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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-06-1983 Regular MeetingThe Airport Board of the City of Fairhope met Wednesday, April 6, 1983 at 3:00 p.m. at the City Administration Building 387 Fairhope Avenue, Fairhope, Al. Present: Chairman Donald Coogan, members Trisha Nelson, Buzz Colling, Jim Gaston. Also M..L. Aust Consulting Engineer, Tommie Werneth�and Bill Langley F.A.A. office Jackson, Miss. Mr. Coogan mentioned that we were going out on bids on a new regulator for the Airport. He related that the automatic one had gone out and the Board discussed -whether or not the old one could be repaired or should we go to the expense -of $3,000 for a new one. Aaron Norris was there doing this dis- cussion and was asked to look into this. Also at this time discussion was held on getting the green -lens fixed at the airport. All realized that this has to be done therefore J.E. Gaston moved to investigate repairing the lens through M & S Electric, Greenwood, Miss. or get a new one at a quoted price of $992.00. Trisha Nelson seconded and motion passed unanimously. Buzz Colling reported to Board the condition of a surplus fire truck that had been placed at the Airport. He related that the City had placed the truck at the Airport for their use and that during the winter they had left water in the hoses and they froze and split open. That at this point that nothing had been done about gett' it,tb ac in working order. Mr. Langley mentioned that if -to �as ` own on the 1�-p^RT++.ar-��.✓ RM , that we should let it be known that we can no longer provide fire protection if a crash did occur. No action was taken on this matter. It was suggested looking at other airports to see what they do in providing fire protection and what they have to offer. The Board at this time held a lengthy discussion on the possibility of a Project -04 Federally assisted for proposed ext- ention of Runway 1/19, and parallel taxiway. It was mentioned that the masterplan calls.� Qr 6700� fit . That now it is 5200 ft .4,cl SZ?- - have to extend 1500 ft. t'd,;maximum at at this point if the Board wishes to vote for one,a pre -application is needed before the end of April. Bill Langley gave the background leading up to today. That at this point we would have to give them a pre -application so they would at least know how to allocate their funds for the coming year, and that we would have to have it bid before 9/30. That for the pre -application we would have to submit what we plan to do, cost,why want to do it, and have clearances needed. M.L. related he could get one ready in 2 weeks time for submittal but needed to know Board's pleasure on what to get ready. Bill Langley submitted at this time that 1196 looking at the present airport that he saw a problem if we extend the runway to handle bigger planes with the 200 ft. separation there would be out there between the runway and the taxiway. There was then a lengthy discussion held on* the pros -cons building a new runway in a� different location with 400 ft. separation now required forvrunway 67oo ft. long. 0 M.L. brought up the problem we now have with the culvert and that it would have to be enlarged. If we go with a new project it woulC11e-90-10 funding and the question was raised where we could 1i1 102sponsor funds as money was not available through the city coffers. Tommie Werneth spoke at this time saying she was trying to get something going through a grant with the state. The total cost of the project was discussed with it being men- tioned that a 3 million dollar figure might cover the cost of a new runway to the east with land acquisition being involved. Tommie mentioned that she would approach the adjoining land owner on the East to see what could be worked out. Mr. Langley pointed out that he thought that we should think ahead to the future, that if we only extend the present runway we are hemming ourselves in, that this would be a chance to expand and accomodate larger planes and encourage business and industry in t i,�� rea.n �- .: It was determined that we needed an extra 500 ft,1P _do ham'proJec' right. Much discussion led to Jim Gaston making a motion to immediately proceed in getting a pre -application filed with the FAA for a 6700 ft runway to be located on the East side of the present runway, with the present runway being used as a taxiway. Trisha Nelson seconded and motion carried unanimously. Meeting was duly adjourned with understanding that Ms. Werneth was to approach land owner to the East and Mr. Aust to start paperwork as soon as possible and Board to meet again as soon as necessary.