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12-08-04 Airport MinutesCity of Kalispell AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD Minutes —December 8, 2004 The meeting began at 3:00 p.m. Present were: Airport Advisory Board Members City of Kalispell Staff Guests Keith Robinson Shannon Nalty Pati Heath Fred Leistiko, Airport Dan Snyder Tom Webber Jim Patrick Mgr. Scott Richardson Charlie Harball 1. The November minutes were approved. 2. HEAR THE PUBLIC — No public were present. 3. BOARD LIABILITY & COVERAGE — Charlie advised the Board that their role is as an advisory council to the City Manager. He indicated that liability is very small as long as the Board members keep within that role. It would be the City that would take action. He indicated that should the Board be named in a legal action the City would represent them. He also indicated that should a Board member say or do something really stupid and/or committed the City in a way that is not within the authority, the responsibility for defense would be on the Board member. Charlie suggested that when motions are made by the Board, they be worded similar to "This Board recommends... etc." 4. MANAGER UPDATE a. Fencing Fred indicated that Penco has signed the easement and it has been filed. Murdock's has indicated it will sign and Manning is preparing the easement area. b. City Hangar Changes are being made. Snow plow is inside. c. NOTAM has been issued on the beacon. d. Bid opening for the utilities was completed. Peccia & Associates is qualifying bids and the final will go to the Council on Dec. 20. e. The request for the utilities, electric gate, and 16' interior road was approved. Need to think about naming the road. f. Ongoing negotiation with the land sale. g. Carver's lease and developmental agreement is on Charlie's desk. h. City Manager, Fred and Scott will interview applicants for the Board. i. Need ideas for parking planes during construction next summer. j . Submitted grant request to State Aeronautics for fencing and signage. k. Working on area of influence. 1. Fred showed new letterhead. m. Public Works will do plowing and will not charge more than $1,000/year. 5. Jim asked the Board to consider participation in developing architectural standards for the buildings on the airport, including hangars, terminals, painting, upkeep, etc. There was discussion around the existing hangar standards. A committee was established to relook at the existing document and determine future architectural recommendations including criteria and building signage. Dan has agreed to be chairperson with Tom & Shannon. They will also try to include Tom Jentz from Tri-City Planning. The initial meeting is set for December 29. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Fred has talked to the Flathead Flyers about the possibility of having open T-hangars. He will pursue getting more info. b. There was discussion about renaming the airport "airpark." c. The web site request was made again. 7. Meeting adjourned at 4 : 42 PM.