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AIRPORT AUTHORITY MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
March 7, 2001
Present:
Gary Benjamin
Brenda Harris Nixon
, Ron Streicher,
Dennis Roper
Bob Lunt
Chair
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member - arrived 3: 16 p.m.
Board Member
Also Present: Jane Hayman
,William Morris
Beverly 'Buysse
Patricia O. Sullivan
Assistant City Attorney
Marine & Aviation Department Director
Marine & Aviation Department Assistant Director
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 necessarilv
disc'uBsed in that order. .
ITEM #2 -- Aoproval of Minutes
In reference to. page 3, typos were noted related to a speaker's name and the date
of the next meeting. It also was requested the minutes define the term. "declared
'0 distance;"
Member Streicher moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of February
. 7, 2091, as amended. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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ITEM #3 - Tenant Report/FBD
David 'King, FBG (Fixed Base Operator), reported no changes to leases of hangars,
hard stands, etc. Construction of new T-Hangars has begun. He said the guard schedule
has been changed to a rotating,timetable to improve Airpark coverage.' One pilot was
ticketed last month for landing after sundown.
Staff is sprucing up the Airpark for the Open House, scheduled on April 21, 2001,
between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The planning checklist was distribut:ed. Planned
events include a skydive team, fire truck, Bayflight helicopter, K-9 demonstration, etc.
Marine & Aviation Department Director Bill Morris stated Airpark Operations Manager
, Gordon Wills had met with residents on the street at the south end of the airpark and sent
, "each a personal letter inviting them to the open house and informing them regarding the
new berm, which will block views of the airplanes and reduce noise from plane~ taking off
in a northerly direction.
ITEM #4 -Maintenance Schedulim:~'
fv'fr. Morris distributed Mr. Wills' report. As part of Planned Maintenance, the door
, in C~6 has been repaired. Trees throughout the Airpark have been trimmed. Staff is looking
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at other parcels for temporary sto'rage of airplanes while construction is underway.
, Construction of the hangar project should meet the deadline. Research indicates rents for
Airpark T-Hangars are not the most expensive locally. T-Hangar Rental Information was
distributed. In response to a question, Mr. Morris said an annual CPI (Consumer Price
Index) increase is planned. It was requested staff report the number of spaces available at
each airport. It was recommended the Airpark prepare for the pending shut down of
TRmpa Bay Executive Airport in Pasco County.
In response to a concern that the Airpark price itself too high, Mr. Morris said the
Airpark is well located and a waiting list exists. It was recommended non-residents be .
charged more than Clearwater residents. Mr. Morris stated the Marina charges a 15%
surcharge for non~residents, while Dunedin charges a 40% surcharge. Concern was
expressed long term tenants do not live in the City. It was suggested the 'nonresident
surcharge could be imposed on new lease contracts.
, Mr. King reviewed his efforts to cont.act those on the waitlist, requesting deposits
, frcm1 those who still want hangar space. He estimated only half of those on the waitlist '
will submit a one-month deposit. He wonts all 20 new hangars to be filled within one week
of c'ompletion. It was recommended the letters clearly state that the names of those who
do not submit deposits within 30 days will be removed from the waitlist,
Member Nixon moved for staff to investigate charging non-residents more than
residents to lease hangars. The motion was duly seconded.
It was felt non-residents do not pay City taxes and should be charged more.
Discussion ensued regarding alternative billing policies that could be investigated, such as
charging those who do not fly their airplanes more than those who do fly and purchase iuel
and services. Concern was expressed the schedule of charges not be complicated nor
, , appear to be a money grab. It was suggested each tenant be required to make a monthly
minimum fuel purchase. It was noted some tenants have supported the Airpark for many
yea'rs. It was noted in the past, the Airpark had cost the City $100,000 annually. Airpark
revenues now cover all operational costs.
Upon vote being taken, the motion carried unanimously.
In response to a question, Mr. Morris said staff is working to develop a separate CIP
maintenance budget. '
ITEM #5 - Financial Discussion
The quarterly report will be distributed in April.
ITEM #6 - Other Business
It was requested that the Legal Department provide a legal description of the entire
Airpark property. '
It was re.quested 'staff report on member terms and agenda an election for Chair.,
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It '!Vas recommended Airpark staff contact the Iron Man Institute regarding their
planned use of an Airpark for private planes. ' It was suggested that a board brainstorming
session be planned. It was suggested an inexpensive live web camero could by installed on
the nearby cell tower to provide a 24.hour view of the Airpark. Pilots could check the
weather by viewing the webcBst.. .
Ellen Hess expressed concern the Airpark not attract too many planes and increase
the noise over nearby neighborhoods. It was stated that no more than 10 transient
airplanes u'se the Airpark daily. It was stated the Airpark must market itself as' it cannot'
cou~t on repeat visitors. Discussion ensued regarding how the Airpark communicates with
transient pilots.
It was noted the .Beach Bee had published a po'sitive article about the Airpark.
Civil Air Patrol Representative John Atanasio reported CAP member Don Hendrix
had passed away. A ~emorial service is scheduled for Sunday. In response to a question,
Mr. Mor~i5 said a copy of the ~AP lease will be forwarded once all signatures are affixed.
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Concern was expressed the flooring in the old t-hangars floods when it rains,
damaging the airplanes with humidity. Staff will work' with the State to obtain funding to
address that issue.
. Member Roper will mail the board's letter to the City, complimenting Mr. King's
efforts.
Mr. Morris requested the board review the summer schedule for change. as the July
meeting is scheduled for July 4. 2001.' .
ITEM' #9- Next Meetino - Wednesdav. Anril 5. 2001
ITEM # 10 - Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 4:34 p.m.
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