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AIRPORT AUTHORITY MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
June 3, 1998
Present: Gary Benjamin Chair
Francis J. Werner Board Member
Dennis Roper Board Member
Bob Lunt Board Member
Vacant Seat Board Member
John Carassas Assistant City Attorney
Glen Bahnick Civil Engineer III, Staff Liaison
Gwen Legters Board Reporter
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not necessarily
discussed in that order.
1. Call to Order
— 3:00 p.m. at City Hall
2. Minutes Approval
-- May 6, 1998 — Continued to the next meeting.
3. Tenant Report
-- Rick Emshoff, FBO
Hangar Type Existing Leased Reserved or In Available for Approx # on Lease Rate
Use Lease Waiting List Before Tax
T-Hangars 27 25 2 in use by FBO 0 10-12 $300-
for aircraft for sale 325/mo.
Shade 40 40 0 5-10 $160/mo.
Hard Stands 50 31 10 reserved for 9 0 $40/mo.
transient aircraft
Grass Tie-downs 46 8 38 0 $50/mo.
Discussion ensued regarding locations and use of hard stands for transient aircraft.
4. Runway/Taxiway Lights
Mr. Bahnick reported two widely disparate bids were received in response to the
advertisement to bid a design/build project. Both bids were felt to be too high. As a result,
Post, Buckley, Shuh, and Jernigan will be hired to create an itemized bid tab with specific
components to help bidders understand what is wanted. Discussion ensued regarding
suggestions for putting together the bid package. Staff was urged to pursue in-house or local
labor once the design is on paper.
5. Airport Master Plan Update
Mr. Bahnick reiterated earlier discussion that this item is in the Capital Improvement
Project budget for October 1, 1998, the Joint Project Agreement is in place, but no land exists
on which to build until Public Works vacates the 10-acre northern triangle. Authority members
did not want to wait until October budget approval, as too many decisions are hanging on the
Master Plan update. A question was raised regarding the possibility of funding the Master
Plan update with surplus airpark operating funds. If airpark revenue is approximately $7,000 to
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$8,000 per month, and no expenditures are charged against those funds, the balance should
be more than $40,000.
Member Roper moved to request that funds accumulated in Clearwater Airpark’s operating
fund since December 1, 1997, be applied to updating the airpark Master Plan on an urgent
motion
need basis. The was duly seconded.
Concerns were expressed with mingling airpark revenue with the City’s General Fund, due
to the possibility those funds might not be returned to the airpark after budget approval. While
overall responsibility remains with Public Work Administration, it was felt the Airport Authority
should direct airpark maintenance needs due to their greater familiarity with those needs. It
was reiterated annual maintenance should be budgeted for the airpark. Mr. Bahnick
responded to questions regarding what would be involved in starting the airpark Master Plan
withdrew
update immediately, and timing for processing the item. Member Roper the motion
on the floor.
Member Roper moved to request the City Commission to place at the top of their priority
motion
list, and proceed forthwith, with the Clearwater Airpark Master Plan Update. The was
duly seconded.
Discussion continued regarding justification for accelerating airpark development.
Concerns were reiterated again with Public Works Department occupation of the northern
triangle. Discussion ensued regarding what land was included historically in the physical
description of airpark land. Mr. Bahnick said the executive summary shows the “school board
property” is not within airpark boundary. A needs exists to do the necessary process to commit
the “school board property” for airpark runway extensions. Citizen Bob Bickerstaffe stated he
worked with a group to chronicle a written history of land acquisition and use in the vicinity by
Public Works and Clearwater Airpark. Copies of the documentation were given to Assistant
City Manger Rick Hedrick and Central Permitting Director Lorenzo Aghemo. The City was
strongly urged to pursue land acquisition for needed airpark growth. The benefit of expansion
to enjoy a guaranteed revenue increase was stressed.
motion carried
Upon the vote being taken, the unanimously.
6. Repainting Hangar C
Mr. Bahnick said repainting is finished. When rain gutters are installed, the project will be
complete. Authority members praised Hangar C’s appearance. Staff will continue working
down the list of maintenance items to be addressed.
7. Security Gates —
Continued to the next regular meeting
8. Other Business
Authority members reiterated commendations to Mr. Bahnick and Mr. Emshoff with regard
to the Open House on May 2, 1998. Member continue to receive reports of public praise and
pilot interest in attending Airport Authority meetings. A suggestion was made to start online
notification of Airport Authority meetings. It was suggested to start planning next year’s open
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house immediately, as NASA and school system exhibits must be scheduled nine months in
advance of an event.
It was not known whether an appointment will be made to fill the vacant Airport Authority
seat if only one volunteer is on the list. Discussion ensued regarding the appointment
process. Staff will furnish members with copies of the application for advisory board
volunteers.
9. Call of the Next Meeting
Consensus was to cancel the regular July 1 meeting for summer vacation, with an option
to call a special meeting in July, if necessary. The next regular Airport Authority meeting was
scheduled for August 5, 1998.
11. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 4:17 p.m.
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AIRPORT AUTHORITY MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
June 3, 1998
Present:
Gary Benjamin
Francis J. Werner
Dennis Roper
Bob Lunt
Vacant Seat
John Carassas
Glen Bahnick
Gwen Legters
Chair
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Assistant City Attorney
Civil Engineer III, Staff Liaison
Board Reporter
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not necessarily
discussed in that order.
1 . Call to Order - 3:00 p.m. at City Hall
2. Minutes Approval -- May 6, 1998 - Continued to the next meeting.
3. Tenant Report -- Rick Emshoff, FBD
Hangar Type Existing Leased Reserved or In Available for Approx # on Lease Rate
...--\ Use lease Waiting list Before Tax
} T -Hangars 27 25 2 in use by FBD 0 1 0.1 2 $300-
.~ir for aircraft for 326/mo.
sale
Shade 40 40 0 5-10 $1 BO/mo.
Hard Stands 50 31 10 reserved for 9 0 $40/mo.
transient aircraft
Grass Tie- 46 8 38 0 $50/mo.
downs
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Discussion ensued regarding locations and use of hard stands for transient aircraft.
4. RunwaylTaxiway Lights
Mr. Bahnick reported two widely disparate bids were received in response to the
advertisement to bid a design/build project. Both bids were felt to be too high. As a result,
Post, Buckley, Shuh, and Jernigan will be hired to create an itemized bid tab with specific
components to help bidders understand what is wanted. Discussion ensued regarding
suggestions for putting together the bid package. Staff was urged to pursue in-house or
local labor once the design is on paper.
5. Airport Master Plan Update
Mr. Bahnick reiterated earlier discussion that this item is in the Capital Improvement
Project budget for October 1, 1998, the Joint Project Agreement is in place,' but no land
exists on which to build until Public Works vacates the 10-acre northern triangle. Authority
members did not want to wait until October budget approval, as too many decisions are
hanging on the Master Plan update. A question was raised regarding the possibility of
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Member Roper moved to request that funds accumulated in Clearwater Airpark's
operating fund since December 1, 1997, be applied to updating the airpark Master Plan on
an urgent noed basis. The motion was duly seconded.
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those funds, the balance should be more than $40,000.
Concerns were expressed with mingling airpark revenue with the City's General Fund,
due to the possibility those funds might not be returned to the airpark after budget
approval. While overall responsibility remains with Public Work Administration, it was felt
the Airport Authority should direct airpark maintenance needs due to their greater
familiarity with those needs. It was reiterated annual maintenance should be budgeted for
, the airpark. Mr. Bahnick responded to questions regarding what would be involved in
starting the airpark Master Plan update immediately, and timing for processing the item.
Member Roper withdrew the motion on the floor.
Member Roper moved to request the City Commission to place at the top of their
priority list, and proceed forthwith, with the Clearwater Airpark Master Plan Update. The
motion was duly seconded.
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Discussion continued regarding justification for accelerating airpark development.
Concerns were reiterated again with Public Works Department occupation of the northern
triangle. Discussion ensued regarding what land was included historically in the physical
description of airpark land. Mr. Bahnick said the executive summary shows the "school
board property" is not within airpark boundary. A needs exists to do the necessary process
to commit the "school board property" for airpark runway extensions. Citizen Bob
Bickerstaffe stated he worked with a group to chronicle a written history of land acquisition
and use in the vicinity by Public Works and Clearwater Airpark. Copies of the
documentation were given to Assistant City Manger Rick Hedrick and Central Permitting
Director Lorenzo Aghemo. The City was strongly urged to pursue land acquisition for
needed airpark growth. The benefit of expansion to enjoy a guaranteed revenue increase
was stressed.
Upon the vote being taken, the motion carried unanimously.
6. Repainting Hangar C
Mr. Bahnick said repainting is finished. When rain gutters are installed, the project will
be complete. Authority members praised Hangar C's appearance. Staff will continue
working down the list of maintenance items to be addressed.
7. Security Gates - Continued to the next regular meeting
8. Other Business
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Authority members reiterated commendations to Mr. Bahnick and Mr. Emshoff with
regard to the Open House on May 2, 1995. Member continue to receive reports of public
praise and pilot interest in attending Airport Authority meetings. A suggestion was made
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planning next year's open house immediately, as NASA and school system exhibits must
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with copies of the application for
9. Call of the Next Meeting
Consensus was to cancel the regular July 1 meeting for summer vacation, with ari
, option to call a special meeting in July, if necessary.' The next regular Airport Authority
meeting was scheduled for August 5, 1998.
11. Adjournment
~he meeting adjourned at 4: 17 p.m.
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