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AIRPORT COMMISSION MINUTES
Joint Continued Regular Adjourned Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
300 Seminary Avenue
February 15, 1994
The City Council and Airport Commission convened in a joint
continued regular adjourned meeting, of which the agenda was
legally noticed and posted, at 7:03 p.m., in the Council
Chambers of the Civic Center, 300 Seminary Avenue. Roll was
taken and the following Councilmembers were present:
Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. Absent at roll
call: Councilmembers Mastin and Malone. Airport
Commissioners present at roll call: Mark Davis, Allan
Hunter, Chairman Robert Farnbach, Dorleen McBride, and
Robert Wattenburger. Absent Airport Commissioners at roll:
Robert Webb and Sinet Simon. Staff present: City Clerk
McKay, City Manager Rough, Redevelopment/Economic
Coordinator DeKnoblough, Airport Manager Bua, Airport
Assistant Richey, Community Development Director Harris
and City Engineer Beard. '
Councilmember Malone joined the meeting at 7:05 p.m.
Councilmember Mastin joined the meeting at 7:06 p.m.
STAFF REPORTS
2a. Status of Federal Aviation Administration Funde~
Airport Improvements Proqram Grant
The City Engineer reported the upcoming proposal for Airport
Improvements is expected to be awarded by late April with
projected work starting in May, and explained details
pertaining to scope of work and expected costs.
2b. Status of Airport Master Plan Project
The Community Development Director reported the consultants
expect to complete the Airport Master Plan in May, and noted
the Airport's comprehensive land use plan will be
incorporated into the current update of Ukiah's General
Plan, and both are expected to be completed in October, 1994.
2c. Status of Federal Express Project
The City Engineer reported on the construction progress of
the Federal Express building at the Airport.
Airport Commissioner Wattenburger requested some sort of
warning sign be posted near the construction site, where
there is a drop in paving, to prevent Airplanes from taxiing
near the edge.
City staff noted this request can be implemented.
2d. Status of Above Ground Tanks
The Airport Manager provided a report concerning the number,
type, size and location of future airplane fueling
facilities.
Airport Commissioner Simon joined the meeting at 7:25 p.m.
Discussion ensued regarding vehicle traffic at the Airport
and alternatives to expensive fuel tanks.
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2e. Status of California Department of Forestry
The City Manager reported on preliminary discussions with
the California Forestry Department regarding facility
expansion for larger firefighting planes and permanent
facilities for them at the Airport.
2f. Status of Request for Landinq Aid - Approach to Runway
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The Airport Manager reported the Federal Aviation
Administration is reviewing the request for installation of
a precision approach indicator for a North approach.
Airport Commissioner Simon noted the FAA has indicated
they have proposed this funding for 1996, but are analyzing
possible obstruction of mountains which may make it unusable.
Commissioner Wattenburger reported this system may be
adjusted to allow for these mountains.
Discussion ensued regarding some concerns for system failure
and liability potential.
2q. Status of Airport Business Park Project
The City Manager reported on possible funding for grants to
improve infrastructure east and south of the Airport for
Airport related industrial uses and job creation, and noted
more information will be available after June.
NEW BUSINESS
3a. Recruitment of Airport Business by Airport Commission -
Simon
Commissioner Simon questioned what the proper process is
regarding how the Airport Commissioners can get businesses
interested in locating at the Airport.
Discussion ensued regarding coordination with staff and
receiving guidance from the completed Airport Master Plan in
June, and future development of promotional materials.
Airport Commissioner Wattenburger suggested the lumber
yard operation is impacting traffic and creating a possible
hazard at its current location next to the Airport, City
Corporation yard, and Redwood Business Park access on
Hastings Road now.
3b. Discussion Reqardinq Corporation Yard - Farnbach
Commissioner Farnbach questioned Airport budget item
procedure and charges to the Airport accounts from other
City Departments.
Mayor Schneiter explained this is normal in the budget
process for all departments.
3c. Discussion Reqardinq Grant Enhancement Coordination
with Staff - Simon
Commissioner Simon reported there are grants available for
Airport Improvements and questioned how the Airport
Commission can assist in securing this funding.
The City Manager reported the completed Airport Master Plan
will identify funding sources for available grants.
3d. Discussion Airport Entrance Siqn - Farnbach
Airport Commissioner Farnbach questioned the status of the
new Airport entryway sign.
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The City Manager reported the Ukiah Redevelopment Agency
has reviewed and made recommendations concerning this sign,
which will be brought back to the Airport Commission.
General Discussion
Discussion by the Council and Airport Commission ensued
regarding how Airport fuel rates are adjusted, needed office
equipment in the Airport office, necessary road signs
indicating direction of the Airport, a possible designated
helicopter landing area at the Airport, Santa Rosa
Airporter services and impacts, needed pothole repair, and
that the Airport Beacon light has been repaired and is
operational at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business?-the meeting was adjourned
at 8:30 p.m. /
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Cathy Mc~aY., CMC/~E, City Clerk
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