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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.07-14-2015AIRPORT BOARD MIN11TES JaIP 14, 1015 Saady's Place Restaurant Members Present: Justin Albright, Craig Bohnsack. Robert Cork, Robin Cole. Paul Mingus. Brian Ozark, Bill Tucker, Others Present Bruce Loy, Airport Manager; Derrick Irwin, Flight bine Supervisor: Katrina Amos, Project Specialist I. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: The meeting was called to order at 1138am. Mr. Welker moved and Mr. Golden seconded the motion to approve the June 9, 2015 minutes. The motion passed by unanimous vote. H. APPEARANCES A. None III. OLD BUSINESS A. Airport Activity Report — Mc Loy presented the Airport Activity Report ]or June 2015. I Ie informed the Board that airline enplanements were down 4% for the month and down 1°'6 year-to-date. There is no clear explanation fix the decrease. The airline has received mostly positive feedback since the shay 2015 schedule change. It has been reported that airline enplanements are down nationwide. Air Fraffic is up for the month due, primarily, to crop dusting activity taking place around the airport. B. Cape Aviation Report — Mr. Irwin presented the Cape Aviation Fuel Report for .lune 2015. The number of fuel gallons sold was down slightly for the month. It was noted that the 2014 miscellaneous dollar amount was considerably higher due to revenue, including ticket sales and sponsorships, being received from the 2014 Air Festival. C. ProjectUpdates— • Hangar/Lease Updates - Mr. Loy informed the Board that all t -hangar leases have been updated. StafTwill begin updating airport business leases and tenants being stored in larger hangars. Mr. Loy hopes to have this done in the nest few months. Discussion continued on the topic. �. • Snow Removal Equipment — Mr. Loy informed the Board that he attended a meeting with CMT and FAA officials in Kansas City, MO to further discuss the snow removal equipment and the issues with the "Buy American' requirements. It was determined this requirement has not been upheld by other FAA regions, as they've had the ability to provide waivers for this requirement. Mr. Loy stated this requirement docs not have to be followed by the highway departments because their laws are written diffierently for the purchase of equipment. The Buy American law reads dillcrently for the FAA requirements, in that it uses the word "Cost" of component and sub -component manufacturing, rather than referring to a percentage of the components being manufactured within the USA. The large equipment manufacturer's, such as Case, John Deere, and Caterpillar, refuse to provide the manufacturing cost for those components that are built in the USA or other countries. as they consider it to he proprietary information in a very competitive market. Discussion continued on the topic. IV. NEW BUSINESS A. AOPA Fly -In Proposal — Mr. Loy informed the Board that he has submitted the AOPA proposal for review. Mr. Loy is pleased with the overall proposal submitted; though there are a few areas he would like to make changes, such as the aerial diagram submitted. It will take an estimated 8-12 weeks for AOPA review the proposal and provide an answer. The Board commended Mr. Loy on the amount of work completed to put the proposal together. Mr. Loy will update the Board once he receives feedback from AOPA. Mr. Cork suggested Board members attend an AOPA fly -in event in Tullahoma, IN to sec what to expect should Cape Girardeau be selected to host the event. Discussion continued on the topic. B. Beeeheraft BonanzaFBaron Service Clinic - The American Bonanza Society has six (6) clinics per year around the country and inspects an estimated twenty (20) airplanes during the event and oler helpful information on how to maintain their airerall. Mr. Loy contacted the organization for more information on hosting a clinic at the airport. C. Transportation Trust Fund 5 — Mr. Loy informed the Board of the upcoming ballot concerning the Transportation Trust Fund CI'IT-5) that would extend the tax an additional five (5) years. I le reiterated this is not a tax increase but a continuation of a tax currentb, in place. Mr. Loy went over some of the projects to be completed upon approval ofTTF- D. MoDOT Proposal for New Runway 10-28 Lighting — Mr. Loy informed the Board that he had been contacted by Darrell Goth with the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT). advising him that Cape Girardeau had been approved for a new LED lighting project for the runway edge lights on Rumcay 10/28, Mr. Loy noted that he world begin conversations with the airport's consultants, Crawford, Murphy, and Tilley, Inc. to discuss a design agreement. E. EAS Recommendation/Discussion — Mr. Loy informed tate Board that a recommendation has been submitted to the Department of Transportation to award a two (22) year EAS contract to Cape Air. Mr. Loy increased some of the operating costs, such as landing ties that will increase the overall revenue the airport receives from the airline by approximately $50,000 annually. The additional revenue will used for improvements to the airport terminad building. Discussion continued on the topic. V. NON -AGENDA ITEMS There being no other business. Mr. Welker moved toad journ the meeting and Mr. Tucker seconded the motion. the meeting was adjourned at 12:40pm. Minutes prepared by, Katrina Amos Project Specialist