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AIRPORT AUTHORITY MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
February 7, 2001
Present:
Gary Benjamin
Brenda Harris Nixon
Ron Streicher
Dennis Roper
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Chair
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member - arrived 3:04 p.m.
Board Member
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Also Present: Jane Hayman
William Morris
Gordon Wills
Patricia O. Sullivan
Assistant City Attorney
Marine & Aviation Depar~ment Director
, Airpark Operations Manager
Board Reporter
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. at City Hall.
To provide continuity for research. items are in agenda order although not necessarily
discussed In that order.
ITEM #2 - Aooroval of Minutes
Member Nixon moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of January 3,
2001, as submitted in written summation to each board member. The motion ,was d. uly
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. ITEM #3, - Tenant Report/FBD
David King, FBO (Fixed Base Operator), reported no changes to leases of hangars,
hard stands, etc. Construction on new hangars has not yet started. It was stated the
Airpark has shown continued improvement under Mr. King's management. Mr. King
,'complimented,Airpal'k Operations Manager Gordon Wills' effort to encourage tenants to
clean their hangars. It was suggested the board draft a letter regarding the turnaround at
the Airpark, attributable to Mr. King.
Mr. King stated the pile of top soil is being moved to construct a berm. He
expressed concern the northeast area lacks fencing. It was noted the drainage ditch along
. the fence, is up to 4 feet dqep. Marine & Aviation Department Director William Morris
stated the Master Plan indicates the ditch is to remain open. Mr. King said staff had
mowed the grass,nearby to improve water flow.
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ITEM #4 -Master' Plan ProQress Reoort
Mr. Morris indicated staff is on top of the hangar project. The contractor is aware .
, of the $1 ,OOO/day pimalty should the project not be completed in time. Staff Is anxious for
, the construction to begin.
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Klaus Palinkas, of PBS&J (Post, Buckley, Shuh, 'and Jernigan), reported the FAA (Federal
Aviation Authority) had approved the Master Plan's declared distance concept which, for
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safety and noise abatement purposes; extends the runway to 4,000 feet while only 3,000
feat remains available for landing and takeoffs. The agency did request City cooperation to
review Airpark approaches related to the GPS (Global Positioning System). He said federal
protecticn of the Airpark's approach corridor would be beneficial. The City agreed to'
FAA's request 'to withhold finalizing approval until after the approach procedure is
reviewed. Any change to the approach would recognize noise abatement requirements and
not impact nearby neighborhoods.
In response to a question, Mr. Palinkas said the Airpark is unique. He knew of only
one other airpark in the region with a declared distance concept approved by the FAA.
Details related to Tampa International Airport tower control of inbound Airpark traffic are
hot yet available. In response to a question, Mr. Palinkas expected the FAA review to be
completed within a month.
ITEM #5 - Maintenance SchedulinQ'
. Mr. Wills reported the door to hangar C5 had been repaired. Cleaning the Airpark
property continues. A contract has been let to maintain property fences. The annual fire
, extinguisher inspections are complete. Staff is developing a maintenance schedule as the
data base is gathered. It was recommended the schedule be submitted to the Airport
Authority for annual review. .
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Problems related to a loose wire in a hangar circuit breaker were reported. It was
s'tated the commercial florescent bulbs are expensive and difficult to install. Concern was
expressed regarding liability issues. Mr. King said tenants may request help from FBO staff
to install hangar lights.
ITEM #6 - FIiQht Pattern Si9.lli!9.~'
Member Streicher said he is working with staff on new signage for the taxiway. He
recommended signage be limited. Current signs are difficult to read. Signs on doors
leading from the FBO building explain Airpark flight patterns to educate visiting pilots. Mr.
King said staff hands pilots a copy ?f the flight patterns when they pay their fuel bills.
ITEM #7 - Financial Discussion
The Airpark's February financial status report indicates $28,360 is available.
Revenues have totaled $35,885. Staff will distribute quarterly updates. In response to a
question, Mr. Morris said when completed, the new hangars will generate increased
revenue. Concern 'was expressed lease rates at the Airpark are high. It was noted the
FBO's lease with the City requires lease rates to be increased annually. It was suggested
the board may wish to recommend the City limit the size of future increases. .
,JTEM #7 - Other Business
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Mr. Morris introduced Beverly Buysse, Marine & Aviation Department Assistant
Director.
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Tenant Concerns
Buzz 'Heuchen said Airpark tenants have concerns related to increased rental costs,
rumors, and changes at the Airpark. He said some tenants are afraid they will be kicked
out of their hangars for performing g'rass root activities, such as building and rebuilding .
aircraft. He said 18 of 20 clauses in the month.to month lease agreement prohibit specific
acts. He said caps on rents should be instituted.
Mr. Morris said after his inspection, the fire marshal had ordered all hangars to be
cleaned of hazardous materials., Mr. Wills said he had located dumpsters near the hangars
to assist tenants in cleaning their spaces. Hazardous materials must be dumped
separately. Hangar leas'es prohibit activities such as painting 'aircraft or performing
. unauthorized maintenance. Discussion ensued regarding City Commission actions related
to the Airpark in the 19805 and 1990s and benefits related to the Airpark's new status as
an Enterprise Fund and improvements' to 'the facility: Mr.. King said proposed upgrades to
the Airpark will result in higher revenues from corporate clients and a reduced need for
,taxpayer support or increased rates for hangar tenants.
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Fun N' Sun
Mr. Wills said the Airpark's Open House is scheduled for April 21, 2001, as part of
, the City's Fun,N' Sun activities from April 20 through the first weekend in May 2001. It
was recommended the event be coordinated so that an announcement regarding Airpark
. activities be included in the brochure sent to all City residonts. Member input regarding
recommended activities was requested.'
-: 'ITEM #9 - Next Meetinq . Wednesdav. March 7, 2001
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ITEM #10 - Adiournment
The meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
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