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.
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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
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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. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 3:58 p.m.
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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
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Glen Bahnick
Brenda Moses
Civil Engineer II
Board Reporter
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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.
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2. Aporoval of Minutes
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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