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AIRPORT AUTHORITY MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
September 4, 2002
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Present:
Brenda Harris Nixon
Gary Benjamin
Bob Lunt
Bruce Miller
J.B. Johnson
Chair,
Vice-Chair
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
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Also Present: Bryan Ruff
William Morris
Gordon Wills
Brenda Moses
Assistant City Attorney
Marine & Aviation Dept. Director - departed 3:34 p.m.
Airpark Operations Manager
Board Reporter
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The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:02 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. '
, ITEM #2 - Approval of Minutes ~ Auqust 7. 2002
Chair Nixon requested that regarding the minutes of August 7, 2002, sentence
two of paragraph one on page four read "...Buzz Heuchan...".
Member Johnson moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of August
7,2002, as amended. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #3 - Tenant & Lease Report from FBD
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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.
Mr. King said the berm at the Airpark is nearly complete. Landscaping areas are
being sprayed to control grass arid weeds. He suggested the Clearwater Airpark
Operating Rules and Regulations be changed as follows: 1) delete "stop and go" from
page.4, Item #7(b); 2) add language regarding helicopters being able to use taxiways as
needed on page 3, Item #4(g); 3) delete Section A under Item #9 on page 5; 4) change
Section B on page 5, Item #9 to reflect that helicopters shall follow the same pattern but
at 570 feet; and 5) delete the second sentence under Item C, on page 9, C, on page 5.
Discussion ensued regarding Mr. King's suggestions and it was noted that his third and
fourth suggestions already have been addressed, Mr. King said he would incorporate
the suggested chang'es into the Airpark Rules and resubmit them to the MB, (Airport
Authority) Board for signature. '
ITEM #4 ~ Other Business
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Marine & AviatIon Director Bill Morris said the new security camera system
already has proven to be valuable, An Incident occurred in which It appears that a pllot
using the Airpark exceeded the allowable load factor Iimlts. After discussions with staff
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regarding the incident, the pilot has agreed not to use the Clearwater Airpark. Mr. Morris
said the Clearwater Airpark Master Plan prioritizes safety and regulatory enforcement.
Discussion ensued regarding the Incident and it was suggested that a warning
should be issued prior to expulsion of any alleged violators of Airpark rules. It also was
suggested that if it is determined that this particular pilot definitely violated Airpark
regulations, that he be issued a written warning stating he would not be permitted to use
the Airpark if a future violation occurred. It was remarked the Airpark operates at
maximum safety levels and this pilot jeopardized his safety, his passengers' safety, and
the neighborhood's safety. Concern was expressed that the pilot could create problems
for the City should he have an accident In the future.
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Mr, King said he was not sure that the Citation aircraft could be accommodated
at the Airpark. He will obtain information regarding the standards for take-off with full
loads for pilots and report back to the AAB next month,
A suggestion was made that different fees should be charged for resider.t5 and
, non-residents using the Airpark. Mr~ King and Mr. Wills will discuss the matter.
Discussion ensued regarding how an enterprise fund operates. Klaus P,;llinkas,
HNTB Corporation, said an enterprise fund is not a taxpayer-funded facility. He said the
City consultants had recommended the Ctparwater Airpark become an enterprise fund.
It was remarked that the AAB was never consulted r,sgarding the viability of the Airpark
as an enterprise fund. Mr. Palinkas disagreed. Concern was expressed that the Airpark
borrows from the Marina, which also is an enterprise fund, but does not have the ability
, to obtain financing from outside sources, It was remarked that were they not'enterprise '
funds, any profit received from the Marina and the Airpark could go back to the City in
the form of revenue. Mr. Palinkas said a plan is in place to make the Airpark profitable in
future years.
In response to a question, Mr. Palinkas said an FOOT (Florida Department of
Trar~~portation) grant would pay for 800 feet north of the runway. He said there is a
regulatory process to ensure safety and efficiency of Airpark operations. The City pays
a local share that varies according to the grant received.
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Discussion ensued regarding re~negotiation of the FBD's lease, As some
, elements of the Airpark Master Plan have not been approved by various agencies such
as SWFWMD (Southwest Florida Water Management District), the City cannot expect
the FBD to renegotiate the terms of his lease until the process is complete and those
plans are approved. It was suggested the City begin the negotiation process anyway,
subject to SWFWMO approval of those items. Mr. Palinkas said before a lease can be
renegotiated, the lessee must have some idea of his financial return. He can then
determine the Airpark charges per square foot. Mr, Palinkas said SWFWMD is 'awaiting
the analytical results of the PBS&J (Post, Buckley, Shuh, & Jernigan) stormwater report,
which was delayed after he len their employment. It was noted that although the grant
under which PBS&J was to have finished the stormwater project ran out earlier this year,
. a new grant to cover the project is 'available and will be pursued by the City. Mr.
Palinkas saId he still has a cordial relationship with PBS&J, Mr. Palinkas will provide the
AAB with a list of grants with beginning and ending dates. Mr. Wills will provide a list of
grants over the past 5 years i,ncluding pending applications and the status of
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reimbursement. In response to a question, Mr. Palinkas said all available grants from
various agencies are being pursued for the Airpark.
111 response to a questton, Mr. King said he was open to incorporating declbal
, levels Into tenant leases. He will provIde the Me with the number of residents versus
nonresidents by city and the rates for hangars, It was requested that annual estimated
, costs be Included in the ma~ntenance report.
One citizen said pilots know the limitations of their own aircraft. He also
, requested a secu'rity gate entry card, to the Airpark on behalf of the Civil Air Patrol.
qondolences were expressed to Mr. Atanaslo for the loss of his wife.
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ITEM #5 - Aqenda 'for next meetlnQ October 2. 2002
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, This item was not discussed, '
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ITEM #6 ..:... Adlournment
, ,The meeting adjourned at 4:47,p.m.
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