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02/07/1996 AIRPORT AUTHORITY CITY OF CLEARWATER February 7, 1996 Present: Harry Silcox, Jr. Chair Stephen Bils Vice Chair J. Marvin Guthrie (arrived 3:05 p.m.) Board Member Dr. Theresa Goss Board Member Gary Benjamin Board Member John Carassas Assistant City Attorney Glen Bahnick Civil Engineer II, Staff Liaison Gwen Legters Board Reporter The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. in City Hall. To provide continuity for research, items are listed in agenda order although not necessarily discussed in that order. 2. Minutes Approval - January 3, 1996 moved to approve Member Bils the minutes as submitted in writing to each member by the Board motioncarried Reporter. The was duly seconded and unanimously 3. Tenant Report - FBO The Chair received the report and read it into the record. It was indicated 40 shade hangars, 10 enclosed hangars, 22 hard stands and 19 sod tiedowns are occupied. 4. Citizen Task Force - Aviation Element of the Comprehensive Plan Discussion ensued regarding the January 24 special meeting of the Task Force. It was indicated 14 interested citizens were present. Member Silcox expressed concern with the lack of representation by City staff at the meeting. He stated he still wishes to return the location of Airport Authority meetings to the airpark. Mr. Bahnick stated Mr. Hilton is prepared to finalize the aviation element. Concern was expressed it is difficult to understand the progression of the goals, objectives, and policies. Mr. Bahnick again invited members to contact Central Permitting staff with their suggestions and comments. Discussion ensued regarding details of the plan and the jurisdiction of the Airport Authority to recommend changes to the City Commission. Timing of submitting comments and suggestions to Mr. Hilton was discussed. 5. Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Land Request Mr. Bahnick reported the $1.00 per year lease has been deleted as an option and the lease is to be based on the real value of the property. He said the revised agenda item is scheduled to go to the March 7 City Commission meeting. Concern was expressed with the appraisal value being estimated maa02.96 01/07/96 1 after CAP improves the land. The City was strongly urged to consider a net contract, based on the value of the land and buildings the City will receive at expiration. Discussion ensued regarding lease negotiations between the City Management Team and the CAP. John Atanasio, CAP representative, expressed his continuing concern with delays in the negotiations. He explained his fund raising and building schedules, stating he cannot move forward with any of his plans until a contract is in place. Mr. Bahnick said Mr. Atanasio and the Airport Authority members may wish to discuss the item with the City Commissioners at the March 7 City Commission meeting. 6. Fixed Base Operator (FBO) Lease Agreement Mr. Bahnick briefly reported the status of lease negotiations with Mr. Emshoff. Assistant City Attorney John Carassas highlighted the lease history and expiration date, stating negotiations must be completed within 60 days. He said staff will bring a report to the March 6 Airport Authority meeting. Discussion ensued regarding a draft copy of the proposed lease. In response to a request for an economic summary, Mr. Bahnick said the figures will be broken down on the agenda cover memorandum. Don Hendricks, airport tenant, stated he and a majority of other airpark tenants are pleased with Mr. Emshoff’s service as the FBO. Mr. Hendricks said they wish to convey to the City Commission their support of renewing his lease. 7. Tiedown/Hangar Lease Form Mr. Bahnick explained the City Management Team rejected the new lease form. Mr. Bahnick said they are going forward with the old leases inserted into the new form. It was indicated the Fire Marshal objected to portions of the new leases. Questions were raised regarding the Fire Marshal’s objections; however, the specific concerns were not discussed. Concern was expressed the old leases were signed under protest by some lessees and are not endorsed by the Airport Authority. moved to request Member Bils a line-by-line comparison of the hangar leases approved by the Airport Authority with the leases brought forward by City staff, an explanation of the reasons for each change, and an executive summary of the proposed lease with the FBO, showing the impact of this motionsecondedcarried lease on City income versus City expenses. The was duly and unanimously. Mr. Carassas left the meeting at 4:08 p.m. Mr. Atanasio offered to provide professional insight into master leases and subleases. 8. New Hangar Construction Mr. Bahnick said they are still on target for site plan approval in June, and lighting bids should be in place by mid-July. Although the schedule is fairly ambitious due to the anticipated move of City offices into the new Municipal Services Complex, he did not expect any delays. Discussion ensued regarding the $2 million requested for the airpark from Penny for Pinellas funds. Ken Love, aircraft owner, questioned if FAA grant money has been requested. It was indicated this has not been done because the City does not wish to lose jurisdiction to the FAA. It was indicated the City does not want to operate the facility as an airport due to concerns about night flying and residential maa02.96 01/07/96 2 encroachment. Mr. Love believed the FAA may change their requirements and he agreed to provide additional information to the Airport Authority. 9. Annual Report to the City Commission It was indicated the Airport Authority’s annual report is scheduled for presentation to the City Commission in May. Mr. Bahnick will work with Member Silcox to summarize airpark activities during the past year and update the report for discussion at the next meeting. He will include information from his upcoming March 21 revised airpark business plan presentation to the City Commission. 10. Flagpole for Wind Sock Mr. Bahnick responded to last month’s request for a length of pipe on which to hang a new wind sock. He stated the City will donate the flagpole from the old City Utilities building, deliver it to the airpark and provide an auger truck to plant it at the airpark, if desired. Discussion ensued regarding whether the flagpole could be adapted for use with the wind sock. If the flagpole is not used at the airpark, Mr. Atanasio requested the City donate it to the CAP. 11. Other Business - None 12. Call of the next Meeting The next regular meeting of the Airport Authority was called for March 6, 1996, at 3:00 p.m., in City Commission Chambers. 13. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 4:26 p.m. maa02.96 01/07/96 3 , , ,', . '. ~ ' ., ", I' ~ ':'.,.! . ,,~' . ' . " " , . " ". '.,' , .' ", I . ' t . ,,' ~ , " , ~... - " ~ . - , .' " " , . c.;, ' ,l'" " . ~ I . I ~ ' . , " , ": ':,",':":''''. . . ' " ,,~. "':'1 -;',',",'. )~"I\.~,'. ,"j~'rl;{~L;;/~*'~}~~Y~~~~;f:':i;t:~~t~\.!.~~ ~k~, ~1~.l!:,,",ttf""~~", 'H h:-...'".. , I" ~ [, :... "'-'1.r~h,"(' H'(l:}.... '':~ .,..,~. \:"'1"': "",' , ""',' " <' .' , ' " AA " I . Airport, Authority , Minutes , , " , ,Date fe6rLJ~()yt () Iqq~ " " 'I 30a , ' 'l ., ' , , I. , ,- , ,.1 I ' ", ",~" .. ", ': ,...' , " ,". .. .:' :' - ',' " ~'" '..:... '.'" '.,;... ,:"',' '. ",'!' ,.... ,.,,',:: , ',' , 1 '. ' \\ .'. ,iI" I " &: I ,',. " .. " . " , .', ."," ' " , '1' <:.:> 3. Tenant Report - Fao The Chair received the report and read it into the record. It was indicated 40 shade hangars, 10 enclosed hangars, 22 hard stands and 19 sod tiedowns are occupied. -I, '. ~, \ , f , '1 >.~: I., .':, '~I ~""c ", , I ":;',:I:~c ......'., ,'I, ~' .;:,: ..' :",1 ';,:./ '1",' , . ~f , "',< , '. '", ". , ,'" I ~,;,>: ~l ~+': ,I..., :;;,j ..' " ~ I' :::/'1 ":: ::f~'t!':' '; .~ "'" ~ . ~ .. ::~?, ",' c :.;','\' : .','-: '".:,;':, 'JI':; I.,>' >'., : ,~ :,' , "' ,,',;'/, : I . ',' , 0.1" ','I~ .';; "":.::, ., , ,', ~ ~ ' .;'l:.,: / P: ~ ~. , ""l" \ (:1 ~ : ' ~ ' " : I.. " '(;"} o ,"" , ", ,~ ;'\ "<"." " .1: , ' " "! ., AIRPORT AUTHORITY CITY OF CLEARWATER February 7, 1996 Present: Harry Silcox; Jr. Stephen Bils J. Marvin Guthrie (arrived 3:05 p.m.) Dr. Theresa Goss Gary Benjamin John Carassas Glen Bahnick Gwen Legters Chair Vice Chair Board Member Board Member Board Member Assistant City Attorney Civil Engineer II, Staff Liaison Board Reporter The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. in City Hall. To provide continuity for research. items are listed in agenda. order although not necessarily discussed In that order. 2. Minutes Approval - January 3, 1996 Member Bils moved to approve the minutes as submitted in writing to each member by the Board Reporter. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously 4. Citizen Task Force - Aviation Element of the Comprehensive Plan Discussion ensued regarding the January 24 special meeting of the Task Force. It was indicated 14 interested citizens were present. Member Silcox expressed concern with the lack of representation by City staff at the meeting. He stated he still wishes to return the location of Airport Authority meetings to the airpark. Mr. Bahnick stated Mr. Hilton is prepared to finalize the aviation element. Concern was expressed it is difficult to understand the progression of the goals. objectives, and policies. Mr. Bahnick again invited members to contact Central Permitting staff with their suggestions and comments. Discussion ensued regarding details of the plan and the jurisdiction of the Airport Authority to recommend changes to the City Commission. Timing of submitting comments and suggestions to Mr. Hilton was discussed. 5. Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Land Request Mr. Bahnick reported the $1.00 per year lease has been deleted as an option and the lease is to be based on the real value of the property. He said the revised agenda item is scheduled to go to maa02.96 01/07/96 1 :..,,' t. . ~ ' " ': / , . :" ' ,I',' ~. ,... I' :.':':"'" . . ~ .. .'..;. :,.' I, :~.~ :~':"'..:...~....__+... ~." ~........~ .,.:..,....,. , ". ',;. ~.' ',," ' " '.' ,." .',' ,'''~ '. ". ,,:., '. I' . , ," ,"""'" the March 7 City Commission meeting. Concern was expressed with the appraisal value being 1 estimated after CAP improves the land. The City was strongly urged to consider a net contract, based on the value of the land and buildings the City will receive at expiration. Discussion ensued regarding lease negotiations between the City Management Team and the CAP. John Atanasio, CAP representative, expressed his continuing concern with delays in the negotiations. He explained his fund raising and building schedules, stating he cannot move forward with any of his plans until a contract is in place. Mr. Bahnick said Mr. Atanasio and the Airport Authority members may wish to discuss the item with the City Commissioners at the March 7 City Commission meeting. 6. Fixed Base Operator (FBD) Lease Agreement Mr. Bahnick briefly reported the status of lease negotiations with Mr. Emshoff. Assistant City Attorney John Carassas highlighted the lease history and expiration date, stating negotiations must be completed within 60 days. He said staff wlll bring a report to the March 6 Airport Authority meeting. Discussion ensued regarding a draft copy of the proposed lease. In response to a request for an economic summary, Mr. Bahnick said the figures will be broken down on the agenda cover memorandum. Don Hendricks, airport tenant, stated he and a majority of other airpark tenants are pleased with Mr. Emshoff's service as the FBD. Mr. Hendricks said they wish to convey to the City Commission their support of renewing his lease. <:) 7. Tiedown/Hangar Lease Form Mr. Bahnick explained the City Management Team rejected the new lease form. Mr. Bahnick said they are going forward with the old leases inserted into the new form. It was indicated the Fire Marshal objected to portions of the new leases. Questions were raised regarding the Fire Marshal's objections; however, the specific concerns were not discussed. Concern was expressed the old leases were signed under protest by some lessees and are not endorsed by the Airport Authority. Member Bils moved to request a line-by-Iine comparison of the hangar leases approved by the Airport Authority with the leases brought forward by City staff, an explanation of the reasons for each change; and an executive summary of the proposed lease with the FBD, showing the impact of this lease on City income versus City expenses. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Mr. Carsssas left the meeting at 4:08 p.m. Mr. Atanasio offered to provide professional insight into master leases and subleases, 8. New Hangar Construction .,..." U Mr. Bahnick said they are still on target for site plan approval in June, and lighting bids should be in place by mid-July. Although the schedule is fairly ambitious due to the anticipated move of City offices into the new Municipal Services Complex, he did not expect any delays. Discussion ensued regarding the $2 million requested for the airpark from Penny for Pinellas funds. maa02.96 2 01/07/96 " ':,"'., , ,: ~,-,..,.. ,,' ,:" ',", " " ,,:'::~":"'\"': ',: ':,,:",:':' ',: :":' ,,' :',:", :;', " ",:' '. ',: "'.',' ",,:' ~':~. '~>'; >~:"':"::~I:'~"""'::""''''':''':: ',"':'" ',: /,">"",>' , , , , " , ' . ,\,., \. I..... " --.0. I~ I' C', , :-:u I .;" .. , . , . \ '1-, I. ), ~:. " " , ,,", 1"'''' 1 \ . ':.i..:.:.-J, '...,:. '. ',' ,',J I, ,\ \ ,,', .': '. ~, ., ',,' ", , ' ", '... ....i.- ......... ~,' . ~ .~....,'.. ; ;, ...... " ,", , ' I ':.", I' ".., I, I ' , "L' ' \ " , , ,., ,i" , l ,," 'I" , ,: .'~ :' ',c ':-,;. ~ c.' ,: ' , , ~'I ., .r") Ken Love, aircraft owner, questioned if FAA grant money has been requested. It was indicated this has not been done because the City does not wish to lose jurisdiction to the FAA. It was indicated the City does not want to operate the facility as an airport due to concerns about night flying and residential encroachment. Mr. Love believed the FAA may change their requirements and he agreed to provide additional information to the Airport Authority. 9. Annual Report to the City Commission It was indicated the Airport Authority's annual report is scheduled for presentation to the City Commission in May. Mr. Bahnick will work with Member Silcox to summarize airpark activities during the past year and update the report for discussion at the next meeting. He will include information from his upcoming March 21 revised airpark business plan presentation to the City Commission. 10. Flagpole for Wind Sock Mr. Bahnick responded to last month's request for a length of pipe on which to hang a new wind sock. He stated the City will donate the flagpole from the old City Utilities building, deliver it to the airpark and provide an auger truck to plant it at the airpark, if desired. Discussion ensued regarding v:vhether the ffagpole could be adapted tor use with the wind sock. If the flagpole is not used at the airpark, Mr. Atanasio requested the City donate it to the CAP. 11. Other Business - None c, 12. Call of the next Meeting The next regular meeting of the Airport Authority was called for March 6, 1996, at 3:00 p.m.. in City Commission Chambers. 13. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 4:26 p.m. eI~ 41 QL Chair Airport Authority Attest: L,v~zz-~ Soard Reporter ,...;.......... , \ U maa02.96 3 01107/96 ::.,':...::'-".."'" ;,;", .. " ,':, ..',',,', ",:'" .".':'; ,"'; :'. ,', ' ',:,:' ":' >:,." ....',.:',.::,:"'..,,~',"'.><:',':,.':~",'.,,::', :',:';,', 'j'. " ',:, " :' ,...: . ":', '_ ',..1."', '. ;,:,<", ;,., ":' 'l" '" , .... -, .---, ,c:, I " ,. '. j, ,.' " . . ' ," . , ' 1 ", ". 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