HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.10-13-2015``- AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES
October 13, 2015
Sandy's Place Rewaarant
Members Present: Justin Albright. Craig Bohnsack, Robin Cole, Paul Mingus, Brian Ozark
Others Present: Bruce Loy, Airport Manager: Derrick Irwin, Flight Linc Supervisor:
Katrina Amos, Project Specialist
1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:
Phe meeting was called to order at I I:47am. Mr. Mingus moved and Mr. Bohnsack seconded
the motion to approve the September 8, 2015 minutes. The motion passed 1w unanimous
vote.
11. APPEARANCES
None
III. OLD BUSINESS
i` A. Airport Activity Report — Mr. Loy presented the Airport Activity Report for September
20 U. Airline enplanements were down 110-b when compared to the previous )ear.
Enplanements are down 5% for the year. Mr. Loy stated he will begin to regularly
compare C6Fs enplanements to the other surrounding airports as delays and cancellations
are becoming more frequent.
During the Air Service Partnership Conference Mr. Loy was able to speak w ith Andrew
Bonnev to discuss the current airline schedule but he seems to think the new schedule is
working line. Station manager Jennifer I luffman was asked in a separate conversation
and agreed that the new schedule is line. stating that she has not heard of am complaints
since the schedule change in May.
Mr. Cole would like more data on the airline enplanements and more feedback from
customers using the service Mr. Mingus suggested having the Cape Girardeau Chamber
of Commerce or the Convention and Visitor's Bureau conduct a survey on passengers who
use the service. Mr. Loy will also contact Sixel Consulting for guidance on how to
compile this information. Discussion continue on the topic.
B. Cape Aviation Report — Mr. Irwin presented the Cape Aviation Fuel Report for
September 2015, Fuel sales were up 15% but overall Iraliic was down. It was noted that
mi l itars traffic has been down but Mr. Irwin believes it will increase with the new federal
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fiw fiscal year. Mr. Albright asked how the airport's fuel prices are determined, noting that
I00I,1prices are cheaper in other areas. Mr. Irwin staled that pricing is based on price per
load with our profit margin set by the City finance department. Cape Aviation prices do
not fluctuate with the market like other businesses. Discussion continued on the topic.
C. ProjectUpdates—
Centerline Striping Project Closeout Update - Mr. Loy conducted a review of
the airfield centerline markings and located approximately 26 areas without
sufficient visibility of glass beads. 'Ihe majority of the areas without glass beads
are the curved sections of the markings. With the project still under warranty, Mr.
Loy reported these findings to Crawford, Murphy, and Tilly (CMT) who in turned
sent a letter to Gilmore Construction that warranty repairs are in order. If no
response is received from the contractor. the City will file a claim with the surety
company.
• 10/28 Lighting Project - CMT is in the process of putting bid documents together
to install new lighting on Runway 10/28. A decision has to be made whether or
not to replace the current regulator during the project. If replaced, CMT
recommends airport staff consider moving the regulator to a better location, which
would increase the cost of the project. This project is scheduled to go out for bid
during this Fall. Discussion continued on the topic.
D. Airport Events Update —
AOPA Fly -in Update— Mr. Loy informed the Board that Cape Girardeau was not
selected to host the 2016 Midwest AOPA FIN ' -In event, Mr. Lov. Mr. Albright,
and Mr. Cork attended the event in Yullahoma, TN and thought it was a great event
with a really good turnout, despite bad weather. Battle Creek, Michigan was
chosen to host the 2016 Midwest fly -in event. Mr. Loy stated he would like to
apply again 16r 2017.
SEMO Homecoming — Mr. Loy reminded the Board that Cape Air is sponsoring
the Southeast Missouri State University's football homecoming game on October
17"', which will feature the U.S. Army Golden Knights. All members were invited
to attend.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. Airport Manager's Report on FAA Conference and Air Service Partnership
Conference — Mr. Loy recently attended the annual FAA Central Region conference. Ile
stated there was a lot of good information in the seminars but not a lot was new. Mr. Loy
did attend an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (IJAV) seminar and noted the PAA has come out
with new advisory circulars to regulate their use U.AV's are allowed to By 40011 visual
flight restriction (VPR) and the pilot/operator must maintain visual sight of the aircraft at
all times. LIAV's cannot flight within a five (5) nautical miles radius of an airport. Mr.
Loy reported he was alarmed at the reported number of LIAV's currently being used at this
time, noting they are easily flown out of sight of the pilol/oper:4ur. Discussion continued
on the topic.
B. U.S. DOT Decision regarding EAS - Mr. Lov informed the Board that U.S. DO
approved the City's recommendation to award the Essential Air Service (LAS) contract to
Cape Air for two (2) years. Mr. Loy also reported that with 73°o Republican support, it
looks as if the LAS program is safe from being eliminated.
S V. NON -AGENDA ITEMS
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A. Airport Forklift — Mr. Loy spoke with Public Works fleet manager, Mike Schott,
concerning an asset tag for the airport forklift. Mr. Schott informed Mr. Loy that he can
assign an asset tag but he needs an email with information on the equipment. Mr. Loy
stated this forklift cannot be used for cargo because it cannot side shift, and has poor
visibility. Mr. Irwin has checked into lease options for a newer model forklift which
ranges from $330/month tor a 3 year lease to $660/month for a I Near lease. Discussion
continued on the topic.
I here being no other business, Mr. Bohnsack moved to aJlourn the meeting and Mr.
Mingus seconded the motion. I'he meeting was adjourned at 1235pm.
Minutes prepared by,
Katrina Amos
Project Specialist