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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-05-28 Airport Advisory Board meeting minutes J ' MINUTES OF MEETING AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2009—7:00 p.m. Call to Order Jay Field called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll Call Members Present: Jay Field Bob Mikes Linda Sacco Rae Sandler Betty Sokol Sulie Spencer Boisy N.Waiters, Jr. Daniel J. Payne Terry Hale-Hicks Jocelyn Lummis Members Absent: Mike Grady (excused) Dick Sokol (excused) George Jason(unexcused) Beulah Lair(excused) Clive Taylor (unexcused) Approval of March 26 2009 Minutes Betty Sokol motioned to approve the minutes, seconded by Boisy N. Waiter Jr., The motion carried unanimously. 4. Presentation and Sub Committee Reports 4.1 The Pilot Program Rae Sandler noted the Broward County Commissioners are in the process of writing a contract for the Pilot Mitigation Program. Ms. Sandler noted this program will randomly select fifty homes for this program to offer sound reduction. She noted that at the May 5, 2009 Broward County Commission meeting, not all of Broward County Commissioners agreed with the proposed contract. Ms. Sandler also noted the commissioners asked Kent George to revise the contract to offer homeowners guaranteed options that if they participate in the program they can participate in other programs also, and if the south runway is approved they can purchase insurance. Ms Sandler also noted homeowners questioned that if they agree with getting their home sound proofed could they in the following years, negotiate their contract. Ms. Sandler advised to discourage homeowners from signing the navigational easement, because signing it causes the homeowners to give up their right to complain about the airport noise. She advised the Pilot Mitigation Program is currently in the forming stages. She also noted the Broward County Commissioners have told the Dania Beach Commissioners that they rather see homes bought,but right now the county does not have the funds to do so. Ms. Sandler noted Brenda Chalifour attended the May 5'h meeting where she spoke on airport matters i and mass transit. She also noted that Brenda Chalifour experienced disruptions from Broward County Commissioners at the meeting. Bob Mikes noted that hostility exists between the Broward County Commission and the City of Dania Beach regarding airport matters. Jay Field stated he attended the Broward County Environment Department meeting and spoke with the director. He noted that the director stated that he could only speak with the designated person regarding airport matters. Mr. Field advised that recommendations can be made to the City of Dania Beach Commission to send a letter to the Broward County Commission commending their actions regarding airport matters. Daniel Payne questioned who was the designated person that the Broward County Commission need to speak to. Terry Hale-Hicks indicated the board should find better ways to deal effectively with the Broward County Commission instead of fighting. Bob Mikes advised that Mayor Anne Castro would be the most effective person due to her Legal background, and also because she is the Mayor. The Board agreed to write a letter of recommendation to the City Commission on who they would like to have represented the city on airport matters. The board agreed to motion the commission at this critical point and time, and that the commission considers who would be the most effective person to represent the City of Dania Beach regarding ongoing decisions made by the Broward County Commission on airport matters. The commission should considering their educational background, legal and political position. Boisy N. Waiters, Jr. motioned to have Mayor Anne Castro as the most effective spokesperson to represent the city of Dania Beach, seconded by Rae Sandler. The motion passed unanimously. Jay Field advised the board to invite Kent George B.C.A. Director, to speak at the next Airport Advisory Board Meeting. Rae Sandler motioned to invite Kent George,to speak at the June 25, 2009 meeting, seconded by Linda Sacco. The motion passed unanimously Jay Field motioned for the Ft. Lauderdale Airport Director to attend the next meeting, seconded by Betty Sokol. The motioned carried unanimously. Bob Mikes noted the Broward County Interlocal Agreement was only good for 20 years. The Board asked to have the expiration date checked. Guest Speaker Richard Sacco advised that by allowing a spokesperson represent the board, it will be much more effective and more can get accomplished in a positive way. He also noted that he believes that this is a great idea and the board is on the right track by doing so. Jocelyn Lummis questioned if there was anyway to stop the Broward County engine that seems dead set on the south runway. Linda Sacco noted that she believes that there is glimmer of hope because the airport will negatively impact the whole county. She noted the Hollywood City Commission voted Minutes of Meeting 2 Airport Advisory Board May 28,2009—7:00 p.m. 1 unanimously to give funds for the legal effort, but the citizen, in the area of Arapahoe Farms areas are against the idea. 5. Appointment of new members to the Airport Noise Abatement Board New members were introduced to the Airport Advisory Board. Daniel J. Payne, appointed by Commissioner Walter Duke, worked over 30 years in Law Enforcement. Mr. Payne along with his family relocated from the state of Michigan and he has been a resident in the City of Dania Beach for four years. Jocelyn Lummis, another new member, has been a resident in the City of Dania Beach since 1999 and feels that it is time to join the fight against the Ft. Lauderdale Airport. Terry Hale-Hicks, a resident of the City of Dania Beach since 1993, is also interested in helping with the fight against the Ft. Lauderdale Airport expansion. 6. New Business No new business was discussed. 7. Adioumment Jay Field adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m. AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD G _ au, C airpers n Approved: Minutes of Meeting 3 Airport Advisory Board May 28,2009—7:00 p.m.