05-17-2005 APM+HUTCHINSON AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION
May 17, 2005
5:30 p.m.
Airport Arrival /Departure Building
Minutes
Members present: Dave Skaar, Chuck Brill, Doug McGraw, Doug Kephart, Jeff Lux, Mayor Steve Cook
Others Present: John Olson, City of Hutchinson; Tom Parker, Hutchinson Aviation; Several other members
of the public were also present.
Meeting called to order at 5:30 p.m. There was a quorum of members present.
1. Approve Minutes of February 14, 2005 meeting
Motion made by Doug Kephart, second by Chuck Brill to approve February 14, 2005 minutes.
2. Meet Life Link III representative
Members and other introduced themselves. Mayor Steve Cook welcomed Life Link III to the Hutchinson Municipal
Airport Commission members held general discussions with Life Link III staff regarding how the airport could
better accommodate their activities.
3. Review current project (results of bids)
Olson presented results of the recent bid opening
Electrical = $207,334.40
Fuel = $240,990.00 (1 unresponsive bidder at $177,000.00)
Commission members discussed the total of both projects as being too high, particularly considering existing AIP
funding available.
Motion by Jeff Lux, second by Doug McGraw to direct staff to consider rejecting both bids, pursuing replacement of
the REILS and constant - current regulator through other funding programs, reconsider bid for fuel, using some of the
cost - saving ideas presented by the unresponsive bidder, and constructing a hardstand with day labor and volunteer
labor. Unanimous approval.
3. Review 5 -year Capital Improvement Plan
Commission members agreed their priorities were provision of Jet Fuel, installation of a hardstand, and replacement
of REIL and constant current regulator fixtures. 5 -year plan should also consider purchase of Skydive Hutchinson
property, if possible.
4. Update the construction of private hangars
Olson reported to Commissioners that a meeting had been held with private hangar owners regarding development
costs that were common to all owners, including installation of a tile, grading and landscaping, and asphalt apron
construction. Coordinating the construction could be beneficial, and hangar owners agreed.
Motion by Doug Kephart, second by Chuck Brill authorizing City staff to serve as general contractor for work
common to all private hangars, including asphalt, drainage tile, and landscaping. Unanimaous approval.
4. Update the questionnaire responses
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Olson updated Commission members regarding the status of work being done by the City to update the hangar
waiting list.
Discuss allowable aircraft
Discussion was held regarding parasails, ultralights, experimental aircraft and Sport planes. As long as aircraft are
registered by an organization recognized by the FAA, the airport must allow their operation and subsequently the
ownership and occupancy of hangars at the airport. City leases identify that hangars are primarily for the storage of
registered aircraft, therefore experimental aircraft and other vehicles that are registered are deemed qualified for
occupancy of a hangar at Hutchinson Municipal Airport.
Review minimum standards
Commission members were handed the minimum standards, as adopted by the City for review. These minimum
standards will be a discussion item at a future meeting.
9. Other Discussions
There being no other discussion,
At 6:55, a motion to adjourn was made by Chuck Brill, second by Doug McGraw. Unanimous approval.
NEXT MEETING DATE - TENTATIVE: June 14, 2005