Airport Advisory Commission

CITY OF LOS BANOS AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MARCH 17, 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 Stichel called the Airport Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 5:01 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Vice Chairperson Stichelled the pledge of allegiance. ROLL CALL - MEMBERS OF THE AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION PRESENT: Anderson, Schifano, Stichel; Wilber absent. STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Public Works Director/City Engineer Fachin, Parks and Recreation Operations Manager Cardoza, Administrative Coordinator de Melo. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion by Anderson, seconded by Schifano to approve the agenda as submitted. The motion carried by the affirmative vote of all Airport Advisory Commission Members present; Wilber absent. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE ACTION MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 20, 2015: Motion by Schifano, seconded by Anderson to approve the minutes as submitted. The motion carried by the affirmative vote of all Airport Advisory Commission Members present; Wilber absent. 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. No one came forward to speak and the public forum was closed. STATUS OF INDUSTRIAL PARK PROJECT. Public Works Director/City Engineer Fachin stated Airport Consultant Bob Wadell gave a presentation at the last City Council Meeting regarding the Airport relocation. There are four different sites being considered. The City Council meeting was recorded and is available for viewing on the City's website. The Community Development Department will be looking into starting the studies needed, and find the funding needed to build the Industrial Park. Commissioner Schifano asked if the noise factor will be included in the environmental studies; he had experienced noise issues with large cargo planes up to 15 miles away in a previous City. Director/City Engineer Fachin stated that noise will be studied, however, this runway will be much smaller; it has been scaled down from 10,000 feet to 6,000 feet. They will also be looking at the cost of closing the existing Airport, which may be very difficult. The economic stimulus for this plan, is to open up that land within city limits to medical complex type facilities and other economic development. The goal of this administration is to find an equivalent or better location for the Airport. Vice Chairperson Stichel stated that he hopes everyone is agreeable that there might be better sites for the Airport, and that we do end up with a new Airport at the end of this process. He asked if there is a timeline to selecting the replacement site; is concerned for the present condition of the current Airport's runway. Director/City Engineer Fachin believes we have about a year before we can wait no longer to repave the runway. Commissioner Anderson asked what the cost will be for the studies. Director/City Engineer Fachin stated that we do not have a cost yet, but it will not be paid by the Airport enterprise account. AIRPORT 2013/2014 ANNUAL FUEL SALES PROFILE REVIEW. Operations Manager Cardoza reported the current prices for fuel are $4.899 100LL and $4.009 Jet A fuel. We sold 100 gallons more of 100LL in February than was sold in January. The 3,000 gallons of Jet A fuel was sold in February, was slightly less than the gallons sold in January. We are 4th on the list of fuel prices of all Airports within 50 miles of Los Banos. We try to keep our prices as competitive as we can. AIRPORT 2014/2015 REVENUE/EXPENDITURE UPDATE. Director/City Engineer Fachin reported we are positive $75,000 on revenues vs. expenditures. The budget projects the Airport to be at $42,000 at the end of the fiscal year. We are definitely going to meet our budget this year. In the revenue reports, fuel revenues were posted incorrectly to tie-down fees, but will be adjusted by journal entry. AIRPORT FACILITY MAINTENANCE REPORT. Operations Manager Cardoza reported we are having trouble with our AWOS system. All Weather, Inc is trying to repair the system. They have replaced parts twice, however, it keeps breaking down. This system is no longer produced and has become obsolete. The AWOS will need to have parts manufactured, or we will need to invest in a new system. The mowing of the lawns has been an ongoing task, as previously reported. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER REPORT. Director/City Engineer Director reported Commissioner Leonardo has resigned from the Commission due to scheduling conflicts. We will be advertising to fill the vacancy as soon as possible. COMMISSION MEMBER REPORTS. ANDERSON: Wished everyone a Happy St. Paddy's Day. SCHIFANO: There is a radio-controlled fly in at the San Luis Reservoir April 18-19 from 10am-4pm. Encouraged everyone who is interested in aviation to attend, especially those with children ages 10-14 years old. The only fee is the park entrance fee. The Planes of Fame in Chino, CA is having an air show on May 2-3. This is another event well worth attending. STICHEL: Would like to thank Larry for his service on the Commission, who had been a Commissioner since 2008. The AWOS seems to not work most of the time. In this season it is important to have the winds and the temperature reported correctly. It may be time to look at a new system. The asphalt around that old underground tanks use to have a yellow border around them as a caution sign, which has faded and needs to be repainted. The 3-2 Alpha light is not working. WILBER: Absent ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at the hour of 5:32pm. APPROVED: Alan Wilber, Chairperson ATIEST: Jelene de Melo, Secretary