HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.09-09-2014AIRPORT BOARD MLtiUTES
September 09, 2114
Special Meeting
Sandy's Place Restaurant
Member; Present: Justin Albright, Craig Bohnsack. Robert Cerk. Brad Go:den. Brian Ozark,
Jason I rickcv, Bill Tucker, Mark Welker
Others present: Bruce Loy. Airport Manager: Derrick Irwin, Flight Line Supervisor;
Katrina Amos, Prc ject Specialist
1. MINUTES OFPREVIOUS MEETING:
The meeting tutu called to order at 11:30am, Mr. 'I ucker moved and Mr. 'Trickey seconded
the motion to approve the August it, 2014 minutes. The motion passed by unanimous vote.
11. APPEARANCES
A. '.None
HE OL.0 BUSINESS
A. Airport Activity Report — Mrtoy informed +,he Board last the tragic count ttas dour
for the month as well as the year to date total. There was no clear explanation for the
decrease in traffic.
B. Cape Aviation Report — Mr. Irwin presented the Cape Aviation Fuel Report for the
month. Fuel sales were steady and prices are competitive in comparison to other airports.
Mr. Irvin reported that they also handled Geighl being shipped IFom Mexico to
Michigan.
C. Project JTPaates—
+ HangarlLtase Updates — Mr. La} mlbrnwd the Board that the res+ of the OV Air
Fvac'I -hangar leases have been sent out for signatures and he hopes to have them
on the City Council's agenda it,, October.
• Commander Hangar Update- Mr. Loy informed the board that a brochure fix the
old ('ummander hangar has heen completed by the Chamber of Commerce and he
emailed a copy to the light sport aircraft show in Mt. Vernon. It.. Mr. Loy
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reported that City management is in favor of utilizing the building as :ease spare
for storing aircraft. It was suggested to ollir orre (I) year leases with an i netv (90)
day notice, rent free, should the hangar be sold. Discussion continued on the
topic.
Removal and Repainting of Centerline Striping and Hold Rar - Mr. Loy
reported that the centerline project had a slow titan, mostly because G.W. Gilmore
has two (2) projects going on at once: they agreed to work the weekend to get
caught up. Mistakes have been made that need to be corrected but progress is
being made. Mr. Loc noYd they still have a lot to complete and the deadline is
fast approaching. Liquidated damages will be assessed if the project is not
completed in time.
• Snow Removal Equipment - Mr. Loy updated the Board on the sums of the
snoo removal equipment bid. There are issues with the low bidder, Lubp
Equipment, and their "Buy American" calculations. The calculations that were
submitted could not he verilied. Mr. Loy contacted MoDOF and the FAA for
guidance as well as the City attorney. It was determined that the bid is considered
non-responsive because they were unable to provide the supporting doomnentation
to meet "Buy American" requirement. Mr. Lov is consulting with MoDO`f and
CM Ito determine if the equipment should be re -bid. Discussion continued on the
topic.
• T -Hangar Construction Update -- Mr. Lov updated the Board on the ponding
issues with the new, T -hangars. Zoeimer Construction installed rip rap with 5-6"
rock near the drainage areas to solve the erosion concerns. 'Ihcy also grinded the
ramp in front of I -hangar #14 to help with drainage issues. A steady rainfall will
determine irthe grinding alleviated the ponding. Public Works scoped the pipes
and it was discovered the pipes were broken in the bean field north of Cape
Copiers T -hangar.
D. Agricultural Issues - Mr. Lot' informed the Board that the airport agricultural lease is
near the end of its tern and will be re -bid soon. Mr. Loy discovered the airport will not
lose asp farming acreage due to FAA requirements. He wilt atzo address the issue rice
crops and flooding fields in the new lease,
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. planned pilot's Meeting Regarding Rice Farming- Mc Loy intormed the Board
that he has scheduled a meeting for pilots to discuss the current and proposed rice
s.
larms near the airport. lie has invited representatives from MaDt.YT, FAA. USDA.
as well as state and local officials to attend this meeting.
V, NON -AGENDA ITEMS
A. Restaurant Patio - Mr. Albright asked f or an update on the restaurant patio. ( Urrently
there are not furxls available for this orneet. Mr. Cork suggested soliciting sponsorships
for this: project. Mr, Loy stated he would look into this.
13. Restaurant Carpet - Mr. Loy reported that a Notice to Bid fli the ',:tinsel carpet Vern
in the paper today.
Airport Board Meeting'I ime (]range -There has been suggestions for the Ail port Board
:o move its 'reetiags to lunch nceti igs instead of ernung nstings. With this change.
airport staff will no longer be required to work overtime. As a result of those savings, the
City tvnu!d he stile to provide lune`.:-.
Mr. lohn,eck moved and Mr. Alm tela seconded the motion to change the Airport Board
meetings from 5:00pm to I :30am on the second Tuesday of every month. The motion
nasxd with a unanimous vote.
There being no other business, Mr. Bohnsack moved to adourn the neeting and Mf. Ozark seconded the
motion. I he meeting was adjourned at 12:30pm.
Nlireacs prepared m,
Katrina Amus _—
pmiect specialist