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11/05/1997 CLEARWATER AIRPORT AUTHORITY CITY OF CLEARWATER November 5, 1997 Present: Gary Benjamin Vice Chair Charles Silcox Board Member Dennis Roper Board Member Francis J. Werner Board Member Empty Seat Glen Bahnick Civil Engineer II Brenda Moses Board Reporter To provide The Vice Chair called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. in City Hall. continuity for research, items are listed in agenda order although not necessarily discussed in that order. Members welcomed new member Dennis Roper. 2. Approval of Minutes moved Member Silcox to approve the minutes of August 6, 1997, as submitted in motioncarried writing to each member. The was duly seconded and unanimously. 3. Tenant Report - FBO - None. 4. F.B.O. Lease Civil Engineer II Glen Bahnick reported the lease is scheduled for consideration by the City Commission on November 20, 1997. He reviewed the proposed lease agreement, noting the five-year lease has two consecutive five-year renewal options, subject to City Commission approval prior to the expiration of each. 5. Civil Air Patrol Update Mr. Bahnick reported the item will be resubmitted for City Commission approval on December 4, 1997. John Atanasio, representing the CAP (Civil Air Patrol), requested information regarding the City Commission meeting. He can handle the preliminary negotiations and submit the proposed lease to the Legal Department after review by CAP’s counsel. The CAP previously had recommended a dollar a year, 20-year lease. Discussion ensued regarding a reverter clause for the planned building. As proposed, the benefit would revert back to the City. It was noted the present value is in excess of the $1 dollar a year lease charge under consideration. It was suggested Mr. Atanasio provide a written statement from the FBO (Fixed Based Operator) regarding his buy-in to the CAP’s plan. maa1197 1 11/05/97 6. Air Tour with City Manager and Assistant City Manager Mr. Bahnick said the air tour of the beaches, industrial areas, Countryside, and metropolitan area is scheduled for November 13, 1997. Kathy Rabon of the Clearwater Chamber of Commerce also will attend. The Chamber is interested in promoting economic development in Clearwater through a tie-in with air and sight-seeing tours. An airplane will be rented from Clearwater Aircraft. Attendees will include the City Manager, Assistant City Manager Rick Hedrick, Public Works Director Richard Baier, Ms. Rabon and Mr. Bahnick. It was suggested close proximity of the airpark to the beaches and intercoastal waterway be demonstrated. It was remarked the airpark has one of the highest elevations in the County. The Coast Guard has used the airpark during past major storm evacuations. It was requested Staff consider areas capable of permanently securing helicopters, as well as funding sources. 7. Airport 5010 License Mr. Bahnick reported the City is being held to stringent requirements this year. Discussion ensued regarding a required clear zone and problems related to tree encroachment. It was noted the fence along the golf course is in the safety zone. A letter was sent to the FDOT (Florida Department of Transportation) explaining it was to keep golfers out. 8. Clearwater Airpark Web Page Mr. Bahnick referred to distributed information regarding the proposed Clearwater Airpark web page. It is not on-line yet. The address will be US/Clearwater Airpark. He requested members submit suggestions regarding the web page. 9. Runway/Taxiway Lights Mr. Bahnick said Item #9 has been continued until after November 20, 1997. Upon lease approval, this item will be advertised. It was noted rust on Hangar C will be scraped, pressure-washed, and painted. No structural work will be done. Doors will be replaced as they fail. A maintenance schedule was requested for the next 3 to 5 years to budget for necessary items, routine repairs, and refurbishment. It was suggested the board revisit long range plans next year. Discussion ensued regarding runway extensions, which are included in the five-year CIP (Capital Improvement Project). New runway lights will provide extension for runways. In FY (fiscal year) 1998/99, safety overruns will be built and taxiways and runways will be resurfaced and remarked. Discussion ensued regarding possible disruptions to airpark operations and ensuring compliance with FAA (Federal Aviation Authority) requirements. Private Pilot Magazine has requested photographs of the airpark and Clearwater’s coastline for an article on an airpark tenant. Mr. Bahnick offered to provide the photographs. 10. Other Business to be brought before the Airport Authority Suggestion to Expand Airpark Hours maa1197 2 11/05/97 It was suggested the board consider opening the airpark open 24 hours a day to obtain Federal funding. Mr. Bahnick will research requirements and report to the board. It was noted the FAA has the ability to perform surveys on ways to increase revenue. Board Elections moved Discussion ensued regarding the election of a Chair. Member Werner to motioncarried nominate Member Benjamin as Chair. The was duly seconded and unanimously. movedmotion Member Silcox to nominate Member Werner as Vice-Chair. The was carried duly seconded and unanimously. Member Resignation Mr. Bahnick reported Member Charles Kilbride has resigned from the board. Member Silcox recommended Ron Striker be considered as a board member. 11. Call of the next meeting The next meeting of the Airport Authority is scheduled for December 3, 1997, at 3:00 p.m. in City Commission Chambers. 12. 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'. . . .. ., ~ ,. . [' I 1- I' . . I . , '. c. . . . . . ,. , . I..; \ . '. 1.' :.' ... . \.--1 . . I '. . ' ': " ., . ~ '. < ...:. ~ ,... . , .~ . '. .'... .. . , ~ CLEARWATER AIRPORT AUTHORITY CITY OF CLEARWATER November 5, 1997 Present: Gary Benjamin Charles Silcox Dennis Roper Francis J. Werner Empty Seat Vice Chair Board Member Board Member Board Member ,: Glen Bahnick Brenda Moses Civil Engineer II Board Reporter ", The Vice 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. Members welcomed new member Dennis Roper. '. ~ \ :, 2. Aporoval of Minutes , ... Member Silcox moved to approve the minutes of August 6, 1997, as submitted in writing to each member. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. ~:.> 3. Tenant Report - FaD - None. .r,: 4. F.B.D. Lease : f. Civil Engineer II Glen Bahnick reported the lease is scheduled for consideration by the City Commission on November 20, 1997. He reviewed the proposed lease agreement, noting the five~year lease has two consecutive five-year renewal options, subject to City Commission approval prior to the expiration of each. i.', .,,' 'j':, ~ ; , ; I.,'.. ,;. 5. Civil Air Patrol Update . , ..... ,> . . ,. Mr. Bahnick reported the item will be resubmitted for City Commission approval on December 4, 1997. :.,' ,,. ,. John Atanasio, representing the CAP (Civil Air Patrol), requested information regarding the City Commission meeting. He can handle the preliminary negotiations and submit the proposed lease to the Legal Department after review by CAP's counsel. The CAP previously had recommended a dollar a year, 20-year lease. Discussion ensued regarding a reverter clause for the planned building. As proposed, the benefit would revert back to the City. Jt was noted the present value is in excess of the $1 dollar a year lease charge under consideration. It was suggested Mr. Atanasio provide a written statement from the FBD (Fixed Based Operator) regarding his buy-in to the CAP's plan. ... . . ,~ l.~:;i.\ ~ maa1197 1 11/05/97 /.', ~ : ,\ .~ : " 'n ~,..... c., ~ , ~..."" _..........~.$T"'~."...'" 1>;., J~': ;c'c":':" " . ','.:."'+,;.....l;~.;'~.'::~.".,' :~_, :,~,.i~"..r.r'~ .') . ,.r , \,"'; . , I :<"t', ,...1:.,'./' :''':,L ~ " ~ : "I' . , i '" ....-. ..,..:. ".- , ".;. ., ...... ..... .' '.. ......., ':j:;".W,g:;":: ", . " . . . '......- ,:,j"- ., .. ,h .', '" :' .'c. .' ~", . : .' ..... 1": ." ,. . e,,' :. ......,.:.. .' ; : . " , ." .' "/ . J .:; ':: ',. ;: "'::. > : ~ ., ~ t'.'. .' l .', . " . '.' '. ,'... .,.".1, .'.., : . : ~'..-I,..._,<~..... ;"\ ......I. ,:.. _ ...,.:,. , .', ',., :'...., I . .: ,~",' " ,.,,' ,.', .'.~' ~ . " .', : "",w' . ,. It>'" > ] .' ~ " ,., 6. Air Tour with City ManaQer and Assistant City Manaaer Mr. Bahnick said the air tour of the beaches, industrial areas, Countryside, and metropolitan area is scheduled for November 13, 1997. Kathy Rabon of the Clearwater Chamber of Commerce also will attend. The Chamber ;s interested in promoting economic development in Clearwater through a tie-in with air and sight-seeing tours. An airplane will be rented from Clearwater Aircraft. Attendees will include the City Manager, Assistant City Manager Rick Hedrick, Public Works Director Richard Baier, Ms. Rabon and Mr. Bahnick. It was suggested close proximity of the airpark to the beaches and intercoastal waterway be demonstrated. It was remarked the airpark has one of the highest elevations in the County. The Coast Guard has used the airpark during past major storm evacuations. It was requested Staff consider areas capable of permanently securing helicopters, as well as funding sources. 7. Airport 5010 License Mr. Bahnick reported the City is being held to stringent requirements this year. Discussion ensued regarding a required clear zone and problems related to tree encroachment. It was noted the fence along the golf course is in the safety zone. A letter was sent to the FOOT (Florida Department of Transportation) explaining it was to keep golfers out. 8. Clearwater Airpark Web Paae (:, Mr. Bahnick referred to distributed information regarding the proposed Clearwater Airpark web page. It is not on-line yet. The address will be US/Clearwater Airpark. He requested members submit suggestions regarding the web page. 9. RunwavlTaxiway Liahts Mr. Bahnick said Item #9 has been continued until after November 20, 1997. Upon lease approval, this item will be advertised. It was noted rust on Hangar C will be scraped, pressure-washed, and painted. No structural work will be done. Doors will be replaced as they fail. A maintenance schedule was requested for the next 3 to 5 years to budget for necessary Items, routine repairs, and refurbishment. It was suggested the board revisit long range plans next year. Discussion ensued regarding runway extensions, which are included in the five-year CIP (Capital Improvement Project). New runway lights will provide extension for runways. In FY (fiscal year) 1998/99, safety overruns will be built and taxiways and runways will be resurfaced and remarked. Discussion ensued regarding possible disruptions to airpark operations and ensuring compliance with FAA (Federal Aviation Authority) requirements. o Private Pilot Magazine has requested photographs of the airpark and Clearwater's coastline for an article on an airpark tenant. Mr. Bahnick offered to provide the photographs. maa1197 2 11/05/97 .. ,__"" .:.... . '.' ~':._:::. .:.........:..:" ".-.:,' "'.'.:::~,' .:"'~ ":"':::,::'.. .,::..:.;\;<....., _....':. ..'.,' :. ":'" '.:. ". .' ",,,\,:,,,,,,,,.,.,,:,,:.:;.L:'.,,.'; ....:.... ..::'. , .,' . :,.:.......;..: .:'.,. '..'.": '. ..\ . '1'-." :.:,.: 1: I .... .-. ."1' 'L: -I" '. . .' : \ '," ..,'.' . . .\ . .,., "/. I ~, . I ..' .... \ ' ...-I ," " " " l '. .. > t~ ': , ,1, " ':>';:':<')\~.:;:~:~:(.'i :~:'., '. ... ~ 10. Other Business to be brouQht before the Airport Authoritv Suggestion to Expand Airpark Hours It was suggested the board consider opening the airpark open 24 hours a day to obtain Federal funding. Mr. Bahnick will research requirements and report to the board. It was noted the FAA has the ability to perform surveys on ways to increase revenue. Board Elections Discussion ensued regarding the election of a Chair. Member Werner moved to nominate Member Benjamin as Chair. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Member Silcox moved to nominate Member Werner as Vice-Chair. The motion was . duly seconded and carried unanimously. Member Resignation Mr. Bahnick reported Member Charles Kilbride has resigned from the board. Member Silcox recommended Ron Striker be considered as a board member. 11 . Call of the next meetino o The next meeting of the Airport Authority is scheduled for December 3, 1 997, at 3:00 p.m. in City Commission Chambers. 12. Adiournment The meeting adjourned at 3:58 p.m. ,..- Attest: A~ . Board R.port~ o. maa1197 3 11/05/97 .t}~'''''';' '::,:,;t~~"<<:\'t .'.