POB 446 Aurora, OR 97002 – (503) 678-1217
REPORT

General meeting of the membership August 16, 1999 at Columbia Aviation Association.  The meeting was called to order by Elizabeth Brockway, President at 7:30 PM.  Twenty-four in attendance….skipped over introductions and went straight to committee and task force reports.

• Fire Marshal indicated there would be no more development on the Airport without providing for fire protection. He also indicated the present program without fire protection is inadequate. Since there is no public water system it would require an onsite system. Requirements include approximately 200,000 gallons storage and feeder lines to hydrants. No structure can be more than 1,000 feet to a hydrant. An onsite system requires the forming of a Water Control District. This seems to be quite simple. Once the District is formed, then it can solicit grants from Economic Development and others to financially support the construction of a system. The funds appear to be available. The State is willing to assist in formation of the District. There are long term costs associated with a storage system, water treatment, pump, lines, hydrants, etc. These costs have to be in the planning process. An engineer will have to design the reservoir. The area taken by a reservoir would not be very large, depending on the depth.
• Storm water control (drainage) has action underway by the Department of Transportation. They are planning a system to carry the water to the Pudding River.
• The task force was advised by consultants that Waste Water Treatment would best be accomplished by an onsite drain field and that such a system is more environmentally friendly than would be construction of a treatment plant. This includes the effects of establishing a restaurant on the airport.
• The City of Aurora has suggested a possible co-op drinking water reservoir.

• There was a booth at the event shared by Angel Flight and PAAM. The Colony Days event was not as well attended as in previous years. People did stop by the booth where volunteers discussed issues and handed out materials, including the PAAM newsletter. Even with the lower than desired traffic, it was a good opportunity to start bridging the gap between the City and UAO. Thanks to all the volunteers.

• Separation of Aeronautics and ODOT was passed but the governor has not signed it yet. Separation will occur. Target date is the first of the year with a requirement of 7/1/2000.
• The Governor must appoint a Board. He is looking for names. It is important that the Board be staffed by those knowledgeable about aviation. Anyone with interests should contact Ann to discuss the situation. If people without aviation interest or knowledge staff the board, effectiveness will be considerably compromised.
• Gas Tax will pass. The tax is now $.03 per gallon. It will go to $.06 before the end of the year and then to $.09 sometime next year. The money is exclusively for airport paving and maintenance.
• Card Lock Gas is poorly written and probably will not pass
• Truck to truck fueling passed the legislature but was vetoed by the Governor. However he told the Fire Marshal to write rules to make it work.
• The new Oregon Department of Aviation is looking for suggestions for a logo. If any ideas, contact Ann.
• Public / private relationships such what is happening with the Utility Task Force is what will make PAAM strong and get the most done to support the airport and its managed development.

• We apologize for missing people in the notification process of this meeting. We rely heavily on e-mail and FAX and encourage their use. It is efficient and inexpensive for both time and dollars. We will try to make contacts via a phone tree next time for those without e-mail or FAX. Please check your e-mail. We will try to get notices out soon enough for those who check it about once per week.
• We published a newsletter which was circulate to all 1,650 residences in Charbonneau and included 4,000 inserts in the Canby Herald and Wilsonville Spokesman in zones specifically targeted around the airport. The printing and distribution of the newsletter depleted our bank account. The newsletter has had some good PR feedback but it is too early to assess the results. If we choose to do another newsletter, we will need a donation or at least some help on the printing from a member to defray the cost.
• The year is coming to a close and we need to start renewing membership as well as encouraging other stakeholders to join PAAM and participate on committees. It is also time to be thinking about who will be the next President. Elizabeth’s term ends 12/31/99.
• The last AAMPAC meeting is 8/30 at the Aurora American Legion Hall
• We really need volunteers to be on the Governors Board for Oregon Department of Aviation

• There is a noise problem with Virtual Jet from Salem. Residents as well as airport people have complained. Several people, including the State have contacted Virtual Jet, but they always seem to have some excuse. Suggestions regarding how to influence them to fly more friendly included making it easy for those with complaints to contact them and to put pressure on their clients about using a service that ignores the protocols of friendly flight operations.
• The local Chamber of Commerce does an annual fund raiser for needy families. They are looking for a host. Bruce has done it before and volunteered to co-host with another party. The date for this year is October. Arrangements need to be made soon. If there are any other volunteers, call Bruce Bennett.

Meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM

Phil Spencer, secretary