11/02/2016 AIRPARK ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARWATER
November 2, 2016
Present: Chair Denise L. Rosenberger, Board Member Richard Porraro, Board Member W.
Bruce Brock
Absent: Vice Chair Thomas D. Black, Board Member Paul A. Doric
Also Present: Camilo Soto—Assistant City Attorney, William Morris — Marine &Aviation
Director, Gordon Wills— Operations Manager, Patricia O. Sullivan — Board Reporter
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. at City Hall.
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not necessarily
discussed in that order.
2 —Citizens to be Heard re Items Not on the Agenda:
Bob Gibson thanked the City for trimming the large branches that stretched over the EAA
(Experimental Aircraft Association) hangar. Staff was complimented for their professional work.
3 —Approval of Minutes
3.1. Approve minutes of the August 3, 2016 Airpark Advisory Board meeting as submitted in
written summation.
Member Brock moved to approve minutes of the August 3, 2016 Airpark Advisory Board
meeting as submitted in written summation. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
4—Tenant & Lease Report from FBO
FBO (Fixed Base Operator) representative Barbara Cooper reported on tenant levels and
visitors, including east coast evacuees during a major storm, and noted a shortage of local
hangars. She said JAARS arrives November 12, 2016 and will sell helicopter and airplane rides
at reduced rates. She said closing the FBO at 3:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving was approved; the
runway will remain open. She said all were invited to the December 9, 2016 Holiday Party. She
said the biannual Open House was tentatively scheduled for April 22, 2017. Operations
Manager Gordie Wills said he would invite astronaut Nicole Stott to attend.
It was stated the EAA's Young Eagles rally in October was successful, attracting 44 youth after
a one day delay due to a nearby storm; 5 airplanes participated in the thrice-yearly event.
Mr. Wills said the department's recent presentation to the Citizens Academy at the Airpark was
well received. The City had 7 academy participants flown on air tours of Clearwater.
Mr. Wills read Frank Scalzo's letter of complaint regarding Airpark activity. Three families from a
nearby subdivision send complaints from time to time. Ms. Cooper said wind direction affected
noise levels and take offs from one runway direction were more noticeable. Helicopters were
requested to vary their traffic patterns. She said while Clearwater Airpark traffic levels were
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significantly lower than at nearby airports, traffic from Clearwater -St. Petersburg Airport often
flies over Clearwater communities near Clearwater Airpark, contributing to local air traffic.
Discussion ensued regarding Airpark and area features that resulted in increased visitors. It was
stated the new terminal at Bartow Airport was a beautiful facility with many amenities.
5 — Old Business
5.1. Airpark Master Plan Grant
Mr. Wills said the City was waiting for FDOT (Florida Department of Transportation) to authorize
funding for the City's grant to contract with AECOM to update the Airpark's 10 -year Master Plan.
5.2. Pavement Inspection
Mr. Wills said the runway pavement's strength was tested and passed inspection.
6 — New Business
6.1. 2017 Airpark Advisory Board Meeting Schedule
The Airpark Advisory Board will meet in City Hail Chambers on February 1, May 3, August 2,
and November 1, 2017.
Mr. Wills said last year the board's meeting time was bumped to 1:00 p.m. The board had the
ability to meet at 3:00 p.m. again if they chose,
Member Brock moved to reschedule future Airpark Advisory Board meetings to 3:00 p.m. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
6.2. Presentation to City Council — 2016 Accomplishments
Mr. Wills said Chair Rosenberger will present this year's board accomplishments to the City
Council on December 1, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. Members were invited to attend.
7 — Agenda for Next Meeting — February 1, 2017 at 3:00 p.m.
Master Plan grant
8 — Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 1:30 p.m.
Attest:
Board Reporter
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Chair — Airpark Advisory Board
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