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Absent:
Bob Lunt
Board Member
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AIRPORT AUTHORITY MEETING
, CITY OF CLEARWATER
May 2, 2001
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Present:
Gary Benjamin
Brenda Harris Nixon
Ron Streicher
Dennis Roper
Chair
Board Member
Board Member
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Also Present: Jane Hayman
Gordon Wills
Patricia O. SIIHivan
Assistant City Attorney
Airpark Operations Manager
Board Reporter
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The Chair called the me,eting to order at 3:00 p.m. at City Hall.
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To provide continuity for research. items are in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
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ITEM #2 - Approval ,of Minutes
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Member Roper moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of April 4,.
2001, as submitted in written summation to each board member. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously. .
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ITEM #3 - Tenant Reoort/FeO
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David King, FBD (Fixed Base Operator), reported no change to tenant leases.. All
20 new T-hangars are under deposit and near completion. An additional 10 people have
. ,offered deposits. Mr. King said reminders have been sent to ali'tenants regarding the flight
pattern and hours of operation.
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Security System
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Mr. King reported on a security service bid. The system's 12 cameras would be
throughout the Airpark, including on the taxiway, where a sensor activated camera could
photograph airplane identification numbers when the runway is closed. The 24.hour a day .
system can photograph 12 simultaneous digital images and retain them for 30 days.
Operating costs, including maintenance, is $1,000 monthly, or $12,000 annually. In
comparison with Police Aide guards, the system would save $18,000 annually. While
guards' are able to ticket off.hour pilots, Mr. King said they do not hinder transient
infractions. Photographs would be available for review after a theft or accident.
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It was recommended the fine'should be increased as high as $200 for pilots who
use the runway when the Airparl< is closed. It was suggested evicting airplanes after pilots
are charged with a set number of infractions, would be an effective deterrent. In response
to a question, Airpark Operations Manager Gordon Wills said he had written. a transient
violator explaining Airpark rules a'nd requesting that the pilot abide by those rules on future
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visits. It was suggested after a transient breaks Airpark rules a second time, staff send a'
letter requesting that the pilot not return.
, Mi,.., WlIIs said Pollce 'Aides have beeneffectivn: at the Marina as they ~re able to
. summon a Police re'sponse quicker than any other method. , It was stated the 'Airpark '
receive:') little money collected for fines. Mr. King recommended installing the security
system for a three to five year trial. The initial payment of $2,000 includes installation of
conduit. The system will be updated every several years.
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Member Roper moved for staff to review the security system contract and to bring
. I . forward all additional information on June 6, 2001. The motion was duly seconded.
, In response to a question, Mr. Wills said the Coast Guard is satisfied with a similar
system at the Clearwater 1\;. Station. He said the firm, is reputable, notiJl9-B "5eference to
lease this type of equipment, which is quickly obsolete. It was statedlightenin also would
be a problem. Mr.' King said last month, the system would have benehre.~ cturing their
investigation .of ,three incidents. '
Upon the vote being taken, the motion carried unanimously
Mobile Scanner
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Mr. King said the operators of a mobile scanner are willing to set up at the' Airpark
for no cost during an Open House to provide screening for cancer, risk for heart attack, etc.
A confidel1tial report is produced for each participant. Scans cost $195 for the first 'one,
and' $145 for the second. It was suggested lower priced tests may be available elsewhere.
Mr. King said prices can be negotiated. He requested the board consider the proposal.
Airpark Lawn Services
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Mr. King said using the same power mower as FOOT (Florida Department of
Transportation) to trim grass along fences would save money. Concern was expressed the
job may be dangerous. Mr. King stated'the Airpark has not yet been charged for mowing
costs. Mr. Wills said mowing outside the Airpark fence along Hercules and Gilbert, up the
golf course, also ,~ part of the mowing package, now handled by others. Mr. King said as
the lease holder, he is responsible for profits and making the best use of limited funds. It
was indicated the board supports alternative proposals' to lower costs.
ITEM #4 - Election of Officers
, Assistant City Attorney Jane Hayman reviewed board bylaws and recommended the
board elect. a Chair to serve until October, when annual elections are to be held.
Disc'ussion ensued. It was noted one member is absent.
Member Streicher moved to appoint Dennis Roper as temporary Chair until the next
nieeting of the full board. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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Mr. Wills will report on rules ~elated to the length of terms and reappointment.
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ITEM #5 -Maintenance Schedulina
'. Mr. Wills reviewed plans to sand blast the shade hangars and relocate airplanes
. ,while work proceeds. .
It was recommended that staff begin budgeting maintenance costs. Mr. Wills
indicated current data are insufficient but staff is working toward establishing an annual
maintenance budget; Staff is photographing the t-hangar project for future reference.
ITEM #6 - Financial Discussion
In response to a question, Mr. Wills said the cost of building the Airpark's south
berm was th~ City's match contribution for the FOOT grant. The bid process to plant the
berm with nativtl vegetation is underway. The berm is part of the Airpark's Master Plan.
.' No complaints have, beef! received. '
ITEM #7 - Other Business
Airpark Open House
Mr. King reported the April 21, 2001 Clearwater Airpark Open House, as part of
Clearwater Sun n' Fun, had gone well. Mr. Wills provided photographs for review. Staff
. i was praise~ for their efforts. Attendance of between 2,500 and 3,000 broke previous
records, and included manyo neighbors. Mr. King reported approximately 200 people took.
,tf' airplane rides and 140 took helicopter rides. Staff has forwarded letters of thanks to City
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',. Departments and participating organizations. John Antanasio, of the Civil Air Patrol, was
recognized for his organization' 5 efforts, including the cleanup performed by cadets
following the event.
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Mr. Antanasio said he is proud of cadet efforts. He said the cadets, aged 13 to 16,
had conducted themselves well. He recommended changes be made to direct participants
across the taxiway at a specific location for safety reasons. It was suggested an area be
rcipedoff for skydivers. It was noted an Air Boss, who controlled the intercom and
runway, had been designated at previous Open Houses. It was suggested with the growth
of the event, some assistants also are needed.
Klaus Palinkas Fare'well
Klaus Palinkas, PBS&J (Post, Buckley, Shuh, and Jernigan), rtlported he has
accepted another position and introduced the team who will replace him. He said it has
be'en a privilege to work with the board and staff. The board complimented his efforts.
Mr. Palinkas said Tricia Fantinato will work with the FAA on ~he proposal to
eliminate the GPS approach and with FOOT regarding the location of the western boundary
fence. . Also the Master Plan and Technical. Plan will be reprinted to include small changes
recommended by the City Engineer. Discussion' ensued regarding the impact 'of the' GPS
approach on economic development of the Airpark's midand northern triangles. Concern
was expressed regarding dangers ass'ociated with hazy conditions.
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Aviation Safety Counselor for Clearwater Airpark
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, . Denise Rosenburger, Aviation Safety Counselor for Clearwater Airpark, said she is a
pilot, and lives two blocks from the Airpark. She is concerned with safety issues and
. serves In,this volunteer position as a liaison between the flying public;'FAA, and public.
She has no enforcement ability but can make recommendations, such as remedial safety
training. Safety seminars are held monthly, except for July, on the third Tuesday of the
month, 'at the City's Solid Waste facility on Hercules. She welcomed input regarding issues
of concern.
Public Comment
Frank Knickerbocker said a rental Cessna at the Airpark has condensation problems
in its fuel tanks. Mr. King said airplanes are fueled daily from 7:00 8.m. to 7:00 p.m. ,Staff
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responds to owner fueling requests.. Airpark fuel tanks are checked daily for contaminants.'
None tias been found. It is a pilot's responsibiiity to check an airplane's fuel: before flying.
tylr. King referred to a recent magazine article on related problems experienced by older
Cessnas. Concern was expressed proper procedures always be used when airplane tanks
are drained to avoid contamination. Mr. King will write a letter to the airplane's owner,
. encouraging him to have the plane checked. ' '
ITEM #8 - Next MeetinQ - Wednesday. June 6. 2001
ITEM #9 - Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 4:58 p.m.
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