HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.10-06-1994AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES
Thursday, 10/6/94
Airport 'Business Service Center'
AIRPORT BOARD MEMBERS:
Those Present
Bill Walker, Chairman
Steve Nesler
Dan Overbey
J. Fred Waltz
Mike Wandrick
Not Present
Allan Maki
Steve Robertson
STAFF:
Those Present
J. Ronald Fischer
Doug Leslie
Andy Perry
Sandy Bloom
Guests
Sherm Watson, Air Evac Aviation
Wayne Anders, Air Evac Aviation
Walker called the Airport Board meeting to order at 4:11 PM. Waltz made a
motion to approve the minutes of the 9/13/94 meeting as mailed. Nesler seconded
and the motion passed unanimously.
Leslie introduced Watson and Anders. Both men stated they plan on giving the
City what they deserve - an FBO with a friendly, businesslike atmosphere. They
stated they would appreciate any feedback to improve their service. They said they
also appreciate the quick response the City and Perry have given to their needs; Perry
is "a good young man" willing to help. The Airport Board welcomed the men and Air
Evac to the airfield; the men thanked the Board and excused themselves.
Nesler made a motion to adjourn into executive session to discuss lease issues.
Wandrick seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
The Airport Board returned to regular session and continued their meeting.
In construction projects, Leslie reported there are still unresolved issues with the
State concerning water line construction. The state is not approving inspection
services, so it may cost us $10,000 for in-house inspection. Once we get over the
hurdles, construction will begin. Materials are higher now, and there is a possibility we
may lose the contract; hopefully the situation will be resolved Friday, 10/7 or Monday,
10/10. Waltz asked if there was any way the Airport Board members could help;
Leslie replied he didn't know at this point, not knowing the reasons behind the slow-
down. Waltz said we should not wait until we reach an impasse before asking for
help.
Perry reported TWE's September enplanements totalled 605, with a load factor of
8.2. For the first six days of October there have been 126 boardings. Perry explained
that August showed 632 enplanements, but diversions accounted for approximately 45
of those.
Perry told the Airport Board there have been approximately 25 people RSVP for
the appreciation dinner on 10/11/94. Speakers will be Mayor Spradling, Chairman
Walker, and Perry. An Open House is planned for 10/23/94 from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM.
�. There will be tables set up in the terminal for travel agencies, the CVB, the Chamber
of Commerce, etc.
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Reporting on the emergency drill scheduled for 10/18/94, Perry stated a training
exercise had been held in September. There were approximately 30-40 people on the
airfield in the late afternoon; they went through Air Evac's hangar and looked at the
Life Beat helicopter. He said 50 "victims" are still needed for the drill; Walker
suggested contacting the Air Force ROTC.
In miscellaneous matters, Perry told the Airport Board he had received papers
from the FAA to change the name of the airport from "municipal" to "regional". He
also suggested the City give serious thought to hiring a full-time operations manager;
there is too much happening at the airport now to expect a manager to be able to
handle everything. The Airport Board commented that was something to think about;
Perry has taken over several duties since Randy Heldman resigned and he is better
able to see what is needed than someone who isn't in the office everyday.
Leslie excused Perry from the meeting while he gave an update on the search for
an Airport Manager. Leslie told the Airport Board over 150 resumes had been
received; he had narrowed the candidates down to 25. Perry had made the first cut;
Leslie and a sub -committee made up of Airport Board members Walker, Waltz, and
Wandrick had chosen eight to interview, of which Perry was not one. Interviews are
now being scheduled; they will be held at City Hall. If they desire, the candidates will
be brought to see the airport.
There being no further business to discuss, Wandrick made a motion to adjourn
the meeting. Waltz seconded; the motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 5:45 PM.
The next Airport Board meeting will be held at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, 11/1/94.
Respectfully submitted,
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Sandra L. Bloom
Administrative Secretary