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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. maa12.95 12/06/95 1 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. maa12.95 12/06/95 2 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 maa12.95 12/06/95 3 . ,L. 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Minutes Approval - November 1, 1995 (:> 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. o 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. maa12.95 1 1 2/06/95 .~....._~...._.,......... . ............-......., r......,; qJ.., , "\ \'. r ',' .' ..':....:-::.:.-.' . .',', ,,~"""," .... ,...:.:'.i. .'. ..... .,'.;.; .' ,;.;~' . ;. ;" ',','. .'.,.:.' 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A suggestion was to schedule and announce an informal workshop of the Citizen's Task Force, for the purpose of gathering public input. "." !,: ' ',I : ..' '. ., ~ . '" , . ,,: J,' 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. ~ ", .' ,. ~'., . :~ ~'~'v '~'" , \ ': :..,i .,' ~ :'.~ ~:w' 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 '''1' ":~) " ";:,:;' '.'. (:) 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. i:~: .' :~ ,. .' ,'~ " ~", : I'...' . . .,....: .' ." , "~;.' . I' , ': ; .~:: 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. '; ~:;. ~,\~~:/ {';, " :;,' ,;~ ;, ~, :: !' .'. .~ .;.:. L ',.. ,: J ~ ' .. , : 1~ .. ; .. 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. .1)\ , 't. ; I. ,:. 'l~': ':1' !',:'(, :. . ,,~ . .>';.,., . '.', '."., ~ ~~~'::'i Discussion ensued regarding promotion of the Airpark over the Internet. 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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. o 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 Attest: BO~~ o maa12.95 3 12/06/95 ......_......~:_."'_....h. -<." ,'.' ....~.......~ .,.....~....,~~j~.....~,~..~~",....,...\_...,j..~c......,... ,",.' , ,:,~\.'::" ~':.' .