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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport Workshop Minutes 12-07-2009BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA BOARD WORKSHOP ON THE AIRPORT MASTER PLAN Date: December 7, 2009 Convened: 2:00 p.m. Adjourned: 5:00 p.m. Commissioners Present: Chairperson, Charles Grande, Paula Lewis, Doug Coward, Chris Dzadovsky, Chris Craft Others Present: Faye Outlaw, County Administrator, Lee Ann Lowery, Asst. County Administrator, Dan McIntyre, County Attorney, Diana Lewis, Airport Director, Millie Delgado- Feliciano, Deputy Clerk LCA GROUP CONSULTANTS The Airport Director introduced the LCA Group Consultants technical committee. Alternative development evaluated Draft TAC Group Recommendations from the June 30th, 2009 workshop. Draft Group Recommendations • Relocate Power Lines • Reserve property west of Runway 10 R for Runway Extension • Do not extend Runway 28L • Extend Runway 14 to Northwest • Short-Term Develop Airport Administration Building and Customs for Commercial Terminal • Industrial Development North Airport Property • Improve Surface Access a. Expand St. Lucie Blvd. and Indrio Road to four lanes b. Improve access to North King's Hwy, Florida Turnpike and I-95 • Develop airport as multi-modal facility • Long-Term Construct Commercial Terminal Facilities between Runways 10R-28L and 10L-28R • Coordinate Development with Planned Transportation and Growth Management Development (50 years) Potential Alternative Scenarios 1) General Aviation (includes scheduled aircraft with 9 seats and less and unscheduled aircraft with less than 31 seats) 2) Limited Commercial (Requires 14 CFT Part 139 Certification. Airport Requirements dependent upon demand and 14 CFR Part 121, 135, and 380 (public charter with more than 31 seats) operating requirements 3) Air Carrier Commercial Service 4) Combination of all three 1 In alternative one- airport design and role come into consideration with requirements for airfield facilities and support facilities. Strengths and weaknesses were highlighted. The economic opportunity was showcased by noting that Grand Bahamas Chamber of Commerce was interested in partnering with St. Lucie County. Job creation, tourism revenue, positive airport image were encouraging for future business investments. Alternative two A- highlighted airport design showing the regulatory restrictions showcasing aircraft (Gulfstream 550) MTOW 91,OOOIbs, dual wheel gear and wet/dry takeoff weight. Commercial or Air Taxi Role (Bombardier DH Q300 was listed with a seat (50) and regulatory field length (4,541) and dual wheels gears. The alternative two airfield facilities have minimum requirements listed for short and mid- term. Rehabilitation of the pavement and taxiways as well as lighted signage, and markings would be required. Also, selected runways would require extending and strengthening and upgrading. The phasing of this plan would be based upon demand and funding priorities. Power lines would have to be relocated. Alternative 2A Limited Commercial This plan doesn't require relocation of power lines and can accommodate limited commercial service and general aviation demand. It supports non-aviation development. It will improve runway 14 intersections. It does not provide lower approach threshold, and has no airfield connectivity between runways 10R-28L and lOl-28R. It will impact drainage and requires land acquisition/easements and will impact Airport West Commerce Park development. Commissioner Coward gave a summary of alternative 2A for clarification. Alternative 26 Limited Commercial Airport design and commercial roles were discussed. The strengths and weaknesses were reviewed. This plan will provides lower approach visibility and provide airfield connectivity with increased airfield flexibility. It will support anon-aviation and aviation development and will accommodate limited commercial and air taxi service and general aviation demand. This plan will require relocation of power lines and require land acquisition/ easements and effect drainage and have environmental ramifications. Terminal options 1 and 2 were reviewed. The terminal side of the house would need to be located in a new location or perhaps a new building. They identified some of those areas for development. Critical Aircraft Alternative 3 This was a long range (future development -20+ years) alternative that has the future of the airport in the planning phase. This plan would accommodate a Boeing 737-800 with commercial carriers seating from 162-189 passengers. It allows for future expanded service if warranted. It will require relocation of power lines (beyond 2028 timeframe) and shortens runway 32. It will impact the long term costs and have adrainage/ environmental impact. 2 Draft alternative Matrix A matrix was created showing plans 1, 2 (A) ,2 (B) and 3 showing airfield evaluation criteria and magnitude cost (in millions). Commissioner Coward inquired about a possible warehousing project i.e. storage capability for those buying products from Florida. He asked to continue to look at this option. He alluded to foreign trade zone, needs momentum and has great ability to jump forward. Commissioner Coward would like cost assessment for the improvements planned. Commissioner Grande requested that they consolidate all the alternative option lists and give the Board a copy with magnitude costs. Next Steps BOCC input, finalize alternatives chapter, develop capital improvement program and cash flow analyses. Commissioner Craft recommended starting to try to get letters for justification. Commissioner Dzadovsky stated let future development know what is planned (i.e. airport runway extension to the West) . The power lines will have to be moved to support future development as well. Interlocal Agreement concerning deferral of the annexation and the Research Park The county Attorney stated that the Glades Road Landfill Leachiate agreement with the City of Ft. Pierce had negotiated a provision in the agreement on (page 9 in their packet). This provision agreed to defer annexation for 15 years and also agreed not to regulate the landfill other than basic zoning requirements, or harm operation of landfill. He noted this was brought up to illustrate that a similar annexation agreement was drafted previously and was successful. Commissioner Craft stated he needed a definitive timeline to give to prospective tenants. Commissioner Coward recommended a need for a consensus between TCERDA and the County. Commisssioner Dzadovsky would like to see the agreement starting for 20 years. Commissioner Craft stated that 10 years not paying taxes then on a sliding scale for an additional ten years on taxes on parcel by parcel agreements. Commissioner Craft recommended a consensus on the 10 year/10 year abatement agreement like the Wal-Mart agreement. He alluded to having Research Authority taking the lead in contacting the city. Commissioner Coward recommended sitting down, one on one with the TCERDA Board and officials. He wants to have an economic component in the agreement. He also wants to get the City to understand what the county plans and have them participate. Commissioner Coward asked for consensus to participate in the meeting. The County Attorney advised revising the agreement before the meeting and giving the Board a draft. 3 The County Administrator brought up another item to update the board in regard to Parks MSBU on the City of Ft Pierce agenda that evening. She stated that the City Manager had discussion with his Board and is recommending that the City maintain their position and, then pulling out of the agreement if the county doesn't agree to their proposal by the end of this month. Commissioner Grande wanted to know the impact of the City pulling out of the agreement. The County Administrator stated this will cause the County to not be able to meet debt service. Commissioner Coward stated we definitely need a presence at the meeting tonight and clarify to them, that the projects we have funded, based on this agreement would jeopardize our ability to pay back loans and bonds. We need to emphasize that we have been consistent with our commitment. Any surplus dollars beyond those dollars we have stated we would share with them and have made commitment to them to do so. The County Administrator stated that the City Managers position on this issue was that they rejected our formula with which we calculated our debt service. The County Administrator will attend the meeting tonight and follow up with the Board. There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:00 p.m. 4