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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.06-09-2015~ AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES June 09, 2015 Sandy's Place Restaurant Members Present Robert Cork, Robin Cole, Brad Golden, Bill Tucker, Mark Welker Others Present: Bruce Loy, Airport Manager; Derrick Irwin, Plight Line Supervisor, Katrina Amos, Project Specialist 1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: The meeting was called to order at 11:35am. Mr. Welker moved and Mr. Golden seconded the motion to approve the May 12,'_015 minutes. The motion passed by unanimous vote. 11. APPEARANCES A. None III. OLD BUSINESS A. Airport Activity Report — Mr. LoN presented the Airport Activity Report fr iMac 2015. `✓ Ile informed the Board that airline enplanements were down slightly for the month as well as the -car. Air traffic was up 1% for the month. Discussion continued on the topic. R. Cape Aviation Report — Mr. Irwin presented the Cape Aviation Fuel Report for May 2015. Fuel sales were down 6% for the month compared to May 2014 due to the air show held that year. Mr. Irwin noted the fuel prices are beginning to decrease again. It was reported the Jet A fuel truck has been down due to mechanical issues. Cape Aviation is working with the Public Works fleet department and Wiethop in hopes to have to truck operational soon. Mr. Irwin informed the Board that Cape Aviation had to decline freight during a weekend shift due to the inability to rent a forklift. Mr. Loy stated there is a significant need for the airport to have its own forklift so it does not have to turn down height and other revenue generating opportunities. Mr. Loy requested funds to lease a forklill on an annual basis in the airport budget requests for the 2016-17 fiscal year but it was denied. Discussion continued on ways to Secure a forklift for the airport. C. ProjectUpdates— Hangar/Lease Updates — Mr. Lov informed the Board that the older City t -hangar leases have been signed and returned by all tenants accept one ( I ) and will be on the next City council agenda. I le stated once this set of leases are approved the business leases will be updated. • Snow Removal Equipment — Mr. Loy informed the Board that the City continues to communicate with the FAA and Fabick Caterpillar in hopes to come to a resolution on the "Buy American" requirements for the snow removal equipment but there is nothing new to report at this time. • Air Service Study — Mr. To presented the Board with a copy of the airport market study/leakage analysis conducted by Sixel Consulting to determine where the airport's strengths and weaknesses are concerning commercial airline service. Mr. Loy stated the analysis confirmed what he already suspected as far as the interstate and close proximity of St. Louis being areas of leakage. Mr. Lov was unable to determine if the Paducah, KY airport's regional jet service to Chicago, IL contributes to the leakage. Mr. Loy noted the analysis was done differently than previous studies, with most ofthe data being compiled electronically. Mr. Loy stated in speaking with Cape Air representatives, they believe there is a real possibility that U.S. DOT will allow thco (2) additional flights to the weekend in an effort to make the schedule more consistent. Mr. Cork asked if the current pilot shortage in the airline industry due to the 1,500 hour pilot rule alkcts the Cape Air's ability to alter the flight schedule. Mr. Loy stated that the pilot rule is an issue the airline is currently working through. Mr. Cole believes there is still a level of ignorance in the community concerning Cape Air and the number of Flights offered. There were further discussions on additional marketing efforts to better educate the public on the airline service. Mr. Cork continued in regards to (light schedule, slating that the airline should look at and earlier morning flight and a later flight in the evening. Discussion continued on the topic. U. JAARS Request — Mr. Lov informed the Board the JAARS event will be held on August 26ih. Mr. Loy checked the references Mr. Ed Smith provided and they had nothing but good things to sav about the organiialion and the event. Bolivar Municipal Airport in Missouri has partnered with JAARS and now offers a jungle aviation pilot school that also offers A&P training. Discussion continued on the topic. IV. NEW BUSINESS A. Review of EAS Proposals — Mr. Loy staled the airlines would like to make presentations to the Board once the bids for airline service have been submitted. More information on the presentations will be sent out in an email later in the week. V. NON -AGENDA ITEMS A. AOPA Fly -In— Mr. Loy informed the Board that the airport qualifies to be a potential host for an Annual AOPA Regional fly -in. An application will have to be submitted and there will likely be some costs associated to the event. Mr. Loy would like to receive the Board's approval to submit an application for the event. Mr. Cole motioned for the Board to recommend Mr. Loy to submit an application to host the AOPA fly -in for 2016 or 2017. Mr. Cork seconded the motion �silh a unanimous vole of approval to submit the application. hhere being no other business, Mr. Welker moved to adjourn the meeting and Mr. bucker seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 12'.1_9pm. Minutes prepared b}. Katrina Amos Project Specialist