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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.11-02-1991AIRPORT BOARD MEETING Tuesday, November 5, 1991 Those present: Board Members: Staff: Jerry McClanahan, Chairman Douglas K. Leslie Jim Bowman Kevin T. McMeel Allan Maki Mark J. Seesing Bill Walker Gayle Conrad John T. Seesing Guests: Steve Waymire The meeting was called to order at 4:05 p.m. by Chairman McClanahan. Allan Maki moved, seconded by Jim Bowman, that the minutes of the August 7, and September 19 meeting and the summary of the October 2 meeting be approved as mailed. The Board unanimously approved. Mark Seesing reviewed with the Board the status of the EAS situation. Linda Prette of the Department of Transportation will be handling the case. Mark sent to Ms. Prette a letter indicating the City's desire to obtain a dual hub designation. She stated that it is improbable but not impossible. Mark sent to local businesses a letter requesting what kind of service they preferred. All the information he received from them he sent on to DOT. Ms. Prette will send proposals to all commuter airlines, and it is up to each airline to respond. TWE as well as Lone Star will be submitting proposals. This process must be done and a decision should be made by DOT by December 4. Regarding the terminal building renovation Mark explained that the plans have been submitted to FAA for approval. They will review them for 30 days and then return them to us for any corrections or modifications. The project should be put out for bid around December 1. A Spring start date is expected. As for next year's AIP funds, if the 10,000 enplanement goal is not met, approximately $450,000 entitlement will be available for AIP projects. If the enplanements are not met, the airport will go from a primary to a secondary status and will then be eligible for discretionary funds to be used for airside improvements. Doug Leslie explained that in order to get a block grant, the projects must be for airside improvement, not public use areas of the airport. Allan Maki explained to the Board two funding sources that he knew of. The first is under the new Highway Bill, which will provide funding for intermodal demonstration projects, which could include the airport for freight operations. The second is State „�, funding available to public or not-for-profit agencies for spec 2 _ buildings. It would be a 30 month loan at two percent interest with a balloon payment. An example of use would be a commercial hangar or maintenance facility. In order to help prioritize AIP projects for the coming year, Mark reviewed the FAA airport inspection which was conducted October 21. The only discrepancy was the painting of the runways. Some touchdown zone markings will need to be taken out to comply with the new signage guide of the FAA. In addition, FAA recommended that a new ARFF vehicle be purchased for fire fighting capabilities. FAA suggested a 500 gallon/500 pound dry chemical twin agent truck equipped with a pump and roof turret. This unit is not required since the airport is only a Limited Certificate 139; however, it would be a funding priority for FAA with its note in the inspection report. Bill Walker suggested the City staff work together on prioritizing AIP projects for the next fiscal year and bring a proposal to the Board at the next meeting for their review. Doug Leslie stated that the capital improvement program must be completed by February. At the next meeting, the staff will present a priority list to the Board and identify which should be on a preapplication for funds. Regarding the marketing aspects of the airport, Bill Walker r.. explained that Skip Smith, the Chairman of the Marketing Department at SEMO University, would be interested in putting together an ongoing classroom project for marketing aspects of the airport. The Board will need to pose questions that need to be answered by the group. Bill also indicated that Mr. Smith would be interested in a student internship at the airport. Bill also explained that he is working on the Air Transportation Committee of the Chamber of Commerce to pull together documentation and graphs that could be used as a tool or a guideline for the airport. Doug Leslie explained to the Board that the City has been approached by the Air National Guard regarding a disaster exercise in October of 1992. This is a major exercise involving several states where central operations would be the Cape Girardeau airport. It is a three day exercise that would involve substantial airlift of personnel, equipment, and casualties. The Guard will handle all aircraft control using the present tower as well as a mobile facility. This exercise could have national media attention. It has been consented to by the City Council. In addition, Mark explained that he has received word from the Blue Angels that they would like to put on an air show at Cape Girardeau on May 9 and 10, 1992. They require arresting gear within 80 nautical miles, and suggested the City could purchase the "' gear for approximately $20,000. After discussion, the Board agreed - 3 - that the issue should be pursued. City staff will get more information on requirements and funding and will report back to the Board at the next meeting. Steve Waymire of Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, indicated that if the apron was a priority for next year, his firm could start work on the plans and designs. Jerry McClanahan indicated that we are not that far along at this time. There being no further business, the Airport Board meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, j6 z -X U617 Gayle Conrad