Airport Commission

ARLINGTON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AIRPORT COMMISSION MINUTES January 13, 2015 Chairperson AJ Chase called the regular meeting of the Airport Commission to order at 7:00 PM. Commissioners present included Chairperson AJ Chase, Cheri Carlson, John Swizer, Mike Hopson, Ruth Gonzales and Chuck Clark. Commissioners absent included Don Munson. Staff present included Airport Director Chris Young, Airport Manager Dave Ryan, City Attorney Steve Peiffle, Tim Mensonides and Mary Hine. Visitors included John Coffey, Paul Nyenhuis, Duane Wilcoxon, Neil Karman, Ron Moen, Hans and Colleen von der Hofen, Bruce Hamilton, Kevin Duncan, Luke and Rich Nichols,Talitha Bagtes, Dan Tarasievich, Robert Qualick, Jeremy Robling, Mike Talley, Brad Goldman, Sandy Albright, Terry Wilcoxson, Clifton Piercohbacher, Brent Barker, Cory Roberts, Lisa Teter, Jan Schuette, Chris Raezer and the new Airport Resource Officer Seth Kinney. Motion by Commissioner Hopson, seconded by Commissioner Carlson the minutes of December 9, 2014 were approved as written. Commissioner Chase abstained, motion carries. Chairperson Chase opened the floor for public comment. Neil Karman commented on not allowing a 50 year lease to Global Machine Works. He feels that only fliteline related business should be west of 59th with machine shops located east of 59th. Brent Barker spoke to 2BRND as being a developer and at this time renting to Global Machine Works. At some point they may rent the building to another business. Robert Qualick, with Universal Aerospace reported that Universal has been located at the airport 25 years and employees 200 people. He feels that machine shops are good for the airport and the community. Kevin Duncan, owner of Arlington Flight Services, is not against machine shops, but not located on the fliteline. Jeremy Robling, with Universal Aerospace, commented that there was no building large enough for their business in the industrial area of the airport. Colleen von der Hofen asked if Global Machine Works fabricated any parts other than aviation related materials. The answer was only aviation related parts. Hans von der Hofen sees that aviation and machine shops are both compatable at the airport. John Coffey expressed his compliments to the airport staff. He commented that he has never heard complaints about Arlington Municipal Airport. Paul Nyenhuis, owner of Aviation, Inspection and Repair (AIR), has been on the airport since 1974 and spoke in favor of machine shops. Dan Tarasievich, owner of Para-Phernalia, likes that the airport has mixed uses on the field, and is in support of Global 100%. Bruce Hamilton stated that the airport functions well and is a perfect blend of aviation and industry. He has confidence in the Commission to make a wise decision. NEW LEASE LOT 78 – SAN JUAN SALSA Dave addressed the Commission stating that San Juan Salsa would like to lease approximately 1 acre in the Tri-B site (lot 78) to construct a 10,000 square foot facility to manufacture and store their products. There are currently only month to month tenants (vehicles only) on the Tri-B site. These vehicles can be moved to the north end of the same property. This property can be subdivided into 3 separate tracts. Sandy Albright from San Juan Salsa introduced herself and stated that the company has been on the airport since 1989 and they have been renting space from Westar. They are looking to expand their business from 2,600 square feet to 10,000 square feet and really wanted to stay in Arlington. The site on lot 78 will work perfectly for them. Motion by Commissioner Hopson, seconded by Commissioner Clark to approve a new 50 year lease with San Juan Salsa subject to obtaining all required permits and complying with all lease requirements. Motion carries unanimously. NEW LEASE LOT 93 – CAMERON STEEL Dave explained that Cameron Steel recently purchased the building on Lot 93. They are a manufacturer of structural steel components. Cameron Steel employs 26 people. With the proposed upgrades they plan on expanding their employee base to 45. There are approximately two years left on the current lease. Cameron Steel is requesting a new 50 year lease in exchange for $1,483,600.00 worth of improvements to the building, including power upgrades, overhead crane, siding and roof recovering, building expansion and landscaping. The owner wants to begin these upgrades as soon as the Commission approves this lease. The lease will be structured so that these improvements will be completed within a five year period. Cory Roberts introduced himself as one of the principles of Cameron Steel and stated that after all of the improvements the building will be essentially brand new. Motion by Commissioner Swizer, seconded by Commissioner Clark to approve a new 50 year lease with Cameron Steel subject to obtaining all required permits and complying with all lease requirements. Motion carries unanimously. NEW LEASE LOT 55 – GLOBAL MACHINE WORKS Dave addressed the Commission stating that 2BRND is requesting a new 50 year lease for Lot 55 in exchange for $1,145,000.00 in improvements to the property. 2BRND is the developer, Global Machine Works will be their tenant. Global Machine Works would like to expand their operations, employ 15 additional people and construct a new manufacturing building on the same property they currently operate from. They have already completed $112,000.00 in improvements to one of the buildings on Lot 55 and would like to construct another building at a cost of $860,000.00. There are currently 17 years remaining on the current lease and the Commission would therefore be granting an additional 33 years. Motion by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner Swizer to approve a new 50 year lease with 2BRND LLC subject to obtaining all required permits and complying with all lease requirements. Commissioner Hopson voted nay, motion carries. PROJECT CLOSEOUT – 2014 TAXILANE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Tim explained that this request to approve the Project Acceptance Letter is for the 2014 Taxilane Improvement Project. This project involved the reconstruction of two of the mound area taxilanes; the taxilane serving Wild Blue Aviation and the taxilane serving GlasAir. WSDOT Aviation funded 50% of the project. Motion by Commissioner Swizer, seconded by Commissioner Hopson to approve the Project Acceptance Letter and authorized the Mayor to sign it. Motion carries unanimously. INFORMATION / COUNCIL LIAISON UPDATE Community Transit will hold a dedication for their new Community Transit Station at Smokey Point on Saturday, January 31st at 10:30. Seth Kinney introduced himself as the Airport’s new Resource Officer. Officer Kinney will be taking the place of Officer Anthony Davis and his K9 Bailee. Officer Kinney hopes to be assigned a K9 partner shortly. Motion by Commissioner Swizer, seconded by Commissioner Clark to adjourn the January 13, 2015 Airport Commission Meeting at 7:50pm. Motion carries unanimously.