HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.01-08-2013AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES
January O8, 2013
Cape Aviation Conference Room
Members Present: Justin Albright, Craig Bohnsack, Robert Cork, Brad Golden, Adam
I Janna. Brian Ozark, Bill *fucker
Others Present: tlmce I Ov. Airport Manager. Katrina .Amos. Administrative Coordinator;
Derrick Irwin. Cape Aviation Supervisor
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:
The meeting was called to order at i_O+PM. Mr. Tucker moved and Mr. Ozark seconded
the motion to approve the December 2012 minutes. 'The motion passed with a unanimous
vote.
11. APPEARANCES
None
III. OLD BUSINESS
A. Airport Activity Report- Mr. Loy presented the Airport Activity Report for
December 2012. Airline cnplanement activity was down for the month, mostly
due to weather. Year to date numbers were higher than previous years. The
Board discussed the possibility of adding extra flights to increase enplanements.
r.. Mr. Loy stated he would research additional flight options with Cape Air.
Discussion continued on the topic.
B. Cape Aviation Report- Mr. Irwin presented the Cape Aviation Fuel Report for
December 2011 He noted that Cape Air is buying less fuel as their passenger
loads are higher, but fuel numbers are holding steady. Mr. Irwin also noted that
Menard's corporate jet is flying in more frequent]). choosing Cape Girardeau
over Marion as it's more convenient for them. Mr. Irwin has noticed several
general aviation pilots fl} Ing in to visit the casino; however there has not been
an increase in their corporate traffic so far.
C. Project Updates —
Hangar/Lease update —
o Cardinal Glennon — Mr. Loy informed the Board that Cardinal
Glennon will start remodeling the "Arch" hangar on January 14" and
hoped to be moved in by the end of the month. It was noted that
Cardinal Glennon is making several trips a week via helicopter and
ambulance. They are purchasing limited amounts of fuel.
o T -Hangar Construction — Mr. Loy informed the Board that he has
experienced a minor setback with regards to funding the t -hangar
construction. He staled he had to reprioritize airport projects with the
1Vildlife Hazard Assessment being moved to the top of the list. Mn
.� Loy is trying; to find other funding sources. including discretionan
funds. tie noted that the Wildlife Hazard Assessment could possibly be
helpful in obtaining perimeter fencing. Discussion continued on the
topic.
o Control Tower Rehabilitation - Mr. Loy informed the Board that the
bid on the control tower rehab went out today. There will be a pre-bid
meeting on January 15a, Mr. Loy mentioned the bad receiver in the
tower has been replaced with a loaner while he works on purchasing a
transceiver.
u Airport Shuttle to Casino — Mr. Loy informed the Board that he mel
with Isle representative John Welch to discuss the airport shuttle to the
casino. Mr. Loy was informed that the casino will provide its own
shuttle to and from the airport upon demand. Cullers could expect
response within 15-20 minutes. They are currently working on signage
to display in Cape Aviation's lobby.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. Airport Board Elections — Mr. Bohnsack informed the Board that it's time for
Airport Board elections. He asked if there were any new nominations for
President or Vice President. There was discussion and Mr. Bohnsack stated he
would be happy to continue in the role as President if there were no objections.
The Board decided in a unanimous vote to re-elect Mr. Bohnsack as President
and Mr. Albright as Vice President.
B. CIP Discussion — Mr. Loy presented the Board with a list of current CIP
projects. There was discussion over the corporate hangars and their desperate
need for repair as well as the need to update the master plan. Mr. Loy cautioned
that the cost shown to update the master plan may be heavily inflated and hoped
to have a more accurate figure at the next meeting. Mr. Loy noted that the
airport's consultants have advised the cost for master plans has increased
dramatically due to the FAA's requirement to now have all airport layout plans
on GIS. Discussion continued on the topic.
NON -AGENDA ITEMS
This meeting was adjourned at 5:59pm
Minutes prepared by.
Katrina Amos
Airport Administrative Coordinator