HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.12-18-2001AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES
December 18, 2001
Osage Community Centre
Members Present: John Dearden, Harry Drummond, Fred Eggley, John Ferguson, Larry Jackson,
Gerry Keene, Mark Seesing, and James Trickey.
Members Absent: J. Fred Waltz
Others Present Bruce Loy, Airport Manager, Kristi Thurman, Project Assistant, and Jamie
Freeman, Temporary Project Assistant
L MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Mr. Ferguson made a motion to approve the minutes of the November 13, 2001 meeting. Mr.
Dearden seconded the motion. The motion passed with a unanimous vote.
II. OLD BUSINESS
A. Monthly Activity Report — Mr. Loy presented an Airport Usage Report for November.
Mr. Loy stated that compared to November of last year, boardings are up, yet aircraft
operations are down for November due to the September 1 I events. According to Chuck
Howell of Corporate Airlines, we rebounded faster than other locations served by
Corporate Airlines.
B. Renaissance Aircraft Update — Mr. Loy began discussion on the review of bids that
were accepted for the Renaissance Hangar Manufacturing Facility. Discussion was made
on various revisions to the contract. Mr. Seesing stated the building size might be
reduced in length from 300 to 250 feet. If Phase 11 bids come in lower, they can be
applied to Phase I to still get the larger building. The building completion is targeted for
late spring of 2002. Copies of the final Award of Arbitration were passed out and
•.- discussed.
C. Airport Security Update — Heightened security is being maintained including coverage
provided by the Army National Guard. The north gate is still locked.
D. Current Project Update —
Capital Improvement Project — Mr. Loy reviewed upcoming projects for the
next five years with the board.
E. Mid -States Lease — Mr. Loy reported difficulties for Mid -States to obtain $200,000,000
in liability coverage. Alternatives are being explored.
A. Cape Aviation Update —
I . Bi -fold hangar door — The approval for the construction of the bi-fold
hangar door on the east side of the Cape Aviation hangar will go to
council January 7, 2002.
2. MODOT Star Loan- A loan agreement to pay for the Cape Aviation
hangar door will be available for review at the January 7, 2002 Council
Meeting.
3. Fuel Farm — Final approval has been received by the City Council on
the purchase of the farm.
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4. Air Evac — Per Air Evac, all operations are being ceased at the Cape
Girardeau location. Mr. Loy offered ideas on possible strategies for
replacement of ceased operations of Air -Evac. A discussion followed on
aircraft rental.
5. Cape Air Charter —Mr. Loy is currently working on an agreement with
Cape Air Charter.
B. Airport Restaurant - There was an update on Mac's Smokehouse Restaurant including
operations and lease requirements.
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Since there was no further business for discussion, Mr. Seesing made a motion to adjourn; Mr.
Ferguson seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 6:14 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Jamie Freeman, Temporary Project Assistant
Minutes Approved By: By
J)�Waltz
Chairman Airport Advisory Board
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