HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.07-13-2010AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES
July 13, 2010
Cape Aviation Conference Room
Members present: Justin Albright, Craig Bohn sack. Robert Cork, John Dissauer. Fred Lggler, Gerr,
Keene, Marl. Seesing
Others Present: Bruce Lov, Airport Manager, Katrina .Amos -Atkins, AdministraliNc Coordinalor:
Derrick Irvin. Cape Aviation Supervisor, Scott Meyer. City Manager, Ken Fltink,
Derclopmcnl Sen ices Direclor/lssistartt Citv Manager: Nicolette Brennan. PnbI is
humiliation Officer
L NLINUTES OE Iraa:vlOUS MEETING
'1 he meeting was called to order at I:0811M. Mr. Uissaucr moved and Mr. Fuglcy seconded the
moliou to approve the MaN 2010 minutes. 011e motion passed by unanimous vote.
II. APPEARANCES
The meeting began with the Board s+cicomine Scott Meyer. CitN Manager, and Kell Eftidk.
Development Sen ices Director'Assislanl City Mallager.
Mr. McN'cr gave the Board an Oren'iew of the fmnsportation Trust Fund -4 (I IF -4) tax that will
he on the August 7. 2010 election hal lot. Mr. Mover went over the hisrop of TTF and the Various
street project, that have been completed because of these funds as ++cll a, a list of ether projccls
that ++ill be completed if the tax is passed. Ivlr. Meyer explained I IT spreads the cost of rnad
improvements to escryone and not just the properly owners. lie stated support has increased
throughout the rears because of all that has been accomplished in the fifteen (I 1 the tax has been
in place.
Mr. Los informed the Board of one of the proposed project+ Ihnl would dirocth impact the
airport. It +vould give the airport two entrances and also allow access to acreage not casih
accessed at this time Mr. Meyer also explained that the Order of priority lot the projects has nol
been set at I Is lime and will be evaluated if the tax is passed. Mr. Eg,Icy asked if there is a
contingence plan in place in the event a casino does come to Cape Girardeau. Mr. Mcycr stated a
casino would not change plans in regards to] Il -a however the City has discussed optims s+ith
derelopel'S. Discussion continued on the subject.
HE OLD BUSINESS
A. .Airport Activity Report — Mr. Loy presented an Airport Usage Report for Mas and June '_IJ In.
Activity s+a., good for both months. Mr. Loy IS reviewing the data In determine the impact of
adverlising eurrenth' airing on the radio and teles'ision stations. lie stated more Cape Air ads e ill
begin running on nelee'ision in the nest couple of s cels. Mr. Dissaler slated that the airport
needs to send out a press release in regards to increased actio i1N. hhe Board asked about the
possibiliIN of ( pe Air adding a filth flight if the enplanements continue to increase. Mr. Lov
stated that is a povsibilil) however ticket prices would most likely have to increase in order to
cover the cost of the filth flight.
Mr. Loy informed the Board of the possibilitNIll' a "priorih line" at St. LULUS Lambert Airport.
This would Specd up the process for the passengers that have to en through seeurils more than
once. He also noted the code -share agreement with American is in place but needs it) be
advertised. Mr. Dissauer suggested haN ing the morning fight leave out earl icr in order to make
more connections. Discussion Continued on the topic.
B. Cape Aviation Report — Mr. Loy presented a Cape Aviation Fuel Report fur Ma} and June
2010. Fuel sales were steady for the month of MaN and were up cunsidcrably Ior June which can
bee attributed to the 11110 Air Festival. Mr. Loi cyplained the 'I7ansicnl passcogcr count is not
reali,tic because Ihcre were a lot of passcngcn not counted duc to the air show'.
C. Project Updates -
2010 Air Festival Update- Mr. Loy informed the Board that he gave a sunmtary of the 2010 Air
Festival to the City Comtcil at 1111 JUIN ti. 2010 meeting. He reported that as of now, he is
currenth showing a profit fur the air Ieslird. lie stated trucking costs hir the liiel trucks were a
lot higher than anticipated. Mr. Loy also noted that attendance was affected b -N the heat. hhe
onhnegative comments received so far have been regarding the traffic situation on Saturday.
Mr. Loy also reported a couple Of incidents that happen with regards to a perfomrer courtesy car
and the securiq gate at Cape Aviation. Discussion continued on the topic.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
V. NON -AGENDA ITEMS
I he meeting was adourncd at 7:00.nt.
Minutes prepared INN Katrina Atkins. Administrative Coordinator
M i0utes Apprt)N t" B3 :
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Rick Heizel
Chairman Airport Advisor' Board