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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-10-07 Airport Committee MinutesAIRPORT COMMITTEE MEETING CTCY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM - TkURD FLOOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1997 -4 PM Present: Nichi S. Farnham, Member Patricia Blanchette, Mayor Edward Barren, City Manager Norman Houston, Assist. Legal Attorney Peter D'Errico, Consultant, Economic Dev. Bob Ziegelaaq Airport Director The meeting was convened at 4:05 PM and agenda items were taken up as par published agenda. 1. Land Purchase. The issue of the purchase of 6+ acres of land along the airport's northeastern boundary was reconsidered at the City Council's request. The Airport Director explained the background of the issue and recommended the purchase at the negotiated price of57,000 p/acre. This purchase would extend the airport's boundary to the preferred 1500 ft. fine (from the runway area). Market valuations. by local appraisers were above the agreed upon price. The two members present recommended that the item be refined back to the full City Council for passage. I Aviation Museum. The Airport Director provided Committee members with an overview of the plans for the establishment of an Aviation Museum at BIA. The proposed location is off Godfrey and Maine Avenues, and bordered by the Public Works Department and Army National Guard. A total of approximately 5 acres would be involved. The Airport Director explained that he had reached an agreement with the Anny National Guard on the future boundary for the expanded apron area to be used by the Guard upon completion of their planned expansion. Upon the re- location of Maine Avenue a site of approximately 7 acres tout would be created behind the curt Public Works facility. Mr. Ziegelar further told the Committee members that an Aviation Museum would be an attraction for Bangor and would help the city gain touristAisitors. He requested authorization to negotiate a preliminary lease proposal that would include low startup torts and would ultimately call for ovemide based on lease payments. The Committee members present requested that a lease proposal be presented at a later Committee meeting. 3. Business Express. The Airport Director explained the status of the Business Express Airlines maintenance operations at BLA, in view of a number of reports concerning expansion of activities in Portland. Mr. Ziegelaar stated he believed that activities at DIA, which already involves a work force of 60 employees, was likely to grow further. 4. State Aviation Service Study. The Airport Director briefed the Committee about an aviation service study undertaken for the State by Globs] Aviation Associates, a Washington, D.C. based consulting Lot As a result of the study presentations are being pictured to Continental Airlines and US Airways. An earlier presentation to Delta Air Lines had already occurred. W. Ziegelaar expressed optimism about the potential for improved services and a possible increase ofjet Flights. He advised the Committee that more specific recommendations would be made at a later time. 5. Business Overview. The Airport Director briefed the Committee about a recent negotiation with the FAA for a lease renewal involving Bldg. 496 (Maine Avenue). He requested approval for the new lease which called for a one-year term with three one-year renewal options. The monthly payment under the new lease would increase from $5,569 75 to $6,031.25. Mr. Ziegelaar further advised that he had declined a request by the FAA to consider a decrease in total lease space as the budding had originally been renovated to accommodate the FAA. The Committee members present endorsed acceptance of the lease as m gofiated. The Airport Director tura briefed the Committee about a request from Sally Holland of Drivers Edge for authorization to use an abandoned runway for skid Barring purposes. It was agreed that the Airport Department would prepare a $I p/a lease stipulating insurance requirements and other pre -requisites. W. Ziegelaar further stated that he had referred a Truck Driving Institute to Bass Park for similar but more intense activity as it would create significant truck traffic and required the installation of a trailer and toilet facilities. This particular lease should create revenue generation opportunity for the park.