Monthly Director’s Meeting
February 1,2011
Burn Piles – one done, lots to go, pending weather. Landing Lights – there is an issue with the controller. It was installed but wouldn’t turn on both sets of PAPI at the same time. The voltage regulator is too small to run PAPI’s. Cost $6,500 to upgrade. Company is researching some more to try and find a solution. Cardlock Update – Fuel purchase authorized, but pump not turning on. Remedy: reboot system once a week. Airport Awareness Day – list of concerns experienced from last year. Food : George and his team of volunteers are willing to cater again. Fred advised that he got some more chairs and tables donated. Airport Zoning Regulations – the same letter that went to RDCK was also sent to the Town of Creston, to make sure that Airport Zoning be on the titles of lots opening up. A follow-up letter to be sent to RDCK regarding these new lots. Reclamation Road East perimeter lights – Transport Canada has no record of these lights. In the late 80’s these lights were installed for the flight school. They were required to do circuits only on the west side of the Valley at night. This is no longer required. ARCAP and CFS have nothing published about these lights. Aaron advised that since this is not a certified airport, these are not required. motion carried these lights to be disconnected. DVR and Security Cameras – the existing DVR is not recording and is therefore unplugged. It was suggested to purchase a DVR to monitor the apron if the cost is reasonable. The South facing web cam is out of order. Reports: Finance – The financial report was distributed. Manager: Av gas, it was agreed that tanks be topped up now before spring break-up. New Business: A current renter asked that the Society review the “24 hour hand-back responsibility” is unreasonable and should be reviewed. After much discussion it was decided that the current 24 hours is sufficient as the time of notice is a week or more. A letter to be sent to this member advising the outcome of the review. Taxiway lights: Motion carried that the taxiway lights be raised up to the same height as the runway lights. Adjourned.
Wednesday January 4th, 2012
Burn Piles – George advised that the environmental venting index is still rated “poor”, once it changes to “fair” he will start with the burn pile behind hangar. Aaron to NOTAM that there is a burn in progress when this takes place. Services Location Map – Vince has professionally drawn up the map and there are a few minor changes to be made before we have final copies made. Great work done by Don and Vince, thanks. Landing Lights – the controller for the runway lights was shipped today. This will activate by clicking 5 times and all the lights and the PAPI to go on and stay on for 15 minutes. There is no ability to shut them off during that time. Aaron will issue a NOTAM for 2 months until the amendment is in CFS. Michael to check to see if ARCAP has the new lighting sequence. It should say “ARCAL J”. Cardlock Update still some minor hick up with the fueling. To exchange some electronic parts as advised. Reports: the Emergency Services Building is now paid off. Manager: Airport sign on Mallory Rd was paint balled, the culprit is alleged to be Shane B. To price out a new sign as the current one is quite old and tattered. Sweeper: Don and Aaron replaced the oil pressure gauge in the sweeper, but it needs a new sending unit. Volunteers driving the sweeper: take note the oil pressure registers high (pressure is normal though) and to shut down if pressure drops below 50. Av gas and Jet A fuel adequate for the winter months. Tie-down Regulations: Invoices and regulations are ready to be sent out for the new year. A recommendation to lengthen the heads up time, to owners, to move their aircraft from 48 hours was received and 5 working days notice in place. Airport Awareness Day – The Town council requested that the CVRAS and the flying club put on the AAD and if so the Monday of Blossom Festival. Kriegler and George volunteered to stage it with the help of others. Mary to contact the Military again to see if they could fly past with Buffalo. A recommendation to move the ADD to a later date in the summer was not accepted. CASARA has requested that consideration be given to them having access to the training room during AAD for 2 or 3 times during the ADD day for their presentation. It was felt that this may interfere with the food sales that will be prepared out of the kitchen. Groundhog Bill’s funeral is tomorrow. Our hearts and prayers to Irma, her sons and their family. The airport family shall miss Old Bill: his enthusiasm, great story telling and his frequent visits to the airport. Airport Zoning Regulations: Fred advised that the RDCK is working on our request to have enacted the current zoning regulations by Transport Canada for both the South and North approach paths of aircraft flying in. Funding for work to aspalt: Don questioned if we have received any response from David Wilks’ office for federal funding to repair/expand runway/taxiway. Mary to follow-up with an email to his office. Next meeting February 1, 2012 at Terminal Building.
Wednesday December 7th 2011:
Business arising. Opening ceremonies of the new Emergency Services Building on Dec 2nd, saw our MP David Wilks as well as representatives of the Columbia Basin Trust (Neil Muth), Search and Rescue, CASARA, BC Provincial emergency Program (PEP), CVRAS and our local paper the Advance, attending. We are grateful for the input of all the role players making this project happen. Burn Piles: due to a high pressure weather system, stationary over the Kootenays (resulting in a poor venting index) burning needs to wait for a low pressure system to move in. Volunteers are needed to come torch and roast a wiener on the job. Contact George or Fred please. Airport Services Location Map: Thanks to the volunteer input of Don McClain who put this map together, Vince can now draw this up professionally. Thanks to the hangar owners and others who helped with this. Landing lights: a New Receiver-Controller radio switch to allow pilots to activate the runway lights at night was ordered. This was necessary as the old system allowed the runway lights to be switched off inadvertantly when aircraft was on short final about to land. The new switch will activate the RWY lights as well as the PAPI on both ends and self off after 15 minutes. Thanks to Aaron for his help with this. Cardlock Update – One computer board was changed and the company wants us to run it for one month to see if the authorization problem returns. Finance – A verbal financial report was given showing the monies ready for winter maintenance of the airport and the reserve fund intact. The latter is for unexpected expenses ex. both the fuel pumps are more than 20 years old and the estimated repairs to the apron and taxi ways are beyond $ 500K. The lease for equipment building is due January 1st for the year 2012. Manager Av gas has 19,700 litres and Jet A fuel at 14,300 litres. Fuel pumps – fuel filter changed on Av Gas and have ordered new filters for Jet pump along with new belts for the motors on both. New Business. Charlie reported that he spoke with Conservation Officer and thanked them for making the suggestion to trim all the brush alongside the runway to the fence line to keep wildlife off runway. We are hoping that we will be successful in grant funds for Fuels Management Contractor to trim further areas around airport. A letter was sent to Director John Kettle requesting that the RDCK review the Airport Zoning Regulations enacted by Transport Canada regarding zoning of areas in the vicinity of the airport. These Zoning Regs. extend beyond the airport boundaries and restrict the heights of buildings, structures and objects (including natural growth) and protect aircraft from potential hazards, such as bird strikes and electronic signal interference. George commented that STARS was selling calendars in Town. It was implied that they would be flying into Creston, however, George checked with STARS and this is not correct. Next meeting Jan 4th, 2012 at the ESB.
Wednesday Nov 2nd, 2011:
Wednesday April 6th, 2011:
Business arising. AAD: Coming along, there is a need for volunteers to help make this work. LWIS to be done by Spencer Navigation. Office building: co project with Regional district, S+R, Casara etc. ? Fall to start. Operating agreement with town: 5 year contract agreed on. GPS: Michael, to fly this with TC to recertify. Manager: fuel full. RWY light risers completed, thanks Aaron. New Business. Blower/Sweeper brushes/wafers need to be replaced and further training to the operators needed. Yearly employment evaluation to be done, thanks to Todd for taking on that role.Visitors: Mr Kettle, pull in your belts, the airport will need to generate more income to help soften the short fall. Expressed his appreciation for the interest and the work the volunteers are doing to maintain and expand our airport facility for “Life line flights”. Mr Goforth, former tenant, brashly voiced his dismay an alleges that he was harassed by the Society and demands an apology and changes to be made to the tie down contracts.
Wednesday March 2rd, 2011:
Airport Appreciation Day: George to take on concession.LWIS Servicing: AXYS to quote. New office building: looking into funding. Pump Reel motor: short found and temporary fix done. Thanks Les. Airport Operating agreement. To meet with Town to thrash out contract. Managers report: RWY lights risers upgrade needs decision height as some concern re. low wing planes. Need to increase fuel price by 22c per litre as newest load received was way more expensive. Finances: no nasty surprises. New business: To paint lines on the apron showing where refueling aircraft should park to keep the Medevac area clear at all times. Metal risers to be 24″. Owner of dog, off leash on the RWY, to be asked to abide by the airport rules. GPS: still some snag to final certification. Next meet May 4th.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010 – 6 p.m. – Bill Piper’s Hangar Business arising from the minutes:Ø GPS Restricted Approach – M. Lamoureux/ M. Wigen, still some confusion on who in the political arena can salvage this deadlock.Ø Transport Canada re proposed internet tower – M. Wigen. Seems this plan was aborted and no more tower to be erected in the approach for RWY15.Ø Electrical Room fan. To be installed this week.Ø Water Tank update. Heater box will be finished this week.Ø Tie Down owners – F. Jones. Keith’s predicament was discussed, reasonable solution ironed out.Ø IBET update. No new news, holding our breath.Ø Airport Day. Cooking.Ø Helicopter Landing Pad. Beautiful. Interior Health was made aware of the outlay.Ø Financial – M. Angus. Discussed. Turn the pennies, it’s not our money.Ø Manager – A. Cyman. Prep for snow and freezing season up to date. Thanked the volunteers for the work on the plough.Next Meeting – Wednesday, November 3rd – 6 p.m. **Note Change**Adjourn
Sept 18, 2010 meeting feedback. Apron and ditching plans: to commence next weekSeal coating report: done for the year.Restricted GPS approach feedback: ongoing challenge with TC.Blower/Sweeper: arrived and needs a red coat.Tow truck: to donate to the Nelson CT scanner project, in turn for the truck.SIDIT grand application: refusedInternet tower: need more infoIBET: shows interest.Tie down issues and solutions: awaiting feedback before AGM.Airport Appreciation Day 2011: Victoria weekend May 23rdWebsite development: getting thereFinances: keep it tightManager: good jobGrass strip: need some landscaping to make it user friendly.