CFASPP Continuing Florida Aviation System Planning Process

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1 CFASPP Continuing Florida Aviation System Planning Process SOUTHEAST FLORIDA METROPOLITAN AREA CHRIS MCARTHUR, CHAIR February 1, 2008 Dear Committee Members, Advisors, and Participants, Subject: Date/Time: Location: SOUTHEAST FLORIDA METROPOLITAN AREA CFASPP Committee Meeting Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at 10:00 AM. Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, Administration Building Conference Room. As the first CFASPP Round of 2008 is about to get underway, we look back at 2007 and realize it was one of the most challenging years in recent memory for aviation in Florida. Multiple operational and fiscal issues affected the way business was conducted and the same pattern is likely to continue this year. Our next CFASPP meeting will be held February 26, CFASPP Round will conclude with a Statewide Committee meeting on April 2nd at Orlando International Airport. As always, if you have an item that you would like added to the agenda for discussion by the committee, please let me know prior to our scheduled meeting date. I hope that you will make time to attend our meeting during this round and contribute to the discussions. As we discussed during the last round, the meeting agenda and handout material are now coming to you in electronic form. In order to ensure continued delivery of your meeting materials, please be sure that you check and if necessary update your contact information on the attendance roster at the meeting. If you should have any questions or concerns prior to the meeting, please feel free to let me know or you may contact Dan Afghani, CFASPP Administrator via at CFASPP@aol.com. As always, information on meeting times, locations and on-going FDOT projects is available for your review on the internet at Sincerely, Chris McArthur Chris McArthur, Chair Southeast Florida Metropolitan Area

2 HANDOUT MATERIAL REGIONAL CFASPP STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING ROUND Feb. 19 Mar. 6, 2008

3 AGENDA SOUTHEAST FLORIDA METROPOLITAN AREA CFASPP STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING FORT LAUDERDALE EXECUTIVE AIRPORT FEBRUARY 26, 2008, 10:00 AM 1. Call to Order / Introductions... CHAIR 2. Approve Last Minutes... CHAIR 3. Airport Updates/Roundtable... CHAIR 4. Regional Issues/Concerns... CHAIR 5. FDOT Aviation...FDOT Aviation Office Airport Compatible Land Use Study Statewide Pavement Management Program UNOM Frequency Expansion Project FASP 2025 Statewide/Regional Overviews Printing Complete FDOT District Announcements Office of Modal Development (OMD) Presentation 6. FAA Announcements... FAA 7. MPO Comments... MPO 8. DoD Comments... Military Representatives U.S. Coast Guard Homestead ARB 9. Old Business... CHAIR/FDOT Action Items from Last Meeting 10. New Business... CHAIR Regional By-Laws Review Sprung (Fabric) Buildings at Airports and the Fire Code Agenda Items for Next Meeting 11. Time & Place Next Meeting... CHAIR 12. Adjournment...CHAIR

4 CFASPP COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS February 1, 2008 NORTHWEST FLORIDA Greg Donovan Director of Airports Okaloosa County Airports 1701 State Road 85N Eglin AFB, FL (850) , FAX NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA D. Tom Sawyer Asst. City Manager/Airport Manager Lake City Municipal Airport 205 North Marion Avenue Lake City, FL (386) x 240; FAX STATEWIDE CHAIRPERSON & NORTHEAST FLORIDA METRO Chip Seymour Senior Manager of Planning Jacksonville Aviation Authority Jacksonville International Airport P.O. Box Jacksonville, FL (904) ; FAX EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA METRO Kevin McNamara Director of General Aviation Greater Orlando Airport Authority Executive Airport 501 Herndon Ave., Suite G Orlando, FL (407) ; FAX WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA METRO Tom Jewsbury Deputy Airport Director, Operations & Facilities Saint Petersburg-Clearwater Int l Airport Terminal Blvd, Suite 221 Clearwater, FL (727) ; FAX CENTRAL FLORIDA C.B. Shirey Airport Manager City of Avon Park Avon Park Executive Airport 110 E. Main Street Avon Park, FL (863) ; FAX SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Bob Mattingly VP of Operations & Maintenance Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority Sarasota/Bradenton Int l Airport 6000 Airport Circle Sarasota, FL (941) ; FAX TREASURE COAST Mike Moon Airport Director Witham Field 1871 S.E. Airport Rd. Stuart, FL (772) ; FAX SOUTHEAST FLORIDA METRO Chris McArthur Airport Manager Miami-Dade Aviation Department N.W. LeJune Road Opa-locka, FL (305) ; FAX

5 CFASPP ROUND STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE Round Committee Region Day Date Time Location Southwest 7 Tuesday 2/19/ :00 PM Central 6 Wednesday 2/20/ :00 AM West Central 5 Thursday 2/21/ :00 AM Southeast 9 Tuesday 2/26/ :00 AM East Central 4 Wednesday 2/27/ :00 AM Treasure Coast 8 Thursday 2/28/ :00 AM Northeast 3 Tuesday 3/4/2008 1:30 PM Charlotte County Airport, New Terminal Board Room Lakeland Linder Regional Airport, Terminal Conference Room Tampa International Airport, Hawker Beechcraft FBO Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, Admin Bldg - North Airfield Side Flagler County Airport, Chamber of Commerce Board Room Okeechobee County Airport, FBO Building Restaurant Cecil Field Tower Building, Upstairs Conference Room North Central 2 Wednesday 3/5/ :00 AM Lake City Municipal Airport, FBO Building Northwest 1 Thursday 3/6/ :00 AM Statewide 10 Wednesday 4/2/2008 1:00 PM = Denotes that Meeting Date/Time has been updated Panama City-Bay County Intl Airport, Upstairs Conference Room, Airport Terminal Orlando International Airport, GOAA Board Room

6 CFASPP ROUND REGIONAL STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

7 Meeting Minutes SOUTHEAST FLORIDA METROPOLITAN AREA CFASPP STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING September 25, 2007, 10:00 a.m. Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport 1. Call To Order / Introductions Chair Chris McArthur called the meeting to order at 10:08 a.m. and asked all in attendance to introduce themselves. Name Chris McArthur, Chair Steve Rocco, Vice-Chair Jose Ramos Alex Erskine Kim Singer Walt Houghton Mike Handrahan Gary Sypek Nina Demeo Mario Aispuro Representing Miami-Dade Aviation Department OPF/TNT City of Pompano Beach Miami-Dade Aviation Department - MIA City of Fort Lauderdale - FXE Boca Raton Airport Broward County Aviation Department - FLL Miami-Dade Aviation Department TMB/X51 Palm Beach County Dept. of Airports - PBI Broward County Aviation Department North Perry Broward County MPO In addition, the following people were in attendance: Name Representing CDR Todd Lutes U.S. Coast Guard Bill Comber Homestead ARB Nelson Rhodes AOPA Andrea Chao FDOT District 6 Rita Bulsara FDOT District 6 Nicole Notz FDOT District 4 Nick Nesta CDM, Inc. Harry Christie CRJ & Associates Mark Wolfe CRJ & Associates Liz Lago Hanson Professional Services, Inc. Eileen Velez-Vega Kimley-Horn & Associates Andy Keith FDOT Aviation Office Dan Afghani CFASPP Administrator Agencies/Organizations Not Represented: Belle Glade State Municipal Airport Monroe County Airports Miami Seaplane Base 2. Approve Last Minutes Chair McArthur made a motion to accept the minutes as presented. Mr. Alex Erskine seconded the motion and it was passed by acclamation. 3. Airport Updates / Roundtable Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport Mr. Erskine stated that a Master Plan Update is underway at FXE and that Taxiway A will be relocated to the south to increase the separation with Runway 8/26 at a cost of $9.6 million. They hope to begin the project in early Mr. Erskine stated that the new ARFF Super Station is about two months behind at the moment but continues to move forward. He stated that the New World Jet hangar is nearly complete and the airport pavement was re-striped Continuing Florida Aviation System Planning Process page 1

8 Southeast Florida Metropolitan Area September 25, 2007 this summer. He added that the airport staff is pursuing a new control tower beginning with a site selection study and that the maintenance building will be relocated east of the administration building. The old ARFF building will be removed with the land likely being used for the new tower. North Perry Airport Ms. Nina Demeo reported that the Master Plan Update is ongoing and that they recently held a successful Public Meeting at Broward Community College. She reported that the airport weight restriction (12,500 lbs.) will remain in place going forward. Ms. Demeo added that a rehabilitation of Taxiway B is planned and that additional security projects are also being developed. She also noted that North Perry Airport received the General Aviation Airport of the year award from the FDOT at FAC Opa Locka Airport Chair McArthur reported that a Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) Hangar is complete at Opa Locka. He stated that MDAD expects to receive a $4.2 million grant for a new tower at the airport and that the new U.S. Post Office distribution center is in use. Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport Chair McArthur stated that they are looking for around 260,000 operations this year and that five development projects are currently underway. He added that an Environmental Assessment (EA) and a Finding Of No Significant Impact statement (FONSI) for the runway extension are in hand but they are still looking for available funds to construct the project. Homestead General Mr. Mike Handrahan stated that they are expecting to have 70,000 operations this year and that traffic and fuel consumption is up significantly over last year. Pompano Beach Airpark Vice-Chair Steve Rocco informed the group about the status of the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and the FAA. The eventual sale of land near the airport will result in a matching funds pot of money for the airport to start additional capital improvement projects and resume grant eligibility with the FAA and FDOT. Palm Beach International Airport Mr. Gary Sypek stated that a system wide Master Plan for all County airports in nearly complete. He stated that a new parking garage and Airport Communication Center are scheduled for completion in He added that the airport staff is working with the FAA on plans for a new control tower. Mr. Sypek noted that the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a new runway is getting underway with a public meeting sponsored by the FAA. North Palm Beach County General Aviation Airport Mr. Sypek stated that things are pretty much status quo at the North County GA Airport. Palm Beach County Glades Airport Mr. Sypek stated that the entire facility had to be demolished as a result of hurricane damage and it is now being rebuilt by a CM at risk firm. Palm Beach County Park Airport Mr. Sypek stated that a new AWOS unit was recently installed at Lantana at a cost of $170,000. Miami International Airport Mr. Jose Ramos stated that the new South Terminal had a soft opening yesterday with the arrival of the first international flight. He stated that a height zoning ordinance has been adopted by MDAD to match FAA height zoning standards. He added that a Master Plan for the airport is set to begin with a new Exhibit A being one of the first tasks. Mr. Ramos stated that the new North Terminal is still on track for completion in Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Mr. Walt Houghton stated that a Master Plan Update, Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Part 150 Noise Continuing Florida Aviation System Planning Process page 2

9 Southeast Florida Metropolitan Area September 25, 2007 Study are currently underway at FLL. Mr. Houghton added that he would be retiring from the airport on November 30, Boca Raton Airport Ms. Kim Singer stated that a new security project has been completed and includes a new badge and ID system. She stated that a sound insulation project is underway with the first phase (pilot program) retrofitting ten (10) homes by the beginning of 2008 with a plan to accommodate another 45 homes after that. She noted that one parcel at the airport has been re-designated as nonaviation use by the FAA. This designation will allow the Authority to find a revenue producing use for the property. Following her project update, the group asked several questions about the noise program at Boca Raton and Ms. Singer gave some background on their implementation procedures. 4. Regional Issues / Concerns T-hangar Availability Mr. Nelson Rhodes of AOPA asked the group about T- hangar vacancies in the region noting that many other regions had available hangars. Mr. Handrahan stated that many people with new composite and glass cockpit airplanes are taking hangars and twin engine owners are now out on the ramp. The regional managers all reported a few vacancies but seemed to indicate the demand for hangars is still strong. 5. FDOT Aviation Aviation Office o General Information Mr. Andy Keith stated that if there are no objections, only the Chair and Vice-Chair will receive mailouts in hard form beginning with the first round in Mr. Keith also queried the group on a suggestion he received about holding future CFASPP meetings via video conference. He noted that the FDOT Aviation Staff has recently started using this technology for internal group meetings with positive results. He added that CFASPP is certainly a different type of forum benefiting greatly from the interaction and face to face participation of the members and as a result he was unsure of how useful video conferencing would be to the Program. The committee discussed the issue and citing the lack of video conferencing equipment available to airport sponsors and the benefits of face to face meetings, the consensus of the group was to continue meeting in person. o Next Generation Aircraft Project Update Mr. Keith stated that a scope has been produced and forwarded to Chair Ed Cooley for consideration by the Statewide CFASPP Committee. He also noted that a cost estimate for the project is also being formulated and should be available prior to the next Statewide meeting. Mr. Keith stated that Chair Cooley will be forwarding the scope to members of the project sub-committee for their review and comment. He added that at this point, all of the FDOT Aviation Office Project funds are committed for this fiscal year and as a result funds for the project have not been allocated. o FASP Update of Regional Overviews Mr. Keith explained that this process is basically complete and he thanked everyone for their efforts in updating the documents. He showed the group images of the covers of the final documents for the Regional and Statewide Overviews stating that the FDOT Aviation Office will be conducting a limited print of the new documents for distribution. He added that the version of the documents posted on the CFASPP Continuing Florida Aviation System Planning Process page 3

10 Southeast Florida Metropolitan Area September 25, 2007 website will be formatted in a manner suitable for printing as a booklet like document to benefit those agencies that require additional copies. o Airport Land Use Compatibility Project Mr. Keith updated the group on the project noting that after a review by the Secretary of Transportation and other agency heads, the project goals and participants are being re-evaluated. He noted that the FDOT Aviation Office understands the high priority of the project from the airport sponsors perspective and that they hope to get the project moving forward again as soon as possible. o UNOM Frequency Expansion Project Mr. Keith updated the group on this project via a PowerPoint presentation depicting airports that have agreed to change UNOM frequencies. He noted a reduction in the number of airports on several of the seven available frequencies based on the proposed shifts. He added that the center part of the State is always going to have some level of frequency congestion due to the large number of airports in that region. Mr. Keith stated that these shifts are just proposals at this point and that the actual process of changing frequencies will be handled by the individual airport sponsors. He noted that the FDOT Aviation Office will be available to advise and assist airport sponsors with completion of the process whenever possible. FDOT District Announcements o District 4 Ms. Nicole Notz introduced herself as the new Aviation Coordinator in the District 4 Office of Modal Development, taking over for Ms. Lauren Rand. o District 6 Ms. Andrea Chao introduced Ms. Rita Bulsara as a P.E. Trainee from FDOT District 6. Ms. Chao also stated that she is currently working on the latest fiscal year addition to the FDOT Aviation Work Program for District FAA Announcements None. 7. MPO Comments Broward County MPO Mr. Mario Aispuro stated that they are busy preparing to begin the 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan headed by Mr. Ossama Al-Aschkar. The project should begin in October and take approximately two (2) years to complete. The airport community will have representation on the project and Mr. Aispuro mentioned the strong emphasis on intermodal transportation that will be considered as part of the plan. Mr. Aispuro fielded a number of questions from the group about the MPO process in South Florida. 8. DoD Comments U.S. Coast Guard Mr. CDR Todd Lutes reported that Captain Steve Mehling has been reassigned and that the base will see a reduction in aircraft by next summer. He stated that helicopters previously based in the Caribbean will now be at the base with some operations being split with Jacksonville. Homestead ARB Mr. Bill Comber stated that the facility recently received funds to put in new approach lights and they will begin rubber removal on Runway 5. He noted that the base will be up to sixteen (16) F-16 s by next summer and that the ongoing land use study is just about complete with a public meeting scheduled for late October. He added that the airshow planned for this year has been cancelled. Continuing Florida Aviation System Planning Process page 4

11 Southeast Florida Metropolitan Area September 25, Old Business Chair McArthur asked Vice-Chair Rocco about the status of the proposed Memorandum of Agreement regarding helicopter operations at Pompano Beach Airpark. Vice-Chair Rocco stated that a memo was forwarded to Senator Atwater and the response from his office was for Pompano to work with the FAA to reduce helicopter noise. Vice-Chair Rocco has scheduled a meeting with the FAA to discuss the issue further. The group discussed helicopter operations in the Southeast Florida region with Mr. Houghton stating that he believes operators will work to follow established routes when possible. 10. New Business Panama City Airport Chair McArthur asked Mr. Keith to elaborate on the process that has resulted in the construction of the new airport in Panama City. Mr. Keith explained that the St. Joe Corporation donated some 4,000 acres to make the airport cost effective. The old airport property was to be sold with the proceeds going directly into the new airport. Airport Security Plan Chair McArthur asked if anyone was having any issues completing the required Airport Security Plans for FDOT licensing. No one reported any problems. 11. Time & Place Next Meeting Mr. Keith stated that the next scheduled meeting of the Southeast Metro Area Steering Committee is February 26, The committee determined that Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport would host the meeting on that date beginning at 10:00 a.m. 12. Adjournment Hearing no further business for the committee to consider, Chair McArthur adjourned the meeting at approximately 11:58 a.m. Continuing Florida Aviation System Planning Process page 5

12 CFASPP ROUND STATEWIDE STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

13 Meeting Minutes CFASPP STATEWIDE STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING November 8, 2007, 1:00 PM Tampa International Airport 1. Call To Order / Introductions -Chair Ed Cooley called the meeting to order at 1:05 p.m. and asked all in attendance to introduce themselves. Name Region Representing Ed Cooley, Chair Statewide Chair Hillsborough County Aviation Authority Greg Donovan Northwest Chair Pensacola Regional Airport Tom Jewsbury West Central Chair St Petersburg-Clearwater Int l Airport Chip Seymour Northeast Chair Jacksonville Aviation Authority Kevin McNamara East Central Chair Greater Orlando Aviation Authority John DuBose Central V-Chair Lakeland Linder Regional Airport Bob Mattingly Southwest Chair Sarasota-Manatee Airport Authority Diana Lewis Treasure Coast V-Chair St. Lucie County International Airport Chris McArthur Southeast Chair Miami Dade Aviation Department Other Airports Represented Richard Lesniak West Central Albert Whitted Municipal Airport Paul Phillips West Central Hillsborough County Aviation Authority Don Silvernell West Central Hernando County Airport Eric Menger Treasure Coast Vero Beach Municipal Airport Jack Thompson East Central Flagler County Airport Jim Sheppard East Central Greater Orlando Aviation Authority Jose Ramos Southeast Miami-Dade Aviation Department In addition, the following people were in attendance: Name Christina Hummel Bill Ashbaker Sergey Kireyev Jim Wikstrom Brian Fallon Jeff Leopold Roxann Lake Kristi Smith Ray Clark George Boyle Juan Brown Paula Raeburn Patrick Adesso Dave Goode Phil Jufko Joe Sawmiller Bill McGrew Chase Stockon Brenda Tillmann Mike Thompson Gloria Loungeway Andy Keith Dan Afghani Representing MacDill Air Force Base Florida Department of Transportation, Aviation Office Florida Department of Transportation, Aviation Office Florida Department of Transportation, District Five Florida Department of Transportation, District Five Florida Department of Transportation, District One Florida Department of Transportation, District One Florida Department of Transportation, District One Florida Department of Transportation, District Seven Florida Department of Transportation, District Seven FAA Orlando ADO FATA DMJM, Inc. LPA Group, Inc. LPA Group, Inc. PBS&J PBS&J Panther International, LLC. R.W. Armstrong, Inc. URS, Inc. WSA, Inc. Florida Department of Transportation, Aviation Office CFASPP Administrator Continuing Florida Aviation System Planning Process page 1

14 Statewide Committee Meeting November 8, Approve Last Minutes Chair Cooley asked for a motion to approve the last minutes. A motion to approve the minutes was made by Mr. Mattingly, seconded by Mr. McNamara and passed by a unanimous vote. 3. FDOT Aviation Aviation Office o o o o Land Use Compatibility Project Mr. Andy Keith introduced Mr. Sergey Kireyev who proceeded to brief the group on the status of the project. Mr. Kireyev explained the basis for the project and the project stakeholders as they stand today. He stated that the study would be comprised of two parts a higher level study for upper management and a secondary study at the staff level. Members and participants are invited to contact Mr. Kireyev with any questions on the project as it progresses. He added that invitation letters for the project from the Secretary of Transportation are scheduled to be sent but have not yet been released. FASP Update of Regional Overviews Mr. Keith explained that this process is basically complete and he thanked everyone for their efforts in updating the documents. He showed the group images of the covers of the final documents for the Regional and Statewide Overviews stating that the FDOT Aviation Office will be conducting a limited print of the new documents for distribution. He added that the version of the documents posted on the CFASPP website will be formatted in a manner suitable for printing as a booklet like document to benefit those agencies that require additional copies. UNOM Frequency Expansion Project Mr. Keith updated the group on this project noting that several airports have agreed to change UNOM frequencies. Mr. Keith stated that these shifts are just proposals at this point and that the actual process of changing frequencies will be handled by the individual airport sponsors. He noted that the FDOT Aviation Office will be available to advise and assist airport sponsors with completion of the process whenever possible. NGA Project Update Mr. Keith explained that a project scope was completed in early September with the receipt of comments from the CFASPP Subcommittee. He stated that certain aspects of the comments were not going to be pursued by the FDOT. In particular he referenced the economic impact recommendation noting that such a study would require a great deal of subjective analysis. The total price of the project as scoped is approximately $190,000 and Mr. Keith noted that funds to complete this project are still not currently available. The next opportunity to begin the project would be July 1, 2008 at the beginning of the next fiscal year. Chair Cooley explained the progress of the project development to its current state and scope. He noted that the project is a priority for the CFASPP committees as soon as funds are available to complete the project. Chair Cooley covered the issue of preparing forecasts of economic impact in the absence of historical data. Mr. Chip Seymour referenced a GAO study that has established a baseline forecast for NGA traffic in the coming years. He explained that the level of forecasting accuracy expected may not be as high as the FDOT believes.implying that a general level forecast would please the committee. Mr. Jim Sheppard mentioned the current A380 tour underway in the United States and the planned appearance of the plane at Orlando International Airport. Mr. Kevin McNamara asked about the cost of the project and clarification of the timeline for beginning the project. Mr. Bill Continuing Florida Aviation System Planning Process page 2

15 Statewide Committee Meeting November 8, 2007 Ashbaker explained the factors effecting available funds to complete the project noting that unless project funds are reduced, he plans to fund the project in FY Chair Cooley mentioned the Economic Impact Study that was put forth as a priority by FAC. He noted that this project remains a priority and the committee hopes that FDOT will fund it at the earliest opportunity. After significant discussion a Motion was unanimously passed by the Committee. The Motion determined that Mr. Bob Mattingly would write a Resolution for presentation to FDOT on behalf of the Committee expressing their interest in maintaining both the NGA Study and Economic Impact Study at the highest priority for completion even if one or both projects need to be completed in phases. FDOT District Announcements None. 4. Regional Chairpersons Roundtable Impact Fees for Hangar Construction Mr. Seymour explained this issue that was raised by Mr. Bryan Cooper from St. Augustine. Mr. Cooper feels that hangars should be exempt from impact fees in accordance with the new Growth Management Law. Mr. Seymour explained that the latest sets of hangars constructed at Jacksonville were determined to be exempt from Fair Share Fees in accordance with the new law. Public Opposition to the Airport Master Plan Update Mr. Kevin McNamara explained the root of this issue that was brought forward by the Valkaria Airport in Brevard County. He noted that the airport faced significant opposition to the Master Plan from opponents that wanted the airport closed rather than improved. Chair Cooley mentioned similar issues at Peter O. Knight airport in downtown Tampa. He noted opposition from citizens that want to see the airport frozen in terms of use and future development. Effect of the Special Legislative Session on the Transportation Trust Fund Mr. Ashbaker stated that the trust fund was not compromised as a result of the Special Session. He noted the current issue at hand is the possible reduction of available funds by recall of uncommitted FDOT project funds due to revised estimates of lower trust fund revenue. Property Appraiser Collection of Ad Valorem Tax / Replacement with Fees Mr. McNamara mentioned the issue that was raised by Mr. Terry Lloyd of Kissimmee Gateway Airport. Mr. Lloyd referenced a new wrinkle in the tax collection efforts of County officials in the form of new flat fees as opposed to Ad Valorem tax collection methods like those underway in Indian River County. Mr. Seymour noted a similar procedure underway in Jacksonville and he suggested a survey of airport sponsors to determine what types of fees and taxation methods are in use around the State. FAA Study of O/D versus Connecting Passengers Mr. Jim Sheppard explained this issue and what he feels is a skewed distribution of FAA funds between airports that are connecting hubs and those like Orlando International Airport that serve as a destination facility. Mr. Sheppard noted that it costs far more to develop and run a destination airport than it does a hub yet FAA funds are currently distributed to airports based on total passengers using the airport in any manner. This method of distribution results in a larger amount of money being sent to the hubs for development. He stated that FAC is working on the issue with the FAA. Mr. Sheppard encouraged the CFASPP Statewide Committee to consider a parallel resolution to that issued by FAC in support of this issue with the U.S. Congress. Mr. Continuing Florida Aviation System Planning Process page 3

16 Statewide Committee Meeting November 8, 2007 Seymour made the motion for a Resolution seconded by Mr. McArthur and it was passed by unanimous vote. The Chairman will draft the resolution explaining the Committee s position on this matter. Hometown Democracy Initiative Chair Cooley referenced this issue as it relates to the acceptance of an Airport Master Plan into the Local Comprehensive Plan. If adopted, the HDI may require a public referendum prior to making changes to MP/ALP that have been accepted as part of the Comprehensive Plan. The issue was raised in the Treasure Coast and Chair Cooley and Ms. Diana Lewis asked people not to sign the petition in favor of the HDI. Panama City Airport Development Mr. Donovan provided the Administrator with a hard copy update of activities in the Northwest Region and in particular the development of the new airport at Panama City. There was a groundbreaking for the facility on November 1, 2007 that was attended by more than 1,000 people. His notes also mentioned that Phoenix Construction is expected to begin work on the facility immediately and that the airport infrastructure will include an 8,400 foot main runway and a 5,000 foot crosswind and all related terminal facilities. The $331 million project will be funded by state and federal grants as well as from proceeds of the sale of the existing airport property. 5. FAA ADO Comments / Presentations Mr. Juan Brown stated that there has been no reauthorization of the FAA program as of this date. They are expecting another continuing resolution to keep the FAA working and they are planning on having a program. As a result, he reminded the airports to be cognizant of the relevant dates for project application submission for the FY 2008 program. He reminded the airports to continue drawing on existing grants on a quarterly basis to keep them from being deobligated. 6. Old Business/New Business Election of a New Chairperson Mr. Chip Seymour of the Jacksonville Aviation Authority was unanimously elected to serve as the new Chair of the CFASPP Statewide Committee after a nomination by Diana Lewis that was seconded by Mr. Bob Mattingly. At this point, Mr. Cooley turned the meeting over to Chair Seymour. Election of a Vice-Chairperson Mr. Tom Jewsbury of St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport was nominated for the Vice-Chair position by Mr. Greg Donovan. Mr. Donovan s nomination was seconded by Ms. Diana Lewis and passed by a unanimous vote of the members. 7. Open Forum FAC Mr. Greg Donovan updated the group on activities at FAC noting their priority to have the Economic Impact Study funded by FDOT at the earliest opportunity. He also mentioned the next State Legislative Affairs conference scheduled for February 2008 in Tallahassee. FATA Ms. Paula Raeburn stated that they are working with Vero Beach on the Property Appraisers issue, and with the Department of Revenue (DOR) position that taxes new airport owners on aircraft brought into Florida within the first six months of plane ownership. Ms. Raeburn added that FATA is starting a new scholarship program to assist students at ERAU and FIT. Continuing Florida Aviation System Planning Process page 4

17 Statewide Committee Meeting November 8, Time & Place Next Meeting Chair Seymour stated that the next scheduled meeting of the Statewide Committee is April 3, 2007 at Orlando International Airport. The meeting will begin at 1:00 p.m. in the GOAA Board Room. 9. Adjournment Hearing no further business for the committee to consider, Chair Seymour adjourned the meeting at approximately 2:43 p.m. Continuing Florida Aviation System Planning Process page 5

18 BY-LAWS South Florida Metropolitan Area Aviation System Plan Steering Committee May 12, 1999

19 Contents ITEM Page Article 1.0 Purpose, Responsibilities and Powers 1 Article 2.0 Membership 3 Article 3.0 Officers 5 Article 4.0 Meetings and Reports 6 Article 5.0 Bylaw Changes 8

20 South Florida Metropolitan Area CFASPP Committee By-laws May 12, 1999 SECTION 1.1 Purpose Article 1.0 Purpose, Responsibilities and Powers The South Florida Metropolitan Area Aviation System Planning Steering Committee, hereinafter referred to as the Steering Committee, shall manage and give policy direction to the Continuing Florida Aviation System Planning Process (CFASPP) in the geographic area of Florida described under Section 1.4, below. The Steering Committee shall efficiently evaluate needs and appropriate actions to encourage airports to work together to effectively serve Florida*s growing air transportation demands. The Steering Committee shall address issues related to existing and proposed airport facilities, land use on and adjacent to existing and proposed airport facilities, airport access and airspace. SECTION 1.2 Creation and Powers The Steering Committee was created jointly by various governmental agencies of Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe, and Palm Beach counties, the Florida Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration to manage and give policy direction to development of Continuing Florida Aviation System Planning Process (CFASPP). These tasks are to: Develop and maintain a Florida Aviation System Plan and supporting information (Chap (1), F.S.); Provide coordination among local, State and Federal government for Florida aviation system planning (Sec. 502(b), 49 U.S.C. App et seq.; Chap (1), (12) and (21), F.S.; Chap (20)(b)3 and 13, F.S.); and Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) Chap F.S.; Support development of the aviation component of the Florida Transportation Plan (Chap , F.S.); and Develop recommendations for the State of Florida input to the Federal Aviation Administration*s National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (Sec. 504(c), 49 U.S.C. App et seq.). The Steering Committee consensus recommendations carry the authority of member agencies upon acceptance by those agencies. The Steering Committees may invite participation by the Federal Aviation Administration, the Florida Department of Page 1

21 South Florida Metropolitan Area CFASPP Committee By-laws May 12, 1999 Transportation, Metropolitan Planning Organizations, national industry groups or consulting firms, but decisions and recommendations to local, State and Federal agencies are made exclusively by the Steering Committee membership. The Steering Committees can request study grants through member agencies. The Steering Committee shall appoint sub-committees as needed to evaluate specific metropolitan area aviation needs. SECTION 1.3 Responsibilities The Steering Committee is responsible for managing the twenty-year regional aviation investment plan. This includes directing the activities of aviation consulting teams that are hired by the Florida Department of Transportation for specific regional studies. The Steering Committee shall provide a forum for evaluating aviation related issues, achieving a consensus, and recommending actions, policies and proposed aviation projects to the Federal Aviation Administration, Florida Department of Transportation and the local governmental agencies that the membership represents. At the Florida Department of Transportation State level, Steering Committee Officers will coordinate their activities through the Aviation Office, Manager for Systems Planning and the CFASPP Administrator. This office shall provide meeting material to include agendas, meeting minutes, aviation office updates, and other relevant items. The Aviation Office will also coordinate technical reviews of study material and work closely with subcommittees of the Steering Committee, as appropriate. The Steering Committee shall produce: A twenty-year regional aviation investment plan; Updates to the Florida Aviation System Database and aviation forecasts that are used by the Florida Department of Transportation district offices to develop the five-year airports work program, evaluate and review airport master planning projects; Regional components of the Florida Aviation System Plan (FASP) which is used by the Federal Aviation Administration as input to the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems. The National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems establishes eligibility for Florida airports to receive Federal funds; Current aviation issues and policy advice to the Federal Aviation Administration and Florida Department of Transportation; and Page 1

22 South Florida Metropolitan Area CFASPP Committee By-laws May 12, 1999 Reviews of Florida Transportation Plan, regional policy plans, local government comprehensive plans, airport master plans, and Transportation Work Program compatibility. Recognizing the importance of Intermodal issues on the Florida Aviation Industry, and the coordination requirements of Florida Statute , Committees will include representatives of the local Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO) on the meeting agendas and as Technical Advisors. SECTION 1.4 Regional Boundaries The South Florida Metropolitan Area Aviation System Plan Steering Committee shall manage the Continuing Florida Aviation System Planning Process within the geographic area including Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe, and Palm Beach counties. Page 2

23 South Florida Metropolitan Area CFASPP Committee By-laws May 12, 1999 Article 2.0 Membership SECTION 2.1 Eligibility Specific organizations are recognized as members of the Steering Committee. These are representatives of the more than 100 public airports in the State of Florida. To be eligible for membership in the Steering Committee, individuals must be representatives of an airport or airport authority, representatives of a public agency, business enterprise or special interest group located in the Region or be an elected official or from the general public of the Region. The Chairperson shall be a recognized representative of an airport or airport authority. There shall be no more than three representatives of any single entity of the groups listed above including the general public. Any named individual or designated alternative shall be considered as representing the sponsoring organizations for meeting purposes. Organizations are authorized only one vote on Committee decisions regardless of the number of representatives present. SECTION 2.2 Categories of Membership There shall be three primary categories of Steering Committee membership: full members, technical advisors, and participants. Only the opinion of full members shall be used to form consensus recommendations to local, State and Federal officials. Full members are those aviation professionals identified as representatives of the public airports, technical Staff of Metropolitan Planning Organizations, or airport authority organizations meeting all eligibility requirements stated in Section 2.1, and are approved by the Steering Committee. Technical advisors represent the organizations that may not meet all of the eligibility requirements for full membership, but shall be recognized in Steering Committee discussions because of their professional expertise or association with public agencies in the Region. Employees of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), the Civil Air Patrol (CAP), U.S. Customs Service, the Department of Defense (DoD), Florida private airports, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) shall be recognized as permanent technical advisors. Special interest groups such as the Florida Airport Managers Association (FAMA), Aircraft Operators and Pilots Association (AOPA), American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE), American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), Florida Aviation and Aerospace Alliance Page 3

24 South Florida Metropolitan Area CFASPP Committee By-laws May 12, 1999 (FAAA), Air Transport Association (ATA), flight training providers/academies, fixed base operators (FBOs), aeronautical universities and technical schools, and others are welcome and encouraged to attend. Attendance and participation by Florida private airports is also welcome and encouraged. Participant members represent organizations that may not meet all of the eligibility requirements for full membership, or have not been approved by the Steering Committee. These members may regularly attend meetings and may participate in discussion of an issue if recognized by the Chairperson. SECTION 2.3 Appointment Appointment of organizations and individuals to membership on the Steering Committee is accomplished by two-thirds majority vote of member of the full voting members present. Individual organizations shall appoint their representatives, in writing, to the Steering Committee. SECTION 2.4 Term and Attendance Terms of membership for any organization or individual shall not be limited, except and agreement by the full members. Normally, an organization or individual may be deleted from membership and a replacement sought after representation is not provided for three consecutive scheduled meetings. Named representatives of member organizations may send alternates (proxies) to satisfy organization meeting attendance requirements. Proxies for voting members will provide notice to the Chairperson in writing prior to the commencement of the regularly scheduled meeting. Page 4

25 South Florida Metropolitan Area CFASPP Committee By-laws May 12, 1999 Article 3.0 Officers SECTION 3.1 Posts and Responsibilities The Steering Committee shall have two officers: Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. FDOT shall provide a CFASPP Administrator for record keeping and other purposes. The Chairperson shall preside at Steering Committee meetings. Additionally, the Chairperson is the Committee s primary representative to the Statewide Steering Committee and is expected to attend. In their absence, the Vice-Chairperson will represent the Steering Committee at Statewide as a proxy. The proxy will be presented to the Statewide Chairperson, in writing, prior to commencement of normally scheduled Statewide meetings. The Chairperson shall be a recognized representative of an airport or airport authority. The Vice-Chairperson shall preside at Steering Committee meetings and shall represent the membership of the Steering Committee at Statewide Steering Committee meetings in the absence of the Chairperson. The FDOT Aviation Office shall provide an Administrator for the CFASPP and support of the Regional and Statewide Steering Committees. The CFASPP Administrator shall keep meeting records that accurately present the consensus position of the Steering Committee on all issues and policies discussed at meetings. Steering Committee approved records will be used to develop the annual update to the Regional Aviation Investment Plan and the Florida Aviation System Plan. The CFASPP Administrator will also maintain the By-laws in a magnetic format, and update as appropriate, however no more than once a year. Steering committee members shall contact one of the officers to place items on the meeting agenda. The CFASPP Program Manager or Administrator will coordinate with Committee Chairpersons or Vice-Chairpersons approximately 30 days prior to each meeting concerning items for the Regional agendas. SECTION 3.2 Election All Officers shall be elected by a two-thirds majority of the full voting members present. Eligible candidates must be named representatives of organizational members on the Steering Committee. Page 5

26 South Florida Metropolitan Area CFASPP Committee By-laws May 12, 1999 SECTION 3.3 Term of Office The term of office shall be two years with one exception. If the Regional Chairperson is also holding a Statewide CFASPP Office, their regional term of office will coincide with the duration of their term of Statewide Office. Successive terms in Regional office may be at the discretion of the full voting members present. An election for any Office may be called by simple majority of the full voting membership present. Should a vacancy occur, an election to fill the vacancy shall be conducted at the next meeting. Nominations for officers shall be from the floor. Page 5

27 South Florida Metropolitan Area CFASPP Committee By-laws May 12, 1999 SECTION 4.1 Meeting Schedule and Topics Article 4.0 Meetings and Reports The Steering Committee shall meet three times annually. The meeting schedule shall be preapproved by a simple majority of the full membership. In addition to specific issues placed on meeting agenda by members, one meeting per year will address revisions to the Regional Aviation Investment Plan, one meeting per year will address coordination of airport development, local government comprehensive planning, regional planning and State planning issues, one meeting per year will address the airport inventory and needs database and one meeting per year will address forecasts. SECTION 4.2 Meeting Notice and Materials The meeting notice and meeting materials shall be mailed to members a minimum of two weeks prior to the meeting date by the Florida Department of Transportation. The FDOT will also provide meeting location, dates, and times via the Internet. SECTION 4.3 Meeting Location All regular meetings will be held at the Broward County Aviation Department Conference Room, Terminal Three, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport unless the meeting location is specifically changed by the membership. SECTION 4.4 Meeting Quorum Attendance by representatives of a majority of member organizations shall constitute a quorum. SECTION 4.5 Consensus Recommendations Only consensus Steering Committee recommendations shall be made to local, State and Federal agencies. The recommendations adopted by the Steering Committee requires approval by a majority of the member organizations present. The Steering Committee, by two-thirds majority vote of member organizations can establish an item of significant importance. To be declared a consensus recommendation, a recommendation shall be drafted to: Be agreeable to all interested member organizations; Be in compliance with all Federal, State and local laws, rules, guidelines, policies Page 6

28 South Florida Metropolitan Area CFASPP Committee By-laws May 12, 1999 and procedures; and Be in compliance with professional planning and engineering practice. SECTION 4.6 Meeting Records Meeting records shall be clear and brief. They shall contain, at minimum, a Statement of: The meeting date, time and location; A list of attendees; A list of organizations not represented; The purpose of the meeting; Issues discussed, decisions and resulting recommendations and action items; and Summary narrative of key discussions. All meeting records shall be approved by a majority vote of the organizations present. SECTION 4.7 Special Meetings Special meetings in addition to the regularly scheduled meetings may be called at the discretion of the Chairperson upon request of any full member. Page 7

29 South Florida Metropolitan Area CFASPP Committee By-laws May 12, 1999 Article 5.0 By-law Changes SECTION 5.1 Adoption These By-laws shall be adopted by a two-thirds majority of the full voting members present.. SECTION 5.2 Amendment These By-laws may be amended at any official Steering Committee meeting by agreement of two-thirds of the full voting members present. At a minimum, the By-laws will be reviewed annually and voted on by the full membership. APPROVED: Chairperson Date Vice-Chairperson Date Page 8

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