02/06/2013
AIRPARK ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARWATER
February 6, 2013
Present: Dennis G. Roper Chair
Denise L. Rosenberger Vice-Chair
Thomas D. Black Board Member
Richard Porraro Board Member
Absent: Edward O’Brien Board Member
Also Present: Camilo Soto Assistant City Attorney
Gordon Wills Operations Manager
Patricia O. Sullivan Board Reporter
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. at City Hall and welcomed CAP (Civil Air
Patrol) cadets and officers.
2 – Approval of Minutes
– November 7, 2012
Member Rosenberger moved to approve the minutes of the regular Airpark Advisory Board
meeting of November 7, 2012, as submitted in written summation to each board member. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
3 - Tenant & Lease Report from FBO
FBO (Fixed-Base Operator) representative Barbara Cooper reported on tenant levels and
visitors. A group from Venice in five planes recently visited and ate lunch nearby. It was
requested that the board be advised of similar future visits to provide members an opportunity to
welcome visitors.
4 – Old Business
4.1. Update - Helicopter Operations
Ms. Cooper discussed with the flight school operator the need to be mindful of neighbors,
the established helicopter landing pattern, and limits to hovering and repetitive landings. Concern
was expressed regarding flight school radio use.
4.2. Presentation - Configureation of CAP/Veterans Alliance Buildings
CAP (Civil Air Patrol) Captain Yvonne Rodriguez reviewed the history of the CAP at
Clearwater Airpark and discussed its program, activities, and plans to increase membership. She
said the CAP joined with the Tampa Bay Veterans Alliance to replace the damaged CAP trailer
with new facilities for both organizations. She reviewed donations valued at almost $40,000 and
requested that the City partner with the CAP and donate the additional $10,000 needed for
concrete foundations and drill pad, wind straps, plumbing, electrical, and landscaping supplies,
parking barriers, and a flagpole. In response to questions, Captain Rodriguez estimated removing
the current building will cost approximately $2,000. Landscaping is designed to be attractive to
airpark visitors.
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Discussion ensued with support expressed for the City to fund the remainder of the project.
Members will request that the City Council expedite this request.
Member Black moved to recommend that the City Council provide funding requested by the
Civil Air Patrol and Veterans Alliance to complete work necessary to replace the CAP building at
Clearwater Airpark. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
4.3. Update -Airpark Open House
Operations Manager Gordie Wills said the runway extension project should be completed
by August. He recommended the Open House be scheduled during cooler months. The board will
discuss Open House dates at a future meeting.
4.4. Update -Airpark Proiects
Mr. Wills reported the contract for the runway extension project was issued. Costs were
$250,000 more than anticipated; the project was value engineered. He will order the AWOS
(Automated Weather Observation System) once he can determine if the budget is sufficient to fund
it. Documentation for the system has been filed with the FAA (Federal Aviation Authority).
Discussion ensued regarding AWOS benefits. Mr. Wills was thanked for his work to
acquire a system.
5— New Business
5.1. Board Member Appointments
Chair Roper reported that today is his last meeting. He hoped the board will continue its
efforts to promote the Airpark, stating he will be available for consultation.
6 —Agenda for Next Meeting - May 1, 2013
1) Project Update
2) CAP Project Update.
Items not on the Agenda
Bob Gibson discussed his interest in promoting general aviation and said the EAA
(Experimental Aircraft Association) can arrange a welcoming committee and tour of the EAA
hangar for visiting groups, such as the one from Venice. He thanked the Chair for his service.
Member Rosenberger reported on the Poker Run scheduled for February 9, 2013.
7 —Adjourn
The --r g adjourned at 3:47 p.m. / > �
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