AGENDA CFASPP STATEWIDE STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING November 8, 2007, 1:00 PM Tampa International Airport HCAA Board Room

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1 AGENDA CFASPP STATEWIDE STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING November 8, 2007, 1:00 PM Tampa International Airport HCAA Board Room 1. Call to Order / Introductions... CHAIR 2. Approve Last Minutes... CHAIR 3. FDOT Aviation...FDOT Aviation Office Airport Compatible Land Use Study Next Generation Aircraft Project Scope UNICOM Frequency Expansion Project FASP 2025 Regional Overview Complete FDOT District Announcements 4. Regional Chairpersons Roundtable...FDOT Issues from Regional Meetings Impact Fees for Hangar Construction Public Opposition to the Airport Master Plan Update Effect of Special Legislative Session on Transportation Trust Fund Property Appraiser Collection of Ad Valorem Tax / Replacement with Fees FAA Study of O/D versus Connecting Passengers Hometown Democracy Initiative 5. FAA ADO Comment / Presentations... FAA 6. Old Business / New Business... CHAIR/FDOT Action Items from Last Meeting Election of a new Chairperson Election of a new Vice-Chairperson 7. Open Forum... CHAIR FAC, AOPA, FATA, DoD Comments 8. Time & Place Next Meeting... CHAIR 9. Adjournment... CHAIR

2 CFASPP COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS October 5, 2007 STATEWIDE CHAIRPERSON Ed Cooley Senior Director of Ops & Public Safety Hillsborough County Aviation Authority P.O. Box Tampa, FL (813) ; FAX NORTHWEST FLORIDA Greg Donovan Director of Operations Pensacola Regional Airport 2430 Airport Blvd, Suite 225 Pensacola, 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 NORTHEAST FLORIDA METRO Chip Seymour Asst. Director of Planning Jacksonville Airport 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 City/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

3 HANDOUT MATERIAL CFASPP STATEWIDE STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING FOR ROUND (November 8, 2007) STATEWIDE STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING November

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5 Meeting Minutes CFASPP STATEWIDE STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING July 7, 2007, 1:00 PM Rosen Shingle Creek Resort Suwannee Room Call To Order / Introductions -Chair Ed Cooley called the meeting to order at 1:06 p.m. and asked all in attendance to introduce themselves. Chair Cooley asked for a motion to dedicate the meeting to the memory of Mr. Chuck Arnold. Mr. Bryan Cooper made the requested motion that was seconded by Mr. Tom Jewsbury and passed by acclamation. Name Region Representing Ed Cooley, Chair West Central Chair Hillsborough County Aviation Authority Jerry Sealy Northwest Chair Okaloosa County Airports Tom Sawyer North Central Chair Lake City Municipal Airport Chip Seymour Northeast Chair Jacksonville Aviation Authority Kevin McNamara East Central Chair Greater Orlando Aviation Authority C.B. Shirey Central Chair Avon Park Executive Airport Bob Mattingly Southwest Chair Sarasota-Manatee Airport Authority Diana Lewis Treasure Coast V-Chair St. Lucie County International Airport Steve Rocco Southeast V-Chair Pompano Beach Airpark Other Airports Represented Louis Miller West Central Hillsborough County Aviation Authority Nadine Jones West Central Hillsborough County Aviation Authority Paul Phillips West Central Hillsborough County Aviation Authority Don Silvernell West Central Hernando County Airport Tom Jewsbury West Central St Petersburg-Clearwater Int l Airport Ken Austin Northwest Tallahassee Regional Airport Roy Sieger North Central Dunnellon/Marion County & POC Airport Allan Penksa North Central Gainesville Regional Airport Bryan Cooper Northeast St. Augustine Airport Todd Cox Northeast Jacksonville Aviation Authority Jim Sheppard East Central Greater Orlando Aviation Authority Mikko Huttunen East Central Greater Orlando Aviation Authority Larry Dale East Central Orlando Sanford International Airport Diane Crews East Central Orlando Sanford International Airport Jack Reynolds East Central Orlando Sanford International Airport Jack Thompson East Central Flagler County Airport Steve Borowski East Central Valkaria Airport Cynthia Barrow Central Bartow Municipal Airport Debra Lemke Southwest Lee County Port Authority Gary Duncan Southwest Lee County Port Authority Fred Watts Southwest Venice Municipal Airport Ana Sotorrio Southeast Miami-Dade Aviation Department Gary Sypek Southeast Palm Beach International Airport Peter Labbe Southeast Palm Beach County Dept. of Airports Shannon Thomas Southeast Palm Beach County Dept. of Airports Continuing Florida Aviation System Planning Process page 1

6 Statewide Committee Meeting July 7, 2007 In addition, the following people were in attendance: Name Bill Ashbaker Aaron Smith Richard Null Jim Wikstrom Terry Beacham Jeff Leopold Roxann Lake Kristi Smith Ben Walker Scott Walters Nelson Rhodes Paula Raeburn Dave Byers Sandeep Singh Dave Goode Mark Kistler Kelly Rubino Marisol C. Elliott Bill McGrew Jerry Roberts Brenda Tillmann Todd Anderson Harry Downing Gloria Loungeway Grace Keith Andy Keith Dan Afghani Representing Florida Department of Transportation, Aviation Office Florida Department of Transportation, Aviation Office Florida Department of Transportation, Aviation Office 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 One Florida Department of Transportation, District One Florida Department of Transportation, District Three AOPA FATA Florida Tech College of Aeronautics Avcon, Inc. LPA Group, Inc. LPA Group, Inc. MEA Group, Inc. Montgomery Consulting Group, Inc. PBS&J Planning Technology, Inc. R.W. Armstrong, Inc. Sheltair Aviation Facilities WSA, Inc. WSA, Inc. Citizen Florida Department of Transportation, Aviation Office CFASPP Administrator 2. Approve Last Minutes Chair Cooley asked for a motion to approve the last minutes. A motion to approve the minutes was made by Mr. McNamara, seconded by Mr. Sealy and passed by a 9-0 vote. 3. FDOT Aviation Aviation Office o Land Use Compatibility Project Mr. Richard Null briefed the group on the status of the project, project participants and the overall project objectives. He noted that the FDOT has contracted with WSA to complete the project in multiple phases. Mr. Null stated that the project should provide a basis for stronger land use controls at airports around the State beginning with the completion of Phase 1 in about six months time. Mr. Larry Dale asked how many airports have the State required Airport Zoning Board to evaluate Land Use Issues noting that he is aware of a number of airports that do not. Ms. Ana Sotorrio asked why the FAA is not listed as a participant in the Executive Summary about the project. Mr. Null stated that with the focus being more on State land use regulations (Chapter 333), they were not slated for inclusion in the first phase of the project. Mr. Chip Seymour asked Mr. Null if the study would consider the relevance of case decision on property rights near the McCarran International Airport in Las Continuing Florida Aviation System Planning Process page 2

7 Statewide Committee Meeting July 7, 2007 o o Vegas, Nevada. Mr. Null answered in the affirmative and then provided the group with a brief background on the case. Mr. Louis Miller stated that the case in Nevada could set a dangerous precedent for aviation around the country even though it was a local decision. FASP 2025 Update of Statewide and Regional Overviews Mr. Andy Keith thanked everyone that contributed to the update of the documents during the past couple of CFASPP Rounds. He stated that the consultant is nearing completion of his work on the updates that were collected from CFASPP members and participants. Once complete, the new documents will be posted on the CFASPP website and when funds permit a professional printing of the documents will take place to allow distribution to aviation decision makers. NGA Project Update Chair Cooley asked Mr. Keith for an update on the status of the NGA Project which had previously been identified as a priority by the CFASPP Statewide Committee. Mr. Bill Ashbaker and Mr. Keith explained the funding issues that have delayed the NGA Project citing the significant need for the Aviation Land Use Project. Mr. Kevin McNamara asked Mr. Ashbaker if there was something that could be done to raise the project on the priority list. Mr. Ashbaker stated that he would prefer to give the Committee a more detailed report at the next meeting once he can get a better handle on FDOT funding availability for the current fiscal year. Chair Cooley asked if it would be possible to engage a consultant to finalize the project scope prior to the next meeting so we would have a better idea of the project cost at that time. Mr. Ashbaker concurred with Chair Cooley s request and stated that he would have the project scope priced for the Committee s consideration at the next meeting in November. FDOT District Comments / Presentations o Aviation Revenue Use Study- Mr. Jeff Leopold of FDOT District One briefed the group on a study conducted in his District on the subject of aviation revenue use practices by public airport sponsors. Following the presentation, Mr. Leopold fielded several questions from the participants on the topic of revenue diversion and related scenarios. In regard to a question from Mr. Bryan Cooper on impact fees, Mr. Ashbaker informed the group that airports are now exempt from these charges as a result of recent legislative action. Mr. Leopold concluded his presentation by asking interested parties to contact him for more information on the Study. FDOT District Announcements None. 4. Regional Chairpersons Roundtable East Central Mr. McNamara stated that UNICOM frequency congestion was the major point of discussion at the last East Central Meeting. He noted that the meeting was hosted jointly by the Melbourne International and Valkaria airports. Following the meeting, the group was invited to take a tour of the Valkaria airport. Treasure Coast Ms. Diana Lewis stated that the property tax issue was the highlight of discussion at the meeting. She stated that the Treasure Coast Committee moved to send a letter to Governor Crist objecting to the proposed changes but to this point they have been unable to agree on language for the letter. Continuing Florida Aviation System Planning Process page 3

8 Statewide Committee Meeting July 7, 2007 North Central- Mr. Tom Sawyer stated that the smaller general aviation airports in the region are struggling to get GPS Approaches implemented and that UNICOM communications continue to be an issue as well. Southwest Mr. Bob Mattingly reported that Venice is experiencing local opposition to the Master Plan Update. He added that a cross state toll road seems to be on the shelf due to cost. Mr. Mattingly stated that a no growth issue is being experienced at all airports in Southwest Florida. Northeast Mr. Chip Seymour stated that the Northeast region meeting was highlighted by a presentation on Wildlife Attractant prevention from Mr. Rusty Chandler of the Jacksonville Aviation Authority. He added that Skybus Airlines will begin service at St. Augustine where the airport staff is now dealing with the complications of going to a Part 139 airport. West Central Chair Cooley reported that a new terminal is almost complete at Albert Whitted and that the Hernando County airport has new pavement markings. He stated that the MacDill AFB Land Use Compatibility Study has been submitted to DCA for approval. St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport is working on new noise abatement procedures and $9.5 million in terminal renovations are planned to start in January. At HCAA airports, multiple hangar installations are underway at both Peter O. Knight and Plant City. Chair Cooley noted that new washracks are planned to be installed at each of the HCAA General Aviation airports. At Tampa International Airport, work continues on the roadway project in front of airport along with other access improvements. Chair Cooley noted that sixty-seven (67) new hangars are being constructed at Zephyrhills Municipal Airport along with new security fencing. He encouraged folks to consider the United We Stand license tag program that funds the SAFE Council and benefits aviation in Florida. Northwest Mr. Jerry Sealy stated that regional airports are still having trouble securing viable hangar insurance in the Northwest region. This is particularly prevalent at airports that are closer to the coast. Mr. Bryan Cooper stated that while they can get property insurance in St. Augustine, it s becoming unaffordable. Central Mr. C.B. Shirey stated that Land Use is the main issue in the region. There are on-going land use concerns at both Chalet Suzanne and Avon Park Executive Airports. He added that T-hangars that were recently constructed by airports in the region are not renting as fast as the airports sponsors had hoped. Southeast Mr. Steve Rocco stated the Southeast meeting had a long discussion on the Pompano Beach Airpark and the efforts to return the airport to eligibility for FAA and FDOT funding. The City is seeking a release from non-aviation grant obligations and if approved, the City will pay $1 million to the FAA. The issue is still in Memorandum of Understanding form as it is being reviewed by the FAA. Effect of Proposed Property Tax Legislation on Airports Chair Cooley asked if there was any additional discussion on this item. It was deemed to have been covered in earlier items and Chair Cooley elected to move forward with the next agenda item. 5. FAA ADO Comments / Presentations None. 6. Old Business/New Business Keeping FDOT Aviation Rollover Funds in Aviation Programs Addressing the item brought by Mr. Seymour at the last Statewide Meeting, Mr. Ashbaker reviewed the status of this issue stating that the discretion lies with the District Secretary s. He Continuing Florida Aviation System Planning Process page 4

9 Statewide Committee Meeting July 7, 2007 added that discussion among the district personnel has led to improved procedures in the administration of grants that result in less aviation projects that have money rolling forward. Mr. Seymour asked that Mr. Ashbaker bring this issue to the attention of the Secretary of Transportation to let her know that the Aviation Community is concerned. Election of a New Vice-Chairperson Mr. Mike Moon of the Martin County Airport- Witham Field was unanimously elected to serve as the new Vice-Chair of the CFASPP Statewide Committee. 7. Open Forum AOPA Mr. Nelson Rhodes stated that FAA reauthorization is the major issue for AOPA along with tax regulations that are affecting pilots visiting Florida for the purpose of flight training or other short stays. It seems that under current regulations, any plane purchased outside of Florida cannot be brought here during the first six months of ownership for any reason or it can be subject to sales tax on the purchase price. FATA Ms. Paula Raeburn added to the tax issue stating that the Florida Department of Revenue (DOR) is considering an exemption to this policy noting that Florida is getting poor press for attempting to fleece out of state aviators. Ms. Raeburn stated that she is due to submit comments to the DOR on this issue by July 12, CASA Ms. Raeburn updated the group on CASA activities as reported to her by Mr. Ray Wabler. She stated that CASA has received a small grant from the Wolfe Foundation for the production of a CD to highlight the benefits of General Aviation airports. Proposed User Fees Mr. Dale asked about the status of proposed General Aviation user fees. Mr. Rhodes of AOPA updated the group on the items in the bill that is currently being considered by the U.S. Congress. 8. Time & Place Next Meeting Chair Cooley stated that the next scheduled meeting of the Statewide Committee is November 8, 2007 at Tampa International Airport. The meeting will begin at 1:00 p.m. in the HCAA Board Room. 9. Adjournment Hearing no further business for the committee to consider, Chair Cooley adjourned the meeting at approximately 3:05 p.m. Continuing Florida Aviation System Planning Process page 5

10 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CFASPP ROUND STEERING COMMITTEE MEETINGS

11 Executive Summary CFASPP ROUND STEERING COMMITTEE MEETINGS CFASPP Round was held at airports throughout the State during the period from September 18 October 4, The following is a brief summary of the major topics of discussion at each regional meeting. WEST CENTRAL METRO AREA September 18, 2007 Zephyrhills Municipal Airport The meeting was held at Zephyrhills Municipal Airport in the Barracks Museum Conference Room. Each of the member airport representatives present provided a brief update of projects underway at their airports. During the airport updates, the group engaged in a discussion about the cost of hangar construction. Chair Cooley mentioned the special legislative session in Tallahassee. He noted that proposed budget cuts may result in a reduction of grant funds available to support construction and other capital improvement projects at airports in the region. Following the airport updates, Mr. Andy Keith briefed the group on projects underway at the FDOT Aviation Office focusing on the UNICOM Frequency Expansion Project. Mr. Keith also discussed the Airport Compatible Land Use Project and he noted the completion of updates to the FASP 2025 Regional Overviews. Ms. Christina Hummell provided an update on activities at MacDill AFB. She noted that the base is still working with the City of Tampa to complete a Joint Land Use Study. Chair Cooley then advised the group that it was time to elect a new Chairperson. The group determined that Vice-Chair Tom Jewsbury would become the new Chairperson. Mr. Don Silvernell was elected to serve as the Vice-Chairperson replacing Mr. Jewsbury. Prior to adjournment, the committee determined that subject to availability, Albert Whitted Airport would host the next regional meeting on February 19, 2008 beginning at 11:00 a.m. CENTRAL REGION September 19, 2007 Bartow Municipal Airport The meeting was once again hosted by the Bartow Municipal Airport. Chair C.B. Shirey asked each of the member airports to provide updates on projects and issues at their facilities. Chair Shirey stated that the property tax issue had been addressed at the Special Session of the Florida Legislature. He mentioned that the property appraiser in Highlands County has estimated that the City of Avon Park would realize a revenue reduction of approximately $81,000 if the proposed changes are adopted during the vote scheduled for January Following the regional updates, Mr. Rich Thompson of Polk County Community College gave a presentation on a proposal to add an Aviation Technology Program to the Corporate College at PCC. He queried the group on the types of courses that would provide the most value to those students wishing to train for a career in aviation. Continuing Florida Aviation System Planning Process page 1

12 CFASPP Round Executive Summary October 15, 2007 Mr. Andy Keith briefed the group on projects underway at the FDOT Aviation Office focusing on the UNICOM Frequency Expansion Project. Mr. Keith also discussed the Airport Compatible Land Use Project and he noted the completion of updates to the FASP 2025 Regional Overviews. Prior to the meeting conclusion, Chair Shirey and the group determined that the next regional meeting will be held at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport on February 20, 2008 beginning at 10:00 a.m. SOUTHWEST REGION September 20, 2007 Venice City Hall The meeting was held at the Venice City Hall and Chair Bob Mattingly began by asking the member airports to update the group on activities at their airports. Mr. Fred Watts spoke about the Master Plan Update project at Venice Municipal Airport and the opposition that the airport was facing from the public about the plan. He stated that the City of Venice is still working with members of the public to mediate their concerns. Following the airport updates, Mr. Andy Keith briefed the group on projects underway at the FDOT Aviation Office focusing on the UNICOM Frequency Expansion Project. Mr. Keith also discussed the Airport Compatible Land Use Project and he noted the completion of updates to the FASP 2025 Regional Overviews. Under New Business, Chair Mattingly encouraged the members to contact their legislators regarding a proposed increase in Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) requirements at airports. The new proposal would require a minimum staffing of two (2) men per truck resulting in significant increases in the cost of providing ARFF services at airports. This clause is in the U.S. Senate version of the Transportation Bill and if passed, could result in the loss of air service at some airports. Ms. Debra Lemke stated that she heard the Governor has recommended that $225 million be redirected from the Transportation Trust Fund to reduce the Statewide budget shortfall. The final decision on this matter will be decided during the special legislative session scheduled for later this month in Tallahassee. Prior to adjourning the meeting, Chair Mattingly determined that the next regional meeting will be held at a location still to be determined on February 21, 2007 beginning at 10:00 a.m. SOUTHEAST METRO AREA September 25, 2007 Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport Chair Chris McArthur began the meeting just after eleven o clock and asked each of the airports represented to briefly update the group on projects/issues at their facilities. Vice-Chair Rocco updated the group on the continuing helicopter related noise issues at Pompano Beach Airpark. The City has received a request from Senator Atwater s office to work with the FAA on ways to reduce the noise that continues to bother local residents. Following the airport updates, Mr. Andy Keith briefed the group on projects underway at the FDOT Aviation Office focusing on the UNICOM Frequency Expansion Project. Mr. Continuing Florida Aviation System Planning Process page 2

13 CFASPP Round Executive Summary October 15, 2007 Keith also discussed the Airport Compatible Land Use Project and he noted the completion of updates to the FASP 2025 Regional Overviews. Vice-Chair Rocco updated the group on the pending Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the FAA and the City of Pompano Beach. He noted that the MOA is still under review and has not yet been executed by either party. CDR. Todd Lutes introduced himself as the new representative for the U.S. Coast Guard replacing Captain Steve Mehling. Mr. Bill Comber updated the group on activities at the Homestead AFB noting several airfield improvements projects that are underway or planned in the near future. After a brief discussion, Chair McArthur determined that the next regional meeting will be held at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport on February 26, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. EAST CENTRAL METRO AREA- September 26, Kissimmee Gateway Airport In the absence of Chair Kevin McNamara, Mr. Terry Lloyd served as Chair for the meeting and asked each of the member airports to briefly highlight projects underway at their airports. Mr. Steve Borowski updated the group on the Valkaria Airport Master Plan Update project. He stated that after facing stiff public opposition over an eighteen month period, the Master Plan Update was recently approved by the Brevard County Commission clearing the way for implementation of a development plan at the airport. Mr. Lloyd mentioned the on-going battle with the Indian River County Property Appraiser over the collection of ad valorem taxes from FBO s. He stated that in Osceola County they have implemented several business related fees. These fees are replacing ad valorem taxes and catching airport operators that were previously exempt from the taxes. He added that he has brought this to the attention of FAC for consideration. Following the airport updates, Mr. Andy Keith briefed the group on projects underway at the FDOT Aviation Office focusing on the UNICOM Frequency Expansion Project. Mr. Keith also discussed the Airport Compatible Land Use Project and he noted the completion of updates to the FASP 2025 Regional Overviews. Mr. Jim Sheppard discussed the issue of FAA funding shortfalls at large origin and destination airports like Orlando International. He asked that the issue be referred to the Statewide Committee for additional discussion and a possible resolution endorsing pursuit of a change to the policy. The group agreed that referral to the Statewide Committee was appropriate and a motion to elevate the issue passed by acclamation. Mr. Lloyd determined that it would be best to defer election of a new Vice-Chairperson until the next meeting when Chair McNamara would be present to participate in the selection. Mr. Lloyd and the committee determined that the next regional meeting will be held at Orlando Executive Airport on February 27, 2008 beginning at 10:00 a.m. TREASURE COAST REGION September 27, 2007 Martin County Airport Witham Field Chair Mike Moon called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m. and asked the regional members to update the group on projects underway at their airports. Continuing Florida Aviation System Planning Process page 3

14 CFASPP Round Executive Summary October 15, 2007 Following the airport updates, Mr. Andy Keith briefed the group on projects underway at the FDOT Aviation Office focusing on the UNICOM Frequency Expansion Project. Mr. Keith also discussed the Airport Compatible Land Use Project and he noted the completion of updates to the FASP 2025 Regional Overviews. Chair Moon informed the group that the regional members had agreed to rescind the previously adopted motion to send a letter to the Governor opposing the proposed changes in property tax collection. The members were unable to agree on the language for the letter resulting in the decision to rescind the motion. Ms. Lisa Waters updated the group on the status of implementation measures that were developed as part of the Treasure Coast Regional Noise Study. Some of the airports have already adopted some of the measures while others are still considering methods for implementation. Prior to the meeting conclusion, the group determined that the next regional meeting will be held on February 28, 2008 beginning at 11:00 a.m. Chair Moon asked Mr. Menger to contact the Okeechobee County Airport about hosting the meeting. Information on the location will be posted on the CFASPP web site once a final decision is made by Chair Moon. NORTHEAST METRO AREA October 2, 2007 Cecil Field Following approval of the minutes, Chair Chip Seymour turned the floor over to Mr. Todd Linder for the regional presentation. Mr. Linder gave a presentation on the steps that are being taken by the Jacksonville Aviation Authority (JAA) to license Cecil Field as a Spaceport. He covered the different types of space vehicles that could be launched from Cecil Field and the locations on the airfield that would be used for space operations. At the conclusion of the regional presentation, Chair Seymour asked the airport members to give a brief update of activities at their airports. Following the airport updates, Mr. Andy Keith briefed the group on projects underway at the FDOT Aviation Office focusing on the UNICOM Frequency Expansion Project. Mr. Keith also discussed the Airport Compatible Land Use Project and he noted the completion of updates to the FASP 2025 Regional Overviews. Vice-Chair Bryan Cooper brought up an issue discussed at the last Statewide Meeting as part of the Revenue Diversion Presentation. He noted that a new law now exempts airports from impact fees on hangar construction projects. Vice-Chair Cooper stated that he would like to see some information on this law made available to airport managers at the next Statewide CFASPP Meeting. Chair Seymour and the committee determined that the next meeting of the Northeast Metro Area Steering Committee will be held at Cecil Field on March 4, 2008 beginning at 1:30 p.m. NORTH CENTRAL REGION October 3, 2007 Crystal River Airport The North Central Region meeting was held in the FBO Building at the Crystal River Airport. Chair Tom Sawyer thanked Vice-Chair Davis for hosting the meeting and then Continuing Florida Aviation System Planning Process page 4

15 CFASPP Round Executive Summary October 15, 2007 proceeded to ask the airport members for updates on activities underway at their airports. The group undertook multiple discussions on regional issues including the need for straight in instrument approaches and the implementation of safety and security measures at airports. Vice-Chair Davis stated that Crystal River is still part of the FDOT project on GA Airport Security. Mr. Andy Keith added that the GA Security project is getting underway again with the recent purchase of equipment and new Memorandums of Agreement (MOA) with the participating airports. Following the airport updates, Mr. Andy Keith briefed the group on projects underway at the FDOT Aviation Office focusing on the UNICOM Frequency Expansion Project. Mr. Keith also discussed the Airport Compatible Land Use Project and he noted the completion of updates to the FASP 2025 Regional Overviews. After a brief discussion, the committee determined that the next meeting of the North Central Region Steering Committee will be held at the Lake City Municipal Airport on March 5, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. NORTHWEST REGION- October 4, Panama City Bay County International Airport Chair Jerry Sealy called the meeting to order and then asked each airport member to briefly cover activities and projects underway at their facilities. Following the airport updates, Mr. Andy Keith briefed the group on projects underway at the FDOT Aviation Office focusing on the UNICOM Frequency Expansion Project. Mr. Keith also discussed the Airport Compatible Land Use Project and he noted the completion of updates to the FASP 2025 Regional Overviews. Mr. Jim Roncaglione covered activities and projects underway at Tyndall AFB. He stated that Tyndall is very interested in promoting safe operations between military and general aviation traffic. Mr. Roncaglione noted that Tyndall staff is available to conduct safety briefings and seminars at public airports to familiarize general aviation pilots with the high level of military traffic in Northwest Florida. Mr. Greg Donovan informed the group about the Indian River County Property Appraisers continued efforts to collect ad valorem taxes from FBO s that should be exempt. The group agreed that if the appraisers are successful in their efforts, it would set a bad precedent for aviation businesses. Chair Sealy informed the group that he would be retiring from Okaloosa County in January and as a result, a new Chairperson needed to be selected. By unanimous vote, the committee elected Mr. Greg Donovan of Pensacola as the new Chairperson of the Northwest Florida Region. The committee determined that Mr. Randy Curtis would continue to serve as Vice-Chairperson. Chair Sealy and the group determined that the next regional meeting will be held at the Panama City Bay County International Airport on March 6, 2008 beginning at 10:00 a.m. (CST). Continuing Florida Aviation System Planning Process page 5

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