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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-10-1990 Regular Meeting59 The Airport Board of the City of Fairhope met Monday, December 10, 1990 at 8:00 A.M. at 161 N. Section Street, City Administration Building. Present: Chairman Sue Mason; members Robert Coiling, Andy Huggins Mike Baugh. Betty Rivenbark Secretary, Jim Lockett, Manager Fairhope Aero, Tom Odom Fire Marshal and Pete Douglas were also present. The minutes of the November meeting were duly approved as written. The Board at this time considered a bill for an appraisal done by C.W. Coleman for $200.00. Robert Coiling moved to pay, Andy Huggins seconded and motion carried unanimously. The money that will be collected in 1990 will be paid on a yearly basis for the T-hangars and that money will be put into an interest bearing account as the Board wishes. The Board at this time addressed what Mr. Odom had come up with dificiencies at the present airport site and how we might correct them. Mr. Odom said that the Code does not allow exceptions but it does allow the Fire Marshal to come up with a way to make the building safe and that is what he is trying to do. He said that there needs to be 3 stand pipes put in the North building, and 2 stand pipes in the other buildings with a portable type inductor to insert/release the foam, with the cans of foam at the site. Mr. Lockett asked if he could get what is being recommended put in writing and Mr. Odom said yes. Mr. Lockett is willing to cooperate to get the buildings into compliance. Mr. Douglas asked about his buildings being proposed and he was told that he would have to build as to code specifications that he will not be allowed shortcuts up front. Ms. Mason said that a 10,000 sq ft hangar would require a sprinkler system and Mr. Douglas will have a 10,000 sq ft hangar. Mr. Odom cited the codes that relate to Mr. Douglas' operation and told him that he can come get copies from him out of the code. That he will be required to come under the National Fire Protection Assoc., State Life Safety and City BUilding Codes. Mr. Lockett realizing that it will take a certain amount of time to work on coming into compliance was asked if he would come back at the next meeting and report his progress and by that we can see what has been accomplished. He said he would be glad to do this. The appraisal report that the Airport Board had gotten from C.W. Coleman 8 Associates regarding Mr. Douglas' proposed operation was considered. There was a monthly rent of $379.00/$4,552.00 annually ground rent only suggested for the operation Mr. Douglas was proposing to carry on. This was for approximately 3/5 acres of land less improvements yearly with 5 yr options where contract can be renegotiated at that time over a thirty year period. Robert Coiling moved to accept appraiser's amount and charge Mr. Douglas this amount. Andy Huggins seconded and motion carried unanimously. Mr. Huggins wished to clarify in the minutes that the 5 year options were also times when the contract could be re -negotiated. All said that this goes without saying but it is good to put in black and white. 60 Sue said that at the Council Meeting tonight she is going to present the following: at the request of Coastal Air Transport, the Airport Board recommends changing the status of that business' approval to operate at the Fairhope Airport from a General Fixed Base Operator to a Special Fixed Base Operator who provides only air taxi and air freight operations, single and multi -engine flight instruction, and aircraft rental. The Airport Board further recommends that Coastal Air Transport be granted a five year lease for those operations, with five 5 year renewal options and that they be granted authorization to construct a building as requested, providing such structure meets all applicable codes. The Airport Board proposed that the report of Mr. C.W. Coleman, the appraiser, be followed in setting the month rent for this business' use of airport property. The Airport Board further recommends that the City Attorney be requested to prepare an appropriate lease which incorporates the above provisions, plus any other necessary stipulations, including disposition arrangements for any buildings in the event the business closes, requirements for insurance, incorporation of provisions of the Minimum Standards into the lease, and renegotiation of the lease, including rent, in the event the type of operations performed by the business changes. All agreed that this was what they wished presented to City Council at their meeting tonight. Andy Huggins moved to present this, Mike Baugh 2nd and motion carried unanimously. Mr. Douglas asked if when he desires to include maintenance does he need to come back before the Board. Sue said yes a new submission would have to be made at that time. Under old buisness Sue brough up what we need to do to get the T-hangars into compliance and Tom said that 6" curbing needs to be put in around each hangar for vapor control. Further discussion led to a motion by Robert Coiling to do what is necessary to bring the T-hangars into compliance with Fire Code. Maike Baugh seconded and motion carried unanimously. Mr. Lockett reported that he thought they were current with their fuel payments at this time and at the January 14th meeting he will have a report on tie -down fee payments. There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned.