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Mark Cook spoke on the next agenda item — FBO Services. Mark Cook stated that current FBO <br />services at Bowers Field were terminating and a Request for Proposals are due on Monday for a <br />new provider to take over those duties. Mark Cook continued that as of today no proposals have <br />been received. Paul Ballard stated that CWU would be submitting and a member of the public <br />inquired about Title 19 being followed for the new provider. Discussion was held. <br />Mark Cook then introduced the next agenda item — Environmental SOQ. Mark Cook stated that <br />he had conversations with the Federal Aviation Administration regarding the environmental <br />process for the projects listed in the CIP — Master Plan. Mark Cook commented that the FAA <br />approved the CIP for Bowers Field and at the Public Works Study Session the BOCC approved <br />staff to advertise for Statement of Qualifications with the opening of the proposals set for <br />December 15`h. Mark Cook continued that the FAA offered to help fund the pavement break at <br />Runway 7/25 as well. Discussion was held. <br />Mark Cook read a letter drafted to the BOCC regarding the siting of the new Solid Waste <br />Transfer Station. Marlene Pfeifer commented that not all members were opposed to the siting <br />and the letter should reflect a majority. Commissioner Paul Jewell gave background on the <br />project and stated that nothing has been presented to the BOCC for consideration. Discussion <br />was held. Twelve (12) members of the public commented on the issue — all against siting of the <br />facility at Bowers Field. <br />The next item discussed was the Bylaws for the Committee. Paul Ballard stated that the current <br />bylaws are old and should be updated. Paul Ballard suggested a subcommittee to work on <br />updating them and then have a larger discussion once presented. Commissioner Paul Jewell <br />stated that it is a committee decision for the bylaws and that there has been some discussion <br />about the BOCC taking over the committee as far as running the meeting. Commissioner Paul <br />Jewell continued that the BOCC is doing it with other committees as well. Marlene Pfeifer <br />commented that she doesn't believe a Commissioner should chair the meeting. Commissioner <br />Paul Jewell replied that it would be a non-voting role and they would run the meeting. Rich <br />Elliott stated that the City of Ellensburg has a Council representative run their committee <br />meetings as well. Three (3) members of the public commented on the issue. Commissioner <br />Jewell stated that Paul Ballard will take the lead on the bylaws update after discussion was held. <br />Paul Ballard passed out information to the committee regarding CWU's decision on moving <br />forward with flight training and the future of operations at Bowers Field. Paul Ballard stated that <br />recent events have brought up concerns from the University and the stability of the airport. <br />Commissioner Paul Jewell asked Provost Katherine Frank if she had anything to add to the <br />discussion. Provost Katherine Frank stated that the documents were self-explanatory. <br />Commissioner Paul Jewell spoke about a Memorandum of Agreement and there is a lot to <br />discuss moving forward. Provost Katherine Frank added that there is a timeline listed in the <br />document and this should be considered a serious matter. Commissioner Paul Jewell stated that <br />they look forward to the process moving forward. <br />Airport Advisory Committee 2017 Page 2 <br />