Municipal Airport Commission

MOSES LAKE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD A regular meeting of the Moses Lake Airport Advisory Board was held by remote access only on Friday, noon, September 11, 2020. The meeting was called to order by Richard Pearce. P = Present E = Excused A = Absent C = Canceled Name Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Tom Dent P E C C P P C P P Finley Grant P P C C P P C P P Darrin Jackson P P C C P P C P P Richard Pearce P P C C P A C P P Tim Prickett E E C C P P C E P BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT/ABSENT/EXCUSED: Present: Richard Pearce, Finley Grant, Darrin Jackson, Tom Dent, and Tim Prickett. OTHERS PRESENT: Fred Snoderly, Municipal Services Director, Mike Moro, Public Works Division Director, and Tracey Law, Public Works Technician. MINUTES OF AUGUST MEETING: A motion was made by Darrin to approve the minutes from August 7, 2020. The motion was seconded by Finley and approved unanimously. AIRPORT INSPECTION FOR SEPTEMBER: September inspection will be done by Richard. OCTOBER INSPECTION: The October inspection will be done by Darrin. OLD BUSINESS: A. LEASES: Darrin reported that DarylJackson had met with the City Attorney and City Manager and they were looking at changing some of the language in the lease. B. CARB LOAN: The consultant has completed the application for the CARB loan. Tom has located a 12,000-gallon fuel tank to purchase for $125,000. Tom thought the price was negotiable. The CARB loan is needed before a purchase can be made. C. GRAVEL ON HANGAR ROAD: Mike reported that the Water Department needs to move the hydrant and then they will add gravel and regrade. D. DETERMINING COMMERCIAL OPERATORS: Seven lessees were presented as commercial operators. a. Cross Wind Aviation b. Grant County Mosquito Control c. Jackson Flight Center d. Morgan, Cliff, hangar rental e. Rainbow Flying Service f. Tom Dent Aviation  g. R&L Holdings, LLC Tom noted that Tom Dent Aviation was dissolved and is now Flying T, LLC. A motion was made by Darrinto accept the seven tenants as commercial leases. The motion was seconded by Tim and approved unanimously. E. IRRIGATION WATER FOR AIRPORT AND POSSIBLE USE OF EXISTING WELL: Richard asked about using the existing well for irrigation water. Mike thought the well had been abandoned. He will look into it further. Darrin sent a memo to Fred showing where he felt they could get water to the green belt and cause minimal damage to the taxiways and runways. Grass seed can't be planted until there is irrigation water available. F. PURCHASE OF PROPERTY FOR FUEL: A motion was made by Darrin for the Board to recommend the Council authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement between the City and Tom. The motion was seconded by Tim. Four members approved with Tom abstaining. G. A/C FOR OPERATIONS BUILDING: The air conditioning in the building is not working. Fred has contacted Building Maintenance to check out the problem. Richard asked if they could also check the heating system. NEW BUSINESS: A. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Tom suggested the Board invite the Grant County Economic Development Council and the local realtor's association to attend a Board meeting to see what's happening with the new lots at the Airport. Fred said the City is in the process of amending the Airport's Master Plan. Fred thought an informational only meeting would be okay. Tim made a motion to invite the Grant County Economic Development Council and realtors to an informational meeting next month. The motion was seconded by Darrin and approved unanimously. Richard will invite them to the meeting. B. USE OF WELL: Previously discussed. C. LIGHTS BULBS: New light bulbs are in the storage area. Mike asked that used light bulbs be turned in to Public Works so they are accounted for and purchased when needed. Richard will let Darel Fuller know. D. VOLUNTEER TIME: Timesheet will be turned into Public Works. E. OTHER: None. The meeting was adjourned by Richard Pearce at 12:28 p.m. brks Technician