10-19-2006 APM+HUTCHINSON AIRPORT COMMISSION
October 19, 2006
5:30 p.m.
Airport Arrival/DeparWre Building
Minutes
Members present: Dave Skaar, Doug McGraw, Dick Freeman, Joel Schwarze
Members absent: Chuck Brill
Others Present: John Olson, City of Hutchinson; Tom Parker, Hutchinson Aviation; Joe Dooley,
Tim Miller, John Miller, Julie Neuharth (pilots)
Meeting called to order at 5:35 p.m. There was a quorum of members present.
L. Approve Minutes of September 28, 2006 meeting
Motion made by McGraw, second by Freeman to approve minutes. Unanimous approval.
2. Airport Commission Appointment. City Council reappointed Chuck Brill to the Commission at the October
11 City Council meeting. Chuck's term expires September 2011.
3. 2006 Airport Improvements — T- Hangar construction
Olson updated the Commission regarding progress on the project to -date. Shop drawings have been submitted and
reviewed. The building permit has been issued. Anticipate concrete work to begin the week of October 23.
Olson reported there were some required change orders for the project.
The first change order addressed installation of a wrap - around grade beam at door entrances to the utility rooms.
The beam is strung from pillar to pillar under the entrances to the utility rooms to avoid settling issues at those
doors. The cost is estimated at $4,665. The second change order is for installation of additional pedestrian door to
comply with code for accessibility. The cost is estimated at $1,172.
There were no other potential issues identified.
4. Close -out of existing federal proiects
Olson reported that for the 2004 federal project, the last engineering bill was submitted for payment. For the 2005
federal project, all but the electrical portion has been submitted for payment.
Motion made by McGraw, second by Freeman to recommend the City Council terminate the contract with Quade
Electric, Inc. and find another qualified contractor to complete the work. Unanimous approval.
5. Review Drivate and /or commercial operations activit
After discussion regarding the lease with Life Link III, Commissioners agreed the lease should include provisions
that Life Link III install a concrete pad off the existing apron and an underground electrical connection for the
helicopter. The lease is to also include provisions to allow installation of appropriate aircraft monitoring devices so
Life Link III can comply with recommendations outlined by accreditation organization. recommended. Life Link
III will need to put in a web -cam system to monitor the aircraft 24/7. The new lease should reflect that.
6. Other Discussions
A copy of the most recent financial statement provided by the City's finance department was distributed
7. New Business
Olson presented a draft hangar policy for consideration. Commissioners agreed the draft should include allowing
existing hangar tenants to have first opportunity to for available hangar space, with priority given to tenants with
greatest longevity.
Commissioners agreed the draft policy should identify distinctions between individuals and entities other than
individuals, such as partnerships, flying clubs, corporations, etc.
Commissioners agreed the draft policy create only one waiting list for hangar space.
Olson and City staff will be working on a draft policy. The draft policy will be distributed to Commissioners and
will be addressed at a future meeting.
Freeman noted two lights, one on building #3 and one near the fueling site need to have bulbs replaced.
Motion to adjourn at 7:05 made by Schwarze, second by Freeman. Unanimous approval.
NEXT MEETING: Tentatively scheduled for November 16, 2006 at 5:30