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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.03-12-2013AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES March 12, 2013 Cape Aviation Conference Roonl Members Present: .Tustin Albright, Craig Bohnsack, Robert Cork, Brad Golden. Adam Hanna, Brian Ozark. Jason Trickey, Bill Tucker Others Present: Bruce Loy, Airport Manager; Katrina Amos, Administrative Coordinator, Derrick Invin, Cape Aviation Supervisor I. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: The meeting was called to order at 5:04PM. Mr. Trickey moved and Mr. Cork seconded the motion to approve the February 2013 minutes. The motion passed with a unanimous vote. IL APPEARANCES None III. OLD BUSINESS A. Airport Activity Report- Mr. Loy presented the Airport Activity Report for February 2013. Airline enplanement activity was down for the month compared to the previous year. Airport Tragic was down approximately 23% for the month. There were several flights cancelled due to weather. Mr. Albright noted that the airport restaurant is doing really well, bringing 2,000+ customers into the airport terminal monthly. He would like the Board to help them in any way possible to help further their success. Mr. Loy noted he attempted to have new carpeting for the restaurant as well as other airport terminal enhancements added to the budget but it was not approved. Further budget discussion continued later in the meeting. B. Cape Aviation Report- Mr. Invin presented the Cape Aviation Fuel Report for February 2013. Overall, it was a slow month due to weather. Traffic and fuel sales were down for the month. Discussion continued on the topic. C. ProjectUpdates— o Hangar/Lease Update — Airport Hangars — There was nothing new to report on the Commander hangar. Mr. Loy will try to get an update soon. Mr. Loy noted the Cardinal Glennon nurses are still using Cape Aviation's pilot lounge and lacilitics even though they are currently paying to lease the old Arch hangar living quarters. 'fhcre are some issues with the installation of cable for intemet/cable usage prohibiting them From moving in. Charter Communications is working on this and �..— it should be resolved soon. T -Hangar Construction — Mr. Loy informed the Board that the design agreement for T -hangar construction with CMT has been approved and the project is moving forward. Mr. Loy is hopeful work will begin summer 2013. Discussion continued on the topic. o Control Tower Rehabilitation - Mr. Loy informed the Board that the control tower rehabilitation is scheduled to begin March 25"i. Fhe tower will be closed lot approximately seven days. Mr. Loy will post a letter to airport tenants and employees giving further information. 0 2013 Air Festival Mr. Loy updated the Board on the air festival planning. He reported that the military sequestration is now in effect and all military support has been cancelled for the 2013 air festival. Mr. Loy went over a list of civilian performers being considered. He reported that he already has over $'_'1,000 in committed sponsorships from various businesses. Mr. Loy would like to include fireworks to the show since it's scheduled the weekend before Independence Day. Mr. Loy reported that the air show volunteer meeting was very successful and a lot of good ideas were given. Mr. Albright would like for the air festival committee to apply for a large commercial aircraft, such as a Southwest Airlines jet. Mr. Loy noted this request and stated he would contact Brian Kinsey with St. Louis Lambert Airport to sec if this is possible. Discussion continued on the topic. IV. NEW BUSINESS A. Unmanned Aircraft Systems — Mr. Loy informed the Board that the FAA application process for an unmanned aircraft flyway test site has started. He noted it is a very difficult application process. There was some discussion as to how this benefits the airport. Mr. Loy stated lie is unsure at this point but there could be leasing opportunities available if the airport was selected by the FAA. Discussion continued on the topic B. Overview of Airport Budget — Mr. Loy went over the current and proposed budget with the Board. He stated that the timetable for the terminal improvements has been delayed due to the costs to fund the T -hangar constriction and control tower rehabilitation. Mr. Loy had a conversation with Tim Arbeiter, Chamber of Commerce Vice President, about possible terminal projects and how the chamber can be involved. Mr. Loy hopes to set up a meeting to further discuss this with Mr. Arbeiter soon. V. NON -AGENDA ITEMS A. Cape Air Inclement Weather policy — Mr. Loy updated the Board on Cape Air's current inclement weather policy. Cape Air continues to ground transport its passengers during inclement weather and stated they do not plan to discontinue this service. They are currently working on their liability issues. Discussion continued on the topic.