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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_AIRAB_10.17.2011Notice of Meeting of the Airport Advisory Board City of Georgetown, Texas Monday, October 17, 2011 The Airport Advisory Board will meet on Monday, October 17, 2011 at 07:00 PM in the Georgetown Municipal Airport, Terminal Building, located at 500 Terminal Drive, Georgetown, Texas. If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Airport Advisory Members: George Brown - Chair, Gary Hamilton - Vice Chair, Milton Ritter - Secretary, Patrick McCaslin, L. E. Williams, Howard B. Landry Airport Advisory Board meets every third Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m.unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 07:00 PM Board may, at any time, recess the Regular Session to convene in Executive Session at the request of the Chair, a Board Member, the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Council Member, or legal counsel for any purpose authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551, and are subject to action in the Regular Session that follows. I. STAFF BOARD COMMENTS/QUESTIONS: (This is a short informational time regarding items where specific actions are not requested or needed) A. Introduction of Visitors B. Airport Manager’s Report – Sarah Hinton C. Report on Council Actions D. Public wishing to address the Board II. LEGISLATIVE REGULAR AGENDA: (This is for specific action items considered by the Board) E. Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes of September 12, 2011 and September 19, 2011. - George Brown F. Consideration and possible recommendation on EAA 187 Hangar/meeting place proposal. – Gary Hamilton G. Consideration and possible recommendation on a request to rename Hangar Drive to Tony Bingelis Drive in honor of the founding member of EAA Chapter 187, avid builder, publisher and mentor. – Gary Hamilton III. STRATEGIC ISSUES: H. Discussion on Airport Master Plan Update – Ed Polasek I. Consideration and possible action for setting the Agenda Items for the November 21, 2011 meeting. – George Brown ADJOURN Certificate of Posting I, Jessica Brettle, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the _____ day of _________________, 2011, at __________, and remained so posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. __________________________________ Jessica Brettle, City Secretary Minutes of the Meeting of the Airport Advisory Board City of Georgetown, Texas Monday, October 17, 2011 The Airport Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Monday , October 17, 2011. Members Present: George Brown - Chair, Gary Hamilton - Vice Chair, Milton Ritter - Secretary, Patrick McCaslin, L. E. Williams, Howard B. Landry Members Absent: (one board - vacancy) Staff Present: Sarah Hinton, Ed Polasek, BettyJo Patterson Minutes Regular Meeting Mr. George Brown called the regular Airport Advisory Board meeting to order on Monday, October 17, 2011 at 7:00 PM Board may, at any time, recess the Regular Session to convene in Executive Session at the request of the Chair, a Board Member, the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Council Member, or legal counsel for any purpose authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551, and are subject to action in the Regular Session that follows. I. STAFF BOARD COMMENTS/QUESTIONS: (This is a short informational time regarding items where specific actions are not requested or needed) A. Introduction of Visitors B. Airport Manager’s Report - Sarah Hinton Discussion: Hinton provided update on Airport financials, operations, renovations and Airfest 2011. Hinton explained that the airport is in the process of contacting the FAA to ge t the tower beacon moved and the airport is working on getting blue solars for the taxiway. Hinton reported that AirFest 2011 was a success, approximately 6,000 people in attendance, multiple aircrafts: L39, taildragger and other vintage aircraft. Aero Centex assisted with marshalling, Young Eagles and flight schools had a good turn out and no accidents reported. Ms. Carreno of Aero Centex noted that next year to seek more involvement from the FBO’s and airport patrons. Hinton agreed to contact airport patrons possible in March 2012. Shannon Thomas, Tower Manager commented on some problems getting aircraft to the Jet Center and some breakdowns in communications, that the pilots needed to be released by the Event Coordinator to air traffic. Thomas’ recommendation is that next year there is better communication and a R.A.M.P. coordinator. Board reviewed the annual budget and McCaslin requested that the financial report show last year vs. current year. C. Report on Council Actions – Sarah Hinton noted no items were taken to Council from the last meeting. D. Public wishing to address the Board Discussion: None II. LEGISLATIVE REGULAR AGENDA: (This is for specific action items considered by the Board – greater than $50,000 in value) E. Review and possible action to approve the minutes from the Special meeting held September 12, 2011 and the regular meeting held September 19, 2011. – George Brown Discussion: None Action: Motion by Hamilton, seconded by McCaslin Approved 6-0-0 (one board vacancy) F. Consideration and possible recommendation on EAA 187 Hangar/meeting place proposal. – Gary Hamilton Discussion: Hamilton discussed that the EAA 187 Chapter is still wanting to build a hangar on the site proposal of Terminal Drive and Airport Drive. What is their current status and as a non-profit, they would like to be considered for a reduced rate. Hinton advised that a decision needs to be made on the location site and that the reduced rate is limited per TxDOT (Te xas Department of Transportation) to Civil Air Patrol, Commemorative Air Force and museums. Polasek inquired whether a request has been made to the city and recommends that there needs to be a development process to include property, site plan, development permit, etc. and he suggested talking to Planner, Carla Benton, at Planning & Development. Hamilton acknowledged he will give the information to Anthony Plattsmier. G. Consideration and possible recommendation on a request to rename Hangar Drive to Tony Bingelis Drive in honor of the founding member of EAA Chapter 187, avid builder, publisher and mentor. – Gary Hamilton Discussion: Hamilton expressed that with the dedication memorial the EAA would like to honor Tony Bingelis by renaming Hangar Drive to Tony Bingelis Drive. Hamilton sited all the accomplishments of Mr. Bingelis: immigrant from Lithuania, in the Air Force - WWII, 1972 wrote articles and books in aviation, Texas Aviation Hall of Fame, founder of EAA 187 Chapter, etc. Polasek provided city policy that to name a road after a person in Georgetown; the request must be presented to the City Manager who then appoints a special committee to discuss the historical merits of the person whose name has been proposed. Also, property owners and lessee’s who are addressed on an existing road will be surveyed for agreement or disagreement with the proposed road name change. This information, along with a staff recommendation and special committee recommendation will be presented to City Council. Ritter acknowledged all of Bingelis’ benefits to aviation but that the expense to name change to addressing of all the businesses or tenants on Hangar Drive would be costly. Polasek accounted that a typical homeowner’s cost to change address, business cards/letters, mail, etc. can be $2,000, not including direct cost to the City with GPS, street signs and maps. Hamilton advised that he withdraws the request. III. STRATEGIC ISSUES: H. Discussion on Airport Master Plan Update – Ed Polasek Discussion: Polasek indicated that this year (2010-2011) the airport budgeted $10,000 for capital improvements. Hinton informed that the Airport Master Plan was not an item on TxDOT ’s plan this year to be funded and therefore no matching dollars. Hinton expressed that the Air port Master Plan is a guide to develop the airport and was last assigned in 2005, but she did receive the Airport Layout Plan (ALP) in June 2011. If there is a project that needs to be done, for example, a crack in the runway, it’s not going to be in the Airport Master Plan and will have to be funded. Polasek stated that city charter says that activity should be consistent with policy, rules and regulations. Thomas inquired as to how often the plan is updated. Hinton explained that TxDOT looks at it every 15-20 years. Polasek advised that we can still do some projects but we have to justify, such as a safety issue, and be consistent with the policies of the city. I. Consideration and possible action for setting the Agenda Items for the November 21, 20 11 meeting. – George Brown Discussion: None ADJOURN Motion by McCaslin, seconded by Landry to adjourn the meeting Approved 6-0-0 (one board vacancy) Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 7:44 P.M.