14-D - Airport Board (5/29/01) SPECIAL MEETING
AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD
COX FIELD AIRPORT TERMINAL
TUESDAY, MAY 29, 2001
6:00 P.M.
The Airport Advisory Board Meeting was called to order by the
Chairman, Victor Abeles, at 6:00 P.M.
The following members were present:
Victor Abeles, Chairman James Ashmore, Recorder
James Proctor Mark Buster
J. B. Richey
The following members were absent:
Vic Ressler Paul Golden
Also in attendance were:
Tommy Haynes, Airport Director
Jim Collier, Airport Manager
Larry Schenk, City Attorney
Visitors present were:
Bill Booth
Wendell Moore
Joe Goss
George Spencer
Billy Don Spencer
I1. Discussions of the City Council's request for the Advisory Board to
consider the choice ofa 7 unit nested 'T' hangar vs a 10 unit 'T' hangar.
The Board discussed the advantages and disadvantages of the 7 hangar
unit and the 10 hangar unit. The 7 hangar unit will accommodate some
light twin engine aircraft because of the clearance height of the sliding
doors. The 10 ft. 6 in. clearance of the bi-fold doors of the 10 hangar
unit will accommodate most single engine planes but few light twin
engine planes. One of the persons on the waiting list has a twin engine
plane with a 16 ft. high rudder. No one else on the waiting list at the
present time has a twin engine plane. The current bifold doors on 7
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hangars have a clearance of 10 feet.
The economic considerations are also a part of the options. The cost of
both the 10 unit and 7 unit hangars is approximately $155,000. With
the current monthly rent of $110 for each hangar, the 7 unit generates
$770 per month. The 10 unit would generate $1,100 per month at the
current rates, not adjusted for inflation, the 7 unit hangar would pay
out in 16 years and 9 months. The 10 unit hangar would pay out in 11
years and 9 months.
Considering these facts plus the economic impact the airport has on the
city and county, the chairman asked for a recommendation in the form
of a motion.
III.
After discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of the two
different hangar units, 7 units versus 10 units at the same price, Mark
Buster moved that the Board recommend to the City Council that they
choose the 7 unit for construction; the motion was seconded by J.B.
Richey and approved by 3 to 2 vote. Mark Buster, J.B. Richey and Col.
Ashmore voting in favor of the motion and Victor Abeles and James
Proctor voting against the motion.
IV. The meeting was adjourned at 6:25 P.M.
J. W. Ashmore, Recorder