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AIRPORT COMMISSION
AGENDA
Virtual Zoom Meeting
D e c e m b e r 1 , 2020 9 : 3 0 A M
CALL TO ORDER: 9:30 AM
1. ROLL CALL – MEETING RECORDED
2. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
A. Commissioners
B. Public Forum
1. Public Forum Comments to be submitted in writing by 10am November
30th, 2020 to Shannon.burruss@ashland.or.us
2. Comments on agenda items to be submitted in writing by 10am
November 30th, 2020 to Shannon.burruss@ashland.or.us
3. If you are interested in watching the meeting via zoom please contact
Shannon.burruss@ashland.or.us by 10am November 30th,2020. Interested
parties will be sent a zoom link and admitted into the meeting on mute
with no video.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM November 3, 2020 MEETING
4. OLD BUSINESS:
A. Airport Fiber Project
B. Private Hangar Construction Projects
C. Action Item List:
a. Airport Entrance Landscaping
b. Commission Member Vacancies
c. Airport Maintenance Plan
d. Flight Path Trees
5. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Airport Hangar Roof – Community Solar
B. Airport: Good Neighbor Items
6. FBO REPORT(S):
A. Attached
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
8. NEXT MEETING DATE: January 5, 2021 9:30 AM
Call Shannon at 541 488-5587 if you will be unable to attend!
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this
meeting, please contact the City Administrator's office at (541) 488-6002 (TTY phone number 1-800-735-2900).
Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure
accessibility to the meeting (28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title I).
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Ashland Airport Commission
MINUTES
November 3rd, 2020
Ashland Airport Commission
Nov. 3rd 2020
Page 1 of 2
These minutes are pending approval by this Committee
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.
Ashland Airport Commission
MINUTES
November 3rd, 2020
Ashland Airport Commission
Nov. 3rd 2020
Page 2 of 2
These minutes are pending approval by this Committee
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)
10/30/2020
2020 ASC-City Solar Project
Two electrically & ownership independent
< 200kW Airport-hanger rooftop-systems
A proposed City of Ashland & Ashland Solar Co-op Community Partnership
PRO BONO PROJECT DEVELOPMENT BY SES
Ashland City 2020 Community Solar
Prepared by SES for the City and ASC October 30, 2020
NARRATIVE
This Community Solar proposal is one piece of Ashland Solar Cooperative’s (ASC) bigger 2020 solar
development plan. Other pieces include SOU, the Ashland School District, local businesses/non-profits and a
other City properties. The time is ripe for accelerating Ashland’s transition to renewable energy, and ASC has
a plan to help make it happen. Clean, local solar power strengthens our City’s distribution grid, adds energy
security and resilience, provides healthy economic development and significant regional GHG reductions.
These two City airport projects are proposed for 2020 development to secure the 26% Federal Income Tax
Credit (FITC) before it reduces to 22% at year end.
The Ashland Solar Co-op will enable local LLCs to build, operate and maintain the systems for the full 25-
year rooftop lease. The City will receive a proposed $1,000 annual lease as well improved hanger roofs.
The projects include engineering, permitting, structural roof upgrades, inverters, production meters and a
Tier-1 PV solar system, all at no cost to the city.
Credits for the power produced will be allocated through the City’s Virtual Net Meter (VNM) program and
be equitably allocated to City residents via ASC.
FBO Bob Skinner is in support of the project.
FAA approval is expected to come easily following the City Public Works approval.
The proposed projects produce sufficient electricity for the ASC to subscribing members and finish co-op
development to accelerate local solar development and providing a measure of social equity to the
community.
By partnering in these projects Ashland would establish itself as a leader in the Great Energy Transition, while
providing healthy economic & community development, strengthening our electric infrastructure and helping
pave the path to a sustainable city-energy future.
PROJECTS ACCOUNTING
2020 CITY ROOFTOP (RT) PROJECTS
Location kW MWh/yr k Cost($1.80/W)
Airport Hanger ACS5 150 210 270$
(2)Airport Hangers ACS6 198 277 356$
Totals 348 487 626$ k
348 kW fixed RT(180azimuth,4degTilt)
2-project's Production=487 MWh/year
1.4 Production Multiplier
GHG Reduction=346 M.Tons/yr
Equivalent Carbon Sequestered 450 Acres of US Forest in one year
https://www.epa.gov/energy/greenhouse-gas-equivalencies-calculator
Ashland City 2020 Community Solar
Prepared by SES for the City and ASC October 30, 2020
HANGER ROOFTOP PROJECTS
Model View
The 3 Hangers on the City Airport Master Plan
Ashland City 2020 Community Solar
Prepared by SES for the City and ASC October 30, 2020
ADDENDA- WHY COMMUNITY SOLAR
The Time is Ripe for Solarizing Ashland
• Excellent Solar Resource and City-owned Electric Distribution Grid
• Generous Federal Tax Credits/ Grant opportunities
• Lowest Cost/ Highest efficiency Components available now
• Community readiness for local empowerment and clean-energy jobs
• Need for swift action for our part to avert Climate collapse
• Increasing Risks to our existing Electric Transmission Grid
The Value of Community Solar
• Clean, Locally-produced Solar Electricity for the City
• Improved Electric Infrastructure, Resiliency and Security
• Empowered Community, Healthy Projects, Clean-jobs
• Can leverage Federal Dollars to minimize Local end-costs
• Reduces Corporate power dependency and GHG emissions
• Available to all citizens regardless of home-ownership or financial status
The Ambitious ASC 2020-21 Plan
• Develop Host Sites where the Community Solar power systems can be installed. Secure
sites with a 25-year leases.
• Engage Tax-Equity Investors to pay for the projects leveraging Federal Tax Credits,
Depreciation & Grants
• Organize Subscribers to purchase the power produced. Citizens and businesses in the
Ashland service area qualify