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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-08-27 Airport Advisory Board meeting minutes MINUTES OF MEETING AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2009 - 7:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order Jay Field called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. Roll Call Members Present: Jay Field Linda Sacco Rae Sandler Sulie Spencer Boisy N.Waiters, Jr. Bob Mikes Daniel Joe Payne Christopher Johnston Members Absent: Mike Grady(unexcused) Betty Sokol (excused) Dick Sokol (excused) Clive Taylor(unexcused) Beulah Lair(excused) Jocelyn Lummis (excused) Terry Hale-Hicks (excused) Guest Speakers Jacques Beaumier,Noise Mitigation Officer Carter, Diane Bryant, Sound Insulation Pilot Program Manager Commissioner Bob Anton 3. Jay Field motioned to approve the excused absences; seconded by Linda Sacco, the motion passed unanimously. 4. Approval of July 23, 2009 and August 6, 2009 Minutes Jay Field noted the following to be corrected; section 4.1, Jay Field noted that Kent George will be having a workshop with the City Commission on August 6, 2009, regarding airport matters. Christopher Johnston noted the following to be corrected; section 4.2, He noted that he did believe the 20/20 contour are going to be a representative of the true noise patterns. Also to be corrected, Virginia Lane represents the FAA in Orlando. Linda Sacco noted the following to be corrected; section 4.1, we should focus on the science and technology of construction in how the sound reduction program have already been done instead of putting people through the process. Rae Sandler motioned to amend the July 23 2009, minutes as corrected and discussed; seconded by Bob Mikes. The motion passes unanimously. Bob Mikes motioned to adopt the August 6, 2009 minutes, as discussed; seconded by Rae Sandler. The motion passed unanimously. 5. Presentation and Sub Committee Reports Guest Speaker Commissioner Bob Anton presented board members with a draft letter that will be sent to Kent George, Director of the Ft. Lauderdale Airport, Commissioner Anton noted that the letter was based on comments and the August 4, 2009 meeting. He also noted that all email from the City website is included in this letter and it will be forwarded to the City Commission, White and Case, and the City Attorney for review. Commissioner Anton said the Commission is going to have Mayor Castro sign this letter, which is a response from the entire city of Dania Beach. Commissioner Anton noted that the original letter contains appendix (a), which has a potential menu of options for residents, and appendix (b), which are detailed comments on the initial county proposal. He said this letter will be sent to Kent George on or before September 1, 2009. He noted this is all based on a dispute resolution. Commissioner Anton stated this letter was also reviewed by John Lucas; he is the City of Dania Beach Property Rights Attorney and also the consultant from the FAA. Commissioner Anton noted that Mr. Lucas also attended the August 4, 2009 meeting. He stated that other important issues are noted in the draft letter such as avigational easements, mortgages, and other important issues that come into play. Commissioner Anton advised the lawsuit up in Washington is still going forward, and in there is no timeline as to when it will be going to trial. Bob Mikes asked the status of the County Part 150. Commissioner Bob Anton responded there is no official update as far as he knows. He said the County is supposedly working on it. He also stated that he met with Ocean Waterways residents regarding airport matters and now they are concerned, and he believes that they will now be more engaged. Commissioner Anton advised that all email or comments regarding this matter should be directed to him. Bob Mikes asked Commissioner Anton about the no restrictions on the runway. Commissioner Bob Anton noted the County preferred alternative was the BIC, which had restrictions; the FAA refused to go along with it and chose the BIB, no restrictions, and stated the FAA will not honor restrictions. Bob Mikes commented on 3:00a.m.flights. He asked how the County was planning to deal with people that have medical conditions, and if they will offer some means of relocation for some of the people in volunteer programs. Commissioner Anton advised the single event noise is a day and night average and it is not just a simple average of numbers. He also added that more weight is giving to flights at night than in the day time. Minutes of Meeting 2 Airport Advisory Board October 23,2008—7:00 p.m. Commission Anton noted that the Pilot Program does not have Purchaser's Assurance and the County plans to implemented it after the runway is completed, which is projected to be in 2014. He advised to make sure you look at the agreements; Mortgage, Purchaser Assurance, and the Avigation Easement and strongly advised before signing anything to have some sort of legal assistance. 5.1 Guest Speakers- Beaumier, Jacques, BCAD Noise Mitigation Officer and Sound Insulation Pilot Program Manager, Carter,Diane Jacques Beaumier, BCAD Noise Mitigation Officer for the FAA, presented a power point of the Pilot Program. Mr. Beaumier advised the board approved the Pilot Program on August 5, 2009. He stated the County awarded the contract to the Urban Group along with other companies. He noted the goal of the program is to establish a base for the Mitigation Program. The County will come up with a noise mitigation program, which entitles different levels of mitigation which is strictly sound proofing. Diane Carter, Sound Insulation Pilot Program Manager, stated the goal of the Pilot Program is to reduce the interior noise level to no grater 45 DNL, and a minimal reduction of 5 decimals. She said they hope to start the 50 unit program by the end of the year pending comments from the City of Dania Beach Commission, and noted that they are waiting for Broward County Commission to give them direction. They are also waiting for approval of the Homeowners Participation Agreement and Aviagation Easement. Ms. Carter stated that the 20/20 Contour Environmental Impact Survey approved 2,074 properties in the 65DNL or higher, and the FAA has determined that this is needed to be compatible for mitigation land use. The FAA agreed to provide mitigation outside the 65 DNL, so the entire area will receive the benefits. She noted that this is a volunteer program and agrees with Commissioner Anton to have legal assistance before signing anything. Ms. Carter advised they will have a program office set up for residents to come in see the different products to choose from and learn about the program. She noted they will be conducting assessment visits in the first quarter of 2010 to the first fifty homes pending the Broward County Commission approval and noted that is all subject to change. She also stated the assessment teams will perform acoustic testing, hazardous material testing on different type of homes, and other inspections before insulating soundproof materials. They also ask that homes be free of code violations and noted that they are not there to repair violations, nor to report any code violations. Ms. Carter noted that once the assessment team has completed with the home the homeowners are then given a concept package; the owner will then meet with the Urban Group to go over the plans page by page and explain every change they anticipate making; at that point, the homeowner will select products for their home. She also noted that once the owner is satisfied they will be is asked to sign the Homeowners Participated Agreement and Avigation Easement. Ms. Carter advised that a homeowner can go through the whole process and get the concept packet and decide that this not for them. She said that once they have signed all contracts, they will be put in a final design package that will then be sent to Broward County Purchasing to be publicly bidded. Ms. Carter stated from past experience, a majority of homeowners were thrilled with the Pilot Program and encouraged members to call Boca Raton for comments regarding the Pilot Program. Minutes of Meeting 3 Airport Advisory Board October 23,2008—7:00 p.m. Daniel Joe Payne questioned the goals for the Pilot Program. James Beaumier advised that they are working on a Noise Mitigation Program for the 2,074 homes and when the Commission approves that program, of which soundproofing is part of that program, then they will have something to work with. Daniel Joe Payne asked if this was a request from Broward County, or was this presented to the Broward County Commissioners as a solution. Jacques Beaumier noted that the Pilot Program was presented and approved in August by the Broward County Commissioners, and advised that it was a recommendation by the Environmental Impact Survey with Avigation easements. Mr. Beaumier noted that once the Avigational Easements are approved the next step is, for the FAA in Orlando to get approval for the program. Diane Cater advised that a periodic newsletter will be mailed to the City of Dania Beach residents once the program is approved. They will also have a website where residents can get more information about the program. 5.2 Discussion of Runway Project, Master Plan Update and Part 150 Project, EIS Update. Task Force Update No discussion 5.3 Noise Abatement Committee Meeting Discussion No discussion 5.4 Presentation of any Member Runup Logs No discussion 5.5 Appointment of new members to the Airport Noise Abatement Board Unfinished Business No discussion 6. New Business No discussion 7. Adjournment Rae Sandler adjourned the meeting at 9:25 p.m. Minutes of Meeting 4 Airport Advisory Board October 23,2008—7:00 p.m. AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD J ie1 , Chair erson Approved: Minutes of Meeting 5 Airport Advisory Board October 23,2008—7:00 p.m.