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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on May 8 , 1990 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Schroder, Torlakson and Fanden
NOES: None
ABSENT: Supervisors Powers and McPeak
ABSTAIN: None
SUBJECT: Hearing on proposed amendment to Buchanan Field Airports
Rates, Charges, Fees and Regulations
This is the time set for hearing on proposed Amendment to
the Buchanan Field Airports, Rates, Charges, Fees and Regulations.
Chair Fanden inquired if the hearing should go forward
without Supervisor McPeak inasmuch as the airport is in her District.
Hal Wight, Director of Airports, advised the Board that Supervisor
McPeak had indicated to him that she concurs with the recommendations
of the Public Works Department.
The. Chair called upon Hal Wight, Director of Airports, to
review the recommendations for increases in rates, charges, fees and
regulations. .
Mr. Wight reviewed the recommendations, noting that they are
for an increase in fees now, and for yearly increases thereafter based
on the previous year' s audit; and he advised that the Aviation
Advisory Committee had held public meetings on the recommendations,
and that he had also met with the Pilots ' Committee.
The Chair declared the public hearing open and the following
persons appeared:
Ron Sorenson, appeared on behalf of the Fixed Base Operators
at Buchanan field, in favor of the proposed recommendations.
The Chair read a message from John McCombs, 2334 Platt
Drive, Martinez, in opposition and suggesting excess costs be
allocated to appropriate users.
Ervin Slaski, 3204 Mountaire Drive, Antioch, representing
the Mt. Diablo Pilots Association and tie-down tenants, appeared in
opposition to the increase in tie-down rates and suggested that
various cost centers be reviewed individually and charges adjusted
accordingly.
Supervisor Schroder requested a comparison with tie-down
rate fees of other airports of comparable size in the area.
Hal Wight responded with comparable rates.
Vincent P. O'Hara, 3231 Burton Court, Lafayette, had filed a
card advising that he did wish to speak, but wished to submit written
comments for the record. (Supervisor Fanden advised that she would
give copies to other members of the Board)
Mr. O'Hara then requested to speak. He requested that the
books be opened for review by interested persons.
Supervisor Fanden commented that she was not ready to make a
decision today, but would like a week or two to go over the material
and new information received today, particularly since the vote of the
advisory committee was not unanimous.
Supervisor Schroder commented that it appears Buchanan Field
rates are neither high nor low compared to other like airports, but
seem to be right in the middle, and that he was satisfied with the
recommendations of the advisory committee and staff, and was prepared
to act today, and moved to approve the recommendations.
Supervisor Fanden requested additional time to review.
Supervisor Schroder withdrew his motion to approve.
Supervisor Torlakson commented on billing cycle and
accounting procedures, and requested staff to furnish him information
on the fees that the Rio Vista Airport is now charging and the fees
that were previously charged at Byron Airport when they had tie-downs,
noting that he wanted to be sure that Buchanan is competitive with
airports in the immediate area. He also requested information on
accounting procedures with respect to projected revenue.
Supervisor Fanden requested a copy of the minutes of the
Aviation Advisory Committee meeting where the proposed fee increases
were approved, as well as additional accounting information.
As recommended by Supervisor Torlakson, IT IS BY THE BOARD
ORDERED that this hearing is CONTINUED to May 15, 1990 at 2 :00 p.m. ,
and staff is REQUESTED to provide the additional information requested
by Board members.
1,heret>y certify that this is a Into and Correct Copy of
an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
cc: Public Works Director PHIL SATCHEL44,Clerk of the Board
Manager of Airports ot Supwvbors and County Administrator
County Administrator /;
County Counsel 13Y �1d _,Deputy