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CCAA Minutes 12-15-2004COLLIER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY MINUTES OF DECEMBER 15, 2004 MEMBERS Robin Doyle Jim Peterka Dennis Vasey Steve Price PRESENT: Gene Schmidt STAFF: Theresa M. Cook Thomas Palmer Joan Greco Bob Tweedie John Kirchner Debra Harnaga PUBLIC: Carol Glassman Tammie Nemechak Winona Stone Stan Vaughn Luc Carriere Robert Dwayne I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AND QUORUM CHECK  Meeting called to order at 1:00 p.m. A quorum present at 1:00 as four (4) Board members were present. Five (5) Board members were present as of 1:10 P.M. because Mr. Peterka arrived at that time. Chairman Doyle introduced the Authority’s new Executive Director, Theresa Cook, who was attending her first meeting of the Authority. III.  APPROVAL OF AGENDA  The Minutes from November 8 and the Hole Montes agenda items were moved on the Agenda to Administrative as F & G. The potential eviction at Immokalee Airport was added to the Agenda under “Old Business.” Thereafter, Mr. Vasey made a motion to approve the Agenda as amended, seconded by Mr. Price and approved 5-0.        IV.  EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS REPORT  The “Report” was deferred until the next meeting. Gene Schmidt advised that the Authority’s Aircraft (the “182”), which is “for sale” has not been sold. V. ADMINISTRATIVE. A. Sod Harvesting Potential. John Kirchner reported potential tenants have expressed interest in sod harvesting at the Immokalee Airport, which could net the Authority between $150,000 and $300,000 rent income annually. Chairman Doyle questioned what effect such sod farming might have on the soil and whether permits will be required. Steve Price said water use permits might be required. Potential effects on the soil need to be explored. Mr. Doyle asked Ms. Cook and staff to investigate this matter and report back to the Authority regarding its feasibility. Mr. Price noted that there is a need to research each perspective sod companies because there are some “fly by night” organizations in this business. B. Sale of the “Hornet Aviation” Business. John Kirchner advised that the sale of Hornet Aviation from Patrick Lee to Stan Vaughn has been completed, and introduced Stan Vaughn (who was present). Mr. Vasey moved that the lease held by Patrick Lee be terminated and a new lease agreement be entered into with Mr. Vaughn, seconded by Mr. Price, and passed 5-0. C. The Immokalee Regional Airport Security Plan. John Kirchner informed the Authority that the text of the Immokalee Security Plan is completed, and advised Board members can review a copy upon their request if desired. The plan is not being distributed or made available to the public because of the confidential nature of the document. John announced that the security fence project, undertaken by the Immokalee staff, is 90% complete. Total costs estimate: $15,000 contrasted to a cost of $52,000 if the tasks had been contracted out. Gene Schmidt recommended accommodations to the Immokalee staff be entered into this record. Motion to accommodate John and staff made by Chairman Doyle was approved by acclimation. D. Hole Montes PUD Presentation. Luc Carrier said there is $30,000 in seed money to start project. Next month Hole Montes wants to present a Work Order to identify additional tasks. Bob Dwayne presented the Immokalee Airport PUD proposal. The next step is a pre-application meeting with County staff. Chairman Doyle suggested Bob Dwayne work with the County Manager’s Liaison. No action required. E. Immokalee Development Timeline – Skytruck Facility. The most critical element is the Corp of Engineer’s permit. Wildlife study will delay the issuance of this permit until this summer. Hole Montes has hired legal council in Tallahassee to accelerate this permitting process. Hole Montes will focus on getting a permit for only a 30-acre area, not the entire 1300 acres. The goal is to be “moving” dirt in March of 2005. No action required. F. November 8 Meeting. Mr. Vasey questioned if Chairman Doyle needs to file a conflict statement form each time he abstains from a vote. Tom Palmer will notify him of the answer to this question. Winona Stone confirmed that Gene Schmidt has automatically been reinstated to his prior voting membership position with the Authority, and that no action is required by the BCC or the Authority. The November 8 Minutes were approved by 5-0 vote after motion to accept by Steve Price and a Second by Jim Peterka. G. Hole Montes Continuing Consulting Agreement. Mr. Vasey made a motion to re- award the Consulting Contract to Hole Montes, seconded by Mr. Peterka, and Motion passed 4-0. Chairman Doyle abstained and stated aloud his reason for abstention. VI. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS Everglades Project. Bob Tweedie informed the Authority the Everglades project is 90% complete. The runway is open. Taxiway paving will be finished this week. The Rotating Beacon will be ready in February. Close out in February. Status of proposed transfer of Everglades Airpark to the Everglades City. Gene Schmidt stated the apparent position Everglades City management is that the County transfer title of Everglades Airpark to the City, forgive all debt, and agree to pay future costs and expenses or operation and maintenance of the Airpark after the transfer of title. These desires are contrary to the intent of the County Manager to rid the County of those obligations by the transfer of title to the City. He stated in effect that: “The patient is not dead, but is on life support.” VII. OLD BUSINESS. Eviction of Sheriff’s Deputy from Immokalee Residence: Chairman Doyle recommended that we terminate the lease but not forcefully evict the Deputy Sheriff tenant. The tenant needs more time to find another place to live. John Kirchner and the Executive Director will try to settle this matter by amiable mutual agreement with the Deputy, and allow him more time to find his needed accommodations. Steve Price suggested staff set a reasonable not later than move-out date to keep some pressure on the tenant to proceed with his vacation of the premises. Chairman Doyle recognized and thanked Gene Schmidt for his services as the Authority’s Executive Director and presented Mr. Schmidt with a framed document of appreciation that was signed by all Authority Members and by several staff employees. X. Meeting adjourned by Chairman Doyle “without objection.”