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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/11/2015 Study Session MinutesSTUDY SESSION MINUTES 11555 W. Civic Center Drive, Marana, Arizona 85653 Council Chambers, August 11, 2015, at or after 6:00 PM Ed Honea, Mayor Jon Post, Vice Mayor David Bowen, Council Member Patti Comerford, Council Member Herb Kai, Council Member Carol McGorray, Council Member Roxanne Ziegler, Council Member STUDY SESSION CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL. Mayor Honea called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Town Clerk Bronson called roll. Council Members Kai and Ziegler were excused. There was a quorum present. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE. Led by Mayor Honea. APPROVAL OF AGENDA. Motion to approve as presented by Council Member McGorray, second by Vice Mayor Post. Passed unanimously 5-0. CALL TO THE PUBLIC. DISCUSSION/DIRECTION/POSSIBLE ACTION D 1: Relating to Marana Regional Airport; presentation and discussion regarding updating the Airport Master Plan and developing a Business Plan for the Airport. Steve Miller introduced Charlie McDermott and Jenny Watts from Armstrong Consultants, the Senior Airport Project Manager and Airport Planner, respectively, then gave a brief overview of the current airport infrastructure today. One of the reasons for updating the master plan is that we should be at 172,000 operations and 400 based aircraft. Those are two benchmarks used in forecasting as well as infrastructure improvements. The airport is one of eight general aviation airports in Arizona and the only one without a control tower. He reviewed the revenue sources which are land leases, fuel flowage fees, aircraft parking fees and event fees. Expenses are related to administration, maintenance, professional services and advertising. There are fifteen businesses August 11, 2015 Study Session Minutes 1 located at the airport. With respect to economic impact — Marana contributes $15.9M in direct and indirect impact. Current projects started in 2015 are the business plan and airport master plan, airport GIS survey, rates and charges analysis, pavement preservation and a wildlife hazard study. There are about 59 signs in various stages of deterioration — some up to 25 years old. Sign replacement started in January and will conclude next May. Staff has not yet submitted the 2017 CIP schedule such as ramp rehabilitation projects at a cost of $6.8M. Other projects are runway extension and rehabilitation, new terminal building, lighting and land acquisition from Arizona State Land of about $24M. Charlie McDermott spoke regarding the master plan. He reviewed what the goal is to meet all current FAA design standards and the future developments are safe. It is a 20 -year plan which includes a financial development plan to capture the future CIP projects. An airport layout plan will also be included to pinpoint where development can occur. Three committees are in place: the planning advisory committee, a technical advisory committee and a strategic business plan advisory committee. He discussed the roles of each committee. Mr. McDermott discussed the difference between a master plan and a business plan. When they are done in parallel, they work very well together. The Council's involvement will be oversight of the process, as liaison to the community, feedback to the committee and final approval of the Airport Layout Plan. Staff and consultants will also be coming back to Council for a resolution approving the master plan in about a year. There is also a public involvement component to the master plan during the latter part of the master plan. Press releases and email blasts will also be incorporated. An executive summary brochure will be created. He then gave the timeline for completion. The first committee meeting will be next week. Council Member Bowen asked about the government's trend of downsizing military airports and if that will affect our airport. Mr. McDermott noted that funding has always been a challenge. There could be a gap in funding. They will also be looking at whether two reliever airports are needed for TIA. Funds come from federal dollars and through ADOT. Steve Miller said he anticipates that this plan will be more realistic than the last plan which was very ambitious. The land lease part of the project is about 85% of the project. From a safety perspective, they are looking at the control tower again. The town's issues which are unique are related to Pinal Air Park and the Marana Airport being in each other's air space. They are looking at a control tower that could be located at the Pinal Air Park. It will most likely be part of the 20 -year plan. Council Member Comerford asked if a quarterly report could be given to Council rather than the annual report. Mr. Miller said that Council will be apprised regularly through updates from committees. Council Member McGorray asked if there was a way to replace signs now. Mr. Miller noted that they aren't for aircraft in the air; more for ground signs. The design phase of the sign plan is nearly ready to go out to bid. When the aerial mapping or imagery is complete, that will include nautical miles out to determine obstructions today and what may penetrate any of the air space. This can be used for future evaluations. Mr. McDermott also addressed a question about a Part 150 noise study and land use. The noise study is not being updated as part of this project. August 11, 2015 Study Session Minutes 2 D 2: Resolution No. 2015-084: Relating to Development; releasing the assurances for San Lucas Block 12 and accepting public improvements for maintenance. Keith Brann presented this item, noting that normally it would be on the Consent Agenda. However, study sessions have no provision for Consent items. Motion to approve by Vice Mayor Post, second by Council Member McGorray. Passed unanimously 5-0. D 3: Relating to Development; approving and authorizing the Town Manager to sign an agreement with Rancho Palomita Advisors in settlement of the Notice of Claim dated April 14, 2015. Frank Cassidy presented this item, noting that this agreement is the formalization of the settlement discussed at last week's meeting. Motion to approve by Council Member Bowen, second by Vice Mayor Post. Passed unanimously 5-0. D 4: Relating to Municipal Court; identifying candidates to be invited to interview for the position of Town Magistrate and directing staff to schedule interviews (Jane Fairall) Council went into executive session on this item. The public meeting resumed at 6:55 p.m. Motion by Mayor Honea, second by Vice Mayor Post to interview candidates Eugene Hays, Laine Sklar and Henry Gooday. Passed unanimously 5-0. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS. Motion to go into executive session on item E. 2 at 6:38 p.m. by Vice Mayor Post, second by Council Member McGorray. Passed unanimously 5-0. Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03, the Town Council may vote to go into executive session, which will not be open to the public, to discuss certain matters. E 1 Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03 (A)(3), Council may ask for discussion or consultation for legal advice with the Town Attorney concerning any matter listed on this agenda. E 2: Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03 (A)(1) for discussion and consideration of applicants for the position of Town Magistrate. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT. Upon motion by Vice Mayor Post, second by Council Member Bowen, the meeting adjourned at 6:57p.m. Passed unanimously 5-0. I hereby certify that the foregoing are the true and correct minutes of the study session/presentation of the Marana Town Council meeting held on August 11, 2015. I further certify that a quorum was present. 10 W! 1-11WON-,,, M--,- %-,F"Ir •Town -Clerk August 11, 2015 Study Session Minutes 3