HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.03-02-1993AIRPORT BOARD MEETING
Tuesday March 2, 1993
Those present:
Board Members:
Staff:
Jerry McClanahan, Chairman
Douglas Leslie
Steve Robertson
Kevin McMeel
Steve Nester
Donna Rubach
Dan Overbey
Bill Walker
Visitors:
J. Fred Waltz
Ralph Tomlinson
Not present:
Allan Maki
The March 2 meeting was preceded by a tour of the Cape Central Airways facility given by
their Operations Manager, Mark Seesing. Seesing mentioned that there are several leaks in the roof
which need City attention. The meeting was called to order at 4:40 P.M. by Chairman McClanahan.
A motion was made by Waltz to approve the minutes of the February 16, 1993 meeting. Walker
seconded the motion and the motion carried. It was decided to tour the Control Tower before the next
meeting.
Leslie gave a report on the status of the Airport Terminal Building. Leslie, At Stoverink and
J. Ronald Fischer met with the contractor on 3/1/93. They extended his contract for an additional 37
days, on the condition that he waive the right to claim any additional days for events happening before
3/1/93. This moves the completion date to April 26, 1993. There has been a delay due to delivery
of floor tile. Tenants can move in within one week of delivery and installation of the tile. There is
a meeting scheduled for 3/3/93 with TWE on shelving and outlet changes.
Ralph Tomlinson with Tomlinson Avionics appeared before the Airport Board to discuss rumors
of him leaving the Airport. Tomlinson is going to branch out his avionics services to the Paducah
Airport because of their sales activity. He plans to keep his radio shop at the Cape Girardeau Airport
open. Tomlinson suggested a way to market the airport would be to buy property along Nash Road
and offer a tax shelter to businesses who would use the airport. He stated that in order to attract
businesses that would use the Airport, you would have to sell the benefits of the community.
Robertson questioned getting crop dusters to work out of the Airport. It was mentioned that
the crop dusters do not like to use Cape Girardeau Airport because it is a controlled airport and they
would have to use radios.
Robertson asked Tomlinson if he would be willing to offer a discount to help advertise the
opening of the Terminal Building. Tomlinson said he would offer an intangible discount. Overbey
asked how Tomlinson thought Cape Airport's prices on hanger rental and fuel costs compare with other
Airports. Tomlinson replied that the prices were compatible but Cape Airport doesn't offer the same
level of service available at other Airports. He mentioned that the ramps are in poor shape and need
to be swept and the asphalt is not sealed.
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The search for a new Airport Manager was discussed. The process of going through Job
Service should be completed Monday and advertisement is scheduled to begin next week. The City
will he accepting applications for 30 days if they can get the advertisements published in that amount
of time. McClanahan thanked Walker for his work on the spreadsheets concerning characteristics the
Airport Board would like to see in a new Airport Manager.
There is a meeting scheduled next week to discuss the status of the 1993 Air show. The goal
of the City is to eventually get the show operated by an incorporated agency like Riverlest. Nessler
indicated that the Pilot's Club may be interested in helping to sponsor a smaller Air Show. Nessler
stated he would like to invite Gene Brockett with Web Arrow to the next meeting to get his opinions
on the airport.
Waltz made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Overbey seconded the motion and the meeting
was adjourned at 6:15 P.M..
Respectfully Submitted,
Donna S. Rubach
Administrative Secretary