11/07/2018 Airpark Advisory Board Meeting Minutes November 7, 2018
City of Clearwater
City Hall
112 S. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756
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Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
3:00 PM
Council Chambers
Airpark Advisory Board
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Airpark Advisory Board Meeting Minutes November 7, 2018
Roll Call
Present 4 - Chair Denise Rosenberger, Vice Chair Bruce Brock, Board Member
Paul Doric, and Board Member Ronald Mason
Absent 1 - Board Member Richard Porraro
Also Present - Ed Chesney, P.E. — Marine &Aviation Director, Michael
MacDonald - Marine & Aviation Operations Manager, Patricia O.
Sullivan — Board Reporter
1. Call To Order
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.
2. Approval of Minutes
2.1 Approval of August 1, 2018 Meeting Minutes
Member Doric moved to approve minutes of the August 1, 2018
Airpark Advisory Board meeting as submitted in written summation.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
3. Citizens to be Heard Regarding Items Not on the Agenda: None.
4. New Business Items
4.1 Fixed-Base Operator's Report
FBO (Fixed Base Operator) representative Barbara Cooper reported on
tenant levels and visitors, the waitlist had more than 100 names.
Discussion ensued re dates for the Open House that would not conflict
with major events such as Sun `n Fun and the Sugar Sand Festival. While
the Open House normally was scheduled in April, March 31, 2019 might be
the best date.
Ms. Cooper reported the Airpark Christmas party was scheduled for
December 14, 2018.
4.2 Board Comments and Recommendations on Airpark Master Plan Update Working
Paper#3.
Marine &Aviation Operations Manager Michael MacDonald said Brian
Witaconis with AECOM had sent Working Paper 3 re the Airpark Master
Plan Update. The paper considered different uses for the site and laid out
options. In response to a concern the CAP (Civil Air Patrol) space was
replaced with parking, Marine &Aviation Director Ed Chesney said the
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CAP lease indicated if the Airpark required its space for parking, the
CAP would move its facilities. Ms. Cooper said the marching pad could
be broken up and removed.
It was suggested that retention ponds be relocated to provide room for an
additional t- hangar to the south and the taxiway be reconfigured into a
circle. Ms. Cooper expressed concern a circular design may result in
runway incursions. It was commented the FAA (Federal Aviation
Administration) recommended a rotating beacon for facilities with runway
edge lights. Mr. MacDonald said the beacon possibly could be located on
property to the west. Concern was expressed a standalone tower for the
beacon would be expensive and the beacon could be located atop the new
Hangar C if designed to support the beacon's weight. Mr. MacDonald said
the beacon would have to be taller than the tallest structure in the area.
Mr. MacDonald said the Master Plan was not final. It was recommended that
additional t- hangars and hard stands be added. Mr. MacDonald requested
members email him with additional questions and comments.
5. Old Business Item: None.
6. Director's Report
Mr. MacDonald said the City Council had approved funds to construct
Hangar C. Mr. Chesney said design work on the new hangar, which will be
the same size as Hangar D, will be done in -house and begin after the
holidays. A design -build team will provide costs. He estimated construction
would be completed by November 2019. It was stated that flooring in Hangar
C was in poor condition and should be replaced during construction.
In response to a question, Ms. Cooper said most Hangar C tenants knew
the space was temporary and will relocate to shade stands or t- hangars
during construction.
Mr. MacDonald reported the Airpark had passed its State inspection.
7. Board Members to be Heard: None.
8. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m.
Attest: / Chair — Airpark Advisory Board
B• and Report
City of Clearwater
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