11/06/2013 AIRPARK ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARWATER
November 6, 2013
Present: Denise L. Rosenberger Chair
Thomas D. Black Vice Chair
Edward O'Brien Board Member
Richard Porraro Board Member
Absent: W. Bruce Brock Board Member
Also Present: Camilo Soto Assistant City Attorney
William Morris Marine & Aviation Director
Patricia O. Sullivan Board Reporter
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. at City Hall.
2 —Citizens to be Heard re Items Not on the Agenda:
In response to questions from Ellen Hess, it was stated that installation of GPS has been
tabled and the Bylaws and Procedures now state that the board's purpose is to make
recommendations on airpark matters brought forward by the City Council or staff liaison and
members of the public.
3 —Approval of Minutes —August 7, 2013
Member O'Brien moved to approve the minutes of the regular Airpark Advisory Board
meeting of August 7, 2013, as submitted in written summation to each board member. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
4 -Tenant & Lease Report from FBO
FBO (Fixed-Base Operator) David King reported on tenant levels, visitors, and Airpark
events.
5—Old Business
5.1. AAB (Airpark Advisory Board) Bylaws and Procedures Update
Staff reviewed the amendment.
Member O'Brien moved to adopt the Airpark Advisory Board Bylaws and Procedures as
amended: Procedures Rule IV - Public Comment new (a) to read ""Before action is taken on a
motion, the Chair shall open the floor for the board to accept input from the audience." The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
5.2. AWOS (Automated Weather Observation System) —Approved and Ordered
Marine & Aviation Director Bill Morris said the AWOS (Automated Weather Observation
System) for the Airpark is funded, approved by the State, and ordered. The system will cost
approximately $2,500 annually to maintain and should be operational within 120 days.
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5.3. VASI /PAPI
Mr. Morris said the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) would not approve a 4 VASI
(Visual Approach Slope Indicator) for the Airpark, only a 2. Even if a 2 can be located, its
maintenance costs would be significant. Staff recommends no changes until the VASI can be
replaced with a PAPI (Precision Approach Path Indicator).
5.4. Next Year Grant Projects
Mr. Morris reported plans to refurbish a shade hangar and convert a shade hangar to a t-
hangar. JACIP (Joint Automated Capital Improvement Program) projects will be presented in
February.
6 – New Business
6.1. Discussion on inclusion of building and "proposed site visits"
Mr. Morris will meet this week with Building staff to close out final items on the punch list
for the Veterans Alliance trailer. In response to interest from neighbor groups re recent Airpark
projects, staff was considering site visits.
Airpark Open House
Mr. Morris reported Astronaut Nicole Stott will be available to attend the Airpark Open
House in March; the next Open House is scheduled for March 15, 2014. Neighbors will be
invited. He suggested the Open House could be scheduled in place of site visits for residents.
CAP
It was reported the Board had presented the Mayor with the plaque they received from
the CAP (Civil Air Patrol), thanking the board for help with the building project.
Mr. Morris distributed interior photographs of the new CAP trailer. He said several
Citizens Academy participants had complimented improvements to Airpark management.
7 – Agenda for Next Meeting – February 4, 2014
JACIP (Joint Automated Capital Improvement Program) projects
8 – Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 3:20 p.m.
Attest: Chair
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