2017-08-28-minutes-public-works-study-session

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held regarding research done by the IT Department on GPS, roadway routes and road designations. Staff was encouraged to get with the IT Department to gather further information on the topic. BOWERS FIELD UPDATE(S) Mark Cook reported on several issues at Bowers Field starting with the temporary closure of Runway 7-25. Public Works has followed the directive of the BOCC and a scope of work was sent out to HLA Engineering and Surveying out of Yakima and a site visit was conducted. Staff is expecting a scope of work back this week and then a special Airport Advisory Board meeting will be scheduled to review the scope and have HLA present their qualifications. If the Airport Advisory Board is satisfied with the scope of work then a notice to proceed can be sent out to HLA. Discussion was held as to the base of the runway and the possibility of having geotechnical testing done. Further discussion was held with no Board direction. Mark Cook stated that pursuant to the t -hangar inspections last month and the amount of non -aviation related items in the hangars, follow up letters were sent and two responses have been had so far. Staff will re -inspect all hangars again in thirty (30) days and move forward. Discussion was held. No direction was given. Mark Cook spoke about the Carrera Hangar and staff has been working with the owner on the cleanup of the fire that had occurred there. Public Works initially supplied assistance with the cleanup operations and provided an area of storage of the material so it could be hauled off. Mark Cook continued that staff had to keep in contact with the hangar owner to maintain the area was clear of foreign object debris (FOD) and the area was fenced. Building permits are finally in process in Community Development Services. Discussion was held. No direction was given. Mark Cook commented that there was a malfunction of one of the airport gates that has resulted in a claim for damages to a vehicle. Staff contacted the gate contractor and parts have been ordered for repairs due to apparent vandalism. Discussion was held. No direction was given. Mark Cook reported that the Master Plan update is almost complete. The preferred alternative was sent to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) months ago for review and at this time is has still not been reviewed. The Master Plan will likely be submitted in October and is close to being completed. Discussion was held. No direction was given. Mark Cook stated that initial conversations have been had with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) regarding lease renewal rates. Currently, they are paying one (1) cent per square foot and Central Washington University currently pays three (3) cents per 2017-08-28 MINUTES