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MINUTES OF THE
WILLIAMS GATEWAY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
BOARD MEETING
June 18, 2007
AIRPORT AUTHORITY BOARD MEMBERS
Mayor Steve Berman, Gilbert – Chairman
Lt. Governor Jennifer Allison-Ray, Gila River Indian Community – Vice Chairman
Mayor Keno Hawker, Mesa – Secretary
Mayor Art Sanders, Queen Creek - Treasurer
Mayor Phil Gordon, Phoenix
GUESTS PRESENT
Wayne Balmer, Community Planning Doug Mack, Serco
Services/Town of Queen Creek Dr. Albert McHenry, ASU Polytechnic
Ryan Burke, City of Phoenix Floyd Moore, Valle del Oro
David Edlow, Gilbert Resident Amy Morales, City of Mesa
Heidi Gast, City of Mesa John Schroeder, Chandler-Gilbert Community
Nikki Himovitz, Himovitz Properties College
Debbie Inman, Willis of Arizona Councilmember Scott Somers, Mesa
Dr. Glenn Irvin, ASU Polytechnic Temple Stark, East Mesa Independent
Michelle Kershner, Barclay David van den Berg, Arizona Republic
Communications John Willie, Barclay Communications
Clint Knaggs, Williams Aviation
Johannes Kurz, Gilbert Resident
AIRPORT STAFF PRESENT
Doug Drown, Director of Finance
Walt Fix, Director of Operations & Maintenance
Gretchen Hawkins, Executive Assistant/Clerk to the Board of Directors
Lynn Kusy, Executive Director
Nadine Sierra, Accounting Specialist
Mike Williams, Development Manager
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Steve Berman at 9:02 am.
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AWARDS, GUESTS INTRODUCTIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
Airport Executive Director Lynn Kusy welcomed Mesa Councilmember Scott Somers to
the meeting, he noted that staff will schedule an August Board meeting to present
several bids awards for Board consideration, and he presented Airport Accounting
Specialist Nadine Sierra with a 10-year service pin.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
PROGRESS REPORTS
ASU Polytechnic – Dr. Albert McHenry asked ASU Polytechnic’s Provost of Academic
Affairs, Dr. Glenn Irvin, to report on recent University activities. Dr. Irvin said the
Campus’ water and sewer infrastructure project is underway, new building projects are
on schedule, and work continues on the Lot 37 parking lot on the south side. He said
this lot will provide ample parking for students, faculty, and staff. Dr. Irvin noted that the
south campus loop will be closed until May 2008.
• The conveyance of 370 acres of ASU property is still in process through the
Department of Education; the Williams School property was conveyed to the
University in April.
• Enrollment orientation sessions are being held weekly for prospective students,
particularly freshmen.
• Last year’s enrollment was approximately 7,000 students and Dr. Irvin expects fall
enrollment to exceed that number.
• Administrative reorganization of the University is now underway. Next year, Dr.
McHenry and Dr. Irvin’s positions will be phased out and their staff and resources will
be moved to the schools and colleges, and a lead dean will be recruited, who will be
vice president of the University. He said he sees this change as very positive and he
and Dr. McHenry will take on other responsibilities. Dr. Irvin noted that he, Dr.
McHenry, and Jean Humphries are available for any assistance or questions.
Chandler-Gilbert Community College (CGCC) – Provost John Schroeder reported that
Catholic Healthcare West and United Heathcare provided a $500,000 gift toward the
cost of Engel Hall. The new building is in the construction document phase and a
ground breaking event will be scheduled in late summer. Mr. Schroeder said the project,
including a significant amount of parking, will be built on the north side of the Campus,
along with a new central plant.
Mr. Schroeder said he enjoyed working with Airport staff on several recent recruiting
trips, and CGCC staff is preparing for busy fall with enrollment numbers looking positive.
CGCC’s hangar project is close to a second design review and staff continues to work
on drainage issues.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Mr. Kusy reviewed highlights of recent Airport activities as follows:
• WGAA staff, Mesa staff, and landowners met several times with Union Pacific
Railroad to discuss heavy freight service.
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• The third annual Aviation Day at the Capitol is scheduled for January 22 or 23, 2008.
The event is sponsored by Arizona Airports Association and other groups.
• Meetings have taken place with the FAA Western-Pacific Region regarding
increased capital funding for the Airport. Although limited funding is available, FAA
has committed to work with staff to fund our most critical needs.
• The north apron fire suppression water line and drainage lines are on budget and on
schedule. A north ramp concrete apron did not meet specifications and will be
replaced.
• Taxiway Bravo extension bids were under budget, but higher than available
FAA/ADOT funding. Staff is seeking supplemental funding.
• Taxilane Golf extension (to serve Cessna site) is complete.
• Business jet traffic doubled this year over last year.
• April 2007 was the first month ever that the Airport had a positive operating income.
• A new regional program will be introduced – ARIZONA DIRECT, under the
leadership of chairman Mark Dobbins. (Article on Mr. Dobbins in Arizona Business
Magazine was circulated to the Board.)
• Vision Airlines received its Part 121 certificate from the FAA and announced plans
for a third weekly flight from WGAA to Las Vegas to begin in the next six to eight
weeks.
• Enplanements for FY2007 through April totaled 18,305
• Over $18 million worth of Airport projects are under construction.
• All parking lots on the south side are nearly complete.
• 465,000 square feet of buildings were inherited from the Air Force, and when current
construction is complete, we will have 478,000 square feet of new buildings - -
doubling the square footage on the Airport.
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF Minutes of Telephonic Board
Meeting held on May 21, 2007.
Mayor Hawker moved to approve the May 21, 2007 meeting minutes.
Mayor Sanders seconded the motion, and the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 07-17 –
Adopting Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Strategic Business Plan.
Mr. Kusy said a Strategic Business Plan (SBP) is written each year that guides staff for
the next 12 months. The Plan is based on continuing activities, assigned activities from
last fall’s Board retreat, and it takes the budget into account.
Mayor Hawker suggested that the one-time increase in fuel costs be proportioned out
over the next four to five years.
Mayor Hawker asked for a timeline on the name change issue and announced that he
will be turning over some of the Board meeting responsibilities and duties to
Councilmember Scott Somers who represents this district. Regarding the possible name
change issue, Mayor Hawker said using a geographic locator is very important to make
the Airport marketable, i.e., Phoenix Mesa at Williams Gateway Field. He said he is
anxious to get this decision made before he leaves office next year. Mr. Kusy said a
timeline will be provided at the next meeting.
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Regarding the SBP, Mayor Hawker suggested more “accountability” be included. He
said he would like to see something along the line of . . . ” working toward measurable
outcomes” and if benchmarks are met, a reward would be given. He said he is very
pleased with the five and 20-year vision, but would like to get to the 20-year investment
number. Goals in the SBP should be more specific and concrete.
Mr. Kusy responded that discussions have taken place over the past 90 days with
Phoenix staff and the member governments’ city managers about the need for a more
detailed, thorough financial business plan. He said staff is beginning to craft the scope
of services for this plan to outline how to fund, finance, and build the facilities to ensure
that the Airport is successful.
Mayor Hawker suggested student job placement be researched to determine how many
students from ASU Polytechnic and other colleges in the Williams Area are employed by
businesses surrounding the Airport. Mr. Kusy identified Cessna and Embraer as two
projects the Airport would not have landed without the University and Community
College.
Mayor Hawker requested the following from staff pertaining to the revised SBP:
1.) incorporate outcome of education-based evaluation on jobs, 2.) and step up funding
levels over prior years, and 3.) the SBP should be enhanced. Lt. Governor added that
she would like to allow her staff to review the SBP also for possible additions.
Mayor Sanders moved to table Resolution 07-17, Strategic Business Plan, to
the July meeting. Lt. Governor seconded the motion, and the motion passed
unanimously.
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 07-19 –
Authorizing Willis of Arizona, Inc. to Purchase Property and Casualty Insurance for the
Airport for Period July 1, 2007 to July 1, 2008 at a Total Cost of $240,728.
Mr. Kusy reported that staff had budgeted for an 11 percent increase for Property and
Casualty Insurance insurance costs; the actual increase was 3 percent.
Mayor Hawker moved to approve Resolution No. 07-19, the purchase of
Purchase Property and Casualty Insurance. Mayor Sanders seconded
the motion, and the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 07-20 –
Authorizing a Three-Year On-Call Cultural Resources Services Contract with SWCA
Environmental Consultants, Inc. for Period July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2010 at a Cost Not
to Exceed $200,000 Per Year.
Mr. Kusy said the Airport is required to have this contract in place to protect any
architectural resources that might be uncovered during excavation. The three-year
contract amount is not to exceed $200,000, with $5,000 coming from to the operating
budget. The balance would be spent only if necessary and would be added to any
construction contract if artifacts were discovered. Staff must submit an annual report to
the Air Force and the Indian tribes in the state at a cost of approximately $2,000.
Mayor Sanders moved to approve Resolution No. 07-20. Lt. Governor
Allison-Ray seconded the motion.
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Development Manager Mike Williams responded that our construction contracts include
language related to the cultural resource areas on the Airport. Mr. Kusy noted that when
the Air Force turned the property to WGAA, they did a study and identified seven sites
on the Airport that might contain cultural resources. He said if work is done in any of
these areas, funding for archeological work is added to the contract. Mr. Kusy added
that the Airport has unbudgeted reserves of $1 million that could be allocated to this type
of contract. The $5,000 gives staff the funds to submit annual reports and it provides
funding for other studies. Staff will review the contract documents.
Mayor Gordon said project delay is a concern, but the process is outlined and must be
followed.
Mayor Berman called for a vote on Resolution No. 07-20, which carried
unanimously.
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 07-21 -
Authorizing Adoption of the Airport Rates and Charges Schedule Effective July 1, 2007.
Mr. Kusy reported that the Airport Rates and Charges are reviewed each year. Any
proposed changes are mailed to all tenants for a 30-day review period and are posted
on the Airport’s Web site. This year, no comments were received and staff proposes an
approximate 3 percent increase in most categories.
Mayor Hawker asked about the cost of the fire suppression hook-up fee in the Rates and
Charges schedule. Mr. Kusy said the hook-up fee is based on demand on the system
by size and use of the building. Mr. Kusy noted that in the south end of the Airport, most
lots are the same size and developers will pay the same rate. The City provides the
same service in other areas on the Airport and has a tiered fee approach. Mayor
Hawker asked for a report on how this fee works and to see that the system pays for
itself.
Mayor Gordon moved to approve Resolution No. 07-21. Mayor Sanders
seconded the motion, and the motion carried unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business.
NEXT MEETING
• Monday, July 16, 2007 – 9:00 am
• Mr. Kusy noted that there may be a need to have an August meeting.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 9:49 am.
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