HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.10-06-1992AIRPORT BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, October 6, 1992
Those present:
Board Members:
Staff:
Jerry McClanahan, Chairman
Doug Leslie
Allan Maki
Mark Seesing
J. Fred Waltz
Kevin McMeel
Dan Overbey
Gayle Conrad
Bill Walker
Steve Nesler
Guests:
Steve Robertson
Mark Spatz
James Wente
The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Chairman McClanahan. Bill Walker made
a motion, seconded by Steve Nesler, that the minutes of the September 8 meeting be approved as
mailed. The Board unanimously approved.
Mark Seesing updated the Board on the Air Traffic Control tower contract. The FAA has
extended the contract for the second option year at the existing rate. The DOL wage determination
has yet to be received. This will he added to the contract amount when it is received.
Operation of the weather station was put out for bid, and the City was not invited to bid on it.
The bid was awarded to Missouri Weather COOP. They kept three previous employees of the weather
station. The contract is for one year, and FAA has the option to extend it for four one year terms.
The terminal building renovation is proceeding as scheduled. The demolition, roof repair, and
extensions are nearing completion. Once the renovation work is centered on the interior, the project
should proceed at a faster rate.
Mark reviewed the information on the State Block Grant program funded by the FAA.
Approximately $20 million is available in grants. There is currently a two year delay from the time
an application is made to award of the grant. A Missouri Airport System Plan has been requested.
This plan will be reviewed in order to determine how to prioritize projects on the grant application.
Allan Maki said that he had a copy of this plan that he will share with the City. This plan is needed
for setting priorities on projects. J. Fred Waltz said that John Oliver would be in a position to help
on the State Highway Commission.
Bill Walker made a motion, seconded by Allan Maki, that the Board proceed to executive
session to discuss lease issues. The Board unanimously approved and adjourned to executive session
at 4:20 p.m.
After the Executive Session, Jerry McClanahan introduced and welcomed Steve Robertson as
a new member to the Airport Board.
Mark Seesing reviewed with the Board information on the Intermodal Conference held in St.
Louis on September 18. The meeting was centered on the transportation of passengers and the use of
helicopters, VTOL equipment, and high speed rail. The Lambert -St. Louis International Airport
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expansion project is in the last stages of environmental studies. They will then proceed into the final
design stage and preparation of hid specifications.
Mark explained that the A1P program is temporarily on hold because it was not acted on by
Congress for this budget year.
Regarding the entrance road project, a preapplication and preliminary designs have been
forwarded to FAA for their review and approval. In addition, a preapplication for Federal and State
funds has been sent for the ramp and taxiway extension and improvement projects.
All members were welcomed to participate in the Steel Cure 11 exercise on October 23-25 at
the airport. The exercise will receive local and national media coverage. Dan Overbey suggested
getting as much positive exposure for the airport as possible during the exercise.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Gayle Conrad
Administrative Secretary