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AIRPORT AUTHORITY MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
November 1, 2000
Present: Gary Benjamin Chair
Dennis Roper Board Member
Bob Lunt Board Member
Ron Streicher Board Member
Absent: Brenda Harris Nixon Board Member
Also Present: John Carassas Assistant City Attorney
William Morris Harbormaster – departed 3:35 p.m.
Gordon Wills Airpark Operations Manager
Patricia O. Sullivan Board Reporter
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. at City Hall.
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
ITEM #2 - Approval of Minutes
Member Roper moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of October 4,
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2000, as submitted in written summation to each board member. The was duly
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seconded and unanimously.
ITEM #3 – Tenant & Lease Report from FBO
Harbormaster Bill Morris reported only 2 tenants have not signed leases. It is up to the
FBO (Fixed Base Operator) to exercise the options of his lease, which allow him, after
notification, to remove the airplanes from their hangars, impound them, and charge for storage
until the tenant’s lease is paid up to date.
In response to a concern, Danny Helms, representing the FBO, said staff is working to
repair the entrance gate, which has periodic problems. Whenever it sticks, staff works to fix it.
ITEM #4 – Master Plan Progress Report
Mr. Morris stated the City Commission had approved the Master Plan. Staff has
forwarded copies to the FAA and FDOT (Florida Department of Transportation) for agency
coordination. The displaced threshold concept needs clarification. FAA sign-off for declared
distances is necessary. After the agency review is completed in approximately 60 days, staff
can move forward with design and development. The Harbormaster and Airport Authority will
need to make sure the City pursues the planning process.
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The low bid for constructing new hangars, including a corporate one, is less than
$596,000. The City received bids from more than 20 contractors to the RFP (Request for
Proposals). FDOT has provided an additional $100,000 match for a future corporate hangar to
be built under the same project.
The Airpark’s Enterprise Fund budget requires an amendment at first quarter for
salaries to maintain police aids. Costs for this service previously was paid from the general
fund. Construction of the runway extensions, especially the 200 feet on the runway’s south
end, is the next planned project. Staff is negotiating with the FBO regarding construction of a
new FBO facility. It was recommended the City Commission be requested to commit to a
longer term contract before the FBO commits more than $1-million for the needed facility. Mr.
Morris reviewed additional plans to install a berm, redesign the entry, and add landscaping. In
response to a question, he said the State is reimbursing 75% of the cost of the Master Plan,
50% of the cost of the hangars, and 80% of the cost of the runway extension.
Klaus Palinkas, PBS&J (Post, Buckley, Shuh, and Jernigan), said the average
reimbursement varies by project. It was noted FDOT’s financial support of Airpark projects
proves the State considers the improvements important. Concern was expressed the FAA
may demand 24 hour access in the future. Mr. Morris stated staff prosecutes to the fullest
extent pilots who land after dark.
ITEM #5 – Other Business
Concern was expressed a CAP (Civil Air Patrol) flight had not followed the flight pattern
when departing the Airpark on October 31, 2000. It was felt it is important to emphasize to all
pilots that no deviations from the flight pattern are permitted. It was recommended the FBO
restate that requirement when planes are fueled. Mr. Helms said Airpark staff distributes
brochures, which include this information. It was suggested small signs on the taxiway could
refresh the pattern for transient pilots. It was suggested the Airpark provide AWOS (Automatic
Weather Observation Service), which pilots can hear from up to 30 miles away. The service
could warn of any field emergencies. It was recommended pilots who deviate from the flight
pattern be fined up to $500. It was felt the $25 late landing fee penalty is not sufficient to
discourage this practice.
Staff will review FAA requirements regarding signage on the taxiway and runway. It
was requested staff determine if an AWOS, costing approximately $90,000, could be
budgeted.
ITEM #6 – Agenda for next meeting, Wednesday, December 6, 2000
It was recommended the board formalize a maintenance schedule for the Airpark, to be
budgeted and reviewed annually, and to be separate from the CIP. It was stated the entire
facility had fallen into serious disrepair recently. Discussion ensued regarding the condition of
some enclosed hangars, which had been converted from shade hangars. It was
recommended tenants be provided a contact to telephone for repairs, such as light bulb
replacement.
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Concern was expressed the old t-hangars need to be cleaned and repaired to protect
airplanes from inclement weather. To avoid flooding in the hangars, it was recommended the
floors be built up with a new product, fibercrete, which is strong enough to hold 4,000 pounds.
It was requested discussion of signs on taxiways related to the flight pattern be
agendaed for the next meeting.
Item #7 - Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 4:04 p.m.
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ITEM #2 - Approval of Minutes
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2000, as submitted in written summation to each board member. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #3 - Tenant & Lease Renort from FBD
. Harbormaster Bill Morris reported only 2 tenants have not signed leases. It is up to
the FaD (Fixed Base Operator) to exercise the options of his lease, which allow him, after
notification, to remove the airplanes from their hangars, impound them, and charge for
storage until the tenant's lease is paid up to date.
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forwarded copies to the FAA and FOOT (Florida Department of Transportation) for agency
coordination. The displaced threshold concept needs clarification. FAA signwoff for
declared distances is necessary. After the agency review is completed in approximately.60
days, staff can move forward with design and development. The Harbormaster and Airport
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Proposals). FOOT has provided an additional $100,000 match fa", a future corporate
hangar to be built under the same project.
The Airpark's Enterprise Fund budget requires an amendment at first quarter for
salaries to maint'ain police aids. Costs for this service previously was paid from the general
fund. Construction of the runway extensions, especially the 200 feet on the runway's '
south end, is the next planned project. Staff is negotiating with the FBD regarding
construction of a new FBD facility. It was recommended the City Commission be
requested to commit to a longer term contract before the FBD commi'ts more than $1.
million for the needed facility. Mr. Morris reviewed additional plans to Install a berm,
redesign the entry, and add landscaping. In response to a question, he said the State is
reimbursing 75% of the cost of the Master Plan, '50% of the cost of, the hangars, and 80%
of the cost of the runway extension.
Klaus Palinkas, PBS&J (Post, Buckley, Shuh, and Jernigan), said the average
reimbursement varies by project. It was noted ,FOOT's financial support of Airpark projects
proves the State considers the improvements important. Concern was expressed the FAA
m'ay demand 24 hour access in the future. Mr. Morris stated staff prosecutes to the fullest
extent pilots who land after dark.
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ITEM #5 ..:. Other Business
(~~.) Concern was expressed a CAP (Civil Air Patrol) flight had not followed the flight
pattern when departing the Airpark on October 31, 2000. It was felt it is important to
emphasize to all pilots that no deviations from the flight pattern are permitted. It was
recommended the FBD restate that requirement when planes are fueled. Mr. Helms said ,
Airpark staff distributes brochures, which include this information. It was suggested small
signs on the taxiway could refresh the pattern for transient pilots. It was suggested the
Airpark provide AWOS (Automatic Weather Observation Service), which pilots can hear
from up to 30 miles away. The service could warn of any field emergencies. It was
recommended pilots who deviate from the flight pattern be fined up to $500. It was felt
the $25 late landing fee penalty is not sufficient to discourage this practice. '
Staff will review FAA requirements regarding signage on the taxiway and runway.
It was requested staff determine if an AWOS, costing approximately $90.000. could be
budgeted.
ITEM #6 - Al:lenda for next meetina. Wednesday. December 6. 2000
It was recommended the board formalize a maintenance schedule for the Airpark, to
be budgeted and reviewed annually, and to be separate from the CIP. It was'stated the
entire facility had fallen into serious disrepair recently. Discussion ensued regarding the
condition of some enclosed hangars, which had been converted from shade hangars. It
was recommended tenants be provided a contact to telephone for repairs, such as light
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