Meeting Minutes  *Meeting Minutes   April 5, 2006      President Steve Head called the meeting to order at 1905   There were 96 persons in attendance.   The President introduced VIP guests:  Rex Griswold, Mesa City Councilman, Corinne Nystrom, Falcon Field Director and Chris Brady, Mesa City Manager.   Rex Griswold greeted the group and said he likes to have the opportunity to meet with the group on issues and will welcome future invitations as needed.   Sec. Larry Ryerson presented the minutes of the 02/22/06 meeting.   Motion to approve: carried.   Security Committee Report:  Ed Murphy introduced members of the Security Committee present:  Stu Glemba and Dave Searle.  Ed reported that the Falcon Drive cul d’sac plans for design are nearly completed and will be let for bid and construction started within the next 90 days.  Airport management reviewed a last minute alternative that seemed feasible using a gate system but was turned down by FAA.   Plans for fencing the airport perimeter are ongoing.  Plans for Falcon Drive fencing and ramp access gates are being discussed.   Corinne Nystrom clarified and emphasized that before any plans are set in stone, tenants will be encouraged to voice concerns, desires and approval of any security fencing that affects hangar or business tenants.   Hangar Committee Report:  Brad Carlson made brief remarks and asked Corinne for an update on the construction of hangars.  The property being sold at Recker & Hwy 202 is in escrow and should close in June.   80% of that money will come back to the airport.  Corrine says that the Grubb & Ellis real estate folk have brought 8 to 10  private investors to the table who want to build hangars, both t-hangars and box hangars.   Corrine said the city may provide infra-structure (ramp & taxiways) in a partnership between the city and investors.  Much is in the air and details will follow, but hangars are definitely on the horizon.    Tenant lease agreement drafts are in staff’s hands to meet with legal.   The new hangar lease agreements will be well defined and very specific.   Next year, airport management will define cost effectiveness for each area on the airport so one segment won’t be unfairly carrying a bigger share of total airport operations cost than another.   Brad asked those who are eager for T-Shades to be patient as those items are also a top priority.   The Hangar Committee can use more help.   Call Brad Carlson 480-654-4193.   The President introduced City Manager, Chris Brady, who told the group about his former job with the city of San Antonio Texas, where he was in charge of overseeing San Antonio International Airport and Stinson Airfield.  Mr. Brady talked about his vision for Falcon Filed and also for the entire city of Mesa, and that the city needs to take a different approach and develop a new business behavior to make it easier for business’ to operate in the city.   Falcon Field is a great asset to the city and creates a synergy to the surrounding area.  Bob Reid asked about the ‘onerous and draconian’ building and fire codes that Mesa uses to add to the construction and design costs of new structures at Falcon. Additionally, Bob said these codes are stifling new construction and destroying incentives for business to locate at Falcon. Brady said he would look at those issues and make sure all departments are not obstacles and are helping business’ succeed.   Brady made one thing very clear in that he has empowered Corinne to manage the Airport and make business decisions.  In addition, at a time when Brady is faced with termination of over 200 city employees, because Falcon Field is not a part of Mesa’s budget problems, Brady gave her an additional assistant.   He said this is a BIG commitment to Falcon Field.   President Head asked the group to sign up for committees of interest. Input is needed.   A.P.A. Executive, Jim Timm addressed the group concerning the Class B proposed changes and re-iterated that comments are important.   For an overlay of the proposed changes and meeting times and places go to: www.arizonapilots.com.   Plan to attend meetings and make comments in triplicate.   Meeting adjourned:  2010 Respectfully submitted:   Larry Ryerson, Sec *Minutes will be submitted for approval at the next General Membership meeting.