April 1, 2010
Nevada County Airport Tenants, Users and FriendsAIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING March 11, 2010:
An Airport Commission meeting was held at 7:00pm Thursday March 11, 2010 at the Eric Rood
Administration Center in Nevada City, CA. The next meeting will be at 7:00pm Thursday May 13th in
the Board of Supervisors chambers in the Eric Rood Administration Center. Brief overview of the
March meeting follows:
I.
Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance @ 7:00pm
II.
Public Comment (for items not on agenda): None
IV.
Commissioner Comments (for items not on agenda): None
V.
NID easement offer. I presented the information on the NID easement offer in support of
use of airport property as part of their Banner Mountain Pipeline (see General News
below). The Commission unanimously endorsed approval of the easement and acceptance
of the offer. The Board of Supervisors also approved the easement and offer at their
March 23rd meeting.
VI.
FY 09/10 Budget “howgozit” and FY 10/11 Budget. I presented the end of February
budget numbers that reflect we are tracking close to budget with a projected year end
result of + $15,000 revenue to expenditure. I also presented the draft FY 10/11 budget
reflecting a + $6900 revenue to expenditure result that will likely improve to over $24,000
positive with the early pay off of the ’95 AIP loan using NID easement proceeds.
VII.
Airport Engineer & Consultant. On February 1st we released a Request for Qualification
for companies interested in being the Airport’s engineering consultant. We received six
proposals. An evaluation team made of Terry Lowell, Airport Commissioner, Mary Ross,
Senior Purchasing Agent and me evaluated the proposals and recommend Mead & Hunt as
the Airport Engineer and Consultant. The Commission unanimously endorsed the
recommendation and the Board of Supervisors approved the recommendation at their
March 23rd meeting.
VIII. Manager’s Report: I briefed the Commission on the status of the Business Plan Action
items and presented end of February fuel sales results that reflect about 1000 gal more
than last year in both Jet A and 100LL sales.
IX.
Next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 7:00pm in the Board of
Supervisors Chambers Eric Rood Administration Center.
X.
Meeting adjourned at 7:45pm.
CAPITAL PROJECTS:
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Updated Airport Layout Plan (ALP): We have received approval from the FAA for the updated
ALP and the final invoice for this work from M&H. We will now close out the contract and grant
and submit a request for previously approved CA DOA matching funds in the amount of $1750.
The FAA considers the ALP the Airport’s Master Plan.
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Runway Safety Area erosion and drainage improvement project: I met with M&H recently to get
a briefing on the engineering and construction cost estimate for the runway erosion and drainage
improvements. An FAA grant in the amount of $152k is funding this effort. This construction
phase of this project will be coordinated with the runway repair and reseal effort in the fall of
2011 or spring of 2012.
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On September 3, 2009 we received an FAA grant offer in the amount of $150,000 for a package of
environmental reviews, two Environmental Assessments (EAs) and two Categorical Exclusions
(CATEXs) on four future projects including: purchase of 47 acres on the north side, purchase of
the south half of Lot 6, perimeter fence upgrade, and obstruction removal in the 20 acres east of
the airport in the approach zone. The contract has been let with Mead and Hunt with LSA as an
environmental subcontractor. Total project cost is $157,895 of which the FAA will cover
$150,000. The planned CA DOA match of $3562 will not be available due to the suspension of the
State grant match program. Under the current scenario we will be liable for $7895. The cost of
this effort will be spread over two fiscal years.
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A grant request has been submitted in the amount of $80,000 for the engineering and construction
cost estimate for repairing the west end of the runway and resealing the mid and east ends. The
local match requirement on this grant is $4210 and that will be in the FY 2010/11 budget. I expect
grant award in late spring with the work completed in the last half of CY 2010. The actual
construction will be coordinated with the runway and erosion improvement project in the fall of
2011 or spring of 2012.
GENERAL NEWS:
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FAA MAINT TECHNICIAN OF THE YEAR AWARD: On Wednesday March 17th Gerry Rose of
Sierra Mountain Aviation, Inc. received the Western-Pacific Region Aviation Maintenance
Technician of the Year Award for 2010. Our local Sacramento Flight Standards Office entered his
name along with his qualifications, letters from customers and a recommendation from his PMI.
He was chosen from over a thousand candidates and this was the first candidate to win from the
Sacramento FSDO. Great Job Gerry!!
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ACA BOARD MEETING: As a Director representing the Northern California Foothill airports I
attended an Association of California Airport Board meeting on Wednesday March 10th. Agenda
included a review and changes to the proposed 2010 conference agenda, legislative update on
matters concerning GA airports, a report on the SWAAE conference in Monterey last month and
discussions on TSA involvement on GA airports. Of particular interest is a recently passed bill
that could result in lower fuel prices at the pump.
SB 6 (8X): Franchise Tax Board: State Board of Equalization: administration
This bill is known as the gas tax swap bill and passed March 4, 2010; governor is expected to
sign. The bill suspends the current 6% sales tax on motor fuel and increases the excise tax on
motor fuel by 12.9 cents per gallon. This would also apply to aviation fuel.
With limited understanding of legislative shenanigans, my take on this is that the legislature wants
to move tax dollars out of a pot where use is mandated and into the General Fund where they can
control how it is used. We’ll see.
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NID PIPELINE EASEMENT: Most of you have probably read about NID’s proposed Banner
Mountain pipeline project. That pipeline includes about 4000’ lineal feet on airport property for
which NID has obtained approval for an easement from the Airport. The easement begins on the
far east side of the airport and runs west to the NID reservoir then northwest to the north side of
the runway and then west to mid field where it turns north off the airport. NID has made an
easement offer that has been reviewed and approved by the FAA, the Airport Commission and the
Board of Supervisors. The plan is to use the proceeds of the easement to pay off two loans and
make an additional payment against a third loan that will significantly reduce the airport’s annual
long term debt service.
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PAPER PILOT CERTIFICATES: Paper pilot certificates expired March 31, 2010. See the FAA
website below for links and information about changing your pilot certificate from a SSN based
license to a newly issued number.
http://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/airmen_certification/expiring_paper_certificates/
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RAMPS 1 & 5 HANGAR DEVELOPMENTS: As reported previously, Legacy Aviation
Development has redesigned the hangar project to make the units more affordable. The revised
plan is for two buildings of 8 T hangars each for a total of 16 and two box hangar duplexes for a
total of 4 (size 50x50) on Ramp 1 and 3 60x54 box hangars on Ramp 5. Legacy is planning to
begin construction on the first phase in the spring of 2010. The first phase will be one building
with 8 nested T hangars on Ramp 1. For more information contact Gina Hardy at 949 789-4565
ext 23 or visit www.legacyad.net .
Anyone interested in sub-leasing or buying a Tee or Box hangar on either ramp 1 or 5 should
contact Les Whittlesey at 949-789-4565 x 14 or les.w@legacyad.net
LEGACY AD HANGARS UNDER CONSTRUCTION AT PINE MOUNTAIN LAKE. NEW LEGACY
HANGARS ON RAMP1 WILL BE VERY SIMILAR.
BULLETIN BOARD:
EAA 1175 MEETING: 1st Tuesday of every month at Marlow’s Hanger (corner hangar on the north
side, east end of the airport). 6:30 pm BBQ (weather permitting), BYOB (bring your own beef/ or
chicken) 7:00 pm EAA meeting, including Guest Speakers. Anyone interested in Aviation welcome, Pilot
or non-pilot.
GEFA MONTHLY MEETING: Third Thursday of every month. Next meeting Thursday March 18th
from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Seaman’s Lodge in Pioneer Park in Nevada City. Event is “Pot Luck” so
bring a dish, your utensils and favorite beverage. The club's primary goals are to: Promote the growth,
safety and enjoyment of general aviation, support Nevada County Airport, increase public awareness of
the airport and its importance to the economic well-being of the community, provide aviation
scholarships to local youth, provide labor and materials to improve the facilities at the airport and, of
course, the bi annual AirFest.
Contact E-Mail: pasorider@theunion.net
Phone: 530-272-8678
More: http://www.theunion.net/gefa/
FOR SALE: 1/3 share 1952 C-35 Bonanza w/ Hanger @ Nevada County, $15000. New engine and prop,
IFR, clean, rarely flown. Juan Browne (A&P, ATP)
(530) 277-5794
FOR SALE: Low time C-172 and 1081 sq ft T-hangar (D-145). $75,000 for both. Contact Bob Carman
at bcarman@jps.net
FOR SALE: 709 sq ft Port-A-Port, (D-131). Asking $25,000. Contact Tony Davis at
tdavis9877@gmail.com or 916-343-6104
FOR SALE: 1428 sq ft executive box hangar. Ramp 3 hangar A-1, 42'x34' with 41’ bifold door, finished
concrete floors with epoxy paint, heater. $95,000 Contact Debbie Wilson at 530-272-4685 or
goeagle@sbbmail.com
FOR RENT: 709 sq ft Port-A-Port, (D-130). Contact Joe Moore at 530-265-4952
FOR RENT: 378 sq ft storage unit in County hangar building. $94.50/mo. Access thru 3’ door between
County and Arnie Luters hangars. Call Greg or Rob at 273-3374
WANTED: Exec I size T-hangar to buy for C-120. Contact David Strebel @ 707-321-1441, 530-4780883, 707-887-7706 or aerosnaps@yahoo.com
WANTED: Hangar to buy for C-182. Contact Dave @ 530-346-7006