HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.11-17-2015AIRPORT BOARD tYIINCITES
November 17. 2015
Sand3''s Place Restaurant
Members Present: Justin Albright, Craig Bohnzack, Robin Cole, Robert Cork, Brad Golden,
Pa' -d Mingus, Brian Ozark, Mark Welker
Others Present: Bruce I oy, Airport Manager: Derrick Irwin, Flight Line Supervisor:
Katrina Amos, Project Specialist
L MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:
The meeting was called to order at 11:38am. Mr. Albright moved and Mr. Welker seconded
the (notion to approve the October 13. 2015 minutes. The motion passed by unanimous vote.
11. APPEARANCES
Larry Davis, ATCT Chief — Mr. Davis informed the Board that the City is in the process
of updating some of the equipment in the control tower. Mr. Davis toured other control
toners using versions oClhe equipment ticin) considered to find out how it corks and to
receive input iivnh controllers already using the equipment. This will be a large
egoipntent upgrade in hopes to modernize the tower.
There was discussion about the possibility of the town adding an ED.LO. tPlight Data
Input (nd Output) system so that departing aircraft receive tower clearance faster, Mr.
Davis stated ha could request a s}stem but unless the PAA determines there is an actual
need, they kill most likely not approve this. Discussion continued on the subject.
HE OLD 13LISINESS
A. Airport Activity Report — Mr. Loy presented the Airport Activity Report Cor f )etobcr
2015. Airline enplanements were down 3% for the month and down 5% year to date. Air
uallic was also do sn tilt the month. Fuel sales Here steady with previous months. Mr.
,Albright noted that Cape Aviation fuel prices are better. Mr. Irwin passed out a
;:omplt icon sheet of area fuel prices liar the Board's review.
B. Cape Aviation Report — Mr. Irwin presented the Cape Aviation Duel Report for
Scptenhber 2015. As noted in the airport activity report, fuel sales remained steady liter the
month. There was no other business to report.
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'.� C. Project Updates—
Centerline Striping Warranty Repairs — Mr. Lov informed the Board that the
repairs to the centerline striped were performed in-house with airport maintenance
staff and assistance from Public works. I he City will now seek reimbursement
for the labor and material costs associated with the project.
10/28 Lighting Project — Mr. Loy informed the Board that the 10/28 lighting
project is moving forward and is still on schedule to go out for bid this winter. It
was determined that MoDOT will not allow LCD lights to be installed. LLD lights
do not produce enough heat for military operations and therefore are not
acceptable. the new lights will extend approximately two (2) feel above the
Ground, which will help during heavy snow. Discussion continued on the topic.
D. U.S. DOT Decision Regarding EAS — The U.S. Department of Transportation officially
approved the two (2) )car agreement with Cape Air.
• Airline Scheduling Discussion — Mr. Loy Wormed the Board that the pilot's
union reached an agreement with the airline which reduced pilot duty hours
significantly. While they are looking at other options, Cape Air has proposed a
new Flight schedule to alleviate problems from the pilot duty hour reduction.
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Mr. Cork stated the decrease in enplanements is concerning and asked if other
airports serviced by Cape Air are experiencing the same issue. Mr. Loy reported
that enplanements are down at all locations, however, Cape Girardeau is also
suffering from loss offhird pilot. CGI has operated fortwo (2) months with 1.5
pilots. Discussion continued on the topic.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. Future Air Festival Discussion — Mr. Loy reported to the Board that he was recently
contacted by the Canadian Snowbirds, who expressed an interest in performing in Cape
Girardeau in 2016. "I hey are currently proposing a one day event during the month of
May. Mr. Loy is contacting performers and reaching out to various members of the air
show to see if this is feasible. It will be officially announced at the 2015 International
Council of Air Shows conference in December whether we are on the Snowbirds 2016
schedule.
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V. NON -AGENDA ITEMS
A. Airport Goals —Mr. Cole asked the Board if it has goals it would like to accomplish.
There was discussion of the goals that have been accomplished over the last few )cars.
Mr. Cole would like to see more goals that can be presented to Council. Discussion
continued on the topic.
Mlnnt CS prepared by,
Katrina Amos
Project Specialist