ASHLAND AIRPORT COMMISSION

May 6, 2008

MINUTES

MEMBERS PRESENT:   RICHARD HENDRICKSON, RUSS SILBIGER, LINCOLN ZEVE, DAVID WOLSKE, ALAN DEBOER, TOM BRADLEY, BILL SKILLMAN,  BOB SKINNER, BRITTANY WISE, GOA LOBAUGH

STAFF: JIM OLSON & SCOTT FLEURY

MEMBERS ABSENT:  NONE

Visitors:  Clark Hamilton and Alan Bender

CALL TO ORDER:                   9:30 AM

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:      April 1, 2008, minutes approved as written.

Public Forum: No Public Forum comments

OLD BUSINESS:

A.     Tariff Rate Adoption: Medford Airport tariff rate currently is $3.96 per 1000 lb. and the Ashland Airport will match that rate beginning in the 2009 fiscal year.

B.     Noise Sensitive Area Map and SuperAWOS advertisement: Change TPA to 2900’. Wise and Skinner to forward Fleury other pamphlets to use as template to print out area map. Fleury to look into uploading map onto Airport Commission section of City of Ashland website as viewable/printable PDF.

C.     Stand alone computer system installed and running at Airport. Links to various websites set on desktop. The Commission would like to thank Tom Bradley for his work in this matter. Hamilton mentioned having a printout of steps required to view various sites for everyone to view, maybe a laminated flow chart right next to the computer.

D.    Jackson County Watermaster gauging station. Fleury sent letter to Watermaster giving ok to install gauging station on south side of Neil Creek on Airport Property. Skinner says there were no issues with installation and unit is barely visible.

E.     West Jackson St. noise complaints. Mr. Huckabay did not show up to meeting to discuss his issue. Comission read latest email to Skinner and decided that a good faith effort was made to resolve this issue with no action on the part of the effected party. 

NEW BUSINESS:        

A.               Aviation fuel price survey information was passed out to Commission for review. Jet-A and AV-GAS prices are lower or on par with similar locations. Ashland Airport fuel flowage price is .07 which is on par or lower compared with other locations. Skinner to price gas according to cost per load for new gas shipments.

B.               Lease Development: Airport Commission agrees that the new leases and lease template need to be completed as soon as possible. The Airport Commission does not want to hold up development any longer then necessary because of the revenue it can generate for the City. Fleury to write letter from Airport Commission to Legal urging them to complete the leases as soon as possible. Wolske would also like the Commission to review the leases once they are completed.

C.               AIP List: Olson goes over the AIP list for construction projects to begin on or around 2012. The primary projects are 12/30 runway overlay, PAPI to replace VASI’s, and the North Hanger Taxiway extension. Wolske motions for Commission to go with primary AIP options, second by Hendrickson. Vote passes by unanimous decision. The list can still be modified in the future if need be based on a greater need for the Airport.

D.              Airport Appreciation Day: Brittany has most items under control with regards to the running of Airport Day. There are many kid friendly activities planned for the day. Science Works, The Rogue Eagles, Emergency Services will all be on hand. Their will also be a bbq lunch, pancake breakfast along with helicopter and plane rides for people in attendance.

E.               Meteorlogix: DTN sends updated bill for service through September 2008. Commission has issues with the billing cycle and how it does not match the renew date on a yearly cycle. The Airport has fulfilled its contract requirement time of three years and does not see why they should have to pay for the last portion of this year. Commission agrees not to pay the new bill, instead will wait and see what Bob hears back from DTN regarding the billing cycle and our request for cancellation.  

F.               Airport Commission Applications: Fleury sent application to Tregg Scott as requested by Zeve. Commission has the option to review old applications for new appointments, but individuals will need to fill out new application for Mayor review.  

AIRPORT MANAGER REPORT/FBO REPORT/AIRPORT ASSOCIATION:

A.               Status of Airport, Financial Report, Review of Safety Reports

B.               Maintenance Updates – Peters installed first hanger number on DeBoer Hanger. Commission to review initial number sign and approve or recommend changes at next meeting.  

OTHER:

The meeting of the JC airport commission is the third Monday of the month at 12:00 PM.

NEXT MEETING DATE:  June 10, 2008, 9:30 AM

ADJOURN:  Meeting adjourned at 11:25 AM