.
3. Fencin Mild Fence has staked out the fencing around the Diamond Aire facility laying out the lines
inside of the City property boundary. He will be providing a quote and we can begin installation. There
is still grant money available for this project. Several questions came up and will need addressing prior
to construction.
a. Are the fuel tanks on City property?
b . Are there easements at the property?
4. Fees Committee Update —A meeting was held on February 4. Agreement was reached by the
committee to recommend the following to the City Council:
a. Eliminate User Fees
b. Increase Commercial Fees to $115 per month
c. Develop alease/contract process to an FBO for Tie Downs. It was suggested that the FBO
would have access to all tie down areas for approximately $1000 a year. The FBO would then
be responsible for collecting the fees. The contract would specify the length of time (1-2 years),
the amount that could be charged (not to exceed), etc. Insurance risks will also need to be
investigated.
5. Hancrer Construction Pati provided an update indicating that Public works had to go back to Peccia
to redraw the hangers since there is a large sewer line directly under the hanger area. Pati will follow up
with Public Works. In addition, she reported that there may be some TIF money available to help
establish the infrastructure, but further investigation will be needed.
Scott indicated that he has a list of those folks who are interested in new hangers. He mentioned Dennis
Carver and Patty Seaman, Eagle Aviation. Pati mentioned that Pete Gross is also talking about
expanding his hanger space. At least one of his current hangers will need to me moved with the new
runway re -alignment.
6. FONSI & Reimbursement Re uest We now have the notice to Engineers ready to look for a firm to
help with land acquisition. The Board suggested that we notice in the paper once and also send a
written copy to as many of the Engineering firms as we can. Pati will arrange to take care of the
notification. Pati also shared the information about the final reimbursement. See both items attached.
7. Count;v Tax (Mils) Pati reported that the County tax used for Airports is 2 mils with each mil at
$141, 7 5 6.8 6 or a total of $2 8 3 , 513.3 6 . The money is distributed to the Airport Authority.
Scott spoke with Charlie Harball who indicated further questions would need to be answered. Such
things as:
a. Are there any other airports that do not report to an Airport Authority and get the money?
b. Is there more than one Airport Authority in any County in Montana?
c. Is there any clear legal precedence?
Scott indicated that Charlie agreed to check the MCA to determine background and intent of the
provision. In addition, Gib agreed to contact the State Aeronautics Division to see how the process
works.
Should the City be able to get any portion of this funding, it would greatly help. Pati agreed to talk to
Chris and determine how to approach Glacier Airport Authority.
S. Collection Reaort Pati provided the most up to date collection report.
9. Towers Scott discussed MCA 67-5-201&202 and 67-5--101. He feels that with the laws implemented
in 1939 the towers at the south end of the runway were erected "illegally." Scott suggested that further
work needs to be determined to see if these laws could help us as we negotiate for removal of the
towers.
10. Meeting adjourned at 5 : 05 PM.