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05/05/1999 Airport Authority City of Clearwater May 5, 1999 Present: Gary Benjamin Chair Robert Lunt Board Member Dennis Roper Vice Chair Ronald Streicher Board Member Absent: Francis Werner Board Member Also Present: William D. Morris Harbormaster/Marine Marcia Charlton Staff Assistant III/Marine Klaus Palinkas PBS&J To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not necessarily discussed in that order. ITEM 1 - - Call to Order 3:00 p.m. at City Hall ITEM 2 - - Minutes Approval March 3, 1999 Mr. Benjamin moved to approve minutes with changes made to Item 4, #1 as is discussed, minutes were approved with change. (The triangular lot part of the airpark) ITEM 3 - Tenant Report/FBO Mr. Emshoff was absent, no report was submitted. ITEM 4 - Master Plan Update Mr. Palinkas with PBS&J gave the latest update, which is that the plan is going forward on schedule. The formal presentation to the commission will be June 3 with completion by the end of September. Mr. Benjamin asked if a smaller layout copy could be sent to members as a “draft”. Discussion ensued regarding notification to the board members of what would be presented to commission. A question was raised as to the preliminary schedule for the master plan and the meaning of “facilities requirement”. Mr. Palinkas responded that the dates will be adjusted a little based on the flow of work. The “facilities requirement” part of the master plan is a tool that the planners use to inventory the existing facility, then they go into the economic forecast (standard is 20 years) which tells them how the facility could grow. They then do a “demand forecast” in which they look at the demand for use of the facility and actually how much business it can handle. PBS&J is only making recommendations for the mix at the airpark, those suggestions will be brought forward to the board and city to decide the best design and mixture of hangars, stands, etc. for the airpark. Mr. Palinkas comes to the board meetings for input to the design that PBS&J is working on to gather concerns from the board, citizens and city. The airpark has a big economic impact on the community and when the preliminary plan is presented to the commission, there will be opportunity for more input. maa0599 1 05/05/99 Mrs. Ellen Hess, a citizen, asked about the date of the presentation of the master plan to the commission. The preliminary of the final plan will be presented to the commission during the last quarter of the year. Citizens can ask for a special meeting for the presentation of the plan. Mrs. Hess also was concerned about the maximum use of the airpark, because of talk about acquiring the northern triangle. (As stated in item #2, this lot is part of the airpark.) ITEM 5 - Open House Update Mr. Morris stated that the May 1 “Open House Day” went off well. He was able to meet people who live in the area. Mr. Benjamin commented that he was not happy with the publicity for the open house, and that it was not included with the “Fun N Sun” activities and that we need to ensure that it will be in the future. ITEM 6 - Other Business A citizen asked a question regarding the noise from plane engines and the capacity of the airpark. Mr. Streicher commented that he keeps up with the latest in engine muffling and is talking to a company in California which makes devices to cut down on engine noise. Also, pilots are not following flight patterns filed at the FBO office for the airpark and take off in a pattern which goes over homes in the area. Mr. Roper stated, in answer to the airpark capacity, that the airpark is underutilized and has room for more hangars and transient users. Further comments concerning flight patterns were made, all airparks are required to file flight patterns and publish them. Pilots and airpark talk over radio to each other, they are required to have a radio onboard. Larger airports have more flight patterns. A question arose as to a disaster plan in case of a crash or fire. The airpark has an emergency plan which was last updated in 1990 or 1991 and in which the FAA was involved. Mr. Benjamin wanted to include some items in future agendas; Keene Road status (Engineering), safety extensions and lighting status and suggested putting together an annual maintenance program with budgeting. He stated that a city department was working on a maintenance program for the airpark, he thought that it was Public Works. At a suggestion from a citizen, Mr. Benjamin stated that they would look into having a “Neighborhood Day” as a information session to the citizens who live in the area. Motion was made to have Mr. Morris check into having the city sign shop make up some “Stop” signs for installation by the gates to remind pilots to “help keep us a community friendly airpark by keeping noise to a minimum”. A comment was made by a citizen that they were surprised at much money the airpark makes. The airpark generates approximately about $35 million a year in economic impact to area (figure is from the chamber of commerce). There were about 40 to 45 extra transients this year, more people are using the airpark, they charge about $5 a night. These transients spend money at the beach and at restaurants, etc. maa0599 2 05/05/99 Nothing further with the Keene Road status. Mr. Benjamin would like know the status of the airpark property and any involvement of any land to be given up with respect to the golf course and the settling pool on the property. He would like someone from Engineering to come to the next meeting to answer questions. Mr. Benjamin asked why is the work on the safety extensions not going forward and still in funding plans with the state, funding is already in the CIP project? Mr. Morris stated that because of One City. One Future. projects, the engineers have not had time to pursue the extensions and that the FDOT are waiting for final plans in the master plan. These extensions are listed in the current plan. th The lighting project should be completed by June 8, Channel 9 did some film coverage and work is progressing. There will have to be some work done on the lights that were bought. Mr. Benjamin wants a annual maintenance program planned and instituted, Mr. Bahnick was working on this, the board would like to hear about this program. These are not housekeeping items, they included painting of hangars and maintenance of the major buildings and access ramps. Mr. Roper said that a Ms. Farley had contacted him regarding “Neighbor’s Day”. This is just for people living in the surrounding communities, with food and an informal talk for the communities to get information concerning the airpark. It would have to be called a meeting with posting of the day and time to the general public because of the Florida Sunshine Laws. The next meeting will be June 2. Mr. Benjamin asked if the board wanted to cancel the July meeting for vacation, Mr. Roper stated that he felt they should have the meeting to continue work on the master plan. Mr. Benjamin will not be attending the July meeting as he will be on vacation. ITEM 7 - Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 4:30 pm. maa0599 3 05/05/99 , ~~.. <~~...' , '. ,..,; ~ ' ~ , / iI' l' ~ ,', " , " .' ' ", ",', . '1.. ;!..'j:t. '~t","tor.hH'''',,, :, .' ,~' ~ e; .~" ~. .:... \':',.:<'l e, "~' . ., ~ ' ~, ~,. " I" " I':. ' i .'. .. ,. ,', j.,:,::' .- :1' :, l.~ ~;):': . ',}. .~;/:i'" ." ::.~. ~ ~}~~....,.' I';',:;.,. /"., .. fi.'j,: \ , " ~ -, " , .. ' ". ',' " ' _~:' ,I '< " . , . ',' .'. > ",>" " /.} <; ~ ' ,." - ' :, , :. '..' -. .- > 'e" d} : I ,~ '~+ , T I.', ;.,', ~, ; . -,' :.,j '~ . ,: ,~ , ,"\,' " ~', " AA .,",." ' '.' ~(:~:, ." 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Klaus Palinkas Harbormaster/Marine Staff Assistant III/Marine PBS&J To provide continuity for research, Items are In agenda ardor although not necessarily dIscussed In that order. ITEM 1 - Call to Order - 3:00 p.m. at City Hall ITEM 2- Minutes Approval- March 3, 1999 Mr. Benjamin moved to approve minutes with changes made to Item 4, #1 as discussed, minutes were approved with change. (The triangular lot is part of the airpark) :'-"'i ITEM 3 - Tenant Report/FBO \,.,,,..,/ Mr. Emshoff was absent, no report was submitted. ITEM 4 - Master Plan Update ',Mr. Palinkas with PBS&J gave the latest update, which is that the plan is going forward on schedule. The formal presentation to the commission will be June 3 with completion by the , end of September. Mr. Benjamin asked if a smaller layout copy could be sent to members as a ,("draft". Discussion ensued regarding notification to the board members of what would be presented to commission. A question was raised as to the preliminary schedule for the master plan and the meaning of "facilities requirement". Mr. Palinkas responded that the dates will be adjusted a little based on the flow of work. The "facilities requirement" part of the master plan is a tool that the planners use to inventory the existing facility, then they go into the economic forecast (standard is 20 years) which tells them how the facility could grow. They then do a "demand forecastl' in which they look at the demand for use of the facility and actually how much business it can handle. :~ PBS&J is only making recommendations for the mix at the airpark, those suggestions will be brought forward to the board and city to decide the best design and mixture of hangars. stands. etc. for the airpark. Mr. Palinkas comes to the board meetings for input to the design that PBS&J is working on to gather concerns from the board, citizens and city. The airpark has a bIg economic impact on the community and when the preliminary plan is presented to the commission, there will be opportunity for more input. maa059g 1 05/05/99 , ."'.: '. I' .,',..' ..;".'. '",. '., ,,~.: ':.' '" ~~.:"" ,'. ' '.' ',", ",.... '.' ~ ~ ,,' ',,~ " .'" ,I: ''',~;lt~:...: \.,' ~ :"l . ~ ,~, :::) .,., ~ Mrs. Ellen Hess, a citizen, asked about the date of the presentation of the master plan to the commission. The preliminary of the final plan will be presented to the commission during the last quarter of the year. Citizens can ask for a special meeting for the presentation of the plan. Mrs. Hess also was concerned about the maximum use of the airpark, because of talk about acquiring the northern triangle. (As stated in item #2, this lot is part of the airpark.) ITEM 5 . Open House Update Mr. Morris stated that the May 1 "Open House Day" went off well. He was able to meet people who live in the area. Mr. Benjamin commented that he was not happy with the publicity for the open house, and that it was not included with the "Fun N Sun" activities and that we need to ensure that it will be in the future. ITEM 6 .'Other Busine'ss A citizen asked a question regarding the noise from plane engines and the capacity of the airpark. Mr. Streicher commented that he keeps up with the latest in engine muffling and is talking to a company in California which makes devices to cut down on engine noise. Also, pilots are not following flight patterns filed at the FBO office for the airpark and take off in a pattern which goes over homes in the area. Mr. Roper stated, in answer to the airpark capacity, that the airpark is underutilized and has room for more hangars and transient users. Further comments concerning flight patterns were made, all airparks are required to file flight patterns and publish them. Pilots and airpark talk over radio to each other, they are required to have a radio onboard. Larger airports have more flight patterns. A question arose as to a disaster plan in case of a crash or fire. The airpark has an emergency plan which was last updated in 1990 or 1991 and in which the FAA was involved. Mr. Benjamin wanted to include some items in future agendas; Keene Road status (Engineering), safety extensions and fighting status and suggested putting together an annual maintenance program with budgeting. He stated that a city department was working on a maintenance program for the airpark, he thought that it was Public Works. At a suggestion from a citizen, Mr. Benjamin stated that they would look into having a "Neighborhood Day" as a information session to the citizens who live in the area. Motion was made to have Mi". Morris check into having the city sign shop make up some "Stop" signs for installation by the gates to remind pilots to "help keep us a community friendly airpark by keeping noise to a minimum". A comment was made by a citizen that they were surprised at much money the airpark makes. The airpark generates approximately about $35 million a year in economic impact to area (figure is from the chamber of commerce). There were about 40 to 45 extra transients this year, more people are using the airpark, they charge about $5 a night. These transients spend money at the beach and at restaurants, etc, maa059g 2 05/05/99 " , i'," 'o., " :-" '.:':-,'" ': ',,:- ,,'.'.' \ . ...' ,~' ~ I . J, 'e" , 'I ,~. ,..........~\ " . ') ....._".. , :.J, , , .,' ~ ,.,' U. NothIng further with the Keene Road status. Mr. Benjamin would like know the status of the airpark property and any involvement of any land to be given up with respect to the golf course and the settling pool on the property. He would like someone from Engineering to come to the next meeting to answer questions. Mr. Benjamin asked why is the work on the safety extensIons not,goln9 forward and still in funding plans with the state, funding is already in the CIP project? Mr. Morris stated that because of One City. One Future. projects, the engineers 'have not had time to pursue the extensions and that the FOOT are waiting for final plans in the master plan. These extensions are listed in the current plan. . The lighting project should be completed by June 81h, Channel 9 did some film coverage and work is progressing. There will have to be some work done on the lights that were bought. Mr. Benjamin wants a annual maintenance program planned and instituted, Mr. Bahnick was working on this, the board would like to hear about this program. These are not housekeeping items, they included painting of hangars and maintenance of the major buildings and access ramps. , Mr. Roper said that a Ms. Farley had contacted him regarding "Neighbor's Day". This is just for people living in the surrounding communities, with food and an informal talk for the ' communities to get information concerning the airpark. It would have to be called a meeting with posting of the day and time to the general public because of the Florida Sunshine Laws. The next meeting will be June 2. Mr. Benjamin asked if the board wanted to cancel the July meeting for vacation, Mr. Roper stated that he felt they should have the meeting to continue work on the master plan. Mr. Benjamin will not be attending the July meeting as he will be all vacation. . ! t i , , ( ITEN: 7 - Adjournment " Meeting adjourned at 4:30 pm. ~~~ Chair, Airport Authority Board -0-' '1111.N4 ~. Marcia Charlton, Staff Assistant III maa0599 3 05/05/99 ,.' ,.. ":,,.. ., :.,' .' - "..