05/07/2014 AIRPARK ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARWATER
May 7, 2014
Present: Chair Denise L. Rosenberger, Board Member Edward O'Brien, Board Member Richard
Porraro, Board Member W. Bruce Brock
Absent: Vice-Chair Thomas D. Black
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.
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not necessarily
discussed in that order.
2 —Citizens to be Heard re Items Not on the Agenda
3 —Approval of Minutes
3.1. Approve the minutes of the February 5, 2014 Airpark Advisory Board meeting as
submitted in written summation.
Member O'Brien moved to approve Item 3.1. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
4 -Tenant & Lease Report from FBO
FBO (Fixed-Base Operator) representative Barbara Cooper reported on tenant levels and
visitors. She said the volunteer Pilots and Paws program recently brought 50 rescued puppies
through the Airpark on their way to a local shelter for adoption.
Discussion ensued regarding publicizing the next delivery and publishing photographs of the
puppies in the City's magazine or utility bills. It was stated that Airpark neighbors also may want
to be present.
Operations Manager Gordon Wills said a new slurry coat will be applied to all asphalt surfaces
not redone during recent runway upgrades. Work is scheduled for the week of May 19. Ms.
Cooper will contact tenants; hangars will be inaccessible for one day.
Mr. Wills reported a new sign for the Airpark will be installed on Hercules Avenue.
5—Old Business
5.1. Update -Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) Installation
Mr. Wills said AWOS ran momentarily as a test site; the installer will return next week for
repairs. The system was licensed by FAA (Federal Aviation Administration). Within a month, the
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final MOA (Memorandum of Agreement) should be signed by the Airpark, local FCC, and
installation firm. Staff will contact board members when the system is operational.
5.2. March 15 Airpark Open House
Mr. Wills and Ms. Cooper said the Airpark Open House, featuring Astronaut Nicole Stott, was a
success with great weather and large attendance. The Mayor presented Astronaut Stott with a
sandstone sculpture. Astronaut Stott personalized each autograph she signed. Entertainment
included music, caricature artists, face painters, Coast Guard, Police Department, and Bayflite
helicopters, a police dog, and arson dog. CAP (Civil Air Patrol) members lead the opening
ceremony, parked visitors' vehicles, and served hot dogs and sodas provided by the Airpark.
Three helicopters shuttled all of the visitors who signed up for reduced-rate rides; next year a
porta potty will be set up near the waiting area. Ms. Cooper recommended next year's Open
House also be scheduled in March.
Disappointment was expressed that other Councilmembers did not attend. The Airpark was
thanked for hosting the event which ran smoothly and was beautiful fun.
5.3. Update -VASI (Visual Approach Slope Indicator) wiring
Mr. Wills said new VASI wiring for the south end of the runway will be installed soon.
6 — New Business
6.1. JACIP (Joint Automated Capital Improvement Program) Projects
Mr. Wills reported the Airpark was awarded two FDOT grants. The $500,000 project to raze and
replace Shade Hangar D with a T-hangar and rehabilitate Hangar C to extend its useful life will
be funded by the $400,000 grant and $100,000 match from Penny for Pinellas funds. If funds
are available, a restroom will be constructed near or in Hangar D. The project will face additional
costs If the surface beneath the hangars is permeable. Without complications, groundbreaking
is planned for September. The FBO will notify tenants when plans are firm and handle
relocations as best they can.
The $200,000 project to rehabilitate the maintenance hangar, replacing insulation, installing new
LED lights and exterior lights, adding a new sign, and rewiring the hangar to meet Code will be
funded by the $160,000 grant and $40,000 match from General Funds. The office will be redone
and have network access. X-rays indicated there is no void beneath the floor. Settlement cracks
may be ground and caulked. Mr. Wills will act as project contractor.
Future projects include replacement of Hangar C and ground support equipment.
6.2. Meeting times & locations
Mr. Wills verified the remaining 2014 Airpark Board meetings are on August 6 and November 5
at City Hall.
6.3. General Aviation Airport of the Year nomination
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Mr. Wills distributed information re nominating Clearwater Airpark to FDOT to be General
Aviation Airport of the Year for 2014. Ms. Cooper said submissions were to highlight the
Airpark's safety measures, management, and aesthetics. Ms. Cooper, Mr. Wills, and Dennis
Roper read their narratives. Mr. Roper highlighted the importance of the Airpark's relationship
with surrounding neighborhoods. Board Members and Mr. Roper signed the City's application.
Mr. Roper, Ms. Cooper, and Mr. Wills were thanked for their tremendous efforts.
6.4. FAA Safety Meetings
A schedule for the safety meetings will be established.
Items not on the Agenda
Discussion ensued re March overnight single- engine airplane crash on McMullen -Booth Road
with comments the pilot could have refueled in Brooksville, the airplane was heading to St.
Petersburg /Clearwater Airport, and it crashed with only a few ounces of fuel.
Members were thanked for meeting at the Airpark for a group photograph.
7 — Agenda for Next Meeting - August 6, 2014
8 — Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 3:44 p.m.
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Chair
Airpark Advisory Board
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