HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.05-19-1992AIRPORT BOARD SPECIAL MEETING
�► Tuesday, May 19, 1992
Those present:
Board Members: Staff:
Jerry McClanahan, Chairman Douglas K. Leslie
Bill Walker Kevin T. McMeel
Allan Maki Mark J. Seesing
Dan Overbey Gayle Conrad
J. Fred Waltz
The meeting was called to order at 4:07 p.m. by Chairman
McClanahan. Bill Walker made a motion, seconded by Allan Maki,
that the minutes of the March 10 meeting be approved as mailed.
The Board unanimously approved.
Doug Leslie and Mark Seesing reviewed with the Board the
information received from the Department of Transportation
regarding Essential Air Service and the Summary Chart prepared by
staff. Two airlines submitted proposals: Trans World Express and
Lone Star Airlines. TWE submitted two options and Lone Star
submitted four. Linda Prette of the DOT previously stated that
cost was not a factor in making a recommendation because they are
looking for the best service for an affordable price. In addition,
this is the last opportunity the City would have to comment on the
proposals. Mark had talked with Lloyd Parr with the Missouri
Department of Transportation, and he indicated he would also
recommend the option that the board approved.
After the board discussed and reviewed each option, J. Fred
Waltz made a motion that the Board recommend to the City Council
that they adopt Lone Star Airline's Option II, which includes
service to Memphis through Jonesboro. Bill Walker seconded the
motion, and the Board unanimously approved. Doug Leslie suggested
that Mark talk with the Jonesboro airport to inquire whether they
would also recommend this option.
Doug Leslie explained to the Board the Steel Cure Operation
which is scheduled to take place the weekend of October 23 of this
year. This is a national emergency medical exercise put on by the
Missouri Air National Guard. The emergency will be set up at the
airport and will involve the local hospitals with 1000 casualties.
A News Release was published on May 18 and distributed to the
Board.
Alan Maki made a motion, seconded by Bill Walker, that the
Board proceed to executive session to discuss leasing matters. The
Board unanimously approved and adjourned to executive session at
5:00 p.m.
After the Executive Session, Doug and Mark explained to the
Board the status of the terminal building renovation project.
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After Sides Construction bid was rejected and several complications
with Schemel and Associates bid, on May 18 FAA verbally approved
the contract of Schemel, which was approximately $30,000 higher
than Sides. There is a preconstruction conference set for Friday,
May 22, at 10:00 a.m. at the Engineering Department Conference
Room. It is estimated that this will be a nine month project.
Mark Seesing reported that Aviation Days 92 was a success.
There was approximately $88,000 in revenues and $62,000 to $65,000
in expenses, with a few bills still outstanding. Allan Maki made
a motion that the Board issue a commendation letter to Mark and to
the City staff for all their hard work and efforts in making the
show a success. Bill Walker seconded the motion adding that Allan
draft the letter. The Board unanimously approved.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:30
Respectfully submitted,
Gayle Conrad