2020-11-09-minutes-airport-study-session

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2020-11-09 MINUTES 1 KITTITAS COUNTY AIRPORT STUDY SESSION MINUTES BOCC CONFERENCE ROOM, 205 WEST 5TH ROOM 109 - ELLENSBURG Regular Meeting MONDAY 11:00 AM November 9, 2020 Board members present: Brett Wachsmith - Chairman, Laura Osiadacz – Vice Chairman, Cory Wright – Commissioner. Others: Benjamin West, Ken Grannan, Greg Zemple, Neil Caulkins, Marlene Pfeifer, Brian McElroy, Terry LaRue, Mark Cook and Nancy Lillquist. Meeting Called to Order by, Chairman Brett Wachsmith at 11:00 AM Lease with Centerfuse and Kittitas County Airport Study Session Director of Airport Operations, Benjamin West introduced the idea of leasing a 3900 sq. ft. office and maintenance area from Centerfuse located on airport property. This would consolidate equipment storage and file storage with equipment storage and maint enance facilities. It also provides the Airport Department an office location with conference room for Airport Advisory Meetings and easy access to the airfield. Commissioner Wachsmith asked if this would reduce overall expenditures, Benjamin answered initially it would not. Commissioner Wright asked if there was an option for a lease-to-purchase option, and it was suggested this is an option in negotiating a lease. Benjamin believes there is earnings potential with the other 3 tenants currently leasing space from Centerfuse upon purchasing the building. Essential Equipment: Ken Grannan, Airport Coordinator presented a discussion establishing the need for essential equipment to manage the 1300 acres of property under the purview of the Airport Department. Working under contract or having to wait for Public Works isn’t always the most efficient or cost-effective way to manage our airport lands. Ken showed appreciation for Public Works but is suggesting the Airport take responsibility for managing main tenance projects at the airfield. The airport recently purchased a Plow-Truck from Public Works and has developed a list of essential equipment necessary to properly maintain the airfield and associated property. Commissioner Wright asked if the list was in order of priority, and it was stated the entire list is of priority to maintain operations at the airport, with significant focus on mowing and snow removal equipment. Discussion led to the decision to provide a list of the highest priority equipment with a review of expenses associated with maintenance costs, manpower limitations and future projections of needs to accomplish these duties.