Study Group Meetings

NCSG MEETING #2a

Date: Tuesday, September 28, 1999

Location: Fourth Presbyterian Church, Louisville, Kentucky

Attendees: Following is a list of project participants in attendance at the Noise Compatibility Study Group (the Study Group) meeting:

Robert Brown, Regional Airport Authority of Louisville and Jefferson County, Noise Compatibility Study Project Manager

Rande Swann, Regional Airport Authority of Louisville and Jefferson County

Dorn Crawford, Outgoing Study Group Chair, Regional Airport Authority of Louisville and Jefferson County, Board of Directors

Bill Simpson, UPS, Presiding Study Group Chair

Colonel Tom Marks, Strategic Planning Committee Representative

Mike Clancey, Environmental Committee Representative

Norm Nezelkewicz, Monitoring Committee Representative

Mindy Lambert, Public Information Committee Representative

Luanne Rice, Sensitive Facilities Committee Representative

Don Conrad, Relocation Liaison Committee Representative

Arnold Celantano, New Technologies Committee Representative

Dan Bevarly, Mo’ Better Marketing Communications

Pamela Schott, Mo’ Better Marketing Communications

Lyndsay Tabler, Mo’ Better Marketing Communications

DISCUSSION SYNOPSIS—STUDY GROUP MEETING #2A

Mr. Bill Simpson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. He welcomed everyone and gave a preview of the night’s agenda. Mr. Simpson explained that the letter designation of the meeting (e.g., 2A) is one where the Consultant Team, led by Leigh Fisher Associates, is not preparing a formal technical presentation. (There are seven study group meetings planned for technical presentations.).

Mr. Simpson explained that the Consultant Team had requested the Study Group identify and prioritize aircraft noise issues in the study area. This request is intended to assist the Consultant Team (1) identify solutions that provide the most benefit to the largest number of people affected by aircraft noise, and (2) focus the analysis of potential noise abatement strategies on those issues of greatest concern to the community.

Mr. Simpson requested approval and/or changes to the notes for Study Group Meeting #2, held on July 29, 1999. As there were no changes, Mr. Simpson pronounced the notes approved as final.

Colonel Tom Marks spoke on behalf of the Strategic Planning Committee. The Strategic Planning Committee’s list of issues are as follows:

Continue public awareness and community participation

Conduct a net assessment to balance the airport's planning interest with quality of life issues

Pay attention to land use planning and policies (i.e., building codes, ordinances, state regulations, etc.)

Consider airport growth (i.e., continually evaluate future airport uses)

Ensure that any new technologies are communicated to all interested parties

Be aware of sources for funding and future financing flows

Mike Clancey spoke on behalf of the Environmental Committee. Mr. Clancey said that the Environmental Committee did not have their list completed yet, however, they are currently studying aircraft operations, and consider sleep disturbance through the night. Mr. Clancey stated that the committee will look into factors related to air pollution, chemical deposits, and wildlife endangerment, including water issues.

Mr. Norm Nezelkewicz spoke on behalf of the Monitoring Committee. Mr. Nezelkewicz explained that his committee looked at the guidance provided by the Consultant Team from the perspective of the noise monitoring conducted during the summer. The Monitoring Committee’s list of issues are as follows:

Leigh Fisher Associates correlate the ARTS data to ensure the model used to produce noise contours is as accurate as possible

A reasonable and specific timeframe for relocation and insulation projects be prepared

Noise monitoring become a standard part of the RAA, including hiring a noise officer to make sure that the noise that is being generated is consistent with the computer model

Discontinue further airport expansion until current problems of relocation and noise mitigation measures are met

Include residential areas in future consideration of sensitive land uses

Both night noise and day noise are still problems

Address what measures metrics will best deal with night time noise and sleep disturbance

Use of topography in consideration for evaluating noise data

Ms. Mindy Lambert spoke on behalf of the Public Information Committee. Ms. Lambert described the function of the Public Information Committee. The Public Information Committee used the following questions when prioritizing their list of issues: What would generate the largest public awareness? What impacts community relations with the airport? What efforts would provide the largest and most effective results? The committee's responses resulted in the following considerations:

Airport development and potential increase in aircraft operations

Dissemination of information and (public) communication with the RAA staff

Adherence to approved noise abatement measures

Nighttime noise as well as daytime aircraft operations

Aircraft operations over noise sensitive land uses

Complete and timely resolution to relocation program

Development of an ongoing (public) noise forum

In other business, Ms. Lambert stated that the Public Information Committee has produced and distributed The Noise Guardian Newsletter, to educate the public on noise issues.

Ms. Luanne Rice spoke on behalf of the Sensitive Facilities Committee. Ms. Rice explained the function of the committee and invited other interested parties to join. The Sensitive Facilities Committee’s list of issues are as follows:

Restrict aircraft flight to the south except in extremes circumstances, and document any deviations

Make funding available for noise abatement

For homes and businesses not being relocated, insulate and compensate

Adhere to all approved noise abatement measures

Install berms on other noise mitigation structures to minimize ground noise

Address day and night disturbances with equal value

Put a cap on all airport traffic

In other business, Ms. Rice announced that Mr. John Johnston, National Marketing and Sales Director for Pearless Products, in Nashville, Tennessee is coming to Louisville to present to a joint meeting of the Sensitive Facilities and the New Technologies committees, along with representatives from the Public Information Committee. The meeting will take place on Monday, October 11, 1999, at 7:00 p.m. in the Regional Airport Authority of Louisville and Jefferson County Boardroom.

Ms. Rice stated that Mr. Johnston has extensive experience working on noise abatement projects, especially in the insulation of windows and doors in the Nashville area. Nick Mastrioni, who is with the Interstate Design Company and whose work includes noise abatement projects, will also attend with Mr. Johnston. Both men are coming with materials and videos to explain what has been done in past situations and where funding to pay for these abatement projects can be found and accessed.

Dorn Crawford spoke on behalf of the Navigation Committee. Their prioritization list follows:

Compatible noise corridors

Approach and departure patterns

Runway preferences

Day/night noise pattern discrimination

Instrumentation

Visual flight rules

Conformance with noise abatement procedures

Mr. Bill Simpson spoke on behalf of the Metrics Committee. The Metrics Committee put their list of issues into the following groupings:

Group #1

Nighttime aircraft operations causing sleep disturbance
Interior noise levels
Aircraft operations over noise sensitive land uses

Group #2

Adherence to approve noise abatement measures
Existing runway use program

Group #3

Distribution of aircraft noise in the airport environs

Group #4

Dissemination of information and communication with RAA staff
Airport development/potential increases in aircraft operations

Group #5

The need for knowledge of, and keeping pace with, technologies and new ideas regarding noise mitigation

Group #6

Ground noise and C-weighted measurements

Mr. Don Conrad spoke on behalf of the Relocation Liaison Committee. The Relocation Liaison Committee’s list of issues are as follows (with the first two items as most important):

Aircraft over noise sensitive land uses

Nighttime and daytime sleep disturbances

Ground noise

Unequal distribution of aircraft noise in airport environment

Existing runway use

Interior noise levels

Residential property values

Airport development

Noise from general aviation aircraft

Adherence to approved noise abatement measures

Dissemination of communication with RAA staff

Types of aircraft operating at the airport

Mr. Arnold Celantano spoke on behalf of the New Technologies Committee. Mr. Cleantano explained that before preparing their list of issues, committee members asked the following questions: What is the major noise source? How do you keep the major noise source away from the population to reduce the amount of noise? If the aircraft is sitting on the ground, how do you reduce the amount of noise?

In addition, the New Technologies Committee considered the following in devising their list: type of aircraft, type of engines, existing navigational systems, and aircraft design. The New Technologies Committee’s list of priorities are as follows:

Prioritization of issues on the airfield

Barriers or berms to address ground noise

Airstrip length

Dampening devices on the ground

Methods to absorb the noise in the current buildings

Generating ambient noise

Future construction of buildings near the airport

Mr. Simpson concluded the time set-aside for the prioritization of lists by asking that all committees submit a hard copy of their lists. Mr. Simpson stated that he would ensure that each committee received a copy of each committee’s lists.

Mr. Marvin Pilkenton announced that a tour would be scheduled for anyone interested in visiting the noise testing facility at General Electric Appliance Park. The facility maintains and incorporates the latest technology in noise testing equipment.

Ms. Lambert announced that the Public Information Committee would have a booth at the St. James Art Fair to inform and educate the public about the Part 150 noise study. Ms. Lambert stated that anyone interested could volunteer to work the information booth.

Ms. Lambert made a proposal to recommend the establishment of the airport noise office. It was the consensus of those present that more time was needed to look over the proposal before a vote could be taken. The Public Information Committee will provide more information and will resubmit the proposal as soon as possible.

Mr. Simpson announced that Study Group Meeting #3 will be held on Friday, October 15, 1999, at the Fourth Presbyterian Church.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.


				STUDY GROUP Meeting Notes
BACK to Meetings Notes				NCSG MEETING #2a Date: Tuesday, September 28, 1999 Location: Fourth Presbyterian Church, Louisville, Kentucky Attendees: Following is a list of project participants in attendance at the Noise Compatibility Study Group (the Study Group) meeting: Robert Brown, Regional Airport Authority of Louisville and Jefferson County, Noise Compatibility Study Project Manager Rande Swann, Regional Airport Authority of Louisville and Jefferson County Dorn Crawford, Outgoing Study Group Chair, Regional Airport Authority of Louisville and Jefferson County, Board of Directors Bill Simpson, UPS, Presiding Study Group Chair Colonel Tom Marks, Strategic Planning Committee Representative Mike Clancey, Environmental Committee Representative Norm Nezelkewicz, Monitoring Committee Representative Mindy Lambert, Public Information Committee Representative Luanne Rice, Sensitive Facilities Committee Representative Don Conrad, Relocation Liaison Committee Representative Arnold Celantano, New Technologies Committee Representative Dan Bevarly, Mo’ Better Marketing Communications Pamela Schott, Mo’ Better Marketing Communications Lyndsay Tabler, Mo’ Better Marketing Communications DISCUSSION SYNOPSIS—STUDY GROUP MEETING #2A Mr. Bill Simpson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. He welcomed everyone and gave a preview of the night’s agenda. Mr. Simpson explained that the letter designation of the meeting (e.g., 2A) is one where the Consultant Team, led by Leigh Fisher Associates, is not preparing a formal technical presentation. (There are seven study group meetings planned for technical presentations.). Mr. Simpson explained that the Consultant Team had requested the Study Group identify and prioritize aircraft noise issues in the study area. This request is intended to assist the Consultant Team (1) identify solutions that provide the most benefit to the largest number of people affected by aircraft noise, and (2) focus the analysis of potential noise abatement strategies on those issues of greatest concern to the community. Mr. Simpson requested approval and/or changes to the notes for Study Group Meeting #2, held on July 29, 1999. As there were no changes, Mr. Simpson pronounced the notes approved as final. Colonel Tom Marks spoke on behalf of the Strategic Planning Committee. The Strategic Planning Committee’s list of issues are as follows: Continue public awareness and community participation Conduct a net assessment to balance the airport's planning interest with quality of life issues Pay attention to land use planning and policies (i.e., building codes, ordinances, state regulations, etc.) Consider airport growth (i.e., continually evaluate future airport uses) Ensure that any new technologies are communicated to all interested parties Be aware of sources for funding and future financing flows Mike Clancey spoke on behalf of the Environmental Committee. Mr. Clancey said that the Environmental Committee did not have their list completed yet, however, they are currently studying aircraft operations, and consider sleep disturbance through the night. Mr. Clancey stated that the committee will look into factors related to air pollution, chemical deposits, and wildlife endangerment, including water issues. Mr. Norm Nezelkewicz spoke on behalf of the Monitoring Committee. Mr. Nezelkewicz explained that his committee looked at the guidance provided by the Consultant Team from the perspective of the noise monitoring conducted during the summer. The Monitoring Committee’s list of issues are as follows: Leigh Fisher Associates correlate the ARTS data to ensure the model used to produce noise contours is as accurate as possible A reasonable and specific timeframe for relocation and insulation projects be prepared Noise monitoring become a standard part of the RAA, including hiring a noise officer to make sure that the noise that is being generated is consistent with the computer model Discontinue further airport expansion until current problems of relocation and noise mitigation measures are met Include residential areas in future consideration of sensitive land uses Both night noise and day noise are still problems Address what measures metrics will best deal with night time noise and sleep disturbance Use of topography in consideration for evaluating noise data Ms. Mindy Lambert spoke on behalf of the Public Information Committee. Ms. Lambert described the function of the Public Information Committee. The Public Information Committee used the following questions when prioritizing their list of issues: What would generate the largest public awareness? What impacts community relations with the airport? What efforts would provide the largest and most effective results? The committee's responses resulted in the following considerations: Airport development and potential increase in aircraft operations Dissemination of information and (public) communication with the RAA staff Adherence to approved noise abatement measures Nighttime noise as well as daytime aircraft operations Aircraft operations over noise sensitive land uses Complete and timely resolution to relocation program Development of an ongoing (public) noise forum In other business, Ms. Lambert stated that the Public Information Committee has produced and distributed The Noise Guardian Newsletter, to educate the public on noise issues. Ms. Luanne Rice spoke on behalf of the Sensitive Facilities Committee. Ms. Rice explained the function of the committee and invited other interested parties to join. The Sensitive Facilities Committee’s list of issues are as follows: Restrict aircraft flight to the south except in extremes circumstances, and document any deviations Make funding available for noise abatement For homes and businesses not being relocated, insulate and compensate Adhere to all approved noise abatement measures Install berms on other noise mitigation structures to minimize ground noise Address day and night disturbances with equal value Put a cap on all airport traffic In other business, Ms. Rice announced that Mr. John Johnston, National Marketing and Sales Director for Pearless Products, in Nashville, Tennessee is coming to Louisville to present to a joint meeting of the Sensitive Facilities and the New Technologies committees, along with representatives from the Public Information Committee. The meeting will take place on Monday, October 11, 1999, at 7:00 p.m. in the Regional Airport Authority of Louisville and Jefferson County Boardroom. Ms. Rice stated that Mr. Johnston has extensive experience working on noise abatement projects, especially in the insulation of windows and doors in the Nashville area. Nick Mastrioni, who is with the Interstate Design Company and whose work includes noise abatement projects, will also attend with Mr. Johnston. Both men are coming with materials and videos to explain what has been done in past situations and where funding to pay for these abatement projects can be found and accessed. Dorn Crawford spoke on behalf of the Navigation Committee. Their prioritization list follows: Compatible noise corridors Approach and departure patterns Runway preferences Day/night noise pattern discrimination Instrumentation Visual flight rules Conformance with noise abatement procedures Mr. Bill Simpson spoke on behalf of the Metrics Committee. The Metrics Committee put their list of issues into the following groupings: Group #1 Nighttime aircraft operations causing sleep disturbance Interior noise levels Aircraft operations over noise sensitive land uses Group #2 Adherence to approve noise abatement measures Existing runway use program Group #3 Distribution of aircraft noise in the airport environs Group #4 Dissemination of information and communication with RAA staff Airport development/potential increases in aircraft operations Group #5 The need for knowledge of, and keeping pace with, technologies and new ideas regarding noise mitigation Group #6 Ground noise and C-weighted measurements Mr. Don Conrad spoke on behalf of the Relocation Liaison Committee. The Relocation Liaison Committee’s list of issues are as follows (with the first two items as most important): Aircraft over noise sensitive land uses Nighttime and daytime sleep disturbances Ground noise Unequal distribution of aircraft noise in airport environment Existing runway use Interior noise levels Residential property values Airport development Noise from general aviation aircraft Adherence to approved noise abatement measures Dissemination of communication with RAA staff Types of aircraft operating at the airport Mr. Arnold Celantano spoke on behalf of the New Technologies Committee. Mr. Cleantano explained that before preparing their list of issues, committee members asked the following questions: What is the major noise source? How do you keep the major noise source away from the population to reduce the amount of noise? If the aircraft is sitting on the ground, how do you reduce the amount of noise? In addition, the New Technologies Committee considered the following in devising their list: type of aircraft, type of engines, existing navigational systems, and aircraft design. The New Technologies Committee’s list of priorities are as follows: Prioritization of issues on the airfield Barriers or berms to address ground noise Airstrip length Dampening devices on the ground Methods to absorb the noise in the current buildings Generating ambient noise Future construction of buildings near the airport Mr. Simpson concluded the time set-aside for the prioritization of lists by asking that all committees submit a hard copy of their lists. Mr. Simpson stated that he would ensure that each committee received a copy of each committee’s lists. Mr. Marvin Pilkenton announced that a tour would be scheduled for anyone interested in visiting the noise testing facility at General Electric Appliance Park. The facility maintains and incorporates the latest technology in noise testing equipment. Ms. Lambert announced that the Public Information Committee would have a booth at the St. James Art Fair to inform and educate the public about the Part 150 noise study. Ms. Lambert stated that anyone interested could volunteer to work the information booth. Ms. Lambert made a proposal to recommend the establishment of the airport noise office. It was the consensus of those present that more time was needed to look over the proposal before a vote could be taken. The Public Information Committee will provide more information and will resubmit the proposal as soon as possible. Mr. Simpson announced that Study Group Meeting #3 will be held on Friday, October 15, 1999, at the Fourth Presbyterian Church. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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