HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.10-10-1990AIRPORT BOARD MEETI
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Wednesday, October, 10, 1990
City Council Chambers
Those present:
Board Members: Staff:
Jerry McClanahan, Chairman Doug Leslie
Jim Bowman, Secretary Mark Seesing
Truman R. Cole, Jr. Gayle Conrad
Bill Walker
Alan Maki
Guests:
Don Pritchard
Ray Owen
The meeting was called to order at 4:07 P.M. by Chairman McClanahan.
Alan Maki suggested that the September 5 minutes be amended to say that
"Alan Maki indicated we would need to know the cost to maintain the
existing terminal building until a new one is built so that an
intelligent decision could be made." The Board approved this change to
`he minutes.
Doug Leslie reviewed and presented to the Board the prioritization of the
proposed projects for the airport and total cost of each project, a copy
of which is attached. It was noted that the drainage work at the
airport was removed from priority because of City conducted ditch work,
and additional work will be projected out further in the future.
Doug Leslie also explained that funding was in place for the projects,
$1.2 million in FAA funds, $900,000 in construction monies available from
the bond issue, and an accumulation of $300,000 in the last three out
years.
After discussion on each proposed project, Bill Walker moved, seconded by
Jim Bowman, that the Board recommend the approval of the priorities as
listed. The Board unanimously approved.
Mark Seesing presented to the board the following marketing strategies
for the existing terminal building:
1. Entice a flight school to be brought in, and possibly work with
the University on this. This could also offer many aviation related
courses.
2. Work on bringing in new prospective airlines.
Airport Board Meeting
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Alan Maki suggested that a program be offered through the University
regarding port authority, transportation or distribution training, since
no such program is available within the area. He said that Cape is well
suited for hands-on training with the facilities of the port, airport,
railroads, and interstate highway.
He also suggested that the airport work with the new marketing professor
and the Marketing Club at the University to help with the marketing
strategies of the airport.
Mark Seesing presented a report on the success of the air show. He noted
that the turnout was lower and the cost higher than he expected but felt
it had a good impact on the community. Bill Walker moved, seconded by
Jim Bowman, that Mark Seesing be sent a letter commending him on the work
he did for the air show. The Board unanimously approved. Jim Bowman was
appointed to prepare the letter. Doug Leslie also commended Mark
Seesing, the city staff and all the volunteers for the work they did on
the air show.
Doug Leslie and Mark Seesing reported on the status of the tower
contract. The specifications and wage determination will have to be
advertised, and FAA wants them by November 15. So far Midwest was the
only one who contacted the City about a bid. The City will be entering
its bid as well as handling all the other bids as "prime contractor."
Mark Seesing presented to the Board the airport usage report, a copy of
which is attached, indicating a 99 percent completion rate for the month.
He also indicated that he had received a letter from TWE regarding the
usage of the J-31 for the Cape Girardeau airport, a copy of which is
attached.
Truman cole suggested that the Board recognize Rush H. Limbaugh, Jr. by
naming a street at the airport after him. After discussion on which road
to name, Truman Cole moved, seconded by Bill Walker, that a street be
named after Rush H. Limbaugh, Jr. Bill Walker moved, seconded by Jim
Bowman, that this motion be tabled until the next meeting. The Board
unanimously approved. Bill Walker then moved, seconded by Jim Bowman,
that Mark Seesing research the procedure to get a street named in the
City and report back to the Board at the next meeting. The Board
unanimously approved. Mark Seesing suggested that John Godwin also be
recognized.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jim Bowman,
Secretary