FAA Unresolved Issues at Gillespie Field

Letters dated December 18, 2000 and April 26, 2001:  

Marshall Ave. extension done without FAA approval.  Do we have approval yet? 

Airport Layout Plan needed for ANY development.  Last ALP was in 1989.     Do we have an approved, signed ALP yet?

Marshall Ave. property not released from 1953 Quitclaim Deed.  FAA requires “request for release.”  Has the release been requested?     Has it been approved? 

Appraisal for FMV of Marshall not appropriate.  Airport property (6+ acres) is $770,000.   Between Marshall and trolley easement equals1,000.  FAA requested revised appraisal of entire Marshall Ave. development, including property between Marshall and the trolley easement.  Has the appraisal been revised?  What are the figures?  Has the FAA approved that amount? 

Net Proceeds from disposal of  Marshall Ave. land have to be reinvested in an interest-bearing account for airport purposes.  After the  FMV has been established, where will the money be placed? 

$1,650,000 was contributed as a “loan” by the AEF for the Marshall Ave. development.  Has it been repaid?  What about the interest? 

Accumulation of substantial amounts of airport revenue suggests an inquiry as to the reasonableness of user charges and fees. FAA suggests     converting revenues to enhance the value of the airport to the community.(hangars, etc.) Will this keep our user fees down? 

Is there a resolution to the obstruction of the line of sight between the ATCT and the taxiway?  FAA suggested amended leases, alteration in construction specs, stop orders or legal action. 

Is there a resolution to the non-aeronautical development of residential accommodations in hangars?  FAA again recommended use agreements prohibit residential use of facilities.