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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 07/16/2019 - RESOLUTION 2019-083 MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE NAgenda Item 15 Item # 15 Page 1 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY July 16, 2019 City Council STAFF Christine Macrina, Boards and Commissions Coordinator Judy Schmidt, Legal SUBJECT Resolution 2019-083 Making an Appointment to the Northern Colorado Regional Airport Commission. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this item is to reappoint Thomas Fleming to a three-year term on the Northern Colorado Regional Airport Commission. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution. BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION On January 6, 2015, Council adopted Resolution 2015-002 adopting the Airport Strategic Plan, and Resolution 2015-003 authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the Cities of Fort Collins and Loveland as owners of the Airport. As part of the Strategic Plan, a seven-member Commission was created. Two members of the Commission are City of Fort Collins Councilmembers or employees. The Commission also includes one “Citizen Member” appointed by the Fort Collins City Council. The Council Airport Selection Committee (Mayor Wade Troxell and Councilmember Julie Pignataro) recommends reappointment of Mr. Thomas Fleming, who has just completed an initial four-year term on the Commission. Adoption of this Resolution reappoints Thomas Fleming to the Commission to serve as the Fort Collins Citizen member of the Commission for a three-year term from July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2022. ATTACHMENTS 1. Application (PDF) APPLICATION FOR BOARD OR COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP ATTACHMENTS TO APPLICATION MUST BE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR APPOINTMENT If you have questions or need more information, contact: City Clerk's Office (300 LaPorte Avenue) at 970.416.2525 Eligibility Requirements - 1 year residency within the Fort Collins Growth Management Area Board or Commission: Northern Colorado Regional Airport Commission Name: Thomas O. Fleming Mailing Address: Residence: Home Phone: Work Phone: Yes No E-Mail Address: Have you resided in the Fort Collins Growth Management Area for at least one year? Which Council District do you live in? Outside City Limits Current Occupation: Retired Employer: None Recent and/or relevant work experience (please include dates) 28-year service in the US Air Force as a pilot, commander and staff officer (1969-1997); Analyst for multiple high-level topics within the US Government (1997-2017), and consultant / facilitator for high-level problem-solving and improving organizational effectiveness (1997-2017). During this time, in both sets of work experiences, I managed or consulted on the management of, Recent and/or relevant volunteer experience (please include dates) Volunteer for 8th Judicial District (Larimer & Jackson Counties) District Attorney's Office (2007-2013).Homeowners' Association Board Member, Eagle Ranch Homeowners' Association (2008-2018); President 2016-2018) Are you currently serving on a City board or commission? Yes No If so, which one? Northern Colorado Regional Airport Commission Why do you want to become a member of this particular board or commission? I believe my past experience, both on this Commission, and life experiences prior to this service provide an excellent background to allow me to make a positive contribution to the effectiveness of this commission and to Northern Colorado as a whole. Have you attended a meeting of the board or commission you are applying to or talked to anyone currently on the board? Yes No If yes, please share your experience: I have served on the airport commission since its inception in August 2015, and am currently its vice chair-person. I also serve as the Commission member on its sole sub-committee (working group), which meets once or twice monthly in addition List any abilities, skills, certificates, specialized training, or interests you have which are applicable to this board or commission: - 28 years of experience in planning, conducting and managing high-intensity air operations as a senior Air Force Officer- Advanced degrees in aeronautical engineering, organizational management, strategy, and law (licensed in California, not Colorado).- Over 4000 hours as pilot in command of high-performance jet aircraft- Interest in community development emphasizing Zip: Zip: Cell Phone: Briefly explain what you believe are the three most important issues facing this board or commission, and how do you believe this board or commission should address each issue? 1) Refining and executing a revised "Strategic Plan" to guide overall development in and around the airport. - Continue ongoing plans to achieve developmental objectives that will enhance airport and regional growth and make the airport independent of financial support from Fort Collins and Loveland. I currently serve on the Airport Commission's sole sub-committee responsible for planning and development. This group has developed a comprehensive, time-phased plan for achieving existing airport developmental priorities, and is well on its way to achieving them. 2) Facilitate the return of commercial air service to Northern Colorado.- Continue existing efforts to complete installation and certification of a cost-effective remote control tower (which airlines have stated is a prerequisite for resuming operations at FNL).- Continue to market Fort Collins and the Northern Colorado Region as a preferred destination for travel, and exploit the sizable market for commercial operations in Northern Colorado and Southern Wyoming.- Build community-wide support, to include financial support for offering subsidies to airlines, if necessary. 3) Focus future airport area development on "high-tech" education, training, and commerce.- Work closely with local educational institutions to understand their needs and refine opportunities to achieve them through airport development.- "Market" the airport area to technology-focused companies, educational institutions and government agencies.- Explore opportunities for developing a multi-modal system that integrates air, highway, and rail transportation in Northern Colorado. Please specify any activities which might create a serious conflict of interest if you should be appointed to this board or commission: I live within 3 miles of the airport (though this has not posed any conflicts over the past four years) Have you ever been convicted of a crime (except for minor traffic offenses that resulted only in a fine)? Yes No If yes, please explain in complete detail. State the nature and approximate date of the conviction, the sentence imposed, whether the sentence has been completed, and any other information you consider to be relevant Upon application for and acceptance of appointment, board and commission members demonstrate their intention and ability to attend meetings. If appointed, frequent nonattendance may result in termination of the appointment. By typing your name in the space provided, I submit my electronic signature and application to the City of Fort Collins and swear or affirm under penalty of perjury pursuant to the laws of the State of Colorado: -that I meet the eligibility requirements of the position sought and -that the information provided in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Signature: Thomas O. Fleming Date: Jun-02-2019 Optional: How did you learn of a vacancy on this board or commission: Newspaper Cable 14 City News (Utility Bill Insert) Website Other (please specify) I serve on this commission I have enjoyed my service on the Airport Commission over the past four years and would like to continue it. I believe I have been an effective contributor to the commission, and that my past experience will enhance its effectiveness. Summary bio. attached, current as of 2015. -1- RESOLUTION 2019-083 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE NORTHERN COLORADO REGIONAL AIRPORT COMMISSION WHEREAS, on January 6, 2015, the City Council adopted Resolution 2015-002 approving the Fort Collins-Loveland Airport Strategic Plan; and WHEREAS, on the same date the City Council adopted Resolution 2015-003, authorizing the Mayor to execute an Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement (the “IGA”) between the Cities of Fort Collins and Loveland (the “Cities”) as the owners of the Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal Airport (the “Airport”); and WHEREAS, the IGA directs the Cities to establish an airport governance structure in the nature of a commission to be called the “Northern Colorado Regional Airport Commission (the “Commission”) and re-named the Airport as the Northern Colorado Regional Airport; and WHEREAS, the IGA provides that the Commission shall be comprised of seven members as follows: (a) two members appointed by the Loveland City Council, who shall be City of Loveland council members or employees; (b) two members appointed by the Fort Collins City Council, who shall be City of Fort Collins council members or employees; (c) one Citizen Member appointed by the Loveland City Council; (d) one Citizen Member appointed by the Fort Collins City Council, and (e) one Joint Citizen Member appointed by both City Councils upon mutual agreement; and WHEREAS, on March 17, 2015, Council adopted Resolution 2015-035 appointing Thomas Fleming as the Fort Collins appointed “Citizen Member” to the Northern Colorado Regional Airport Commission for a four-year term; and WHEREAS, on June 4, 2019, City Council adopted Ordinance No. 071, 2019 on second reading, approving the Second Amendment to the IGA, which modified the terms of the Citizen Members and Jointly Appointed Citizen Member so that their terms are staggered and do not all expire on the same date, and providing that the Fort Collins appointed Citizen Member shall serve an initial term of three years commencing July 1, 2019, with each of the following terms to be four years; and WHEREAS, the Airport Selection Committee, which was appointed by City Council, has recommended that Thomas Fleming be reappointed as the Fort Collins appointed Citizen Member appointed for a term of three years in accordance with the Second Amendment to the Airport IGA. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, as follows: Section 1. That the City Council hereby makes and adopts the determinations and findings contained in the recitals set forth above. -2- Section 2. That Thomas Fleming is hereby appointed to serve as a Citizen Member the Northern Colorado Regional Airport Commission for a three-year term commencing on July 1, 2019 and ending on June 30, 2022. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins this 16th day of July, A.D. 2019. _________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________ City Clerk