Jim Rutherford Call to Order at 7:02pm.

Approval of February 13^th, 2001 Minutes
There were no modifications to the minutes and they were approved as written.

Earthquake
Bruce Goetz explained that there was no damage to airport structures or pavements, but we did receive a large influx of diverted traffic for two and a half weeks from  Boeing Field until their runway was repaired.  The tower was open for 24 hours for those two weeks to handle the cargo and other late night traffic.  The increased traffic resulted in a higher than normal amount of noise complaints due to the late night activity.

Review of Noise Monitoring and Operations Summary
Colin English gave a brief description of the Noise Monitoring equipment and location of sensors, and a summary of the data included in the monthly, quarterly, and annually reports.  During March there were 92 complaints for month.  Earthquake diverted traffic and large jet traffic was a majority of the complaints (UPS).  It was also noted that the trend for engine run noise complaints is down from previous years.

A question was asked whether the airport received any useful information from Monitor 2, located in Mukilteo.  Monitor 2 is useful because it measures side band noise form the airport, even though most of the traffic is from the North and the South.  When the easement expires for the Monitor 2 location, the Airport  may take a look at moving the monitor if it is felt it would be useful elsewhere.  It is also a very good provider of comparative information for other higher impact noise areas.

Master Plan 2001 Update
Bill Dolan stated that there have been two working papers issued so far by the master plan update consultants.  The first paper reviewed the current inventory and the second working paper gives the forecast for traffic volumes and mix of aircraft.  There are four regional scenarios being used for forecasting purposes to cover different potentials for demand in the area.  There will be two presentations on the Master Plan at a public forum to be held on May 15^th.   The plan is to have the County Council adopt the forecast and then give it to the FAA for approval.  The planning forecast has been extended out to 50 years in order to better determine the full extent of aviation development needs.

Community Council Membership. 
Bill Dolan explained that the desire of the City of Mukilteo to have a voting position on the Paine Field Community Council has brought up the issue of changing the make up of the council.  Any changes in the Community Council make up is intended to help make the Community Council a more viable public forum.  In order to get a better idea as to the community councils specific desires a discussion and vote is to be conducted at the end of the meeting. 

Current Projects
Bruce Goetz gave an update on current construction on the Airport.

South Safety Area.  The bulk of this South Safety Area work is complete but a few last minute tag items are being completed still.  Land and Hold Short lights will be installed within the next 2 weeks, and the new lighting control system is scheduled to be installed in June.  Plans and specifications are being finished for the final phase 4 of work to shift the runway.  That work will begin in August.  The final phase of work is being timed around the publication of the revised instrument approach procedures in September.  The intent is to have all the work for the Safety Area project complete the first week in September.

Instrument Landing System. The ILS System will be out of service for two months while the glideslope antennae is moved to coincide with the runway shift.  The localizer will remain in service allowing localizer only approaches but not a full ILS approach.

The Ranger Hangar.  The building shell is complete and doors have been hung. The final date of completion is expected around July 1.

BFGoodrich Landing Gear Facility.  The extension to the building is complete at this time and will be occupied beginning next week. 

North Ramp hangars.  Construction of the Moss Bay hangars are waiting for the grading permits and are likely to begin this summer.  The Master Plan for this area shows four rows of hangars and Moss Bay is constructing only  two of the 4 rows at this time.  The remaining two rows will require additional fill and wetland mitigation before construction can begin.

Upcoming Construction
Bill Dolan gave an update on upcoming future construction projects

Northwest Territories.   This area was the main borrow site for last years project, but was not able to be finished last season due to the rainy winter weather.  As a result, crews will finish the final grading this August.

The Mukilteo Speedway.  This project is being funded and managed by WashDOT.  The Roadway widening is scheduled to begin possibly next week from Russel Way to Paine Field Blvd.  The widening will bring the speedway from four lanes to five lanes and the work will be done on the airport side of the road.  Utility relocation and tree clearing is to be done first with actual surface improvements to be done next year.

West Ramp Hangars.   Preliminary design is underway to determine how many hangars the Airport will build during each phase.  Exact numbers of new hangars to be built will be determined after a specific target mailing survey is completed.  We are expecting between 50-100 hangars to be built this summer and a monthly rent for each unit of about $350 per month.  It is not known yet which type of occupancy code will allotted to each hangar; however depending on marketing survey some of the hangars may have additional amenities if it is found that people are willing to pay for them.  This is to accommodate airplane owners who wish to do more extensive activities in their hangars.

Lighting System Improvements.  Runway 11-29, runway 16L-34R, taxiways Charlie, Delta, Foxtrot and Gulf will all receive new lights that are in cans and conduit.  Currently, all these lights are direct bury, and a cause significant outages and problems for the Maintenance Department.  This project will also replace the regulators in the night-lighting vault, and replace the standby airfield generator.

Airspace Penetrations.  The Airport has submitted for a grant to remove various obstructions around the Airport.  Most notably there are numerous trees on the west side of the Airport that penetrate the transition surface for runway 16R.   The Airport is obligated to remove or mark every object that penetrates these FAR Part 77 surfaces.  Given the vast amount of trees that penetrate on the west side, it would not be reasonable to mark every one with a red light, so the Airport is proceeding with plans to remove or top the problem trees.  The most critical airspace penetrations are to be addressed this summer.  The part 77 survey indicates that most of the trees in question lie within approximately 700 feet west of the runway, or about half way to the speedway.-

Central Ramp Pavement Rehabilitation.  There is a substantial amount of 30-40 year old pavement in the Central ramp area that has deteriorated over the years.  This project will tear out and replace most of this asphalt as well as improve numerous drainage problems.  Due to other projects and funding issues, Work on this project will probably not occur this year, but more likely in 2002 or 2003.

Long Term Planning
Dave Waggoner gave a update to long term projects and planning.

West Side Development.  The proposal from last fall for a west side development was withdrawn due to public and council concerns.  The Airport is currently working on a more scaled down version of the development, and the Airport still intends to develop the west side. 

Waste Transfer Station.  The county is nearing completion on the environmental impact statement for the central transfer station proposal.  Concerns about wildlife/bird hazards increasing due to the proximity of the transfer station to the Airport.  The County Solid waste division has been working with the U.S. Dept of Agriculture Wildlife Services Division to implement procedures and design the facility to make sure wildlife/waterfowl do not pose a hazard to the flying community.  Additionally, language is being placed in the lease that will allow the Airport to terminate the lease if wildlife problems associated with this development become a problem.  It was noted that the open air transfer station next to the Arlington Airport has not to anyones knowledge created a wildlife/waterfowl hazard.

Navy Housing.  The Snohomish County Housing Authority is looking at the proposal to take over navy housing for a lease period of 6-11 years.  Provisions in the lease will allow early termination should an industrial development occur before the lease is up.  Additionally, the Job Corp had also  been interested in the site but will most like remain in Skagit County.

Possible Changes in Community Council

There was a discussion about how to improve the effectiveness of the Community Council.  Items discussed included wether the time, date, location, and makeup of the Community Council was adequate.   It was noted that the meeting location, time and dates can be changed by the Community Council, however any changes regarding the membership would also require a vote by the County Council.  A list of recommendations for possible changes would be forwarded to the County Council for consideration once the Community Council decided what to do.

Suggestions made included:

• Ex-Officio members should become voting members.

• Having a voting representative from each of the cities included in the noise complaint sectors might be helpful. 

• A survey of members and concerned citizens could answer specifics about locations for meeting site alternatives, dates and times.  

A motion keeping the date, time, and location as is was brought up for vote, seconded and passed.  Further discussion about the structure of the membership was tabled until next meeting.

Council Member Reports
No reports or comments were offered

Public Comments
No comments from the public attendees were offered

Adjournment
Move to adjourn was made, seconded and passed.  Jim Rutherford adjourned the meeting at 9:30pm.