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06/04/1997 AIRPORT AUTHORITY CITY OF CLEARWATER June 4, 1997 Present: Charles Silcox Chair Stephen Bils Vice Chair Gary Benjamin Board Member Charles Kilbride Board Member Francis J. Werner Board Member John Carassas Assistant City Attorney Glen Bahnick Civil Engineer II, Staff Liaison Gwen Legters Board Reporter To provide continuity for The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. in City Hall. research, items are listed in agenda order although not necessarily discussed in that order. 2. Minutes Approval -- May 7, 1997 moved to approve Member Bils the minutes as submitted in writing to each member by motioncarried the Board Reporter. The was duly seconded and unanimously 3. Election of Board Officers nominated Member Benjamin Stephen Bils as Chair. The nomination was duly seconded.acceptedcarried Member Bils the nomination. Upon the vote being taken, it elected unanimously. Stephen Bils was Airport Authority Chair. nominated Member Kilbride Gary Benjamin as Vice Chair. The nomination was duly seconded.accepted Member Benjamin the nomination. Upon the vote being taken, it carriedelected unanimously. Gary Benjamin was Airport Authority Vice Chair. The members thanked Member Silcox for his service as Chair, and his active participation in helping to achieve the goal of making Clearwater Airpark successful and profitable. Mr. Silcox listed the Airport Authority’s achievements during the past year, congratulating Rick Emshoff for being selected as FBO. Mr. Silcox thanked Mr. Bahnick for an excellent job of representing the best interests of the Airport Authority and the airpark. 4. Tenant Report - FBO It was indicated 40 shade hangars, 27 enclosed hangars, 20 hard stands and 20 grass tiedowns are occupied. maa0697 1 06/04/97 5. New Hangar Construction Mr. Bahnick reported the management team has approved Change Order #1 and final. Reimbursement is now being requested from FDOT for half the construction costs. Discussion ensued regarding a May 29 letter from the City to Mr. Emshoff regarding fire code violations; reactivating the 911 direct telephone line, and unauthorized alteration of Hangar B-2 by a tenant. Mr. Emshoff will take care of the fire code issues and the 911 line has been reactivated. Mr. Bahnick was asked to investigate installing a pay phone to replace the 911 line. Concerns were expressed with three windows and an air conditioner having been installed in a new hangar without permission. A question was raised whether a tenant may operate a business from a hanger without an occupational license. Airport Authority members and Mr. Carassas stressed any hangar alterations must have the FBO’s recommendation and City approval. Discussion recurred throughout the meeting with regard to this issue. 6. FBO Lease Mr. Carassas has drafted the lease and will forward it through Assistant City Manager Bob Keller to Mr. Emshoff. The lease addresses the major requirements and Airport Authority concerns as closely as possible. In response to a question, Mr. Carassas said he did not see any problems with the new tenant lease forms. He anticipated the FBO contract will be signed as is. 7. Neighbor’s Day at the Airpark Mr. Bahnick reported the event is scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday June 7. Dennis Roper will emcee. Flashback Tours will provide live music throughout the event. A special bi-plane has arranged for a ribbon cutting at 12:00 noon and Mayor Garvey is scheduled to attend. Mr. Bahnick highlighted many exciting special displays and activities, stating a tent with hot dogs and sodas will be provided by the EAA. Donations were received from a variety of sources and safety precautions will be observed. Airport Authority members praised the invitation put together by the Engineering Department. Mr. Atanasio said the CAP will attend to show their airplane and recruit new members. 8. Runway Remarking Mr. Bahnick reported renumbering should be finished in a week. Discussion ensued regarding the importance of accurate marking to those with GPS capabilities and IFR approaches. 9. Operating Budget Mr. Bahnick provided a printout of the latest General Fund quarterly budget summary regarding the airpark. Staff was requested to ask Budget Director Tina Wilson for a brief detail of revenues and expenditures to help explain the cash flow. maa0697 2 06/04/97 10. Other Business In response to questions, Mr. Bahnick and Mr. Emshoff reported the fill dirt is in and surveyors have received a drawing of tiedown placement. It is hoped tiedown installation will be complete this week. It was indicated people are ready to move their planes. Member Bils indicated the sight of the wrecked airplane parked alongside Hercules Avenue may be making people nervous. He asked if it could be moved before the open house. Mr. Emshoff said he will cover the wreck to make it look better until the FAA approves having it moved. General discussion ensued regarding the crash reported at last month’s meeting. Member Kilbride asked for a current board member roster. In response to questions from Member Benjamin, Mr. Bahnick said: 1) A site plan has not been submitted for the American Tool & Mold expansion on the adjacent property to the north. He noted landscaping and retention details as they relate to the airpark. 2) Implementation of the Master Plan is to start at the beginning of the new fiscal year, October 1, 1997. He listed the items that can be started prior to that date, noting some projects may have to be scaled back due to budget cuts required of each department. Discussion ensued regarding layout of the general administration building, and solving the problems associated with the corporate hangar. Mr. Bickerstaffe reiterated the importance of safety zones. It was indicated safety zones and runway lights are tied into the five year plan. Mr. Silcox noted the decision had been made to address the new hangars first. 10. Call of the Next Meeting moved Member Benjamin to cancel the regular July meeting for summer vacation. The motionsecondedcarried was duly and unanimously. The next regular meeting of the Airport Authority was called for August 6, 1997, at 3:00 p.m., City Commission Chambers. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 4:07 p.m. maa0697 3 06/04/97 , .' ,1-' ',',....' '. ','. :'.'. '.'..........~. .'~..,.l'~,. "'i'~~.' ;.' '~,.",'",,", ',I '.I,':'.+~'" '.",.' '.' I' .', '.' ...,' ...,'" '''.,:' ':(":",,', I' . . " , "< ;, (. , ' .I, \'" . '" , .. .' .. "T' ) ;,;.~:,: " .,..,' , ' ,I,". :':' ':-:,' ';, ';:;1 ';~ ',.',t'(~<:'!?\;.!\m:V:~~:'::';;':(,"J"~"\i:II';;;' .,'~" '.'".,' ~..:... , '"'; '. .,...., ....,. l" . 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Werner 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.. May 7, 1 997 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 3. , Election of Board Officers Member Benjamin nominated Stephen Bils as Chair. The nomination was duly seconded. Member Bils accepted the nomination. Upon the vote being taken, it carried unanimously. Stephen Bils was elected Airport Authority Chair. Member Kilbride nominated Gary Benjamin as Vice Chair. The nomination was duly seconded. Member Benjamin accepted the nomination. Upon the vote being taken, it carried unanimously. Gary Benjamin was elected Airport Authority Vice Chair. The members thanked Member Silcox for his service as Chair, and his active participation in helping to achieve the goal of making Clearwater Airpark successful and profitable. Mr. Silcox listed the Airport Authority's achievements during the past year, congratulating Rick Emshoff for being selected as FBD. Mr. Silcox thanked Mr. Bahnick for an excellent job of representing the best interests of the Airport Authority and the airpark. 4. Tenant Report - FBO It was indicated 40 shade hangars, 27 enclosed hangars, 20 hard stands and 20 grass tiedowns are occupied. maa0697 1 06/04/97 ~t"~I~;"tf"\.:~~~t\:t"~<'-" ,~,; ~ "~' i':',:'~'~~;~::'}. \";:>'~",;~I'~,~:'~,'; .~:":''':I';. ,~' ,,"~',,~~}~ "'::,~d;;l~:,\:'t'~".' ~,' ,,,, ".<'. '\,', \"J'I. ',' :.:.",",.,:"; .'::\'.'...,.:1:.~;':.:...,~...'., :~....~<,~["_~...i:.~':~~r~.',~'~\.~.~...,:..'..~~~. :'_....' 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Airport Authority members and Mr. Carassas stressed any hangar alterations must have the FBO's recommendation and City approval. Discussion recurred throughout the meeting with regard to this issue. 6. FBO Lease Mr. Carassas has drafted the lease and will forward it through Assistant City Manager Bob Keller to Mr. Emshoff. The lease addresses the major requirements and Airport Authority concerns as closely as possible. In response to a question, Mr. Carassas said he did not see any problems with the new tenant lease forms. He anticipated the FBO contract will be signed as is. .f~ (.~~ 7. Neighbor's Day at the Airpark Mr. Bahnick reported the event is scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p,m., Saturday June 7. Dennis Roper will emcee. Flashback Tours will provide live music throughout the event. A special bi-plane has arranged for a ribbon cutting at 12:00 noon and Mayor Garvey is scheduled to attend. Mr. Bahnick highlighted many exciting special displays and activities, stating a tent with hot dogs and sodas will be provided by the EAA. Donations were received from a variety of sources and safety precautions will be observed. Airport Authority members praised the invitation put together by the Engineering Department. Mr. Atanasio said the CAP will attend to show their airplane and recruit new members. 8. Runway Remarking Mr. Bahnick reported renumbering should be finished in a week. Discussion ensued regarding the importance of accurate marking to those with GPS capabilities and IFR approaches. 9. Operating Budget Mr. Bahnick provided a printout of the latest General Fund quarterly budget summary regarding the airpark. Staff was requested to ask Budget Director Tina Wilson for a brief detail of revenues and expenditures to help explain the cash flow. ,0 maa0697 2 06/04/97 ,';, '.' 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Mr. Emshoff said he will cover the wreck to make it look better until the FAA approves having it moved. General discussion ensued regarding the crash reported at last month's meeting. Member Kilbride asked for a current board member roster. (:;> In response to questions from Member Benjamin, Mr. Bahnick said: 1) A site plan has not been submitted for the American Tool & Mold expansion on the adjacent property to the north. He noted landscaping and retention details as they relate to the airpark. 2) Implementation of the Master Plan is to start at the beginning of the new fiscal year, October 1, 1 997. He listed the items that can be started prior to that date, noting some projects may have to be scaled back due to budget cuts required of each department. Discussion ensued regarding layout of the general administration building, and solving the problems associated with the corporate hangar. Mr. Bickerstaffe reiterated the importance of safety zones. It was indicated safety zones and runway lights are tied into the five year plan. Mr. Silcox noted the decision had been made to address the new hangars first. 10. Can of the Next Meeting Member Benjamin moved to cancel the regular July meeting for summer vacation. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. The next regular meeting of the Airport Authority was called for August 6, 1997, at 3:00 p.m., City Commission Chambers. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 4:07 p.m. 12!,,/ k/;;L~ / Chair V Airport Authority Attest: Boa~8~ o maa0697 3 06/04/97 , ' ,: ' ,,'__" "" '.' '.... ">,", ",.., '.",',,;.,, ;':.":/,.;',: ,,':~..\ :,;,>; .",,' ,', :'. ,:,'~",:: ','. ",','.:. ." \,,\ ,::':. ,"~'.':. : :.'<, ,:"'.:~">< ','1,:'.,': ,:'."'><';.:,:',"; '. ' <',' ",. ',' .' '- ,"" -." ......' '" :'--.") ,', "., ,'." " . . '..,.,,',:~, I.' 1",.:. ,'. " '~~ ~'I i...-J' ,'" ", ",\,'.' ",' '