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01-14-04 Airport MinutesCity of Kalispell AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD Minutes —January 14, 2004 The meeting began at 3:00 p.m. Present were: Airport Advisory Board Members City of Kalispell Staff Guests Scott Richardson Dan Snyder Pati Heath Peter Gross Gib Bissell Toms. Webber Charlie Harball Bruce Measure Keith Robinson Chris Kukulski Dick Brady Dave Ho eraser David Schmeeckle 1. December minutes were not available and will be reviewed in January. 2. HEAR THE PUBLIC Two citizens addressed the Board a. Peter Gross, P. O. Box 1675 Sutter Creek, CA 95685. Mr. Gross indicated that he has the lease for site # 1 & 9 and that these hangars have been the topic of discussion and action by the Board. He said that he wants the airport to succeed and is troubled by the actions that have taken place and his ability to do business at the airport. He encourages more pro -active communication. He indicated that since he has a hangar that has been identified as one to be moved with the realignment of the runway, he has first right to choose and reserve a site for the relocation of his hangar before other hangars are established. Mr. Cross said he would like to be more involved at the airport. b. David Schmeeckle, 1101 Whitefish Stage, Kalispell. David expressed his interest in the airport and would like to be more involved. He has provided a resume should we determine to hire someone for maintenance or a manager/director. 3. LEASE APPROVAL — The Board approved the new lease. Pati will work with Chris & Charlie to get it before the City Council for final approval. 4. FENCING UPDATE -- The fencing near Dianondaire has been completed and reflective tape has been placed on fence. Scott said he and Charlie are working on easements, but with all the snow, it has been difficult to determine property stakes. More to come. 5. PURCHASE OF PROPERTIES -- Chris provided an update on the both parcels of land that the City is trying to purchase. He mentioned that there was a meeting with the FAA on 1/13/04 to try to get in writing their agreement to reimburse the City for funds expended to purchase the land prior to the removal of the towers. He indicated that he feels we are making progress. Scott added that the funding might not be this year, but that it could be applied for in next year's process. Chris said that it is in our benefit, in the eyes of the FAA, that we are willing to spend real money to get this job done. 6. HANGAR COMMITTEE — The hangar committee reviewed the previously developed hangar standards and is not recommending changes. In light of Mr. Gross' comments at the opening of the meeting, a decision was made to determine a process that will address reserving property locations for those who lease hangar sites that will be required to move their hangars with the runway realignment. The hangar committee will bring a proposal to the Board. Toni. & Fred will work with Phil Porrini of Peccia & Associates and with Dick Brady to deternnine what will be necessary to include sewer and water at the existing site that Mr. Brady would like to build on. 7. LOG BUILDING — Discussion about moving the log building to the airport continued. Pati asked the Board to consider the cost of moving the building and the standards that they are setting for other buildings located at the airport. To bring the current building up to standard with a rest room, heating, etc. on top of the move will be expensive. After reviewing the options, the Board decided not to move the log building. Pati was asked to respond to Mike Baker that the airport would not be using the building. Pati was aware of another worthy group that had interest in the building. 8. The current budget and expenditures were distributed. Mention was made that John Talmage had not paid his note that was due on January 1. Charlie has sent hire a letter. One of the guests mentioned that Mr. Talmage had been delayed for some time in Wisconsin due to bad weather. 9. Pati asked for a volunteer to work with Kevin Kasperson on the 2004 Space Day. Dan volunteered. 10. Next meeting scheduled for 2/11/04 that will be focused primarily on the Airport Business Plan. A workshop will be held on 1/28/04 where Susan Moyer, Director of Community Development will cover the TIF process.