November Board Meeting Minutes

November Board Meeting Minutes

OregonState Aviation Board

FinalMeeting Minutes

Jan 24, 2008 Salem, Oregon

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Pursuant to notice made by press release to newspapers of general and local circulation throughout the state and mailed to persons on the mailing list of the Committee, a meeting of the Oregon State Aviation Board was held January 24, 2008, at the Anderson Readiness Center, Salem, Oregon

Board Members in attendance included: Board Chair Mike Burrill;Vice Chair, Chris Corich, Board Members, Steve Beckham, Joe Smith & Larry Dalrymple

Employees in attendance included: Director Dan Clem; State Aviation Planning Analyst, Chris Cummings, Executive Assistant to the Director and Board Secretary, Jody Brewer.

Presenters and Guests in attendance:

City of Vale’s Bob Bement, Grant County Airport Manager, Gary Judd; Port of Portlands, Steve Nagy and Darin Grifin; Barbara and Gay VanArsdale; Redmond Airport Manager, Carrie Novick; Saddle Mountain, Gary Lewin; Klamath Falls Airport Manager, Derik Martin; City of Madras’, Mike Morgan; City of Ontario’s, Alan Daniels; Wheeler County Sheriff, David Rouse.

Teleconference:

Shelley Humble

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1. Call to Order

Chair Burrill called the meeting to order at 7:35

Self introductions

  1. Information Item – APPLICATION PRESENTATION
  • City of Vale

Bob Bement presented the application

MillerMemorialAirport

To allow Vale to provide expanded service and provide opportunity so that pilots do not take their business to Ontario.

  • Grant CountyRegional

G. Judd presented the application

Joint Operations Terminal Complex

To create a multi-use facility. Current facility is inadequate for any expansion

Will create opportunity for airport business and jobs

  • City of Creswell

Shelley Humble presented via teleconference

CreswellAirport Fire Suppression Project

Future business is unable to locate to airport due to their interim fire tanks. They must have the water line in order for the “no build” ban removed and allow for airport growth and safety.

  • Port of Portland

Board Member Smith stated for the record: Joe is on the Ports Citizen Advisory Committee.

Darin Griffin presented the application

PDX North Runway extension

Pavement joints are failing on South runway. In order to fix (rather than repair) the runway must be taken off line for a period of approx 6 months. To continue service during the 6 month closure, they must extend North Runway. This project will cost as an economic impact.

  • Port of Portland

Steve Nagy presented the application

MulinoAirport Development/Improvements

To improve airport access. Must construct a new Airport access location. Will open access to other part of Airport for improvements and development.

  • VanArsdale Air Service

Guyand Barbara VanArsdale presented the application

Aviation Expansion Project

All counties in the area are distressed. Companies will not relocate to the area without an Airport that can meet growing needs. Aircraft would be use in fire fighting

RedmondAirport

Carrie Novick presented the application

North side Cargo Ramp

The north side is the only location left for development. Need the ramp for safe process to unload cargo, as the developing airport and process has shown this need.

  • Saddle Mountain/Columbia River

Gary Lewin presented the application

Bar Pilot Helicopter

A Helicopter is needed for the safe transportation of bar pilots to and from the vessel. Helicopter provides a safety process is proving to be disruptive.

  • City of Klamath Falls

Derik Martin presented the application

New TerminalBuilding and AviationMaintenanceTechCenter

New building would support education program

Businesses are interested in relocating and this would provide a ready workforce

MaintenanceCenter needed for aircraft to remain at locate to be repaired

  • City of Madras

Mike Morgan presented the application

Heavey Aircraft and Engine Maint Facility

To expand business, bring in repair stations and preserve jobs.

  • City on Ontario

Alan Daniels presented the application

OntarioAirport Pavement Improvement Project

Ontario is a distressed area of Oregon. Need facilities at Airport to bring in new business.

  • WheelerCounty

David Rouse presented the application

WheelerCountyAirport Project

BLM owns land. Need project for response to medical emergencies. Alternate landing area for flight emergencies. Economic Development is needed for this area. Tourism is high.

  • Port of Tillamook/ Did not show for presentation

APPROVED BY Oregon Aviation Board 2-21-08

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