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ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT COMMISSION
Eddie Martin Building
Airport Commission Hearing Room
3160 Airway Avenue
Costa Mesa, California 92626

MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING

October 18, 2006
 

COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:

Cecilia Age, David Markley, Bruce Junor, Stephen Bristol
   

COMMISSIONERS ABSENT:

None
   

STAFF PRESENT:

Alan Murphy, Airport Director
Loan Leblow, Assistant Airport Director
Larry Serafini, Deputy Airport Director, Facilities
Kellie Billante, Staff Specialist
   

CALL TO ORDER:

Chair Age called the meeting to order.
   

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

Vice Chair David Markley led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
   
  1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. On the motion and second of Commissioner Junor and Vice Chair Markley with Commissioner Bristol abstaining, the minutes of October 4, 2006 were approved as written.

  2. AUTHORIZE CONTRACT – CHEM TREAT, INC. (ASR 06-002140). Airport Director requested Airport Commission concurrence with the recommended Board action to authorize a second year amendment renewal with Chem Treat, Inc., for Non-Acid Water Treatment Services. Responding to Commissioner Bristol, Airport Director Alan Murphy explained this is a one year contract and JWA is exercising its option to renew for one year. Responding to Commissioner Junor, Deputy Airport Director Larry Serafini explained the process used to maintain the PH level of the water used in the HVAC system. Deputy Director Serafini further explained that JWA receives the test results supplied by Chem Treat and that JWA has staff to monitor the contract.
     
    On the motion and second of Commissioner Bristol and Commissioner Markley, item 2 was passed unanimously.

  3. SUMMARY OF RELEVANT ACTIONS BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.All items were approved as recommended.
     
  4. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS

    A. Other Business     – Airport Project Timeline. Director Murphy explained the new format to be used for periodic reporting of primary projects status.

    B. Legislative Update     – None.

    C. Items of Interest to the Public

    Archana Sheth, a student from UCI, addressed the Commission regarding Agenda Item No. 2. Responding to Ms. Sheth, Directory Murphy explained the method of how the HVAC system works within the Terminal. Directory Murphy further explained the purpose for this maintenance contract is to maintain the Ph level and insure there is no corrosion within the system.

    Allison Baumann, a student from UCI, addressed the Commission regarding Agenda Item No. 2. Allison asked if the system was open or closed as well as any environmental impact to the surrounding community. Responding to Ms. Baumann, Deputy Airport Director Serafini explained this is a closed system and any waste is disposed of through the Sanitary District.

    Mohsen Amin, a student from UCI, addressed the Commission regarding Agenda item No. 2. Responding to Mr. Amin, Director Murphy explained this contract is funded through the Airport and paid for with revenue generated from business at the airport. Responding to Mr. Amin, Deputy Director Serafini explained the chemicals used for maintenance of the HVAC system are not chemicals that are regulated by the Health Care Agency.

    Responding to Commissioner Junor, Director Murphy explained the breakdown of funding for the John Wayne Airport terminal expansion project.

    Director Murphy requested to cancel the Wednesday, November 1, 2006 Airport Commission meeting and schedule a Special Meeting on Tuesday, November 7, 2006.

  5. ADJOURNMENT OF PUBLIC MEETING. Having no further business to conduct, the public meeting was adjourned at 5:29 pm.
     

Respectfully submitted,


Kellie Billante
Staff Specialist