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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-14-1989 Meeting AIRPORT ADVISORY HOARD MINUTES JUNE 14, 1989 1. The meeting was called to order at 6:12 P.M. by Chairman Guy Sutherland. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Guy Sutherland, Vice-Chairman Larry Tucker, Secretary Steve Gillett, Members Cliff Hyde, Deborah Rihn, and Mike Miller. MEMBERS ABSENT: Member John Ladd c~THERS PRESENT: Paul Johnson, Eastern Airlines; seven (7} interested aircraft owners/operators 2. The minutes of the March 8, 1989 regular meeting were read. Motion was made by Vice-Chairman Larry Tucker, seconded by Member Cliff Hyde to approve the minutes as presented. Motion was unanimous. 3. Chairman Guy Sutherland asked that Items 4 and 5 of the agenda be handled before going to Item 3. Mr. Sutherland reported that he would be out of town for the regular scheduled meeting on July 12. Chairman Sutherland also reported that the City was planning to construct an elevated water storage tank in the Lomax area, which should not interfere with operations at the Airport. Member Mike Miller requested the status of the non-directional beacon (NDB). Steve Gillett reported that the NDH was activated, and that a preliminary approach was prepared by the FAA. The instrument approach would be effective upon publication by the FAA. Members Cliff Hyde and Debbie Rihn requested copies of the preliminary approach so that they could begin instruction of their students. 4. Chairman Guy Sutherland asked that Steve Gillett lead the discussion on the public input received at the point workshop meeting of the La Porte City Council and the Airport Advisory Board. Steve Gillett outlined the suggested changes, and discussion was held on each change. The following changes were approved: A. Redefined in B. Incorporated C. No change to D. No change to E. Revised Rule regulations" F. No change to strument flight rules (IFR). suggestion to revise Rule 3. Rule 4. Rule 5. 6 to notify FAA, " if required by FAA .Rule 7. • Page Two Minutes June 14, 1989 G. Extended discussion on Rule 11. It is unclear whether FAA regulations allow unlicensed pilots; such as mechanics, etc.; to taxi aircraft. Motion was made by Member Cliff Hyde, and seconded by Member Debbie Rihn, to table discussion on Rule 11 until more information can be obtained. Motion was unanimous. The Board was polled, and it was decided to meet again on June 28, 1989 at 6:00 P.M. to make a decision on Rule 11, and any other rules that were not resolved. H. No change to Rule 12. I. No change to Rule 14. J. No change to Rule 15. K. No change to Rule 16a. L. No change to Rule 16b. It was requested that grounding of aircraft and refuelers be referred to the Fire Code Review Committee. M. No change to Rule 16c. N. No change to Rule 16f. Fire Code Review Committee will also be requested to examine this rule for clarification. O. No change to Rule 18a. P. There was extensive discussion on Rule 18b. Steve Gillett objected to any revision to the rule that would allow aircraft engines to be propped, started, or left running without qualified personnel at the controls. He cited the liability to the City if an accident occurred, if exceptions were allowed to the rule, which is the suggested rule in the model FAA rules. Pilots, FBO's, and other Board members cited the need to allow exceptions, "if properly secured". A motion was made to amend the rule to add "unless properly secured" by Member Debbie Rihn and seconded by Vice-Chairman Larry Tucker. Motion was approved, with Secretary Steve Gillett voting no. Q. Revised Rule 18c to read "aircraft" engines. R. No change to Rule 21d. S. Revised Rule 22 to read "unloading passengers and/or cargo". T. No change to Rule 23. U. Revised Rule 24 to read "take-offs and landings should be made". V. No change to Rule 25. • Page Three Minutes June 14, 1989 W. Discussion on Rule 26 to include provisions for helicopter traffic. The need for a helicopter traffic pattern, and designated areas for helicopter landings was discussed. Motion was made by Member Cliff Hyde and seconded by Member Mike Miller to table this item to gather additional information on helicopter traffic for the next meeting. Motion was unanimous. X. There was extensive discussion on revising Rule 27 to limit touch and go landings, as well as regulating the size of the traffic pattern, along with limits of numbers of aircraft in the pattern. After discussion, motion was made by Member Cliff Hyde and seconded by Vice-Chairman Larry Tucker, to leave Rule 27 as written. Motion was unanimous. The Board decided to continue the review of the suggested changes at the special called June 28 meeting. 5. Motion was made to adjourn by Vice-Chairman Larry Tucker, seconded by Member Mike Miller. Motion was unanimous and the meeting was adjourned at 9:27 P.M. Respectfully Submitted, Steve Gil tt, Secretary PASSED AND APP ON THIS DAY D: 19~ CHAIRMAN