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HomeMy WebLinkAboutIII (B) Appointment of Mayor Vandergrift to the West Orange Airport Authority as Ocoee's Representative Agendain 7-06-99 (LAfit OF GOOD LI-JVG-PRIM:OF 1 FEST OR.I,VGE t 1'StRinimiss 1o.Fa S. SC(DI VANDERD RINF OCOee O` �o CITY OF OCOEE ""'WE D 1NNY HOWGLL Q St011 ANDERSON "� - ISO N.LnkttillUkL DRIVE a Rt Sn tODNSDN v p OCOEE, EMMA 3 4 76 1-225 8 NAAc 1 J. PARKER n� �i� tan7t e5aa322 *Of Gooc�N MEMORANDUM r:1"1.ls sunf'1Ro TO: The Honorable Mayor and Board of City Commissioners FROM: Ellis Shapiro, City ManagerC DATE: June 28, 1999 RE: WEST ORANGE AIRPORT AUTHORITY APPOINTMENT The signing of the enabling legislation by Governor Bush formally establishing the West Orange Airport Authority was completed in early June. The next step will be nine appointments to the Authority's Board, which includes three selected by the Governor, three selected by the County. and one each from the cities of Ocoee, Winter Garden and Apopka.. The attached excerpt from the May 18, 1999 Minutes of the Airport Authority recommends the appointment of Ocoee Mayor Scott Vandergrift. Winter Garden Mayor Jack Quesinberry. and Apopka resident Bill Morris. The West Orange Airport Authority has forwarded their recommendations to Governor Bush for his review and approval as well. It is respectfully recommended that the Commission appoint Mayor Scott Vandergrift to the West Orange Airport Authority as their representative. Respectfully Submitted, Attachment AC West, Orange Airport Authority May 18, 1999 Authority. Mr. Rotundo reported that by late June, early July, the bill should be legally passed. Discussion ensued. Member Vanderley, seconded by Secretary Blakeley, moved to request an RFP for interim services from HNTB as an aviation consultant. Motion carried unanimously. Chairman Burch introduced Harold Barley, Executive Director of Metroplan. Mr. Barley gave a brief overview of Metroplan, including a new mission statement that includes airports. Mr. Barley invited Chairman Burch to attend the June 9, 1999 Metroplan Board . Meeting. A question and answer period ensued. Attorney O'Quinn distributed the Enrolled Version of the Bill as submitted to the Governor. Discussion ensued with regard to the Authority appointments. Chairman Burch noted for the record the following recommendations: Gubernatorial:William B. Burch, Harold Maguire, and Lake County County: Mayor Jon Vanderley, Ann Blakeley, Commissioner Bob Freeman Cities: Mayor Scott Vandergrift, Mayor Jack Quesinberry, Mr. Bill Morris Vice Chairman, seconded by Treasurer Peck, moved to approve the recommendations as made by Chairman Burch. Motion carried unanimously. Ms. Carol Johnson, Avalon HOA, stated the homeowners are not in favor of the airport at this time, that they do not feel the airport is necessary, that they do not feel it is financially feasible, and asked how the Authority was going to pay for the funding. Chairman Burch asked Attorney O'Quinn to answer Ms. Johnson's questions. Attorney O'Quinn stated that it was a general aviation airport, very different from GOAA, and that the figure to maintain it was between $200,000 to $300,000, and that it was to be 95% funded by Federal/State government, and that it would not place a burden on the tax base by virtue of legislation. Attorney O'Quinn stated he was unaware of the homeowners position and would like to have an open dialog with the homeowners. Orange County Commissioner Bob Freeman reported that he has heard from many of the homeowners that do not have a problem with the airport and reported enthusiasm from them when told that this airport will be well planned to even include safety planning. Mr. Lex Veech reported that he was a homeowner in Avalon as well and that this was the first time he had heard a negative response to the airport. Ms. Johnson reported her concerns on noise pollution and road issues. Mr. Goff stated that every effort will be made to alleviate noise issues and road issues. Orange County Commissioner Bob Freeman announced the dedication of Chapin Station today.