08-07-2002
','
"
,
",' .,.
u.
.' ~ ~
't ~; \'
",
\ .1',
;, I
"
: ~ . , ~
,.~
Ie' .
\ ; ... :;:."<.?\
;~
J,
.~;<: .:.
!t .'
~ "'.
~::' 4 .
" ~ ~ .
....;': '
~~.., -:" ,u,' 'e '~:': :'
!<<'j<
~\):(;:, .
}}:;,~:: "J;',
'l'! \ ." " ; ,
'-Li:.,So
~~i.?\,t,: '
, , j'
A:'t\i.:;:.:,: ',:'".' 'j
j\~'f, ,'," '
~,\;Y~L:;:" .....,
,,\~: '
h;:'::o"
;;;.:'~'.
"
. I' ~ e
,~ ". '
~ , " i
'1'
;,
, ' ~ '
:r( ,
:,' ,'. <'~"\
':"~'
"
4,' ..<
"
".'
,"
, ,
.:,
\
"
'"'
. ",1',.
'. ~ 'l
~I '., \
,'.'
..;
_I'"
~ ,l ' ~
'.. ' .i".' t \'. ~' >. :'f t ~ e I .., L , .
"e'
"
, "
,( L'
"
'.,
.',
:.'"
,,',
;,
~, . . '
'\'
j': ' f ~ '. '
.-., "
,.,+'<
e . . '" ~. ~
'e,"
,
Date':'
" t
.; . ~ ,
, '
,"
"
',;. I +
~ ;
f ,e .,
'.
, "
i.
" "
, ,
..', . e ~ II ~
, "
"
"
.
" ,
"
'"
"
',. '~
') ,
'; ..
e,.~ ,
, - ~ .
.'
I
t~~~p.....'.t'i.......r.~:"'r\"...t .. :::: .
~1-._'l.,....,,\~~~ 1d I".. . i~"/'l.:,,\ ""'_'~~~"'\:.~"
,\
'.
, I"
",t
I, <
,;
.(
','
'l
,
"
,r',,"
'I,..
, ..
,"
"
. L,
;,
.',
"
"
1 "
'\1
I'
. ,
I...',
.I.
"
I'
.. .
AA
'AirporfAuthority
MINUTES
",
"
".'1
08 / 07 !OJ-
, ' . t
i , '
" ,
..
"
"
, '
"
"
, '
, ~ .
',)
"
,
<.
"
, r', :. .,~ rL-l.u.:a.~}<.:f'- ... ...~,.:. ('.'t-'H":"'...' ," , ",l-~
'!:'
, "
','
..' . I
'.,o,t
" ,
"
. ........... ....,...~ "p ,.:.-i. ~. <
"
.,'
'"
,"
':
, '
I'
-..J"
;,
+ .."
>~",",~..'~" ;t'~".l.........,'~"
,.
',1,
,;
~;
','
j
I
I
,(
, ,
,
'I,
:'
"
,\
73,
.-~....l~
,
" .
.-. .L, : '1':~'.':.:'II"t""..: .' "~.~"'." :....~'..-,:<'.': ,l::, .. ..L" '~.: :' ........., .. .,,:: :., ....': .1' ..'.> . ",. .:,:..,,~ilt. ,r', '.. F~"~ "I.'~ "0-: ".:,
,\
, ,'.. <, . ~ ~ . ,f
,'~
, l"T7'
. ,,".
"
"
! ' '
,
:.',
, ,
~'~ :~' . ~"
\ '
;,'
, '
>~
~\ -: ,~ .
, ~' '" ,
~~> '
f"ia
'Or,;f"iJ
,',j ,:;.. ""a
,~,
AIRPORT AUTHORITY MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER.
August 7. 2002
Pres'ent:
Brenda Harris Nixon
, Gary,Benjamln
Bob Lunt
Bruce Miller
J~B: Johnson
Chair
Vice-Chair
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Also Present: Bryan Ruff
William Morris
Gordon Wills '
David King
Catherine Yellin
Assistant City Attorney
Marine & Aviation Dept. Director - departed 3:30 p.m.
Airpark Operations Manager
Fixed Base Operator
Senior Staff Assistant
The Chair dalled the meeting to order at 2:59 p.m. at City Hall.
To provide cOJ:1t1nulty for rese~rch, items are in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed In that order.'
ITEM #2 - Approval of Minutes
, '
" Consensus was to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of June 5, 2002, as
submitted in written summation to each board member.
ITEM #3 - Tenant Report/FBD
David King, FBO (Fixed Base Operator). reported that the Clearwater Airport has 47 T-
hangars. 40 shade hangars, 56 hard stands. 22 grass stands, and 3 helicopter pads, With a
, new R22 helicopter. the flight school 'provided full-time instruction to 14 new students the first
month. He stated more helicopters are needed.
First Airpark TV Commercial
The first Airpark television commercial runs 15 times per week on channel FX. Friday.
'Saturday and Sunday, and costs,$1,OOO per month. Also included are 230-se'cond
commercials during the Winston Cup Races. The commercials ,have generated between 5 and
, 10 ,calls per week. Television is the first form of advertisement that has worked. Mr. King said
, he Is preparing two commercials targeting people over 50. He Invited board members to '
participate in the commercials, without compensation. Marine and Aviation Director Bill Morris
stated the Clearwater Community Sailing Center Is working to attract the same demographic.,
Mr. King suggested advertising jointly. '
The first commercial featured the Airpark web site address. Mr. King also has
networked with some beach hotels to keep visitors In the Clearwater area. The City web site
has a link to the Airpark web site. A link with Innlsbrook has not been established,
Airpark Waitlno List
, maa0802
1
08/07/02
~~",;,,,'~" . . "." r . {...'''h',~' "\ "'~':r-;,'-.<_~j\.:J~~I--!."",,:'l-l' ".,.. _.n
'~".'".~a."", ~ I ~.~.,..,,; ,:.,.,1-,'<. ,~u.~ ,,:,'. ;~~\, ,I'.:':'.. '"' -.,.,-t.,..'I~.<.':1'~1.;;\'~,l~....'
',~,:< >": .
,'~
:.t.1:'
. I, ~
<r',
" e I
',"
'"
yi
~.: .' "
{C'..<~<. ,
.' '
';1"
;\/
,\,
~.': .' :, , '
r:~ \ 1:, .
',\ :,': '
J::r' e Il\1
~:l ,
.1 ,c.
<
.:.
~. "
" ,
f
~: i ...
, t5r~
:':' (~,
, '
.' ,
l~~' :,,~,
(;)
, ,
..'e
,The T-hangar wailing lIst'has 71 names on It; after all new hangars are built and
occupied, The shade hangar list has 49 names and the corporate waiting list has 8. Mr. King
, ,does not feel comfortable taking deposits from those on the waiting !l::its until funds are
available to construct more hangars.
Maintenance
" A 3D-hour per week maintenance person is keeping the grass under control, and the
berm half in control.
In response to a questiont Gordon W1I1st Airport Operations Manager, stated he tracks
ongoing maintenance Issues as they arise. Mr. Wills said grounds maintenance is the biggest,
concern. A deep well supplies the sprinkler system. with a timer set for allowable hours on
Tuesdays, It was suggested an ongoing program review the maintenance list annually. Mr. ,
Wills said that the Zephyrhills Airpark Is creating a minimum standards book that can be
adopted for this type of tracking. A copy of the maintenance list was requested.
Additional Open House
Mr. King said he 15 considering an additional open houset as they attract significant new
business. It was recommended an open house be scheduled during cooler weather, slIch as
the fall after Jazz Holiday. '
Business from YounQ Eaqles
It was questioned if the Young Eagles attract business. Mr. King stated the group has
many participants. He would like to see them meet more than once monthly. He is planning a
program for local schools to recruit Airpark field trip participants. He felt parents would be less
likely to complain about the Airpark if their children are excited about it. He did not think
parents are aware children are welcome visitors.
Rental Planes
, The Airpark has between 15 to 17 rental planes, including 4 new 172 SP's. Mr. King
, 'has sold some planes 'and leased them backt to lessen his risk should another national tragedy
'occur, Mr. King reported he 'earns $15 per hour each plane files.
Fuel,
, '
The Airpark averages two delivery trucks of fuel a montht with 8t500 gallons per load.
The City collects $0.06 per gallon in accordance with the lease. The Airpark has a new Isuzu
, diesel" fuel truck. The Airpark Is' now a Chevron dealer. Mr, King terminated his agreement with
, Phillips due to hidden costs.
maa0802
2
08/07/02
"
'''" ,'~. ':~. .'..~ \. '7.,'1'. ......:. t, .' ....,'..0:. ~ ~;. ,~....\ .< ....~-r,:. ",~. ': ;" " .,~''''I . 'f:~ .-.:'.'.'. ...I':"~ ....,'~} ,:".. "'.",~ '.'.'l:.,.~, :.~.;t.~.....
I,,' ,... '~""'...'.'~I"','. ~".~.,~'.,":,' ~I.'.. '.' "':;'."+:"'.~':I/:' ~.'~"'j"":"\':. i;,.:'."<.,.:.'..,._.,.:I'l'....~".~.~ ,'.'" /'
~
"
, '
i,.'
f:e
"
..
;j: ~
('I
:~ '
l~ . I
,~, "..
, ,
, '
~i .
:,' .-
"
',*'W
;', ~;';A
~11';!1
,;.)
, ~ I
, Forced landing on Patricia Avenue
No complaints were received regarding the plane forced to land on Patricia Avenue after
Its engine went out. Tile pilot was commended for not causing more damage and harm.
Mr. Wills stated he keeps statistics on complaints. The Airpark receives approximately
,one complaint per month. '
Kev Card Security
Mr. King said cardholders have bec,ome familiar with the security system and there have
~een no problems with the use of key cards at the gate entrance. Staff buzzes In lhose without
cards after they identify themselves. Lightning took the system down, which was not under' ,
warrantee. Lightning protection will be installed. It was suggested every equipment installation
at"the Airpark be protected against lightning, '
ITEM #4 - Review Airpark Qoeratinq Rules and ReQulations
.' Mr. Wills has incorporated some board member recommended changes in the 'AIrpark
Operat,ing Rules and Regulations. Discussion ensued about consistency In wording between
, Section 6(f) and (h), concerning State Fire Protection and National Fire Protection. Some
9hanges were recommended.
, Mr. King stated auto rotation, called auto decent, continues and Is done more safely
over the wider/safer runway. The maneuver practices an emergency situation, It was
recommended that Section 7(b), involving no auto-rotation operations, be deleted.
Consensus was to rriod'ify Section 9(b) to read, "Helicopters will follow the same traffic
pattern as fixed-wing aircraft, except 400 feet lower."
Airpark Operating Rules and Regulations will be fOlwarded to the, City Manager for
slgnature following Mr. King's review.
ITEM #5 - Other Business
Mr. Morris supported award of a contract to extend the southern portion of the Airpark
, runway by 200 feet to Kloote Contracting of Palm Harbor, which submitted the low bid of
,$401,000. Mr. Wi!ls stated the contract Includes grip flex on all Airpark asphalt, a drain In front
of the maintenance hanger, re-striping, and-the word "Clearwater" affixed to the taxIway. '
Sound decibels
, It was questioned If 'sound decibel levels are being investigated. The party. which owns
a loud aircraft, has been discouraged from landing it at the Airpark. It was recommended that a
decibel level be added to the Airpark lease. '
maa0802
3
08/07/02
'. ~".,,-,- .
'1 .-__ h'... ,.'
, . i '
.,'. ..
.:...r ," ,~.: . : ".~ '. ,....~~ ' " I' ~. ,'/. . ..'..'. '..1. .1" ~.":",.:,,, ','-", " .:; ..,,\' '-,',~;,'.~".I~. ,...... ..~" : ,:.....'.. :......,., .......
,
" '
,'.,,'...
,~
"
.' '
,,'
~.' ' . ~ ,
~rl!~, '~ .
f,~\':~', ' ,
f:<,~ ... ~
:,r,': ,
~:);.
rcj, ,
~h~",:,.,: ,
~!>; ,
~ii, ...
ti, ,,' .
\~" , ,
fl J .
~;': :,
f~!."" .
J.,
~~.'~
, '
:. "
,',
.I,
,', j,
L, 'I
\,
. ,
r"l' ~, ,
"0'1'>'
.' ','
. ,
".. ,'"
" '
/, :'~ : /' ~ '
" '
,I ,
1,:<: ::~~;~/.,:/ " ,:
\
:,.
, ,
,..,. . I
.. '. " . , ~ .
Office Space
,/
~
. ',It was questioned if h~ngars are used ,for businesses operating without airplanes. The
only business permitted to have an office In a hangar belongs to Buzz Heuchant an aerial
, photographer.
Mr. King recommended future consideration of office space rental to airplane owners; to
bring In addlti~nal revenue. Mr. Wills suggested new T-hangars on the south end of the Airpark.
could be constructed with additional space'for offices. The majority felt businesses should not,
be e~tablished'in hangarst as additiona~ vehicles would create parking problems, etc.
Mr. King said Air One Avionics wishes to move or expand. The Airpark does not have
H an avionics shop, Which could increase profits and enhance Airpark services. Space above the
maintenance office could be used for an office.
Civil Air Patrol .
: A newspaper article on the Civil Air Patrol was referenced. It was suggested Mr. King
" contact the organization to encourage them to identify the airport they are referring ,to in future
articles.." ,
ITEM #6 - Next MeetinQ
The next meeting is scheduled for September 4, 2002.
ITEM #7 - Adiournment
The meeting adjourned at 3:48 p,m.
" .
.' ,
maa0802 "
.' 4
, \
, 08/07/02
.'..~...,~ ., - .' 'L~' ,.,.. ~,' ...,..... ...L'.:" L" 1 '"...., .. I'''''..'J~':I,~ .f~M'" '..'. .'f~.j'..~ '.1.;.-:.