Airport Commission

AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING Monday, August 14, 2017 at 4:30 pm Murfreesboro Municipal Airport Terminal /Administration Bldg. 1930 Memorial Blvd. Murfreesboro, TN 37129 MEETING MINUTES IN ATTENDANCE: COMMISSION MEMBERS: Steve Waldron , Chair George Huddleston Jr., Vice Chair Clay Cook Bill Shacklett, Council Rep. Butch Jones John Polk GUESTS: Tim Keach, TDK Construction John Keach, TDK Construction Jim Gardner, Murfreesboro Aviation Mark Baker, Tenant Michel Deweese, Tenant Nick Lenczycki, MTSU Aerospace Department Donald McDonald Darren Duckworth, ATKINS Chuck Williams, Tenant STAFF: Jim Crumley, Assistant City Manager David Ives, Assistant City Attorney Chad Gehrke, Airport Manager Jennifer Hurst, Airport Administrative Assistant Prayer given and Pledge of Allegiance lead by John Polk 1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER: Steve Waldron called meeting to order. 2. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF July 17, 2017 AIRPORT COMMISISON MEEING MINUTES: Butch Jones moved to approve the minutes as is. Bill Shacklett seconded the motion and all voted in favor. 3. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF WORK AUTHORIZATION WITH ATKINS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF TAXIWAY F APRON AREA: Mr. Chad Gehrke reported that several utilities and items such as natural gas and three phase electricity that the Airport will be bringing onto Taxiway F/Apron for the TDK Hangar and future development. Mr. Gehrke stated that Airport has been coordinating with Tim and John Keach on their plans for construction and the Airport needs to create a more specific plan based on the Airport Master Plan for how the previous McKnight Park Soccer and multipurpose fields are to be developed. Mr. Gehrke stated that coordination is also occurring with the Parks and Recreation Department for the TDK Hangar but also the development on the remaining fields. Mr. Gehrke stated that as requested, Darren Duckworth of ATKINS was present to review a Work Authorization to provide various information regarding the development of the north end of the airport. Darren Duckworth reviewed the various portions of the Work Authorization. Parts 1 and 2 of Part B covered a great deal of planning work planning the Air Methods/Vanderbilt LifeFlight hangar plans, TDK Hangar, and other plans that the Airport Commission had discussed for this area and had asked ATKINS assistance with. That work had already been completed and ATKINS requires this Work Authorization so payment can be secured. Task 1.3 is a layout of the entire north end of the airport which includes a concept of the TDK Hangar being developed; future large, box, and T Hangars, and denoting additional space for MTSU for their future growth and development of their Airport Campus. Part 2 covered the need for topographic survey work which is necessary to ensure the area will be developed with proper drainage. Part 3 was described as specifications to extend Taxiway F which TDK require to perform that task. Part 4 that was initially a part of this Work Authorization will not be included at this time. Part 4 will be under a future Work Authorization for the actual engineering of ramp expansion and hangar construction. Mr. Gehrke stated that the Work Authorization being recommended will cost $38,367.00. He stated that he would be requesting a Grant from the Tennessee Aeronautics Division to assist in the cost of this work. Mr. Gehrke stated that he had requested the use of state funds and not NPE funds for this project. He stated that he was hoping to save as much federal NPE funds for future South Ramp development. John Polk moved to approve the Work Authorization for ATKINS as presented. Clay Cook seconded the motion and all voted in favor. George Huddleston Jr., Abstained from the Vote citing a Conflict of Interest being a member of the Tennessee Aeronautics Commission. 4. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN FOR TDK HANGAR LLC.: Chad Gehrke stated that we are working with Tim and John Keach regarding their Site Plans for their Hangar site. John Keach presented revised site plan drawings provided by Griggs and Maloney showing the latest plans for their hangar and office facility located off the north end of Taxiway F. Mr. Keach stated that the building will be moved 25’ towards the west which will change the apron area. He also described the fencing plan which includes. Mr. Keach described the gate on the north side of the development connects the north auto parking area to the hangar apron area. Chad Gehrke reminded the Airport Commission of the discussions of the Airport providing a gate on the west side of the hangar and TDK providing the connector from their west parking lot directly to Taxiway F for emergency vehicles and any other future needs. John Keach agreed with that discussion and stated that that would be provided. Mr. Gehrke stated that the Airport would also provide fencing on the west side of the development to keep soccer balls and children off of the TDK area. Mr. Keach stated that Air Methods would be using a mobile landing pad for the helicopter that will be able to be towed in and out of the hangar. A color rendition of the elevation plans of the Hangar were provided by John and Tim Keach. John Polk moved to approve the Site Plan for TDK Hangar LLC that will go before the City Planning Commission pending their approval. Butch Jones seconded the motion and all voted in favor. 5. REVIEW OF TERMINAL AUTO PARKING CONCEPT PRESENTED BY ATKINS: Chad Gehrke showing the Terminal Drawings as they have been updated. He also reported the future meetings planned to discuss minor floor plan changes and various exterior issues. Mr. Gehrke reviewed the negative comments that had been received from various Airport Commission and Terminal Design Team members regarding the latest exterior elevations presented by Michael Baker International. Gehrke stated that he had talked with Mr. David Wiloughby of Michael Baker International right before the meeting and David had stated that he would be providing the Terminal Design Team with four exterior concepts to choose from. He stated that some would have a rounded roof and some would not. Darren Duckworth reviewed the auto parking concept for the new Terminal area and how it will also support other existing and future facilities in the Terminal area. The Airport Commission discussed various aspects of the parking plan and made several suggestions for Darren Duckworth. The discussion included discussions regarding sidewalks, lighting, handicap parking requirements, possible future fuel farm location, and several other items. George Huddleston moved to refer to Taxiway E as Taxiway F from this point forward to ensure that there is no confusion. Butch Jones seconded the motion and all voted in favor. 6. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CHANGE TO SHELL CARD BASED CUSTOMER FUEL DISCOUNT: Chad Gehrke reviewed the history of the T-hangar Fuel Discount program and the Shell Aviation card. Mr. Gehrke recommended that the discount not only be provided to hangar customers but also to tie- down customers. John Polk moved to approve the Shell Card Based Customer Fuel Discount with the changes discussed. Clay Cook seconded the motion and all voted in favor. 7. AIRPORT MANAGER’S REPORT: A) Status of New Terminal – previously discussed B) State Airport Inspection – completed and license obtained C) Status of New Approaches – coordinating location of trees located by the FAA. Coordinating with contractors and landowners located inside and outside the Avigation Easement to have trees lowered and or removed before the first week of October to still be on schedule for March 2018 new published approaches. D) Status of New T-Hangar Lease Agreements – still receiving annual aircraft inspections. Some costumers coming forward to request 180-day extension for various reasons. 8. CONSIDER ANY OTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE AIRPORT COMMISSION: The floor was opened to those in attendance for any questions or comments. Mark Baker brought up several items/questions for the Airport Commission to consider. A) Term Limits of Commission Members: Currently there are no limits to being a Commission Member besides being a Resident of the City of Murfreesboro. He asked if residency was required. B) Deposit Requirement to be on Waiting List: Implementing a fee might help with the management of the hangar waiting list. C) Carousal Hangar instead of Box Hangars near T Hangars. Mr. Baker inspected a hangar in Springfield TN that has a carousal floor which allows four to six aircraft to be housed in the hangar. The floor turns to allow one aircraft to exit of enter the hangar. Cost roughly $50k  for a 60x60 which can hold 4-6 aircraft depending on the type of aircraft are being stored and might save valuable space on the airport. 9. CONSIDER NEXT DATE FOR AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING: Next Airport Commission meeting will be coordinated by Mr. Gehrke. 10. ADJOURNMENT: Butch Jones moved to adjourn and John Polk second. All voted in favor.