03-13-02 Airport MinutesCity 0f Kalispell
Minutes from March 13, 2002 Meeting
The .meeting began at 3:00 p.m. Present were: Chris Kukulski, Mike Baker, Craig Kerzman, and
Kathy Kuhlin (staff), Gib Bissell, Fred Leistiko, Scott Richardson, Keith Robinson, and Art
Thompson.
Art and Gib had attended the Glacier Park International Airport Authority Board Meeting this
month. They said the most talked about issue was security. They believe that General Aviation
airports will be the next focus with security issues. Discussion was held regarding security. GPIA's
board said that if we need a letter of support, they would be happy to accommodate us. There is a
new person in charge of the FAA office in Helena. we need to give the new person an update when
the Environmental Assessment gets done. They were very positive about our airport.
Regarding the Environmental Assessment progress, no extension of time was granted to Peccia so
far during this process. The board felt that a letter should be written to them stating our satisfaction
with their quality of work thus far but that their time line promise discussed in the interview process
was what had helped us decide to go with their firm.. we would like to stay with that promise. we
believe they are two months behind. Chris and Gib will sign the letter.
The possibility of allowing hangars to be built at the airport was discussed. DNRC was given
permission at our last meeting to build a hangar. Their contract will be between the City and DNRC
only. Mike B. wants to go ahead and allow others to build hangars. Peccia faxed a map earlier
showing a general area of where the hangars could go. Phil, Chris, Gib, and the FAA need to have
a conference call meeting regarding putting the hangars at the airport that won't interfere with us
getting future funding and if the FAA says no, then what time frame can we tell people to loop
forward to. Also, where would they build their taxiway? To the new runway or the old runway?
The builder would have to decide. The City will not put in the taxiway for them.. A layout plan from
Peccia is necessary. Art suggested we exclude the 200 feet from Airport Road to use as commercial
property. The board agreed. Mike mentioned that he had three requests to build hangars just last
weep.
Gib spoke with Lorraine Yde from. the AOPA and she will not be able to attend our meetings. Since
Michael Jackola indicated at our last meeting that he won't be able to continue attending either, we
need to find another representative from the AOPA to attend. Board members will ask around.
Scott has been working diligently on the clean-up of the airport property and on the past due fees.
He found some tail numbers that we are not presently billing. If using the airport for touch and goes
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for the basis of training, the pilot instructors should be paying at least a yearly User Fee of $25.00.
Discussion was held. "Regular, consistent basis" needs to be determined. our collection letters need
to get serious. Tie down fees need to be paid to us also. Diamond Aire is suppose to split their tie
down fees with us.
Scott suggested we go to a collection agency on User Fees stating that after 60 days, the fee will
double. "As explained in your second notice, your fee is still in arrears. Your fee now is $X plus
penalties. If not received within 30 days, this matter will be turned over to the Credit Bureau for
collection and 1 or turned over for legal action, which could include impounding of your aircraft.
This is your final notice." This letter should be sent by certified mail.
Keith moved to support this, and Gib seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous to go ahead
with the new letters and with using the Credit Bureau for collections. Kathy will check with Charlie
on the wording of these letters.
The next regular meeting will be Wednesday, April 10, 2002 at 3:00 p.m.
Kathy Kuhlin
Recording Secretary