HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1968.11.12 - 19004OAKLAND COUNTY
AIRPORT COMMITTEE
1968
ANNUAL REPORT
WALLACE F. GABLER, JR,
Chairman
ELBERT M, WILMOT
Secretary
ROLLAND F. WEBBER
Member
FORWARD
The Oakland County Airport Committee consists of
three members of the Oakland County Board of Supervisors.
By law, the Airport Committee is a legal identity as
provided in Act 90-1913 as amended by Act 275-1939.
In Act 90, there are many requirements the Committee
must fulfill each year. One of the requirements is to make
an annual report to the Board of Supervisors as to the
condition of the airport or landing field property, and
the expenditure of funds.
This report is submitted to the members of the Oakland
County Board of Supervisors in an effort to keep them advised
as to the progress and future developments of the County
owned airports.
During the time it takes to read this report, 1675
general aviation airplanes will land or take off at the
309 airports in the United States where air traffic is
counted. Seven new student pilot licenses will be issued,
and two new general aviation aircraft will be delivered.
General aviation airplanes in the air during the next
twenty minutes will travel more than 135,000 miles---a
distance greater than five times around the world.
General aviation includes the aerial application plane
which treats one out of every six acres of tillable land
and helps to make the food on your table better and less
expensive....the businessman travelling to and from a city
or county in his own or company's plane making decisions
affecting the welfare of thousands of employees and citizens...
the man and his family on a vacation trip... .the air ambulance
flying a mercy mission,. ..a relaxing Sunday afternoon flight
.... or the urgency of a spare part flown in to keep an
assembly line running. So....general aviation is essential
to many things. In the United States, general aviations
fleet of 122,000 active airplanes is 56 times greater than
the total operated by all United States airlines combined.
In 1966, the most recent year for which cemplete data is
available, general aviation aircraft flew more than 21
(1)
million hours, four times more than all airlines combined,
and while doing this flew more than 3.3 billion miles.
The growth of general aviation and public air trans-
portation is conservatively forcast to reach 252,000 air-
craft by 1977. The commercial airlines will expect to
have a total of 3,000 aircraft while general aviation
will operate 249,000.
Airports in Oakland County presently serve general
aviation. Therefore, the citizens and businesses of
Oakland County using general aviation as a part of their
daily existence must have adequate facilities. If Oakland
County, one of America's fastest growing counties, is to
keep abreast of its aviation demands and expects the present
and future businesses to grow, then the demands for improve-
ment of present and future aviation facilities must be met
now, and plans for future facilities started immediately.
Elected and appointed officials must recognize the
present and future demands that are now, and will be, placed
upon the County for airport development. If Oakland County
wants to remain competitive for future economic growth, the
aviation needs of its citizens and businesses must be met,
and action taken to accomplish these goals.
To further substantiate the overall need, the following
information is revealed by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
(2)
records kept at the Oakland-Pontiac Airport, The FAA
air traffic control records show that 173,587 operations
have been recorded between January 1, 1968 and September
30, 1968. For the nine months recorded, this represents
an average of 19,287 operations per month. Predictions
indicate air traffic operations for the last three months
of 1968 will continue to average 19,287 operations per
month, or an additional 57,861 operations, making a total
of approximately 231,446 operations for 1968 at the Oakland -
Pontiac Airport as compared to 200,758 operations in 1967.
This represents an increase of 30,690 operations in 1968.
The 1967 master plan for the Oakland-Pontiac Airport
designates a maximum capacity of 300,000 operations per
year. As stated in the master plan, the maximum operations
can be accomplished only if the recommended improvements
are made.
If the next two years show an annual increase of 30,000
operations exceeding the previous year, then the maximum
capacity at the Oakland-Pontiac Airport will be reached by
1970, and it will be imperative that another facility be
made available to accommodate the overflow.
The condition of aviation facilities at both airports
is excellent, and this includes both buildings and landing
(3)
areas, The Buildings and Grounds Committee of the Oakland
County Board of Supervisors inspected both airports and
gave their stamp of approval.
Oakland-Orion Airport is operated by Mr. and Mrs,
Wilfred McGran by means of a lease agreement with the County,
The lease provides that the airport is operated without
cost to the County. There are 279 acres used to operate
the facility in its present status. Total acreage owned
adjacent and nearby the airport totals 599 acres that is
planned to be used for future development.
Oakland-Orion Airport offers the following related
aviation services: Terminal building, flight instruction,
aircraft maintenance, and av/gas service. There are 74
aircraft permanently based at the airport, and 46 of these
are accommodated in t-hangars. Sod runways and taxiways
accommodate aircraft taking off and landing on the field.
Master plans for both Oakland-Pontiac and Oakland-Orion
Airports are under consideration of the Federal Aviation
Administration.
The following is a resume of events that have high-
lighted aviation activities in Oakland County from January
1, 1968 through September 30, 1968;
January 1, 1968 I. Joseph Davis, Jr., A.A.E. appointed
Manager of the Oakland-Pontiac Airport.
(4)
January 30th
March 8th
April 16th
May 27th
Airport Committee, Chairman of the
Board of Supervisors, representatives
of the Board of Auditors, and Oakland-
Pontiac Airport Manager conferred with
Commuter Airlines regarding service from
Chicago to Oakland County,
Representatives of the Board of Auditors,
Engineering Department, Oakland-Pontiac
Airport Manager, and FAA Tower Chief
met with the Michigan Aeronautics Commission
to discuss master plan projects
A program entitled "Share the Air" was
presented in the Board of Supervisors'
auditorium under the joint sponsorship
of the Federal Aviation Administration
Air Traffic Control and the Oakland-
Pontiac Airport administration.
Upon recommendation of the Oakland County
Airport Committee, the Oakland County
Board of Supervisors approved construction
of 51 t-hangars at the Oakland-Pontiac
Airport.
(5)
May 28th Regular monthly meeting of the Ai reort
Committer, was held, Wallace F. G: Jr
was elected chairman; Elbert M. Wilmot
remained secretary; and Rolland F. 'vie-bber,
third member of the Committee, attended
his first meeting.
June 5th The Federal Aviation Administration
awarded $84,000 as additional money
to be used for Instrument Landing
System (ILS) at the Oakland-Pontiac
Airport.
June 11th Work commenced on the East-West Runway
high speed turn-off project at the
Oakland-Pontiac Airport. The project
was financed by 50 per cent State
participation and 50 per cent local.
July 1st
August 9th
All runways and taxiways at the Oakland-
Pontiac Airport were painted in conformance
with the Federal Aviation Administration
regulations. The project was sponsored
by State and local funds.
1,000,000th operation recorded by the
FAA tower since its opening in 1961.
(6)
August 17 & 18th Oakland-Pontiac Airport annual open
house was held, with approximately
5,000 citizens attending the festivities.
September 11th Representatives of the Airport Committee,
Board of Auditors, and Airport Manager
met with FAA officials in Chicago
regarding master plans for Oakland -
Pontiac and Oakland-Orion Airports.
September 19th The Pontiac Press won the Michigan
Association of Airport Managers annual
award for the best aviation coverage by
a daily newspaper.
September 24th T-hangar and site work bids were approved
by the Airport Committee for construction
of 51 t-hangars at the Oakland-Pontiac
Airport.
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. A statement of operations for the Oakland-Pontiac Airport
ending September 30, 1968 is attached. The statement was
prepared and audited by the Oakland County Accounting
Department.
(7)
1,151,493.76
$ 3,251.88
1,150.96
4,402.864
$1,244,199.26
$ 7,938.87
2.50
4,500.00
10,369.70
22,811.07
Prepaid Insurance
Deferred Payroll
Total Assets
LIABILITIES RESERVES & SURPLUS
Liabilities
Vouchers Payable
Accounts Payable
Due to Other Funds
Advance Deposits
Oakland - Pontiac Airport
Balance Sheet
September 30, 1968
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash - County Treasurer
Due from Other Funds
Accounts Receivable
$ 27,444.83
42,650.00
18 207,83
88,302,66
Fixed Assets:
Terminal Building $100,932.00
Hangars 93,722.04
T-Hangars 31,388.10
Runways & Taxiways 244,222.94
Vehicles 38 687.34
Firefighting Equipment 6,253.39
Maintenance Equipment 16,447,07
Radio Equipment 2,386.84
Office Equipment , 14,047.85
Land 603 401 19
Reserve for Encumbrances 1,046.76
Surplus:
Investments in Fixed Assets
Unavailable Assets
Working Capital
$1,151,493.76
4,402.84
64,444,83
1 4 220..„341.43
Total Liabilities, Reserves & Surplus .$1,244,199,26
152.40
153.44
-0-
66,23
56,00
128.91
-0-
-0-
880.65
140.68
-0-
14.00
20.00
-0-
301.32
504.25
-0-
-0-
717,60
153.44
12.42
652.75
434.00
3,252.26
223.00
6.75
6,420.43
1,283.32
41.00
81.40
41.56
39.75
2,373.81
1,497.57
196.28
209.50
Oakland. - Pontiac Airport
Statement of Operations
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 1968
Revenue:
Hangar Rental
Hangar Office S
T-Hangars
Terminal Space
Land Lease
Tie Down Space
Parking Fees
Landing. Fees
Gasoline Concessions
Jet Fuel Concessions
Car Rectal Concessions
Resta=nt Concessions
Miscellaneous Income
For the Month of
_f,SRLETLLL,7-...11L
$ 1,475.00
367.00
2,300,00
501,23
2,500.90
1,990.00
127.00
139.25
3,487.29
325.00
-0-
82.16
2.67
Year
$ 18,582.14
3,178.02
20,830.00
4,784,30
19,924.20
16,712.50
851.00
840,00
19,660.61
1,675.18
476,28
796.53
292.35
13,297.50
Expenses:
Administrtive & General:
Salaries
Per Diem & Mileage -
Board Members
Advertising
Lands & Grounds Maint.
Communications
Equipment Rental
Equip.....:. Repairs &
Maintenance
Engineering & Surveying
Fees
Freight & Express
Insurance
Laundry, Cleaning &
Renovating
Maintenance Department
Charges
Memh-ships, Dues &
Pu]ications
Miscellaneous
Radio Rental & Expense -
Transportation
Travel & Conference
Firefighting Supplies
Engineering & Maintenance
Supplies
$ 61,414.81 $ 6,343.27
For the Month of
-...f.21...9.21.LtI.J 1968 Year to Date
Termnal BTi.111,12g_ILLanse:
Building Maintenance
Building Alterations
Custodial Service
Equipment Repairs &
Maintenance
Heat, Lights, Gas & Water
Landscaping
Mainte c. Department
Charges
Window Cleaning Service
Engineering & Maintenance
Supplies
Housekeeping Expense
$ 1,096.27 $ 13,517.68
$ 108.00
16.99
613.42
76.32
-0-
-0-
50.41
76.32
800.48 3,022.92
2.14
$ 649.67
95.41
-0-
55.40
-0-
$ 1,579.91
95.41
50.62
1,157.97
136.87
126.73 814.73
Oakland - Pontiac Airport
Statement of Operations
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 1968
;eneral
Exne-Iss,s.
Administrative &
Gas & Oil
Office Supplies
Small Tools
Continued
31.94-
25.53
-0-
-0-
-0-
936.44
-0-
51.83
-0-
-0-
108.00
-0-
-0-
$ 755.83
938.59
163.36
8,754.74
$ 1,121.30
64.90
7,674.39
425.30
2,594.48
65.16
140.36
96/A.25
13.24
454.30
$ 80,909.43
Expense:
zT'ntenance
?uillipg Alterations
Equipment Repairs &
Maintenance
Heat, Lights, Gas & Water
Electrical Supplies
Engineering & Maintenance
Supplies
T7Hanga7LLELE2Ef.:
Building Maintenance
Equipment Repairs &
Maintenance
Heat, Lights, Gas & Water
Housekeeping Expense
-0-
-0-
31.20 $ 49.92
31.20 49.92
5.30
3 466.85
884.10 $ 3,472.15
-0 -
884,10
Total Operating Expense
Excess Revenue over Expense
Equipment Purchased
Net Revenue over Eeise
$ 11,861.52
1,435.98
—__4 503.10
$ 3,067.12-
$105,476.71
3,126.40
13 633.73
$ 10,507,33-
Oakland - Pontiac Airport
Statement of Operations
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 1968
For the Month of
Year to Date
Run31=_flIaense:
Grounds & Lands Maint.
Equipment Repairs &
Maintenance
Engineering & Maintenance
Supplies
Taxiway:.. Ex1Dcnse:
Land & (round Maintenance -0-
$ 3,195.53
6.30
24.15
-0- $ 3 2 225.98
$ 121.60
-0- $ 121.60
Sod Are,:_fLaiLILL:
Tla Supplies
Lightin.: System Exeense:
Equipment Repairs &
Maint..enance
Heat, Lights, Gas & Water
Access Road_s_&_parki.ag Lot EalLyala:
Lands & Cr..73us Maint. 168 ..00 342.30
168.00 $ 342.30
• Appropriation for Land Purchase and Runway Construction $215,000.00
Land Purchased $190,000.00
Runway Construction 12,500.00
Amount Due from State of Michigan 12 500 00
215 000 00
Ice of Appropriation -0-