2000/12/04 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

• December 4,2000 Councilmmnber Ovetsneet questioned FSA's need to land at their own site rather than landing a Paine Field which is only five minutes away. lack McCullough sided that the site was selected due to its proximity to two other helipds which bad been granted by the City.He Hated that they have a lean management staff which needs to be repositioned from one facility to another and when you add another leg,even in only five minutes,you devalue the use of the helicopter as an operating tool. Councilmnnber Overstreet requested an example of a person in the operation that to so vital Nate five minute difference from one facility to another will make a difference in whether the company will make any money Oat month or Lincoln Ferris,Via President,Food Services of America,stated that they are a large company that operates W 19 star across the country. The CEO,who comes N Everett frequently,manages severs billion dollars worth of • businesses.His thne is extremely valuable.He remarked that they also have operational emergencies which require the vice presider of operations to be transported to a site as quickly m possible. David Masoerenas,317 Laurel Drive,submitted a newspaper article regarding Food Services of America's attempt to locate a helipad in the City of Seattle. He requo0d haat the City Council deny the permit. Moved by Cauacllmember Warnock, seconded by Couvulmember Overstreet H close the public hearing. Roll was called with all nounccilmmbers vodng yes except Councilmembers Anderson and Gipson who were excused. Motion carried. Coancilnnmber Ovasbat requested staff to prepare a list of findings and facts that would support a denial of the permit. • 59