HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.04-12-2016AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES
April 12, 2016
Sandp's Place Reslaarnnl
Members Present: Justin Albright, Craig Bohnsack, Robin Cole, Paul Mingus. Brian Ozark,
Bill Tucker, Mark Welker
Others Present: BrneC Lov, Airport Manager; Derrick Irwin, Flight Line Supervisor;
Katrina Amus, Project Spec ialisl; IIannaIt See sing. Ad in in istrat ive Clerk
I. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:
The meeting was called to order at 11:38am. Mr. Tucker moved and Mr. Cole seconded the
motion to approve the March 8, 2016 minutes. The motion passed by unanimous vote.
II. APPEARANCES
None
III. OLD BUSINESS
A. Airport Activity Report — Mr. Loy presented tate Airport Activity Report for March
Y.. 2016. Lnplanements were down for the month. After discussions with airline employees,
it was determined the 7:00am flight is not the cause for the decrease It was noted that
enplanements are down in the entire region.
A irpon Tra the was up I 1"6 for die mondt and fuel sales were up 9%. Mr. Loy stated that
May's report should be better due to the May I I"' air show.
B. Cape Aviation Report — Mr. Irwin presented the Cape Aviation Fuel Report for March
2016. Mr. Irwin reported that business was normal for the month with no exceptions.
There was no new business to report.
C. Project Updates —
• 10/28 Lighting Project — Mr. Loy informed the Board that the runway 10-28 lighting
project is moving forward. Crawford, Murphy, & Tilly are finalizing the specifications in
order to advertise the project for bid. The local Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
office has assisted on the project in various ways, including the relocation of the runway
visual range (RVR) loop. Discussion continued on the topic.
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D. Beecheraft Clime Update— Mr. LOv :mooned the Board that the offices in the former
('ontmander hangar have been cleaned and staB'w ill work on cleaning the rest ofthe
hangar next week in preparation for the Beee}hcrnft Clinic. One of the offices will be
furnished and serve as a Inunge for wailing customers. Refreshments will he provided and
two golf carts will be available lot customers to drive to Sandy's Plate for lunch.
Discussion continued on the topic.
F. Air Festival Update — Mr. Loc informed the Board that preparation for the 2016 air
festival is going well. Mr. Loy received confirmation that the F-22 demonstration team
will send a crew prior to the show. Mr. Lo} then vent oecr the air show ahedulL n ith the
Board. fie noted that Friends of Jenny are still planning, to attend, Irut are contingent upon
the tveather.
Mr. Loy also discussed the parking plan, suiting that he has met with Robinson -I ransport,
and the police He feels the parking plan in place should work tine but the bus company
Ie ill not be available between 2:00pm and 4:OOpm. Will) gates opening at 2:30pnh, Mr. Loy
will look into obtaining fifteen { 151 passenger vehicles to act as shuttles during the time
that Robinson I ransporl is unable to operate. Discussion continued on the topic,
F. 2016 Airport Board priorities Discussion Continued - Mr. L.oy presented an updated list
of Board priorities to reflect conimcros made from the previous meeting. Discussion
continued on the topic.
C. IiAV Research Committee— Mr. Loy informed the Bound that he mel with Pam Vargas
concerning the research committee's efforts to purchase a UAV. Mrs. Vargas has worked
with other entities help obtain waivers and has other expertise on the subject that could
prove to be valuable. Mr. Loy hopes lu have more to report in the near future.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion Regarding Hangar 71 — Mr. Loy informed the Board that lie has met with a
local company, representative about :he possibility of leasing space in I langar 71 to begin a
aircrali refurbishing business. So tar, the company has secured nearly a half million dollars
in business. The lease would Ix for it six (6) month term. Discussion continued on tic
topic.
V. NON -AGENDA ITEMS
�., A. Possible Program with University —Mr. Cole informed the Board that he mel with
Southeast Missouri State University officials to discuss ways to add an aviation
program or possihly an associate's degree program with Ihree Rivers C'ollcee. Mr.
Cole would like to be an advocate on behalf of the Airport Board to assist with the
development of such a program.
There being no other business, Mr. Bohnsack moved to adjourn the meeting and Mr. Tucker
seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 1'_':31 pin
Minutes prepared by.
Katrina Amos
Project Specialist