10/01/2003
AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
October 1, 2003
Present: Bob Lunt Vice-Chair
Bruce Miller Board Member
J. B. Johnson Board Member
Donald “Scott” Armstrong Board Member
Charles G. Harris Board Member
Also Present: Bryan Ruff Assistant City Attorney
William Morris Marine & Aviation Director
Patricia O. Sullivan Board Reporter
The Vice-Chair called the meeting to order at 2:30 p.m. at City Hall and introduced new
Board Member Harris.
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
3 - Board Elections
Elections were held at the end of the meeting.
motion
Member Johnson moved to appoint Bob Lunt as Chair. The was duly
carried
seconded and unanimously.
motion
Member Armstrong moved to appoint J.B. Johnson as Vice Chair. The was
carried
duly seconded and unanimously.
4 – Approval of Minutes
Member Johnson moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of September
motion
3, 2003, as submitted in written summation to each board member. The was duly
carried
seconded and unanimously.
5 - Tenant & Lease Report from FBO
David King, FBO (Fixed Base Operator), reported no changes to Airpark tenancies.
Ground has been broken for the new corporate hangar. The new fuel farm will not be
operational until additional equipment is installed. The site of the current fuel farm will be
remediated. Inclement weather is slowing the process.
Mr. King reported Airpark insurance rates increased by 27% and fuel prices are at their
highest level in three years. Staff has compared fee, maintenance, and flight school costs with
other local airport facilities and found Clearwater Airpark rates to be in the middle.
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One resident requested additional information regarding the corporate hangar. Mr.
King estimated construction will be completed by January. Mr. King said 105 planes are on the
waiting list for hangar space. A twin-engine turbo prop, currently at the Airpark waiting for a
hangar, is anticipated to use the new corporate hangar. Beyond that, there will be room for
only three or four more planes. He said the hangar will be full the first day it is open.
Mr. King reported he has applied to the FAA (Federal Aviation Authority) to operate a
charter operation out of the Airpark. He owns half of the new charter company.
6 – New Business
Marine & Aviation Director Bill Morris reported a conflict on November 5, 2003, for use
of the Commission Chambers. He recommended the board schedule their November meeting
at the Civil Air Patrol Building at the Airpark and also participate in a field trip of the airpark.
Consensus was to so schedule.
Assistant City Attorney Bryan Ruff said staff is developing procedures and bylaws to
establish consistency for all City advisory boards. Discussion will be scheduled next month.
Mr. Morris reported FDOT (Florida Department of Transportation) has approved an
additional $150,000 to complete construction of the corporate hangar and remediate the
current fuel farm once the new one opens. Until fuel tanks are removed, staff will not know the
extent of contamination and the degree of remediation necessary. Remaining funds can be
rolled into the next Airpark project. FDOT is able to move funding forward for Clearwater
Airpark projects as other airports, previously budgeted for funding, are not ready to use FDOT
funds. The PBS&J (Post, Buckley, Schuh and Jernigan, Inc.) stormwater management plans
for “Swift Mud” SWFWMD (Southwest Florida Water Management District) plans are expected
to be completed before the next meeting.
7 – Other Business
A resident requested information on the status of the new lease for the Airpark, its
timetable for approval, and questioned if the AAB (Airpark Advisory Board) will review the
lease prior to its submittal to the City Commission.
Mr. Morris said staff is using the 20-year golf course lease as a model for the Airpark
lease, including investment in the facility. The Airpark has been unable to get a commitment
from the City Commission to use the north triangle, in spite of its potential revenues. Public
Services currently uses the property for storage of dirt, cement, and construction materials.
Purchasing another piece of property for this use is estimated to cost $1-million. The Airpark
estimates it costs $165,000 annually in lost revenues for the City to use the triangle property.
Mr. King said his attorney’s draft proposal of the lease will be ready in two weeks. He
expressed interest in expanding Airpark facilities to include a paint and electronics shop.
Member Johnson read a letter from former Airport Advisory Board member Brenda
Nixon thanking the board and audience for their dedication to the Airpark and community, the
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FBO for creating an outstanding airpark, and Klaus Palinkas for developing the master plan. It
was stated Ms. Nixon had done a splendid job as chair.
8 – Agenda for next meeting on November 5, 2003
Staff will present rules, procedures, and bylaws for review. The meeting will take place
at the Civil Air Patrol Building at the Airpark.
9 – Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m.
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AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
CITY OF 'CLEARWATER
October 1, 2003
Present:
Vice-Chair
Board Member
Board Member
,Board Member
Board Member
Bob Lunt
Bruce Miller
J. B.Johnson
Donald "Seottl! Armstrong
Charles G. Harris
Also Present: Bryan Ruff
William Morris
Patricia O. Sullivan
Assistant City Attorney
Marine & Aviation Director
Board Reporter
, The Vice-Chair called the meeting to order at 2:30 p.m. at City Hall and introduced new
Board Member Harris. '
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
3 - Board Elections
Elections were held at the end of the meeting.
Member Johnson moved to appoint Bob Lunt as Chair. The motion was duly seconded
and carried unanimously. '
, Member Armstrong moved to appoint J.B. Johnson as Vice Chair. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
4 - Approval of Minutes '
Member Johnson moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of September 3,
2003, as submitted in written summation to each board member. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
5 - Tenant & Lease Report from FBO
David King, FBO (Fixed Base Operator). reported no changes to Airpark tenancies.
Ground has been broken for the new corporate hangar. The new fuel farm will not be
operational until additional equipment is instalied. The site of the current fuel iarm will be
'remediated. Inclement weather is slowing the process.
Mr. King reported Airpark insurance rates increased by 270/0 and fuel prices are at their
highest level in three years. Staff has compared feet maintenance, and flight school costs with
other local airport facilities and found Clearwater Airpark rates t~ be in the middle.
One resident requested additional information regarding the corporate hangar. Mr. King
estimated'construction will be completed by January. Mr. King said 105 planes are on the
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waiting list for hangar space. A twin-engine turbo prop, currently at the Airpark waiting for a
hangar, is anticipated to use the new corporate hangar. Beyond that, there will be room for only
three or four more planes. He said the hangar will be full the first day it is open.
Mr. King reported he has applied to the FAA (Federal Aviation Authority) to operate a
charter operation out of the Airpark. He owns half of the new charter company.
6 - New Business
Marine & Aviation Director Bill Morris reported a conflict on November 5, 2003, for use of
the Commission Chambers. He recommended the board schedule their November meeting at
the Civil Air Patrol Building at the Airpark and also participate in a field trip of the airpark.
Consensus was to so schedule.
As'sistant City Attorney Bryan Ruff said staff is developing procedures and bylaws to
establish consistency for all City advisory boards. Discussion will be scheduled next month.
Mr. Morris reported FOOT (Florida Department of Transportation) has approved an
additional $150,000 to compl~te construction of the corporate hangar and remediate the current
fuel farm once the new one opens. ,Until fuel tanks are removed, staff will not know the extent, '
of contamination and the degree of remediation necessary. Remaining funds can be rolled into
the next Airpark project.' FOOT is able to move funding forward for Glearwater Airpark projects
as other airports, previously budgeted for funding, are not ready to use FOOT funds. The
PBS&J (Post, Buckley, Schuh and Jernigan, Inc.) stormwater management plans for "Swift
Mud" SWFWMD (Southwest Florida Water Management District) plans are expected to be
completed before the next meeting.
7 - Other Business
A resident requested information on the status of the new lease for the Airpark, its
timetable for approval, and questioned if the AAB (Airpark Advisory Board) will review the lease
p'rior to its submittal to the City Commission.
Mr. Morris said staff is using the 20-year golf course lease as a model for the Airpark
lease, including investment in the facility. The Airpark has been unable to get a commitment
from the City Commission to use the north triangle. in spite of its potential revenues. Public
Services currently uses the property for storage of dirt, cement, and construction materials.
Purchasing another piece of property for this use is estimated to cost $1-million. The Airpark
estimates it costs $165,000 annually in lost revenues for the City to use the triangle property.
Mr. King said his attorney's draft proposal of the lease will be ready in two weeks. ' He
expressed interest in expanding Airpark facilities to include a paint and electronics shop.
Member Johnson read a letter from former Airport Advisory Board member Brenda
Nixon thanking the board and audience for their dedication to the Airpark and community,'the
FBD for creating an outstanding airpark, and Klaus Palinkas for developing the master plan. It
, was stated Ms. Nixon had done a splendid job as chair.
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