HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.08-21-2014AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES
August 21, 2014
Special Meeting
Sandv's Place Restaurant
Members Present: Justin Albright, Craig Bohnsack, Ruben Cork. Brad Golden, , Brian Ozark,
Jason I rickey. Bill Tucker, Mark N�elker
Others Present: Bruce Loy, Airport Manager: Derrick Irvin, Fight bine Supervisor;
Katrina Amos, project Specialist
1. MIN UFES OFPREVIOUS MEETING:
I he meeting rias called to order at 12-:03pm. Mr. Tucker moved and Mr. Albright seconded
the motion to approrc the July 08, 2014 minutes. The motion gassed by unanimous vote.
II, APPEARANCES
,A. Mr. Cork introduced ncx member Mark Welker and welcomed him to the Board.
111. OLD BUSINESS
A. Airport Acth ity, Report Mr. Loc informed the Board that airline enplanements are up
approximately 10"'o and the load factor remains steady. average 6Wii monthly.
B. Cape aviation Report - Mn 1-oy presented the Cape Aviation Fuel Rcpor: noting tha!
fuel sales continue to do well.
C. Project Updates -
• Commander Update - Mr. l.ov inlormed the Board of the Chv's decision to
accept a settlement in the Commander Premier bankruptcy court proceedings. The
seClemcnt should conclude this matter. City officials are xrtrking on the
parametcts for leave/purchase options while the Chamber of Commerce creates a
marketing campaign. the hangar is currently not staring aircraft but it is Mr.
Loy's opinion that some of the space should he used for that purpose. Ser'eral
Board members concurred with Mr. Loy. stating that at least half of the space
should he ar uilahle for aircraft storage as a revenue source, Mr. Cork suggested
offering one (I) )ear lease options for the space. Mr. Inain noted most customers
prefer long term leases open considering mor ing or purchasing an airplane. There
is also a storage need for airport equipment such as the plow truck and the front
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and loadensnow blower that is being purchase. Mr. Lov stated he would discuss
these options with assistant city manager/development services director. Molly
1 food.
• New T -Hangar Leases - Mr. Loy informed the board that since he completed the
new t -hangar leases, he is now working on the other hangars. It was decided to
freeze the current Air Evac hangar rates since the building needs to be
rehabilitated.
• Removal and Repainting of Centerline Striping and Hold Bar —Mr. Loy
informed the Hoard that the centerline striping and hold bar project pre -
construction was held and O.W. Gilmore Construction will begin on September
2"', 'Ihey have twelve (12) days to complete the project with the airport's PAA
deadline to complete the project on September 17"i.
• Snow Removal Equipment — Mr. Loy informed the Board that bids were received
for the snow removal equipment. presently, Luby Equipment is the low bidder;
howc%cr. the bids have been submitted to C'rmOord, Murphy, & 'filly. Inc for
further review. It is estimated that it will take four (T) months to receive the
equipment.
• Runway Visual Range (RVR) Construction — Mr. Loy updated the Board on the
status of the RVR project, stating they have one I I I week left before the project is
expected to be complete. There were no interruptions in airport activity during the
project.
• Land Acquisition — Mr. Loy reported that an appraisal was conducted on the land
the C'ily is interested in purchasing adjacent to the airport properly. The appraisal
\sas $6,250-00/per acre. Mr. Loy said the nest step is to complete a Phase I
environmental study. MODOI' will review the formula used to calculate the
appraisal value. Mr. Loy noted if the City's does purchase the property,
reimbursement from MoDOT will lake time because the airport's entitlement
lands are allocated for other projects.
D. Agricultural Issues — Mr. Loy met with the investor responsible for the farms being
readied for rice crops. Mr. Loy fell it was a positive meeting and the investor agreed to
not plant rice in the some of the land Mr. Loy did confirm that hunting is planned west
of Biokywa that will potentially attract water fowl. Mr. Loy is concerned about this and
will continue to work on ways to prevent this from occurring. Senator W'acne
Wallingford's office has become involved and is working on legislation to prevent this
`�- type of farming near airports.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. New ARFF Truck — Mr. Loy informed the Board that the process has begun for
the procurement of an Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) truck. Mr. Loy is
working with CM 1, Inc. in hopes to have it in the next couple of years. Discussion
continued on the topic including the feasibility of cross training airport staff to be
certified to operate the equipment.
B. Wildlife Hazard Assessment — Mr. Loy presented the Board a copy of the wildlite
hazard assessment conducted by the United Stated Department of Agriculture
it SDA). Mr. Loy had not reN iewed the report in its entirely but did note that
17,425 water fowl were counted during the assessment. Mr. Loy stated the
assessment will require the airport to write Wildlife Hazard Plan into the Airport
Certification Manual that will have to be approved by the FAA. Discussion
continued on the topic.
V. NON -AGENDA ITEMS
None
there being no other business, Mr. Mingus moved to adjourn the meeting and Mr. Tucker seconded the
motion. the meeting was adjourned at 12:57pm
Minutes prepared by,
Katrina Anes
Project Specialist