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Meeting Minutes
Airport Commission
Regular Meeting
September 13, 2023, | 6:30 p.m.
Chandler Airport Terminal
2380 S. Stinson Way, Chandler, AZ
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Hawley at 6:30 p.m.
Roll Call
Commission Attendance
Staff Attendance
Chairman Christopher Hawley
Ryan Reeves, Airport Manager
Vice Chairman Charles McCorkle
Chris Andres, Airport Planning Program Mngr.
Commissioner Cecil Orozco
Scott Rinkenberger, Airport Ops Manager
Commissioner Mark Mount
Diana Alonzo, Management Assistant
Commissioner Mark Riesterer
Commissioner Robert Ehlbeck
Absent
Commissioner Wakefield
Others in Attendance
Scheduled and Unscheduled Public Appearances
CHAIRMAN HAWLEY asked if there were any members of the public that would like to address the
committee on any items not on the agenda.
None.
Approval of Minutes and Discussion
Move Airport Commission to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of Wednesday, July 12, 2023.
1. July 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
Move to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of July 12, 2023
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Consent Agenda Motion and Vote
It was moved by COMMISSIONER MOUNT and seconded by COMMISSIONER EHLBECK to approve
the Regular Meeting Minutes of the September 13, 2023.
Motion carried unanimously (6-0).
Briefing
2. Monthly Operations Report
MR. REEVES presented the Monthly Operations Report for July and August 2023.
COMMISSIONER OROZCO asked if there was any record of how much fuel transient aircraft
purchased.
MR. REEVES responded that he could guess, but he can only provide a detailed report on how
much fuel is purchased through the city fuel pump. The FBO also sells fuel, but they disclose total
sales only. MR. REEVES is also tracking fuel sales that are happening in airports around the valley
to compare the sales for CHD. The notion is to take the operational count month to month and
compare it to fuel uploads and find the correlation.
VICE CHAIRMAN MCCORKLE asked if sun position on the horizon is the reason behind runway
switched and what is the cutoff for switching runways.
MR. REEVES responded that during the winter, operations will sometimes adjust to shift pilots’ line
of sight on final approach away from the sun. If Chandler Air Service is flying their Cubs, operations
will stay on Runways 22. 5 knots is the approximate cutoff, whereupon operations will shift to
Runways 4.
VICE CHAIRMAN MCCORKLE asked what percentage of 91 is flight training and what percentage
of 91 is corporate or charter.
MR. REEVES responded that it is easy for staff to determine because they have ADSB software
tracking all flights. It is exciting to show how much is based flight training versus transient flight
training. As well as based 135 operations and further breakdown of all manner of part 191
operations.
VICE CHAIRMAN MCCORKLE asked if it was easy to do a deep dive or if it was extra work.
MR. REEVES responded that it takes a significant amount of staff time.
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3. Monthly Noise Report
MR. RINKENBERGER gave an overview of the monthly noise report for July and August 2023.
In July 2023, one (1) household made one (1) report regarding aircraft activity. This household was
a new complaint.
In August 2023, five (5) households made five (5) reports regarding aircraft activity. Three (3)
reports were for aircraft noise. One (1) household made one (1) report was for low-flying aircraft.
One (1) household reported concerns over aircraft traffic activity. Two (2) households were repeat
complaints.
CHAIRMAN HAWLEY asked if the Scottsdale FSDO number is generally given out or if it was given
out because the complainant was asking for it.
MR. RINKENBERGER responded that he explains which governmental agency has jurisdiction over
aircraft flight, and residents sometime ask to speak to them. This is when the number is given out
to residents.
CHAIRMAN HAWLEY stated that he does not want to become a nuisance to the FSDO.
MR. RINKENBERGER stated that he leaves it as an option to the complainant.
MR. REEVES stated that the FAA has a noise compliance division, and they are accustomed on
airport referrals. Staff views it as a partnership the local airport sponsor and the Federal Aviation
Administration. The air being federally adjudicated, staff does have to occasionally refer resident
to the FAA, but the only time staff does this is when significant staff time has been spent with the
person making a complaint. Staff does give the pilots a courtesy call to let them know that a
complaint has been made and they have requested to speak to the FAA.
4. Monthly Origins and Destinations Report
MR. REEVES gave a report for July 2023 for “Top 20” filed IFR flight plans for commercial operators
into and from the Chandler Municipal Airport. There were 208 flights for the month of July 2023.
There was one (1) repositioning flights from CHD representing 616 gallons of fuel burn enroute.
Total flights to and from CHD represent 33,928 gallons of fuel burn.
MR. REEVES gave a report for August 2023 for “Top 20” filed IFR flight plans for commercial
operators into and from the Chandler Municipal Airport. There were 185 flights for the month of
August 2023. There was one (1) repositioning flights from CHD representing 2,599 gallons of fuel
burn enroute. Total flights to and from CHD represent 30,560 gallons of fuel burn.
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5. Monthly Construction Report
MR. ANDRES gave an overview of the Construction Report.
Capital Projects- Design Phase:
Airport Operations Garage: This is a city funded project at $1 million. The programming and
conceptual layout is underway. The consultant is developing an estimate of the construction costs.
Airport Fuel Tank Relocation: This is a city funded project at $610,000. The design for a new above
ground tank is underway.
Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) Replacement: The FAA is funding the equipment
replacement for $200,000. The FAA environmental clearance has been received. The project is to
go out for bid in late 2023 or early 2024.
Runway End Identifier Light (REIL) Installation Runway 4L-22R- (North Runway)- This is FAA funded for
equipment replacement for $110,000. Environmental clearance is underway.
Runway 4R-22L Rehabilitation (South Runway)- Awaiting FAA grant for $350,000 for design. FAA
environmental clearance has been received. Currently finalizing the construction environmental
documentation.
Taxiway B Improvements- Phase 1- ADOT grant for $2,035,000 has been approved. The design scope
and fee proposal has been received and are under review.
Capital Projects- Construction Phase:
The Wildlife Hazard Perimeter Fence: This is 100% ADOT funding at $1,107,500. The contract with
Diamond Ridge Development Corporation is for $796,813 has been approved. The design
consultant is reviewing shop drawings.
Maintenance Projects:
Ramp/Apron Painting: Staff is planning on repainting the transient parking with lead-in lines.
Terminal: The terminal is receiving general beautification and touch ups.
VICE CHAIRMAN MCCORKLE asked what type of protection the above ground fuel tank would have
for fuel spill.
MR. ANDRES responded that the tank would have the secondary lining, whereas the older tanks
did not have that layer. It will also have a basin around it.
VICE CHAIRMAN MCCORKLE asked if there will be a trap underneath.
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MR. ANDRES responded that it will have spill containment. In the event that the tank leaks, there
is the double wall tank itself, a catch basin, a water oil separator, providing at least 3 layers of
protection.
MR. REEVES stated that the concrete is not porous, and if the tank fails, there are spill channels as
well as the water/oil separator.
VICE CHAIRMAN MCCORKLE asked if this will be inside the fence and if the concrete pillars will be
on both sides.
MR. REEVES responded that it will be on 3 sides protected by cinder block.
COMMISSIONER OROZCO asked to clarify if 3 sides will be cinder block walls.
MR. REEVES responded yes; this is to shield the tank from the street’s view.
VICE CHAIRMAN MCCORKLE asked what is there to be considered regarding environmental for
the REIL and what are they looking for impact.
MR. ANDRES responded that the current presidential administration was very active in additional
regulations and standards.
VICE CHAIRMAN MCCORKLE asked if the city is paying to get it done.
MR. ANDRES responded that it is being funded under the BIL Grant. The scope was set under the
prior administration and the prior conditions are no longer the same conditions. It is currently not
being funded, but they are working with the consultants.
VICE CHAIRMAN MCCORKLE asked who is in charge of the environmental aspect, the EPA or FAA.
MR. ANDRES responded that it is the current administration through executive order. It will go
through the FAA.
MR. REEVES stated that this a topic of discussion at every airport.
Information Items
7. Manager’s Report
MR. REEVES shared that staff has been working diligently on Airport Day. The event will take place
on January 20, 2024, from 8 am to 2 pm. There are many people that would like to display their
aircraft. If anyone is interested in displaying their aircraft, there will be an application process.
MR. REEVES shared a video that was posted on social media to promote the airport. Staff has
received a lot of positive comments. Staff is continuing to promote and give the “I am the City”
tours for city employees. Tours are also being scheduled for public and private schools.
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MS. ALONZO shared that airport tours have become increasingly popular, making it difficult to
find space in the calendar.
MR. REEVES shared the safety driving video that MR. RINKENBERGER filmed with the help of the
city’s film department. Eventually, every tenant will see this video.
MR. REEVES also stated that they are making strides with the Strategic Business Plan. There will
be a meeting scheduled soon for the Business Strategic Steering Committee. CHAIRMAN HAWLEY
will be part of the committee.
COMMISSIONER OROZCO asked if the fuel sale totals on the agenda are for the city totals only.
MR. REEVES responded that is correct. The sales reflect the city’s self-service fuel station. The fuel
pump began operating on January 20th of this year. Pilots are buying more gas per sale. The sales
have rebounded.
CHAIRMAN HAWLEY asked when the lighting struck the fuel service station.
MR. REEVES responded that it happened in August of 2020. Sales only happened from February
through June for fiscal year 2023
CHAIRMAN HAWLEY asked how many gallons the tank hold can.
MR. REEVES responded that it could hold 12,000.
CHAIRMAN HAWLEY asked what the average refill timeframe is.
MR. REEVES responded that the average uplift is 118.91 gallons per day.
CHAIRMAN HAWLEY asked if that averages about every 2.5 months needing a refill.
MR. REEVES responded that they order between 8,000 and 8,500 gallons of fuel per order.
CHAIRMAN HAWLEY asked if the price of the fuel is changed after every order is delivered.
MR. REEVES responded that it depends, but staff monitors pricing trends in the area and buy loads
competitively.
MR. REEVES gave an update on the Gate One hangar lease. The FBO, owner and operator has
reported that within 30 days they will have final engineering drawings for final review. They
anticipate that they will meet their deadline of October 2024.
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COMMISSIONER OROZCO asked if the city is the retailer for the self-serve fuel tank and if the profit
being made goes back into the airport.
MR. REEVES responded that was correct.
COMMISSIONER OROZCO asked what percentage comes back to the city from the fuel that is
pumped from the vendor.
MR. REEVES responded that in the fee schedule for the city, there are two different flow fees. If
the FBO sells fuel to an aircraft, the city receives 10 cents per gallon as a flow fee. If they are fueling
to their own aircraft (self-fueling) the city receives 12 cents per gallon. The FBO pays the airport a
monthly payment based upon their fuel reporting.
CHAIRMAN HAWLEY asked if that included jet fuel.
MR. REEVES responded yes.
COMMISSIONER OROZCO asked MR. REEVES if he knew what their jet fuel delivery is for
comparative.
MR. REEVES responded yes; staff tracks it monthly.
CHAIRMAN HAELRY asked if the city has considered selling jet fuel.
MR. REEVES responded that they have considered it. There are reservations in doing so because
the infrastructure cost of building the fueling infrastructure and maintaining jet fuel is high
MR. REEVES also shared that he, MR. RINKENBERGER, and MR. ANDRES will attend the 2023 annual
Arizona Airports Association’s “Walter Burg” Fall Conference on October 4th and 5th. MR. REEVES
also shared that he and MR. RINKENBERGER will attend the NBAA-BACE conference in Las Vegas
as well.
MR. REEVES shared the total from September 1, 2022, through August 31, 2023, for all of the
different types of aircraft operations on the field.
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MR. REEVES also acknowledged the difficult time the staff of Falcon Field is going through after
experiencing a high level of destruction during the storm.
COMMISSIONER RIESTERER asked who accepts the fuel loads.
MR. REEVES responded that he receives the fuel loads as well as MR. RINKENBERGER and the three
staff members in Operations. They have all been trained by MR. REEVES himself.
COMMISSIONER RIESTERER asked what staff does with the leftover fuel that is taken for fuel
samples.
MR. REEVES responded that the samples are taken to the two 55-gallon containers at the old
heliport for secondary containment. The fuel is discarded through proper disposal providers. The
new fuel tank will be fitted out with a sump saver device.
COMMISSIONER RIESTERER asked who is responsible for the tank and to check if there is water or
anything else.
MR. REEVES responded that the same people that receive the fuel are responsible for monitoring
the tank and it is checked daily.
COMMISSIONER RIESTERER asked is the new AWOS system will have microburst sensors for wind
sheer like the ones that Sky Harbor has.
MR. REEVES responded that they do not have microburst sensors, however, their AWOS will report
a significant change in weather. If those conditions exist, staff will receive notifications. Staff would
then mobilize to check that the Airport is secured.
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Member Comments/Announcements
COMMISSIONER OROZCO shared that their EAA Chapter Chandler 1445 will be hosting an Open
House this Saturday from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm. This is for the non-aviation public to have an
opportunity to learn about the EAA, learning to fly and building a plane.
VICE CHAIRMAN MCCORKLE shared that he has been talking to pilots about the future of CHD, the
projection for hangars, t-shades and tiedowns. He would like to include how many people are
waiting for a parking spot. He would also like to discuss the future for the southside of the airport.
Calendar
The next regular Airport Commission meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at
6:30 p.m., in the Chandler Airport Terminal, 2380 S. Stinson Way.
Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 7:51 p.m.
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Ryan Reeves, Secretary Christopher Hawley, Chairman