Airport Advisory Commission

CITY OF LOS BANOS AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES January 20,2015 ACTION MINUTES - These minutes are prepared to depict action taken for agenda items presented to the Airport Advisory Commission. CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chairperson Wilber called the Airport Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Stichelled the pledge of allegiance. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE TO AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISIONERS: DAVID ANDERSON, DONN SCHIFANO AND ALAN WILBER. City Clerk Mallonee administered the oaths of office to Commissioners Anderson, Schifano and Wilber. ROLL CALL - MEMBERS OF THE AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION PRESENT: Anderson, Schifano, Stichel, Wilber; Leonardo excused. STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Public Works Director/City Engineer Fachin, Parks and Recreation Operations Manager Cardoza, Administrative Coordinator de Melo. NOMINATION AND SELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR FOR 2015: Commissioner Wilber was selected to serve as Chairperson for 2015. Commissioner Stichel was selected to serve as Vice Chairperson for 2015. Motion was carried by the affirmative vote of all Airport Advisory Commission Members present; Leonardo excused. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion by Stichel, seconded by Anderson to approve the agenda as submitted. The motion carried by the affirmative vote of all Airport Advisory Commission Members present; Leonardo excused. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE ACTION MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 18, 2014: Motion by Anderson, seconded by Schifano to approve the minutes with one revision requested by Chairperson Wilber; change his closing statement to read that all his 6 absences had been excused. The motion carried by the affirmative vote of all Airport Advisory Commission Members present; Leonardo excused. PUBLIC FORUM: MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON ANY ITEM OF PUBLIC INTEREST THAT IS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE CITY: INCLUDES AGENDA AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS. NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS. SPEAKERS ARE LIMITED TO A FIVE (5\ MINUTE PRESENTATION. DETAILED GUIDELINES ARE POSTED ON THE COUNCIL CHAMBER INFORMATIONAL TABLE. GUILLERMO COLOCHO, Mid Valley Aviation, spoke regarding his business, which is located at the Airport, and would like more information on how his business will be affected by the new Industrial Park. No one else came forward to speak and the public forum was closed. STATUS OF INDUSTRIAL PARK PROJECT. Public Works Director/City Engineer Fachin stated that the new Industrial Park it's to potentially be located near 1-5 and Mercey Springs Road; not to be built at the current Airport location. We are in the preliminary stages of planning this project. Existing Airport tenants will be brought into the process and accommodated at the new facility. The guidance package will be presented to the County Planning Department on February 3'd Chairperson Wilber stated he read an article in the newspaper that said the project was reducing the acres from 300 to 125. Director/City Engineer Fachin stated that he was unaware of that information, as a study has not yet been conducted on the project; we are still awaiting the guidance package to be presented. Commissioner Schifano asked what size aircraft is the proposed Airport going to accommodate; will it accommodate a 747 sized airplane. Director Fachin said it started as a 10,000 ft run-way, but it may be scaled down. They would like a large Airport that will bring goods and services to the businesses in the Industrial Park; possibly built to accommodate airplanes similar to the size of a Fed-Ex plane. Director/City Engineer welcomed Commissioner Schifano and introduced all City staff present to the new Commissioner. AIRPORT 2013/2014 ANNUAL FUEL SALES PROFILE REVIEW. Operations Manager Cardoza reported current fuel prices are $5.119 for 100LL and $4.409 for Jet A fuel. Out of 15 of the nearest Airports, we are 10th on the list for the 100LL; 3rd for Jet A fuel. When we purchased fuel, the 100LL was purchased at a higher rate, and Jet A was at a low rate. Operations Manager Cardoza anticipates the next fuel purchase will bring 1OOLL down to a lower price. Gustine Airport is comparable to our prices. Double Springs Helicopters have been very busy, and have purchased quite a bit of our Jet A fuel recently. Commissioner Schifano asked if there was a minimum fuel purchase from our supplier. Operations Manager Cardoza stated there is a 5,000-6,000 gallon minimum purchase, depending on the fuel type. AIRPORT 2014/2015 REVENUE/EXPENDITURE UPDATE. Director/City Engineer Fachin reported that revenues currently exceed expenditures by $51,000. We are a higher than we need to be because we haven't filled the fuel tanks recently. Rental revenues are on track, and we are expecting a $10,000 grant, which we just applied for. The Airport budget is doing very well. Director/City Engineer Fachin advised Commissioner Schifano that revenue/expenditure status is given every month. FISCAL YEAR 2016-2020 AIRPORT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (ACIP) Director/City Engineer Fachin reported the ACIP is a plan we work on for the FAA, describing our plans for the Airport for the next 5 years. The enclosed report shows the construction phase to begin in 2017. This will give time to see if the Airport relocation project is going to take place. We are given $150,000 each year in grant money from the FAA, to be used for a project on our Airport Master Plan. If we choose not to use the funds, we are allowed to give the money to another Airport who is ready to use the funds. We were able to do this last year; when we are ready to start construction, that Airport will reciprocate the funds back to us. AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION, MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 5 Director/City Engineer gave a brief review of the municipal code regarding the Airport Advisory Commission. Asked all Commissioners to call Administrative Coordinator de Melo as soon as they know they will be absent from a meeting. This helps staff to make sure we have a quorum prior to the meeting. With the possibility of a new run-way coming in the future, the Commission will have that information to review in the future. If we choose not to relocate, the Commission will have the runway overlay to approve. This year we plan on presenting our Airport budget to the Commission prior to being presented to the City Council; the final budget will also be presented to the Commission once it is approved. Chairperson Wilber asked if the term limit had been removed; Director/City Engineer confirmed it had been removed as of January 1, 2014. AIRPORT FACILITY MAINTENANCE REPORT. Operations Manager Cardoza reported there have been four helicopters parked in front of the main hangar at the Airport. Two of those helicopters belong to PG&E, who is doing some pole inspections around town. They will be paying tie-down fees. As said last meeting, the AWOS was sent off for repair; it has since been received. The cost of repair was about $800. We have collected two storm water samples, and have sent those off to be analyzed. We are required to report the storm water quality every month. Chairperson Wilber asked what are the legal hours of operation for the Airport. Operations Manager Cardoza said the Airport operates 24 hours a day. Director/City Engineer Fachin stated that we do have a Public Works employee on call 24 hours a day for emergencies. Commissioner Schifano asked if there was any restriction on landings and take off, regarding a noise ordinance. Director/City Engineer answered no, there is not. Guillermo Colocho stood up and expressed his concern that he is the only one out at the Airport at times, and what happens if there is a spill of some sort. Director Fachin explained that should an emergency occur, anyone can call 9-1-1, and the Dispatcher will contact Public Works Personnel to handle it. There are signs posted near the pumps with instructions on who to call in case of an emergency. Vice Chairperson Stichel stated should there be a spill, there is a spill kit located near the pumps. Commissioner Schifano reported that there is a fence down on the east side, near West J St and Colorado Ave. Operations Manager Cardoza thanked Commissioner Schifano for his report, and will have it repaired. Commissioner Schifano asked if the weather instruments on top of the pilots lounge belongs to Silver Springs Helicopters; Operations Manager Cardoza confirmed that it does belong to Silver Springs Helicopters. Commissioner Schifano asked if the data on the monitor in the pilots lounge was from the AWOS system; Operations Manager Cardoza confirmed that it was information from the AWOS system. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER REPORT. Director/City Engineer Director had nothing further to report. COMMISSION MEMBER REPORTS. SCHIFANO: Grew up in the Bay Area, near Fremont; has been interested in airplanes since he was 10 years in. He has been coming to Los Banos for 20 years to attend a radio control event at the Los Banos Creek Reservoir. Had a job change, and moved here 2 years ago. Is pleased to be here and is excited to have an opportunity to help the City of Los Banos make a move to a larger Airport. ANDERSON: Welcomed Donn to our Commission and look forward to his input for the next 2 years. Has been in Los Banos for 20 years; moved from Gilroy, and was originally from the North Bay prior to that. Is a member of the Volunteer Fire Department, and the Amateur Radio Club. Has been a Commissioner for two and half terms. STICHEL: This is his second term on the Commission. Is originally from Germany; moved here from the Bay Area. He is a private pilot. Would like to welcome Donn to the Commission; great to have him. Look forward to this exciting year, and the next three years, either building the new Airport or doing the overlay project. WILBER: Has been in town for over 50 years. Originally from Southern California. He is a retired high school and college teacher of 50 years. Has been retired for 5 years. This is his 9th year on this Commission. Welcomed Donn to the Commission. LEONARDO: Excused. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at the hour of 5:53pm. APPROVED: Alan Wilber, Chairperson ATIEST: Jelene de Melo, Secretary