CCAA Minutes 08-11-2008 2008 Collier County
Airport Advisory Board
Minutes
August 11 , 2008
COLLIER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
Mr U'I'ES OF REGULAR MONDAY, AUGUST 11, 2008 MEETING
MEMBERS Steve Price Michael Klein Frank Secrest Lloyd Byerhof
PRESENT: Jim Murray Dave Gardner
STAFF: Theresa Cook Jim Kenney Debi Mueller Bob Tweedie
Debbie Brueggeman Heidi Ashton -Cicko
PUBLIC: Robert Breeder Kim Walker Mel Reinhart Peter Cruz
I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Meeting called to order at 1:00 p.m. A quorum was present throughout the meeting.
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The following item was added to the Agenda under X New Business:
J. Resolution 08-43 approving and authorizing the Authority's Chairman to execute two
(2) agreements (FNG Form 35 -R and the Authority's Limited Use Bare License
Agreement) with the Florida Army National Guard for a four (4) acre parcel of land
at the Iifimokalee Regional Airport for the storage of construction equipment, military
vehicles, and related equipment, whereby the Authority would receive assistance as
needed with emergency preparedness and response.
Mr. Byerhof then made a motion to approve the agenda as amended. Mr. Gardner
seconded, and the Agenda, with the above addition, was approved by a 6 -0 vote.
IV. FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
BROWNFLELD PRESENTATION
Ms. Kim Walker, Florida Brownfields Liaison, Florida Department of Environmental
Protection presented information regarding Florida's Brownfield Redevelopment
Program, brownfield redevelopment success stories, the `Brownfield" designation and
potential funding opportunities.
V. APPROVAL OF JUNE 9, 2008 MINUTES
The following paragraph was added to the Authority's June 9, 2008 minutes, at the end of
section_ VIII. NEW BUSINESS, F:
Mr. Price indicated that the County Manager and the BCC should be made aware of
the speculative nature of this investment as there currently are no prospective tenants
C11. who have demonstrated to the Airport Authority >a desire and ability to sub - lease this
facility at a .fair market rent He also stated that if the BCC wished to make this
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investment as an economic incentive to development at the Immokalee Regional
Airport, he would support the decision, but only if they were fully informed. The
y Authority members concurred, and the Executive Director was charged with clearly
communicating the speculative nature of this investment to Mr. Mudd.
Mr. Byerhof then made a motion to approve the June 9, 2008 minutes, as amended. Mr.
Gardner seconded, and the June 9, 2008 minutes, with the above addition, were approved
by a 6 -0 vote.
VI. FINANCE REPORT — APRIL 2008
There were no questions regarding the May 2008 or Quarter ended June 30, 2008 finance
reports. It was confirmed that Jet A fuel sales in Immokalee are likely lower than last
year because there were fewer fires this year. Mr. Murray commended staff on the
completeness and clarity of the finance reports, indicating he appreciates the effort
required to generate these reports. No action required.
VII. WORK ORDER/AGREEMENTS STATUS REPORT
The work order status report provides an update of the outstanding work orders and
contracts/agreements, including payments made to date. No action required.
VIII. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
The Executive Director discussed the following items:
Marco Island Executive Airport. The closing on the acquisition of the 2.73 acres from
WCI Industries has been delayed because of WCI's Chapter 11 filing. Following the
acquisition of the 2.73 acres from WCI, the design of the parking/apron expansion will
need to be revised to incorporate the 2.73 acres. The design for the taxiway is due by
December 2008. Fill dirt needed for the construction projects at the Marco Airport may
be available from the City of Marco Island and/or Fiddler's Creek.
Immokalee Regional Airport. The Bayshore Gateway Triangle Community
Redevelopment Agency (CRA), the Immokalee CRA, the Airport Authority and the
Economic Development Council are researching the possibility of forming a brownfield
coalition in order to take advantage of potential federal funding opportunities. The
.Authority has received a "Letter of Conditions" for the $495,000 USDA grant for the
20,000 square foot manufacturing facility. Boundary surveys have been completed for
the 103 and 108 acre parcels of land needed for the near -term (1-5_years) extension of
Runway 9/27 and the preservation of land for future runway needs. Collier County Real
Estate Services has completed an appraisal of the 103 acres. The Master Plan has been
submitted to the Federal Aviation Administration for review.
Everglades Airpark. The hurricane damaged residential dwelling and hangar building
,y5 have been torn down. The Collier County Purchasing Department delayed the bidding
for the hangar building because the County is adding local preference to the bid package.
The Authority is working on the permit requirements for the south taxiway.
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Executive Director's Performance Evaluation. The Executive Director's performance
evaluation is due in September 2008. Performance evaluation criteria, based on that
utilized by the Naples Airport Authority for the Executive Director and Managers, were
distributed to the Authority Board members for their use in evaluating the Authority's
Executive Director's performance during fiscal year 2008.
IX. OLD BUSINESS
Staff recommended that Resolution No 08 -30 recommending the BCC approve and
authorized its Chairman to sign a Resolution superseding Resolution No. 04 -82 to request
that the Florida Department of Environmental Protection allow the Immokalee Regional
Airport to voluntarily withdraw from participation in the Brownfield Program NOT be
approved. No one made a motion to approve Resolution No. 08 -30.
X. NEW BUSINESS'
A. Mr. Murray made a motion to approve Resolution No. 08-34 reequired by the United
States Department of Agriculture to apply for and receive Rural Business Enterprise
Grant funds stating that the project will not be transferring job /employment,
producing goods/services where there is no demand, and will obtain Labor
Department clearance, subject to ratification by the County Manager and Collier
County Board of County Commissioners. Mr. Klein seconded, and Resolution No.
34 was approved unanimously, subject to ratification by the County Manager and the
BCC.
The Authority wants to ensure that the County Manager and the BCC are fully aware
of the limitations that the USDA "grant conditions" place on the proposed 2b,000
square foot manufacturing facility.
B. Mr. Byerhof made a motion to approve Resolution No. 08 -35 affirming the Board of
County Commissioner's approval of an after- the -fact acceptance of a Federal
Aviation Administration Grant Agreement in the amount of $201,875 for the design,
permitting, and bidding of a taxiway and aircraft apron south expansion at the Marco
Island Executive Airport. Mr. Secrest seconded, and Resolution No. 08 -35 was
approved unanimously.
C. Mr. Byerhof made a motion to approve Resolution No. 08 -36 approving and
authorizing the Authority's Executive Director to execute Q. Grady Minor and
Associates, P.A. Work Order # QGM -FT- 3969 -08 -19 in the amount of $3,872.50 for
engineering and surveying services for the proposed twenty -five (25) acre Florida
Army National Guard sub -lease area at the Immokalee Regional Airport. Mr. Murray
seconded, and Resolution No. 0 8-3 6 was approved unanimously.
D. Mr. Murray made a motion to approve Resolution No. 08 -37 approving and
authorizing the Authority's Executive Director to execute Q. Grady Minor and
Associates, P.A. Work Order # QGM -FT- 3969 -08 -20 in the amount of $1,990 for
engineering and surveying services for the purchase of 2.73 acres of land, know as
tract Q, adjacent to the Marco Island Executive Airport, subject to the Authority's
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n" Executive Director issuing a Notice to Proceed after it has been determined that the
purchase will proceed in light of WCI's pending bankruptcy. Mr. Klein seconded,
and Resolution No. 08 -37 passed unanimously, subject to the Authority's Executive
Director issuing a Notice to Proceed after it has been determined that the purchase
will proceed in light of WCI's pending bankruptcy.
E. Mr. Byerhof made a motion to approve Resolution No. 01;1.8 inat jps he S
lease Agreement with Salazar Mac ' & Ste Inc. approved by the Authority on
November 13, 2006, Resolution 06-44, y the BCC on December 12, 2006, Agenda
Item No.M 16(G )4, and executed by the BCC on December 20, 2006, per the terms of
paragraph 2.c. of the Agreement: Mr. Murray seconded, and Resolution No. 0 8-3 8
passed unanimously.
F. Mr. Klein made a motion to approve Resolution No. 08 -39 affirming the BCC's
approval of Resolution No. 2008 -191 authorizing the Airport Authority to apply for a
$495,000 USDA Rural Business Enterprise Grant (RBEG), and the Authority's
Executive Director to sign all related documents to consummate the grant for an
eligible RBEG project at the Immokalee Regional Airport. Mr. "Secrest seconded, and
Resolution No. 08 -39 was approved unanimously.
G. Resolution 08-40 approving and authorizing the Authority's Executive Director to
execute URS Corporation Work Order # URS FT- 3889- 05 -06 in the amount of
IT! $51,866 for engineering service required for a Site Development Plan (SDP) for a
20,000 square foot manufacturing facility at the Immokalee Regional Airport,
contingent upon award of a USDA grant and conditions, was tabled.
H. Mr. Byerhof made a motion to approve Resolution No. 08-41 approving and
authorizing the Authority's Executive Director to execute Q. Grady Minor and
Associates, P.A. Work Order # QGM -FT- 3969 -08 -21 in the amount o $''12,115 for
engineering and surveying services required for the extension of Runway 9/27- at the
Immokalee Regional Airport. Mr. Klein seconded, ``and Resolution No. 08 -41 was
approved unanimously.
I. Mr. Murray made a motion to approve Resolution No. 08 -42 approving and
authorizing the Authority's Executive Director to executed Passarella & Associates
Work Order # PAS -FT- 4168 -08 -02 in the amount of $26,000 for ecological services
for an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) required by Collier County for the
extension of Runway 9/27 at the Immokalee Regional Airport Secrest seconded,
and Resolution No. 0842 was approved unanimously.
J. Mr. Byerhof made a motion to approve Resolution No. 08-43 approving and
authorizing the Authority's Chairman's to execute two (2) agreements (FNG Form
35 -R) and the Authority's Limited Use Bare License Agreement) with the Florida
Army National Guard for a four (4) acre parcel of land at the Immokalee Regional
Airport for the storage on construction equipment, military vehicles, and related
equipment, whereby the Authority would receive assistance as needed with
emergency preparedness and response. Mr. Klein seconded, and Resolution No. 08-
43 was approved unanimously.
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X. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned "without objection."
COLLIER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
Stephen L. Price, Chairman
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