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February 12, 2002
0s4ge Community Centre
Members Present: Harry Drummond, Fred Eggley, Larry Jackson, Gerry Keene, Mark Seesing
and James Trickey
Members Absent John Dearden, John Ferguson and J. Fred Waltz
Others Present Bruce Loy, Airport Manager and Kristi'I'hurman, Project Assistant
I. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Mr. Keene made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 8, 2002 meeting noting the
attendance changes identified by Mr. Drummond. Attendance corrections: Mr. Harry
Drummond was present at the January 8, 2002 meeting. Mr. Trickey seconded the motion.
The motion passed by unanimous vote.
11. OLD BUSINESS
A. Monthly Activity Report — Mr. Loy presented an Airport Usage Report for January.
Mr. Loy stated that compared to January of last year, boardings are up by over 150
passengers. Air Activity is up approximately 40% for the month of January from 154 to
250. Currently, February is looking at a 50% loading factor with outbound loadings at
63%. If numbers continue to stay up, we could reach over 800 for the month of
February. Chuck Howell with Corporate Airlines is very pleased with the numbers. Mr.
Seesing asked about adding a fourth flight daily to St. Louis. Mr. Loy stated that costs
are being looked into per the request from Missouri Representative's offices.
B. Cape Aviation Report—
A. Flight Simulator — Gary Rust has provided Cape Aviation a Flight
Simulator, which is capable of providing ten hours of FAA flight log time.
The simulator will be rented out at an hourly rate.
B. Fuel — In December over 18,000 gallons of fuel was sold and in January over
21,000 was sold. We need to average around 30,000 gallons per month to
make the budgeted amount.
C. Furniture — New furniture has been put in the Pilot's Lounge. The reception
desk, meeting room and conference table have been ordered.
D. Government Fueling Contract — We are very close to completing the
required steps in receiving our Government Fueling Contract.
C. Renaissance Aircraft Update — The first plane to be completed by Renaissance is due
out the end of February.
D. Airport Security — Nothing has changed. The National Guard is due to be leaving
March 28, 2002.
111. NEW BUSINESS
A. Lease Agreement with Cape Air Charter -The agreement is still under
negotiation. The first six months off the agreement will be structured to provide
rental relief for Mr. Beard on office space and hangar space.
B. Lease Agreement with Brian Ozark- The agreement is still under negotiation.
Discussion was held on ideas for Mr. Ozark's contract. The main concern is to
have someone there to provide service for aircraft. Mr. Seesing suggested adding
a percentage of parts sales.
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C. Eastern Aviation (BP Oil) -The agree-ment is still under negotiation. Steve
Johnson with Eastern Aviation flew in the other day. It was discussed that all
exclusive language be taken out of the contract. Mr. Loy stated that he has not
seen the contracts yet. Mr. Loy stated that he asked Mr. Johnson to see about
getting us a larger Avgas fuel Truck.
D. Leadership Cape — The next Leadership Cape session will be held on February
21, 2002. There will be 26 members taking tours of City services and products,
including the Airport.
E. Air Festival — Mr. Tricky, Mr. Seesing, Steve Nessler and Bruce met with the
VFW regarding using them as a co-sponsor of the Air Festival to utilize their
5013C Status. There are hopes of making pleas to other VFW posts for
donations.
IV. NON -AGENDA ITEMS
A. Kiehl Hendrickson — Mr. Loy discussed the contract with Kiehl Hendrickson
and their suggestions for obtaining money for the airport through the Small
Community Air Services Program. Beth Anderson, a representative from Kiehl,
indicated to Mr. Loy that in order to stand out among the other small airports in
Missouri that it is important that communities show a desire for the airline
service. By encompassing companies and corporations in the area to agree to put
a portion of air travel money aside it will show the Federal Government that the
companies are utilizing air service. 'Phis is a very competitive program and Kiehl
Hendrickson will be handling the application process on our behalf. Mr. Loy
indicated that he will be having a meeting in regards to approaching businesses
with Ms. Anderson, Mr. John Mehner of the Chamber of Commerce, and Mr.
Mike Miller, City Manager. If successful in the application process — the airport
�► could receive up to $500,000 which can be used for about anything directed
toward improving commercial air carrier service.
IV. ADJOURNMENT
Since there was no further business for discussion, Mr. Eggley made a motion to adjourn; Mr.
Trickey seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Kristi Thurman, Project Assistant
Minutes Approved By:
J. Fred Waltz
Chairman Ayrport Advisory Board
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