HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.05-08-2001AIRPORT HOARD MINUTES
Mar &, 2001
Air I Reslanrnnl
Mcmbcrs Present Barn Drwnmond, I'red Isggley. .I ohn Ferguson. \h in Gerry Keene, 111, Mark Seesing. Jim
Tricked. J. I'red Waltz, Jin' Withers
Members Absent: Steve Robertson
Others present: Bruce Loy. Airport Manager: Carol Peters, Administrative Secretary
1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The board reviewed and approved the minutes (rant Ox April III. 2001 meeting.
11. OLD BUSINESS
.A. Monthly .Activity Report - hit, Loa rcporlcd that the TWE enplanements were up appromnaucly 20"lu over
year-to-date last year. lie also reported that an ad is Correntirunning in the Southeast Missourian three dans a
week highlighting the T'WF. $40 fare and $100 round trip walk-up fare. the ad appears to be helping,to raise
awareness. TW'E has reported some phone ingnil'ies its a result of the ad. Some radio ads will also be coming
out in the oust month. Mr. Lov tact with representatives of Corporate Airlines and discussed their marketing
pians. It was agreed that we would tun some of these initial ads to see what works and then Corporate Airlines
will be expected to put forth some advertiving funds for future marketing efforts. C'orporzle Airlines' Essential
Air Service Contract with the Department of Transporlation is set to expire on May 10. 2002. Therefore, we
have one year to work on incrruiug our boardings out of Cape (inardeau. Corporate Airlines is willing to
wool. with it, on putting aside some seats and thing some of the local business lcadars to lunch or dinner as a
wad to raise awareness of the service they provide.
Mr. I.o) also reported on the results of Iwo surveys conducted by a SFMO 1J nieersiv marketing class. One
groap received information from husines, Iracelers, scud. the other group recehed Information '.rmn pleasure
travelers. l' ie results indicated that the limited schedules all([ inconvenient times were the ,,, main prohlcm+
for tlu) trascler, in this area, [lie result, also showed tha' there are a lot of people wbda still do not realiie there
is an airline or even an airport in Cape Go audeau. People tram tt e. age of 76 — 49 arc the most frequent flyers
out of Care Girardeau. Md. one interesting note is that f, r those <::rvcs-cd. the 19 passenger aircraft ma. not a
factor for them flying from Cape Girardeau.
Mr. Iv also mentioned that the tra0le is (lawn year -lo -date compared I'.a last }'car. One reason liar the decline
could possibh be the increase in tuel price,.
B. Renaissance Aircraft Upstate — Mr. Loc reported that a mecling is bring held eon' Mondac morn:ne w ilh
Renaissance represental'ives w discuss tate design of a facility that would best suit their needs a, well as the
Cite', 1\'c are currently working with the h'AA to make arrangements to move their storage huilding. located
an the Gastramp. which will be taken ever ba the Renaissance lease. A ,judgement in the lawsuit against
Renaissance has not ret been issued. The State will not release allN handl until Ibat ptdgvment is made. Mr.
Waltz requested representatives of Renaissance Aircraft appear at the next board meeting.
C. Air Festival Update — Mr. Loy reported That from a financial stondpoiol. nolhing has changed in reference u,
Air Pesfiurl. There have not been any stew sponsorships received. Mr. Loy net wills Bill Kiehl with 'a
I raneis Medical (.:enter in reference to the Friends of SI. Francis partnering with the Air Feslkal and helping
to secure sponsorships far the show. However. they hese decided not to participate since their events are dose
Io the Air Festival and in a sense Ihc}' would be hurling their own events by trying to get funding for both.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. Election of Officers — Mr. Ferguson made a motion, which .aim Wilhers seconded, to keep Mr. Wall/ as
('h airwau of the Board and Mr. Rolie r6nu al/ Vice-C'ha irnum. The notion passed by a unaninuws vole. It wa+
also decided to keep the Airport Secretary. Mrs, Peters, as file recording secretary fin the boar(.
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B. Report on Radio Control Model Air Show – The Model Air Show was held May 6, 2001. The day started
out very well and was well attended until the rain came. A total of 34 Young Eagle Flights were given and
approximately 50 modelers were here for the event.
C. Report on FAA Central Region Conference – Mr. Loy reported on his trip to Kansas City for the IAA
Central Region Conference. A main issue of concern for the FAA right now is that of runway incursions.
Therefore, the FAA is really making it clear to the towers that any infraction should be written up. One
hotspot area at the Cape Girardeau airport is when pilots exit onto Runway 220 instead of Taxiwav D when
landing on Runway 10. In an effort to help this situation, we are in the process of painting exit lines on
Runway 10 and have made changes to the signs adding an arrow to Taxiway D and increased the luminance
level on six signs, which will help at night. There is also an FAA sponsored brochure on the intern[ where
we can add a picture of our " hotspot" and a display board will be placed in Air Evac Aviation for the pilot's
review. During the conference, Mr. Loy was informed that the "Tall Structure" legislation made it through the
House and is now in the Senate, but it would be tough to get it on the docket prior to the end of the session.
Also, a benefit for the State and us is that the Governor's Transportation Bill does not include language for the
sunset rule on the aviation jet fuel tax and does not set a cap on the amount TWA would pay. Mr. Pete
McQuay made a presentation on the future of small aircraft and the aviation industry. His presentation consisted
of a comparison of the future of the aviation industry similar to the development of the auto world from the
Model T. When the Model T first came out, people thought they would never be able to afford one, it was
only for the rich. Small aircraft are progressing in the same manner. An interesting video clip can be
downloaded from www.sats.nasa.gov. Mr. Loy will contact Mr. McQuay to see if he would be available fir
a presentation to our City Council showing the concept of the aviation and intermodal transportation
possibilities of the future.
V. NON AGENDA ITEMS
Mr. Trickey mentioned that he had heard that an airport was being built across the river and hangars were going to
be built there since there weren't any hangars available here. Mr. Loy informed the board that there was ample
room to build hangars at this airport if anyone wished to do so and he will research the issue.
Mr. Tricky also mentioned that he has had complaints about the service in the restaurant
Mr. Low reported that the Convention and Visitors Bureau has asked if the airport would consider having a Friday
night reception tier the Harley-Davidson Owners Group (HOG) rally which will be coming to Cape Girardeau in
September.
Mr. Loy reported that the entrance sign, which was placed in the budget, has been taken out due to lack of funds
available. At the tenant sheeting it was discussed to erect a billboard on airport property to list the tenants. Mr.
Loy will discuss the possibilities with Drury Southwest Signs who already have two billboards on airport property.
Mr. Loy reported that the Master Plan Advisory Group will be meeting in the next 30 to 45 days. Crawford
Murphy and Tilly have been working on preliminary information and should be ready for the next step in the near
future.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business for discussion, Mr. Seesing made a motion to adjourn, Mr. Trickey seconded the
motion. The meeting was adjourned at 6:20 p.nr.
Minutes prepared by Carol Peters, Administrative Secretary
Minutes Approved By
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Chairman Airport Advisory Board
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