HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.11-09-2010AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES
November 9, 2010
Cape Aviation Conference Room
Members Present: Justin Albright, Craig Bohnsack, Robert Cork, John Dissauer, Rick Hetzel, Gerry
Keene, Brian Ozark
Others Present: Bruce Loy, Airport Manager, Katrina Amos -Atkins, Administrative Coordinator, Ken
EDink, Development Services Director/Assistant City Manager
I. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
'The meeting was called to order at 5:07PM. Mr. Cork moved and Mr. Albright seconded the
motion to approve the October 12, 2010 minutes. The motion passed by unanimous vote. Mr.
Albright moved and Mr. Ozark seconded the motion to approve the October 20, 2010 special
meeting minutes. The motion passed by unanimous vote.
II. APPEARANCES
None
Ill. OLD BUSINESS
A. Airport Activity Report — Mr. Loy presented the Airport Usage Report for November 2010 to
the Board for review. He reported the airline continues to do well and overall traffic was
steady.
B. Cape Aviation Report — Mr. Irwin presented the Cape Aviation Report for November 3010 lu
the Board. He reported the numbers are holding steady and were better than Marion, It, and
Paducah, KY.
Project Updates —
• hangar Development/Lease Review — Mr. I.oy met with CM f to look at the corporate hangars
in need of repair and prepared a report. Based on their findings, they believe if the pai nl on the
iron beams is lead based, it won't be worth rehabbing because of the cost of the repairs. The
beams would have to be sandblasted and repainted. Mr. Loy wants to research this further.
•
Commander Premier Update — Mr. Loy presented the Board with a letter Is drafted to be given
to the City manager on behalf of the Board 'Ihe letter addressed the concerns and options the
Board came up with at the October special meeting. Mr. Loy staled he spoke with Fric
Cunningham, city attorney, and Mr. Cunningham felt comfortable with the items stated in the
letter. Discussion continued with the Board giving their suggestions for changes to be made to
the letter before it's given to the City manager. Mr. Loy agreed to have the letter completed
before the next scheduled Council meeting. Discussion continued on the subject.
Mr. Loy spoke with Carl Gull about giving the airport some additional space in the hangar and
Mr. Gull was able to give approximately 5,000 sq R of space so the airport could use it for
additional hangar space.
• Airline Marketing Update — Mr. Loy informed the Board that the airline marketing efforts are
going very well. He mentioned the airline will continue to sponsor events with the university,
including basketball, which will begin soon.
Mr. Loy reported that MoDOT asked him to forego any state marketing funds for the upcoming
year since he still has some left to use. Mr. Loy stated he will begin to slow down marketing
efforts to stretch the marketing money still available. Mr. Dissauer asked if we've considered
dual marketing with neighboring airports such as Marion who also have Cape Air Service. Mr.
Loy noted this is already being done with our television ads that market both Marion and Cape
airline service. He stated he will continue to look for ways to co -market the airline. Mr. Albright
suggested putting up more billboard signs on the highway. Discussion continued on the subject.
Mr. Loy also informed the Board that the Department of Transportation (DOT) is issuing Request
for Proposals (RFPs) earlier than anticipated. Mr. Loy stated this will allow for airlines to bid
for four (4) years instead of two (2). Mr. Loy noted that Cape Air plans to submit a bid option for
six (6) round trips. Mr. Dissauer asked if the Board should begin lobbying for six (6) roundtrips.
Mr. Loy stated he would begin working on it. Discussion continued.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. Election of Officers — Mr. Loy informed the Board that it is time to appoint a new Board
President and Vice President. Mr. Cork nominated Craig Bohnsack for Boma President. Mr.
Dissauer seconded the nomination, all were in favor.
Mr. Dissauer nominated himself for Board Vice President. Mr. Cork seconded the nomination,
all were in favor.
B. SEMO Skydiving Club Inquiry — Mr. Loy informed the Board that the SLMO Skydiving Club
is interested in relocating to the Cape airport. They were originally located in Cairo, IL and
disbanded approximately six (6) months ago. They are currently looking to lease a plane and
skydive approximately two (2) weekends a month, maybe more once they eel started. Mr. Loy
noted the airport had a skydiving club years ago and doesn't see any issues with them being here.
Mr. Loy has spoken to several airport tenants and I any Davis, airport control tower chief and
they had uo objections.
V. NON -AGENDA ITEMS
A. Airport Control Tower — Mr. Cork wants to add the control tower to the next agenda to discuss
their hours and the possibility of them being extended. Mr. Loy noted there are legal
ramifications with posting it set closing tinme and staying open past that time. Mr. Albright stated
he would like for Airport Control 'Lower Chief, Larry Davis, to be at the next meeting as well.
Mn Albright also mentioned that there are still pilot's calling in on the old frequency at least once
a month. The Board wants to discuss requesting an ATIS system in the next budget.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:25.111.
Minutes prepared by:
Katrina Atkins, Administrative Coordinator