HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.03-10-2015AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES
March 10, 2015
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Members Present Justin Albright, Robert. Cork, Brad Golden, Jason Trickey. Bill I ticker,
'*lark Welker
Others Present: Bruce Loy. Airport Manager: Derrick Irvin, Flight line Supervisor:
Katrina Amos. Project Specialist
1, MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:
The meeting was called to order at 11:45am. Mr. l ticker moved and Mr. Welker seconded
the motion to approve the January 13, 3615 minutes. The motion passed by unanin nous vote.
111. APPEARANCES
A. None
IIh OLD BUSINESS
A. Airport Activity Report — Mr. Loy presented the Airport Activity Report for Januar
and I'cbruary 2015. He informed the Board that airline enplanements remained steady
fur January but February's overall numbers were down due to weather.
B. Cape Aviation Report Mr. Irwin presented the Cape Aviation Fuel Report for January
and February 2015, It Naas reported that general aviation traffic is up and the number of
gallons of fuel sold was up compared to last year. Mr. front noted there is an increase in
nnilitary traffic partly due to Sikeston's airport no longer ol7ering militar contract fuel.
the price of fuel is also cheaper.
C. Project Hint
IiangartLcasc Updates — Mr. Lov informed the Board that he plans to !rave the
older City (-hangar leases on a City Council agenda soon, The new leases will
bring all tenants it, that set of t -hangars to the same monthly rental rate.
• SnowRemoval Equipment — Mr. Loy prodded the Board an update on the
purchase of sne,v removal equipment fix the airport. Ile stated that Caterpillar
submilled a letter providing "Buv American"' percentages for the equipment but
the letter was not aeegaed by the FAA. stating Caterpillar needed to provide an
actual breakdown of all parts and their origin. Mr. Loy spoke" ith officials fro in
the FAA and asked specifically what other airport has gone through this process to
which it was determined that the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport is the first to
have to adhere to this requirement. Mr. Loy has drafted a letter to Jim Johnson,
FAA Central Regional airports division manager, asking for more information
regarding the Buy American process.
Board member Mark Welker suggested contacting local and slate representatives
for assistance with this matter. Mr. Loy noted that with recent snow storms, he
was forced to close Runway 1028 due to high berms. The snow blower equipment
would have helped lower the berms and prevent staff from closing the runway.
Discussion continued on the topic.
• Agricultural Issues — Mr. Lov inlbrmed the Board that there is currentlN no
change on the status of the agricultural issues surrounding the airport. Mr. Loy is
still working on legislation. lie reported a ditch has been dug on the southwest
side of the airport that is holding water. lie noted that it is on the airports
property so it will need to be filled in to prevent increased activity of water fowl
and other wildlife.
• ARFF Truck — Mr. Loy informed the Board that the Cape Girardeau Fire
Department is working on the specifications for the airport ARFP truck. rhey
have planned it trip to Paducah, KY to examine the ARFF equipment currenth
used at Barkley Regional Airport. Discussion continued on the topic.
B. 2011— 2019 C.LP Update — Mr. Loy informed the Board that it has been
discovered that a recent surface requirements survey of Runway 02 shows there arc
issues w ith the asphalt portion of the runway surface. Mr. Loy has been advised
that state funds may be able to land this repair instead of entitlement funds. Several
Board members suggested checking into Ameren LIF's "BizSavers' program to
help with funding the LED runway lighting program.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. 2015-2016 Airport Budget Review — Mr. Loy presented the Board a draft copy of
the budget for the airport and Cape Aviation. He noted there were no a lot of
changes from the previous year accept the request for funds to lease a fork fill on an
annual basis and a new heavy duty tractor. Discussion continued on the topic.
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B. Draft Wildlife Hazard Plan - Mr. Loy presented the Board a drab copy of the
Wildlife I laiard plan for their review. The plan has to be submitted to the PAA lox
approval helbre it can be implemented. Discussion continued on the topic.
NON -AGENDA ITEMS
There being no other business, Mr. Tucker moved to adjourn the meeting and Mr. Ozark seconded
the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 12:15pm.
Minmes prepared by,
Katrina Amos
Project Specialist