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MINUTES
November 3rd, 2020
Ashland Airport Commission
Nov. 3rd 2020
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CALL TO ORDER @10:00am
Roll Call: Meeting Recorded
Members Present: Patricia Herdklotz, Bernard Spera, George Schoen, Jeff Dahle, David Wolske, Daniel
Palomino
FBO Present: Bob Skinner
Members Absent: Andrew Vandenberg
Council Member Present: Rich Rosenthal
Staff Present: Chance Metcalf, Kaylea Kathol, Shannon Burruss
Guests: Jerry Campbell
1. Information Items-
A. Commissioners: None
B. Public Forum: Commission discusses Julia Sommers; letter regarding low flying aircraft and what
has been done in the past regarding correspondence addressing the issue. Skinner has spoken
with Ms. Sommer’s on a few occasions and has expressed that it would be helpful for her to
engage with him in more direct communication as issues arise rather than sending letters. This is
so he can be able to address the issue with the aircraft at fault and handle the matter directly. He’s
gotten no such communication as of yet. Skinner will compose an email to Ms. Sommers and
reiterate as such.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- 10.06.20
Spera moves to approve minutes, Dahle Agreed
All ayes, motion carries.
3. Old Business
A. Ashland Fiber- Metcalf relays that fiber work is being done at Airport, for future residential
projects, the line will run through Airport property and will allow for Wifi to be available at the FBO.
Dahle will work with AFN to gain more information about the project and the requirements for the
Airport within it, he will reach out and report back to Commission.
B. Action Item List-
a. Airport Entrance Landscaping- Kathol reports that they are still working with the
architect’s insurance company to get the appropriate documentation, so things are in a
similar place as last month.
b. Commission Member Vacancies- Commission discusses Mr. Campbell’s interest in
joining Commission. He has submitted his application, should he be appointed there will still
be one more spot open. Commission discusses possible options.
c. Airport Maintenance Plan- Palomino and Vandenberg were unable to attend the work
group meeting, but Kathol, Metcalf, Skinner and staff met to discuss. Group broke down
specifics and put together a rough draft for the work group to look over regarding a future
plan. Once a clear scope of work has been decided upon, it can then be taken to Parks Dept.
and possibly go out for outside bids. Skinner states his preference to have the Parks Dept.
doing the work. Work group will meet to discuss this further.
d. Flight Path Trees- Mecalf states that there are current plans for a survey of the entire
Airport area in order to get started on a comprehensive project that can be maintained
regularly. Skinner discusses long term solutions he’d like to see.
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e. Airport Mural: Plans are underway to get the media to cover the publicity on the mural.
Spera recommends removing from Action Item list.
4. New Business
A. Airport Storm Project- Metcalf reports a high level of Zinc was running off of a few hangar roofs
and entering the creek. An in-house project was conducted that rerouted the water run off to the
nearby bio swale.
B. Private Hangar Construction Project- Metcalf references information contained in agenda packet
which is a proposal to build a new private hangar. Commission and Skinner discuss location
options, and concerns related the Airport Master Plan’s intention for hangars in designated areas
related to Commercial vs. Private. Commission has some concerns, Metcalf will address concerns
and relay answers at next meeting. Commission recommends that Public Works director to seek
other locations on the airport for this project, that are designated private, in keeping with the Airport
Master Plan, before moving forward. Skinner suggests that Commissioners familiarize themselves
with the Airport Master Plan prior to next month’s meeting.
C. Airport Good Neighbor Items- Skinner states there has been less traffic than usual, aside from
Ms. Sommer’s letters, there have been no complaints.
5. FBO Reports- Attached.
6. Announcements- None.
NEXT MEETING DATE: 12.01.20
ADJOURNMENT: @10:20am
Respectfully submitted,
Shannon Burruss
Public Works Administration
(Full Meeting Video Available by Request)