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AIRPARK ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
May 5, 2004
Present:
Bruce Miller
Donald "Scott" Armstrong
Charlie Harris
Acting Chair
Board Member
Board Member
Absent:
Bob Lunt
J. B. Johnson
Chair
Vice-Chair
Also Present: Bill Morris
Bryan Ruff
Brenda Moses
Marine & Aviation Director
Assistant City Attorney
Board Reporter
The Acting Chair called the meeting to order at 3:04 p.m. at City Hall.
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
2. Minutes Approval- April 7.2004
Member Armstrong moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of April 7,
2004, as submitted in written summation to each board member. The motion was duly
. seconded and carried unanimously.
3. Tenant & Lease Report from FBO
David King, FBO (Fixed Base Operator) reported the number of tie-downs and
hardstands remains the same as last month. He said last month's Airpark Open House went
well. The new hangar now accommodates a King Air, a Cheyenne, and three small planes. He
will review the waiting list prior to leasing the remainder of space in the hangar. Mr. King said
the Airpark has not purchased equipment to move aircraft in and out of the hangar due to
financial constraints. In response to a question, he said the old fuel farm has been removed.
The new fuel tanks are operational. The new security system has been installed.
4; New Business
Marine & Aviation Director Bill Morris reported a previous fuel spill had been cleaned so
thoroughly that when the old fuel tanks were removed, ground surrounding the tanks did not
have to be remediated.
Mr. Morris said with the possibility of Citation aircraft leasing space in the new hangar,
staff has been proactive and added lease language requiring tenants to adhere to aircraft
performance standards.
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Mr. Morris said the City Manager is happy the Airpark Open House was well-run and
well-received. He also is impressed with Civil Air Patrol volunteer efforts and appreciative of
staff's efforts to improve Airpark management.
Mr. Morris said a letter from SWFWMD (Southwest Florida Water Management District)
regarding stormwater drainage questioned the stormwater drainage plan.
Mr. Morris referenced a letter complaining that publicity was insufficient for one event at
this year's Airpark Open House.
Citizens to be Heard
Gary Benjamin said it is in the best interest of an event's sponsor to determine
necessary publicity prior to an event. He questioned if negotiations had begun on the FBO's
lease. It was remarked the Board previously had determined that Messrs. Morris and King
would handle those matters. Mr. Morris said he has discussed the issue with the City's Finance
Director and City staff. Borrowing funds for new hangar construction and other projects may be
postponed due to City budgeting issues. Although FDOT (Florida Department of
Transportation) and the FBO may provide substantial funding for projects, it was indicated the
City should provide the remainder of funds.
Mr. Benjamin said the Airpark is underdeveloped and recommended the City negotiate
the FBO's lease and Airpark development financing so the City does not contribute any funds.
He said the City Council is too unfamiliar with aviation, hangars, and other Airpark functions to
make informed decisions regarding the Airpark. He said the sooner new hangars are
constructed, the sooner the City will receive additional income.
5. Other Business - None.
6. Aqenda for next meetinq on June 2, 2004
It was suggested the board discuss Airpark redevelopment, including funds available
from the FBO and FDOT.
7. Adiournment
The meeting adjourned at 3:53 p.m.
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