12/06/1995
AIRPORT AUTHORITY
CITY OF CLEARWATER
December 6, 1995
Present: Charles Silcox Chair
Stephen Bils Vice Chair
Gary Benjamin Board Member
John Carassas Assistant City Attorney
Lou Hilton Senior Planner
Glen Bahnick Civil Engineer II, Staff Liaison
Gwen Legters Board Reporter
Absent: J. Marvin Guthrie Board Member
Dr. Theresa Goss Board Member
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. in City Hall.
To provide continuity for research, items are listed in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
Minutes Approval
- November 1, 1995
moved to approve
Member Benjamin the minutes as submitted in writing to each member by
motioncarried
the Board Reporter. The was duly seconded and unanimously
Tenant Report - FBO
The Chair received the report and read it into the record. It was indicated 40 shade hangars, 10
enclosed hangars, 21 hard stands and 19 sod tiedowns are occupied.
Citizen Task Force
- Aviation Element to the Comprehensive Plan - Lou Hilton
Mr. Hilton submitted a handout detailing the status of the goal and objectives recommended five
years ago in the Airpark Master Plan. He also distributed a draft of the Aviation Element goal,
objectives, and policies for the next five years. He stated all the objectives in the first handout have
been met, which indicates to the State and the City they were achievable and weathered well as part
of the overall Comprehensive Plan. Discussion ensued regarding the objectives and the status of
each. It was pointed out certain objectives in the Master Plan were only partially met. Mr. Hilton noted
details of this discussion and will amend the matrix accordingly.
One member expressed concern with attempting to establish goals and objectives without
revenue projections or economic impact figures in place. It was indicated the financial aspect of each
element is addressed by the City Management Team and the City Commission when the Capital
Improvement Budget is determined. Mr. Bahnick reported $700,000 has been budgeted for capital
improvements in the Airpark over the next five years. Engineering staff is in the process of deciding
how it is to be divided. Staff was requested to provide a copy of the Airpark portion of the Capital
Improvement Budget for Board review.
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Discussion of accomplished objectives continued regarding annual hangar and grounds
maintenance, fuel farm relocation, wellhead protection, Airpark expansion and the Central Florida
Aviation System Plan.
Discussion ensued regarding the draft Goals, Objectives and Policies through the year 2000. In
response to a question, Mr. Hilton stated the listed time frames are FDOT target dates taken from their
five year projection. He requested the Board submit their suggestions for changes for his presentation
at the next meeting. Concern was expressed that public input is needed before the Board is
comfortable making a recommendation. A suggestion was to schedule and announce an informal
workshop of the Citizen’s Task Force, for the purpose of gathering public input.
Consensus was to review the draft Aviation Element Goals, Objectives and Policies and submit
suggestions for amendments to Mr. Hilton for presentation at the next regular Airport Authority
meeting. An informal workshop of the Citizen’s Task Force is to be conducted at the Airpark, to collect
public feedback.
CAP Land Request
Mr. Bahnick said two proposals will be going to the City Commission on January 18, 1996. One
proposal, to lease the land for one dollar per year will be compared to a second proposal to lease the
land for $125.00 per month. It is hoped the City Commission will choose between the options at that
meeting. In response to a question, it was indicated City Engineer Rich Baier and Assistant City
Manager Bill Baker will make the presentation to the Commission
Mr. John Atanasio, of the Civil Air Patrol, stated it is important to get the paperwork signed quickly.
Mr. Bahnick stated he and the City’s Real Estate Services Manager will be working with Mr. Atanasio
to expedite the process once the decision is made.
Other Business
Mr. Bahnick reported the Development Code Adjustment Board approved a variance for
construction of the new hangar. He indicated the building permit must be obtained within six months
and the design can now be finalized. It was indicated guidelines for allowed activities need to be
established and coordinated with the City Fire Marshal. Discussion ensued regarding existing tenants.
Discussion of a time table for construction of the third hangar is to be agendaed for the next meeting.
Member Bils reported the results of his inquiry into advertising and promotion of the Airpark. He said
he received information and rate sheets from different publications serving the aviation community. He
indicated several are excited about promoting Clearwater as a destination. Discussion ensued regarding
possible funding sources for advertising. Member Bils reported how advertising is funded at other
airports. He stated he has talked with the Pinellas County Administrator about including Clearwater
Airpark in the County’s advertising. He is also to talk with the Pinellas County Visitor’s and Convention
Bureau.
Discussion ensued regarding promotion of the Airpark over the Internet. In response to a question,
it was indicated Jeff Harper, Director of Information Management, maintains the City’s web page. Staff
was requested to inform Mr. Harper of the Airport Authority’s interest.
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Discussion ensued regarding the possibility of leasing a restaurant concession. It was indicated two
parcels targeted for aviation related commercial business exist for a use such as this. Mr. Atanasio
offered to relay this information to interested parties and requested the legal description of the parcels.
Call of the Next Meeting
Discussion ensued regarding possible dates and locations for the next Airport Authority regular
meeting and an informal workshop of the Citizen’s Task Force to collect public feedback regarding the
Aviation Element. Assistant City Attorney John Carassas explained the City Attorney and the City
Manager agree the regular monthly meeting of the Airport Authority needs to be held in City Hall.
Member Silcox expressed concern members of the public who regularly attended Airport Authority
meetings at the Airpark refuse to attend meetings in Chambers to protest the move. While Member
Silcox said he supports conducting Airport Authority business meetings in Chambers, he felt it is vital for
the Citizen’s Task Force to gather public input before a recommendation can be made regarding
amendments to the Aviation Element. Attorney Carassas said a special session of the Citizen’s Task
Force may be called, with one item of discussion, as long as it is properly advertised.
Consensus of the Airport Authority was to call a special workshop of the Citizen’s Task Force to be
held January 24, 1996, at the Clearwater Airpark. The topic of discussion will be public input regarding
the Aviation Element of the Comprehensive Plan. No action, motions or minutes are to be taken and
staff is to properly advertise the meeting.
The next regular meeting of the Airport Authority is called for January 3, 1996, at 3:00 p.m., in City
Commission Chambers.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 4:35 p.m.
Chair
Airport Authority
Attest:
Board Reporter
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CITY OF CLEARWATER
December 6, 1995
Present:
Charles Silcox
Stephen Bils
Gary Benjamin
John Carassas
Lou Hilton
Glen Bahnick
Gwen Legters
Chair
Vice Chair
Board Member
Assistant City Attorney
Senior Planner
Civil Engineer II, Staff Liaison
Board Reporter
Absent:
J. Marvin Guthrie
Dr. Theresa Goss
Board Member
Board Member
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. in City Hall.
To provide continuity for research, items are listed in agenda order although not necessarily
discussed in that order.
Minutes Approval - November 1, 1995
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Member Benjamin moved to approve the minutes as submitted in writing to each member
by the Board Reporter. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously
Tenant Report ~ FBD
The Chair received the report and read it into the record. It was indicated 40 shade hangars,
10 enclosed hangars, 21 hard stands and 19 sod tiedowns are occupied.
Citizen Task Force ~ Aviation Element to the Comprehensive Plan - Lou Hilton
Mr. Hilton SUbmitted a handout detailing the status of the goal and objectives recommended
five years ago in the Airpark Master Plan. He also distributed a draft of the Aviation Element goal,
objectives, and policies for the next five years. He stated all the objectives in the first handout
have been met, which indicates to the State and the City they were achievable and weathered
well as part of the overall Comprehensive Plan. Discussion ensued regarding the objectives and
the status of each. It was pointed out certain objectives in the Master Plan were only partially
met. Mr. Hilton noted details of this discussion and will amend the matrix accordingly.
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One member expressed concern with attempting to establish goals and objectives without
revenue projections or economic impact figures in place. It was indicated the financial aspect of
each element Is addressed by the City Management Team and the City Commission when the
Capital Improvement B'~dget is determined. Mr. Bahnick reported $700,000 has been budgeted
for capital improvements in the Airpark over the next five years. Engineering staff is in the process
of deciding how it is to be divIded. Staff was requested to provide a copy of the Airpark portion of
the Capital Improvement Budget for Board review.
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Discussion ensued regarding the draft Goals, Objectives and Policies through the year 2000.
In response to a question, Mr. Hilton stated the listed time frames are FDOT target dates taken
from their five year projection. He requested the Board submit their suggestions for changes for
his presentation at the next meeting. Concern was expressed that public input is needed before
the Board is comfortable making a'recommendation. A suggestion was to schedule and announce
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lease the land for $125.00 per month. It is hoped the City Commission will choose between the
options at that meeting. In response to a question, it was indicated City Engineer Rich Baier and
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construction of the new hangar. He indicated the building permit must be obtained within six
months and the design can now be finalized. It was indicated guidelines for allowed activities need
to be established and coordinated with the City Fire Marshal. Discussion ensued regarding existing
tenants. Discussion of a time table for construction of the third hangar is to be agendaed for the
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said he received information and rate sheets from different publications serving the aviation
community. He indicated several are excited about promoting Clearwater as a destination.
Discussion ensued regarding possible funding sources for advertising. Member Bils reported how
advertising is funded at other airports. He stated he has talked with the Pinellas County
Administrator about including Clearwater Airpark in the County's advertising. He is also to talk with
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two parcels targeted for aviation related commercial business exist for a use such as this. Mr.
Atanasio offered to relay this information to interested parties and requested the legal description of
the parcels.
Call of the Next Meeting
Discussion ensued regarding possible dates and locations for the next Airport Authority regular
meeting and an informal workshop of the Citizen's Task Force to collect public feedback regarding
the Aviation Element. Assistant City Attorney John Carassas explained the City Attorney and the
City Manager agree the regular monthly meeting of the Airport Authority needs to be held in City
Hall. .
Member Silcox expressed concern members of the public who regularly attended Airport
Authority meetings at the Airpark refuse to attend meetings in Chambers to protest the move. While
Member Silcox said he supports conducting Airport Authority business meetings in Chambers, he
felt it is vital for the Citizen's Task Force to gather public input before a recommendation can be
made regarding amendments to the Aviation Element. Attorney Carassas said a special session of
the Citizen's Task Force may be called, with one item of discussion, as long as it is properly
advertised.
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Consensus of the Airport Authority was to call a special workshop of the Citizen's Task Force
to be held January 24, 1996, at the Clearwater Airpark. The topic of discussion will be public input
regarding the Aviation Element of the Comprehensive Plan. No action, motions or minutes are to be
taken and staff is to properly advertise the meeting.
The next regular meeting of the Airport Authority Is called for January 3. 1996. at 3:00 p.m.. in
City Commission Chambers.
The meeting adjourned at 4:35 p.m.
Chair
Airport Authority
Adjournment
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