Minutes of the Airport Advisory Committee held on Tuesday 1 May 2018.

Present

Councillor Dan Hayes                                   Council

Mr Elton Passini                                            Qantaslink

Mr Warrick Lodge                                          Regional Express

Mr Iain Carty                                                   Department of Defence - RAAF

Mr Geoff Breust                                             Aviation Industry Participant

Mrs Jenny Cabot                                           Aviation Industry Participant

In Attendance

Director Commercial Operations                Caroline Angel

Director Finance                                           Natalie Te Pohe

Manager Council Businesses                     Darryl Woods

Manager Finance                                         Carolyn Rodney     

Manager Airport                                             Leon Burger

Minute Taker                                                  Maree Ingram         

The meeting of the Airport Advisory Committee commenced at 6.00pm.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

I would like to Acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of this Land, on which this meeting takes place and to pay my respects to Elders past and present of the Wiradjuri Nation and extend that respect to other Community members present.

APOLOGIES

Councillor Kerry Pascoe                              Council

Mr Peter Thompson                                      General Manager

Mrs Dannielle Wait                                       Wagga Wagga Business Chamber

Mr Rob Gray                                                   Aviation Industry Participant

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

CM-1         Airport Advisory Committee Minutes - 27 March 2018

Recommendation:

On the Motion of Councillor D Hayes and J Cabot

That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Airport Advisory Committee Meeting held on 27 March 2018 be confirmed as a true and accurate record.

CARRIED

Declarations Of Interest

No Declaration of Interest Received

REPORTS FROM STAFF

RP-1          PROTECTION OF AIRSPACE - AVIATION NOISE SENSITIVE AREAS

Recommendation:

On the Motion of W Lodge and C Cabot

That the Committee:

a       note the contents of this report

b       note Council’s role and responsibilities in the protection of airspace under the National Airports Safeguarding Framework

c       note Council’s duty of care to minimise aviation related noise pollution over noise sensitive areas

d       consider the options detailed in the body of this report, and provide feedback to Council by the 30 May 2018, in preparation for a report be presented to Council recommending an option

CARRIED

Discussion Points

The committee held a discussion on the information provided in RP-1 PROTECTION OF AIRSPACE - AVIATION NOISE SENSITIVE AREAS. Areas discussed included:

· Doubt raised regarding the current circuits depicted on the map as opinions are that  the circuits go a lot further to the north of Forest Hill than is what is depicted and therefore aircraft are well clear of Brunslea Park.

· Concerns raised in respect to the impact on operators if aircraft circuits are to be changed from left hand to right hand as this may increase risks

· Committee were advised that the CASA - Safety Assurance Branch undertook an evaluation and provided a report. Committee members requested a copy of the report.  Council will provide to members.

· Is the 30 May 2018 report to Council deadline negotiable?

Ø Response - The timeframe can be assessed based on reasonable grounds. The date is flexible however the Committee are encouraged to provide comprehensive feedback.

· REX tabled initial feedback during the discussion in respect to point d of the recommendation. It was agreed to include the feedback as part of the minutes of the meeting. This document is attached to the end of the minutes.

QUESTIONS/BUSINESS WITH NOTICE

The following Questions with notice were raised at the meeting:

QWN-1      Grant Funding Update

Can an update be provided to the committee on the status of grant funding for the airport projects.

BWN-1      Scope of Airport Review

Council staff to email draft review principles to Committee members for review prior to the June Committee meeting.

BWN-2      Frequency of Committee Meetings

To be decided at the June Committee meeting.

BWN-3 Public Exhibited Fees and Charges

Will be sent out of session to all members.

closed COMMITTEE

18/151 Recommendation:

On the Motion of D Hayes and W Lodge

That the Airport Advisory Committee now resolve itself into a Closed meeting, the time being 7.00pm.

CARRIED

CONF-1    OUT OF SESSION - BUDGET AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Recommendation:

On the Motion of W Lodge and C Cabot

That the Committee note the information provided in the report.

CARRIED

Reversion to open COMMITTEE

Recommendation:

On the Motion of D Hayes and C Cabot

That this meeting of the Closed Airport Advisory Committee revert to an open meeting, the time being   

CARRIED

The Airport Advisory Committee rose at 8.30pm.