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To Alfred Newman wrote on Mar 16, 2009 2:46 PM:
The marking meters were not removed in the 60s. Both cities had them in the 80s.
Kari wrote on Mar 14, 2009 1:43 PM:
http://www.oceanairaviation.com/
How were you treated on YOUR last flight in and out?
How were you treated on YOUR last flight in and out?
question wrote on Mar 14, 2009 10:08 AM:
Does anyone know if we can park @ the old airport for a week? Will we get a ticket? I fly out in June. Next flights will now be from Eugene.I am done with this mess.
NotRich wrote on Mar 13, 2009 8:59 PM:
This is my first comment ever. Be easy on me. I know that Mr. Kirby and his wife give generously to things that are for children. He would give a needy child his last dollar. Somebody told me its because he was in an orphanage. He does it behind the scenes. He gives other people the credit. My child benefitted and I appreciate it.
ALFRED E. NEWMAN wrote on Mar 13, 2009 7:16 PM:
You say that there are PARKING METERS in Coos Bay, North Bend? Where? I hope that they are on the main streets going through town. (hyway 101) Does anyone remember why the the parking meters were removed back in the 60's? Sure put ol' Doc out of work. Check it out, may see the city back in court.
Common Sense wrote on Mar 13, 2009 5:45 PM:
volunteers,
I wish these Airports commissioners put their time & THEIR MONEY where their mouth is, instead of wasting Tax payer's $$$! Then we could watch them & laugh at how foolish they are WASTING "THEIR OWN $$$"...
I wish these Airports commissioners put their time & THEIR MONEY where their mouth is, instead of wasting Tax payer's $$$! Then we could watch them & laugh at how foolish they are WASTING "THEIR OWN $$$"...
George wrote on Mar 13, 2009 4:32 PM:
Maybe they count the Coast Guard helicopters in that, Mr. NB BUSINESSMAN?
A well-run shuttle bus service between Portland, Eugene and North Bend coordinated with the most popular flights probably would be a great money maker for someone.
A well-run shuttle bus service between Portland, Eugene and North Bend coordinated with the most popular flights probably would be a great money maker for someone.
volunteers wrote on Mar 13, 2009 1:14 PM:
I am no fan of 'politicians' and no fan of a couple of these yahoos on the airport board but, I give them all of the credit in the world for the fact they are trying. They are there because they all invest countless hours in the community. I travel the charity fundraising circuit and it unusual not to see one or more of them there giving their money and time. Briggs built the soccer field my daugther played on, Bennetti served year on city council and as Mayon and is on state board to bring tourists to area, Mineau contributes to countless non profits and always seems to hire a high school person or two, Lehman the biggest "politician" of the bunch, along with his wife has done more for young people in this community than almost anybody. Maybe Pickering and Kirby are involved as well - all I see is them shooting off their mouths. So call them everything you want - just remember they put their time and money where there mouths are!
NB Businessman wrote on Mar 13, 2009 9:22 AM:
Worried wrote about no airplane arrivals. Will somebody tell me why the airport board inflated the nmubers that they reported to the state and FAA. They reported more than 35,000 take offs and arrivals last year. Thats an average of almost 100 per day. Worried is right. You can get a good nap between arrivals.
NB Businessman wrote on Mar 13, 2009 9:16 AM:
CB Businessman. What has your guy beneti done to deserve another term?
Worried wrote on Mar 12, 2009 11:53 PM:
"The airport is not going to remove the paid parking after spending a quarter million dollars for it. Now let's take the lemons and make lemonade. Use the income from parking to add a new lot for high profile vehicles, employees, and rental cars Hire attendants to provide security/assistance"
I go to the airport roughly 3 times a week as I take care of a young child who enjoys 'watching the airplanes', that really don't come all that often in the first place. These comments come across as if there actually was a high volume of activity at the airport. Perhaps it's the 2 or so hours we sit there during the mid-afternoon, but we rarely even seen planes take off anymore, let alone enough traffic to justify the addition of a quarter of a million dollar paperweight. Maybe if that additional parking lot (to compliment the current 1/4 used parking lot) and the future parking attendants wish to wait 10+ years for this to earn enough money for those things to be possible, then by all means . . .
I go to the airport roughly 3 times a week as I take care of a young child who enjoys 'watching the airplanes', that really don't come all that often in the first place. These comments come across as if there actually was a high volume of activity at the airport. Perhaps it's the 2 or so hours we sit there during the mid-afternoon, but we rarely even seen planes take off anymore, let alone enough traffic to justify the addition of a quarter of a million dollar paperweight. Maybe if that additional parking lot (to compliment the current 1/4 used parking lot) and the future parking attendants wish to wait 10+ years for this to earn enough money for those things to be possible, then by all means . . .
c.b.businessman wrote on Mar 12, 2009 1:35 PM:
Great. Does that now we might be lucky enough to have Kirby and Pickering involved not only at the City, which is bad enough, but also at the Airport? Aren't we fortunate, and, what did we do to deserve these two?
Totsoc wrote on Mar 10, 2009 12:23 PM:
I felt the small town atmoshere leave when the parking was no longer free. Lets see, 14 days = $84. Are you on drugs? $2 a day would have been sufficient and enticing enough to slowly milk money out of the locals for convenience. But noooooo, you got greedy with $6 a day. TAXI!! TAXI!!! Here is your $3 tip for picking me up at my house and taking me to the airport. Remember to pick me up on my return date at this time. Nice to have yellow cab there after a long trip to Europe, Middle East or Asia. Oh, and the peace of mind knowing my vehicles are safe at home in the driveway and garage. PRICELESS
FAIRS FAIR wrote on Mar 10, 2009 10:31 AM:
How about starting out with the city of CB putting parking meters around the whole block of BENETIES RESTURANT.See how he would adjust to that.
Steve Pickering wrote on Mar 10, 2009 10:27 AM:
DebbieB, I am not a competitor with Fred Kirby. Fred is also a candidate for the airport board, but in a different position (2 I believe). I am running for position 4. Also when I said nothing can be changed, I was referring to the paid parking and I added the word now. The airport is not going to remove the paid parking after spending a quarter million dollars for it. Now let's take the lemons and make lemonade. Use the income from parking to add a new lot for high profile vehicles, employees, and rental cars Hire attendants to provide security/assistance, a proposal I made months ago.
Mark Smith wrote on Mar 10, 2009 9:53 AM:
So I want to know why handicapped people get to park for free? Wouldn't that leave them open for a disgrimination lawsuit?
Nothing like 230K parking machines wasting money wrote on Mar 10, 2009 9:22 AM:
No one I know is going to park their car there overnite, thus those machines will become rust buckets! I hope scape prices are up, when they are finally removed due to not making any money! What was wrong with the OLD Airport anyways, what a waste of tax payers money!
DonnieT wrote on Mar 10, 2009 9:20 AM:
Imagine the thoughts of the wealthy visitors who come to play Bandon Dunes and who could put jobs here. Arriving you will first see a sewer treatment plant and a huge LNG facility. Then a passenger terminal that will slide down the hill in the first very large earthquake. Then the parking meters at this tiny little community airport in the boonies to keep out the undesireables.
Iwanttoknow wrote on Mar 10, 2009 8:46 AM:
IWTK: If this is 'Forward Thinking' or an attempt to extract more money from travelers? One might say, its both stupid! I feel it was 'forward thinking' because why else would you build an Airport Terminal that can serve thousands and a parking lot that servers hundreds and a loading/unloading area that serves two buses and one car, maybe. Locals will find ways to park around it. In the interest of visitors,perhaps, we should print a free parking map: for example, directions to the BLM parking spaces: after all this is free government parking lot, an we all know 'the government' is here to help us.
ChuckO wrote on Mar 10, 2009 8:26 AM:
I read ORS 838 as an airport board candidate suggested. I spoke to the county tax assessors office. The people who benefit most should be paying the bulk of the tax to keep all of those high paud airport executives employed not us who never use the airport. We dont want or need an airport the size of JFK.
Parking for All wrote on Mar 10, 2009 1:10 AM:
The parking fee will now make the airport profitable. Also sustainable. Can you imagine sustaining this boondoggle into the future. One that has brought family wage jobs to our area. A new industry with the highest heating and water/sewer bills in the area, paid with tax dollars, I am sure.
The first only subsidized, both North and South, flights in and out of the area. And least of all, let us not forget our lack of understanding as the place rust away, there will still be standing, those $1000 trash cans.
The first only subsidized, both North and South, flights in and out of the area. And least of all, let us not forget our lack of understanding as the place rust away, there will still be standing, those $1000 trash cans.
Missing the Point wrote on Mar 9, 2009 8:33 PM:
The parking fee will now make the airport profitable. Also sustainable. Can you imagine sustaining this boondoggle into the future. One that has brought family wage jobs to our area. A new industry with the highest heating and water/sewer bills in the area, paid with tax dollars, I am sure.
The first only subsidized, both North and South, flights in and out of the area. And least of all, let us not forget our lack of understanding as the place rust away, there will still be standing, those $1000 trash cans.
The first only subsidized, both North and South, flights in and out of the area. And least of all, let us not forget our lack of understanding as the place rust away, there will still be standing, those $1000 trash cans.
Dr. B. wrote on Mar 9, 2009 7:47 PM:
This is the last article for me. I am now done reading about this fiasco. Our mere 8 or so flights a year will be made in/out of Eugene from now on, as will everyone else we can sway. These wakko's were warned by a lot of folks who said the day the meters began operation was the last day of their patronage. Well, its here. And a final grudging farewell. I will personally fight any future levies "caused" by this current management team's folly. Bye.
MarvinRowen wrote on Mar 9, 2009 6:56 PM:
Mr. E. made a remark about 12 passengers a day. If so, why did the airport report to the state department of airports that they had almost 36,000 take offs and landings in 2008. That's almost 100 airplanes coming or going every day of the year? Most must be stealth as we never see them. With the landing fees for 100 or more airplanes daily, why do we need paid parking?
DebbieB wrote on Mar 9, 2009 6:49 PM:
Mr. Steve Pickering, you blog often on public issues. As a candidate for the airport board, you say that not much can be changed at the airport. I read your competitors web site www.fredkirby.org. I don't agree with all of his positions but he believes that many things can be changed for the better. Please tell why they can't.
Thats Fine wrote on Mar 9, 2009 6:14 PM:
I'd rather pay the taxi company my money and not have to drive home after a long flight anyway. I'd much rather see the local cab companies get my money than those boneheads who screwed up what was a perfectly good thing at taxpayer expense.
frequent flyer wrote on Mar 9, 2009 5:34 PM:
Ever notice that the airport parking is up on the bluff? Directly exposed to the salt air from the afternoon westerlys. If one parks there often, it won't be long, before the sun and salt air will burn patches of clear coat off of your car's paint job. Also those individual spaces are real narrow aren't they? Gotta be reaI carefull not to bump the car next to you with your door when you are getting in or out. Wonder why. I take a taxi, ($6) bucks from bay park.
Back T wrote on Mar 9, 2009 5:28 PM:
So much for using the North Bend airport. Parking fees are one of the big reasons I used the local airport instead of Eugene. With the new parking fee, I'll save the extra air cost by flying out of Eugene and, do my monthly Costco run when I land.
Just a thought wrote on Mar 9, 2009 4:49 PM:
I don't know how much those machines cost (but I am sure they were NOT cheap) it would have been nice to employee a person at a booth (helps the economy) instead of a machine. If for example those machines cost $500K, that is over 14 people's salary for a year at $35K a year! Our local economy needs to find employment for people, nopt find ways to use a machine that takes our money....bring on the election, we need change!
Bob wrote on Mar 9, 2009 3:57 PM:
Taxing bicycles, proposing a tax on marijuana, imposing a parking fee at the airport.
Our elected officials are embarrasing themselves.
Our elected officials are embarrasing themselves.
Chris wrote on Mar 9, 2009 3:38 PM:
Mr. E - How dare you call me lazy because I choose to park at the Airport. It is small minded people like yourself that are not allowing this community to move forward!
When I fly out of OTH and I do fly out of OTH; I typically have someone drop me off. Not because I refuse to pay to park but because I don't trust the youth of this community not to break into my car.
It is no wonder this community is dying. People like you make the Tourists feel like they are second class citizens. Look around that is the only industry still alive in this area.
When I fly out of OTH and I do fly out of OTH; I typically have someone drop me off. Not because I refuse to pay to park but because I don't trust the youth of this community not to break into my car.
It is no wonder this community is dying. People like you make the Tourists feel like they are second class citizens. Look around that is the only industry still alive in this area.
What a Shame wrote on Mar 9, 2009 3:36 PM:
Not a problem charging for parking. This is a tiny backwater airport, quit thinking that it is L.A. International. From now on, I will just be more than happy to drive to Eugene Airport. I had rather spend the money on gas and pay up there than to give this airport one more of my pennies. Thanks for making up my mind for me.
Thomas wrote on Mar 9, 2009 2:51 PM:
All the airport changes since the 'new regime' began have decreased its attractiveness and usability ......... might be a trend in that?
"Turn out the lights, the party's over ..."
"Turn out the lights, the party's over ..."
Steve Pickering wrote on Mar 9, 2009 2:39 PM:
Again not being a fan of the only paid parking I know of in Coos County, these machines installed did not cost half of what was posted. Somewhere in the mid $200,000.00 as I remember. And Mr. E there is very little parking on street near the airport because of the Call Center, and disabled parking is currently still free. If we are going to complain let's keep it accurate. Also Yellow Cab is an option.
Mr E wrote on Mar 9, 2009 1:33 PM:
Another option is parking within a block or two of the airport, then walking.
So, they're going to get out-of-town people, lazy people, and disabled people with this plan. That's nice, I guess. I mean, most airports do this kind of thing in-part because the airport is so far away from any other parking (see: Portland) or in an area where it would be difficult to park on the streets near the airport (Eugene and Portland), making it profitable. Then again, most airports have more than a couple dozen passengers a day...
So, they're going to get out-of-town people, lazy people, and disabled people with this plan. That's nice, I guess. I mean, most airports do this kind of thing in-part because the airport is so far away from any other parking (see: Portland) or in an area where it would be difficult to park on the streets near the airport (Eugene and Portland), making it profitable. Then again, most airports have more than a couple dozen passengers a day...
WHAT A RACKET wrote on Mar 9, 2009 12:40 PM:
Again, the very one's that use the airport more than anybody else,don't have to pay these fees,the golfers.It would be interesting to know how many board members and anyone affil
liated with the airport has got golf for free cards from Bandon Dunes.How often do you use this golf course?
liated with the airport has got golf for free cards from Bandon Dunes.How often do you use this golf course?
Those 530K parking machines will be pretty rusty before I am parking there wrote on Mar 9, 2009 12:14 PM:
If I do use the airport, I'll just be dropped off at the front door for nothing by a friend/family member or pay a taxi! Just think when 7-10 years in the future, when those rust buckets parking machines need replacing & you have made less then the 530K cost to replace them, what you gonna do then! Glad the election is soon, because things couldn't be worse!
Steve Pickering wrote on Mar 9, 2009 11:13 AM:
I am still not a fan of paid parking, but there is not much can be changed now. It does seem they are making some good choices (... ... people who come to the airport on official business, such as attending Coos County Airport District meetings, and stay beyond the two hours, can have their parking ticket fees waived.)
Now they need to correct the mistake of not providing a non tax paid potential of new jobs and security by hiring attendants funded by parking fees. If we must have them (fees), than make them a plus for the local citizens.
Now they need to correct the mistake of not providing a non tax paid potential of new jobs and security by hiring attendants funded by parking fees. If we must have them (fees), than make them a plus for the local citizens.
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