HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.08-13-2013AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES
August 13, 2013
Cape Ariation Conference Room
Members Present .Tustin Albright. Craig Bohnsack, Robert Cork. Brad Golden, Paul Mingus,
Adam Hanna, Brian Ozark,. Bill Tucker
Others Present: Bruce Loy, Airport Manager; Derrick Irwin, Cape Aviation Supervisor;
Katrina Amos, Administrative Coordinator: Sandy and 'I oily Ladd, Sandy's Place
Restaurant Owners/Operators; Glenn McCallister, Pilots Club President
1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:
The meeting was called to order at 5:01 PM. Mr. Tucker moved and Mr. Ozark seconded the motion
to approve the July 09, 2013 minutes. The motion passed by unanimous vote.
IL APPEARANCES
A. Sandy's Place — Mr. Bohnsack introduced Sandv and lony Ladd to the Board and
welcomed them to the meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Ladd were allowed to address the Board with
some of the issues they have encountered while operating the restaurant. Mrs Ladd asked
the Board for an update on the restaurant carpel replacement. Mr. Loy informed Mrs. Ladd
that the carpel will be addressed in a new lease and that a draft had been sent to the city
attorney for review. Mr. Loy updated everyone on the status of the resolution the Board
sent to City Council regarding the carpet. He stated City Council fell they would set a
precedent for last ininute requests if they allowed the carpet to be added to the airport
budget, therefore. the city manager felt it was more appropriate to address carpet
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replacement in the lease. Discussion continued on the topic.
Sandv-s Place also went over other issues they have experienced in regards to the airport
maintenance of the restaurant equipment, slating they would like for more preventative
maintenance to be performed to help keep the equipment in better condition They also
expressed concerns with their role in regards to special events held at the airport staling they
haven't been successful participating in previous airport everts. Discussion continued un
the topic.
B. Cape Girardeau Pilot's Club - Glen McCallister. president of the Pilot's Club, was
welcomed to the meeting and invited to address the Board. Mr. McCallister informed the
Board that the Pilot's Club is becoming more active and would like to make the A-4 jet on
display one of its projects. Mr. McCallister stated the airport originally agreed to install
flood lights to better illuminate the airplane at night but this has vet to be done. Ile asked
when the flood lights could be installed. He also noted the orange paint markings are in
need of a new coat and the Pilot's Club is willing to do this. Ile slated he applied orange
compound to see if that would help but it did not 'there was discussion on the best way to
rehabilitate thejet.
Mr. McCallisler stated they would also like to have a small parking lot installed near the jet
for better access. Mr. Loy suggested involving Development Services on this project to
determine if a parking lot is possible. Discussion continued on this topic.
BE OLD BUSINESS
A. Airport Activity Report- Mr. Loy presented the airport usage report for June and July,
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2013. It was noted that airline enplanemenls are beginning to plateau and in order to see
an increase. more flights will have to be added, however, the likelihood of that
happening is very slim, lie informed the Board that Cape Air is running a promotion on
some of the return flights at a very It.. fare. Discussion continued nn the topic.
B. Cape Aviation Report- Mr. Irwin presented Tire Cape Aviation Fuel Report ior.lune and
Jul 2013, reporting that fuel gales were down for the month. Mr. Irwin continually
tracks regional competition and adjusts fuel pricing accnrdingl). Ile noted that militan
aircraft have completed several approaches but are not stopping.
Project Updates—
• Hangar/Lease Update — Mr. Loy informed file Board that the Commander assets
bare apparently been sold to an investment group and that group is apparently
exploring their options. 'Fhe investor has sixty (60) days to close on the assets kith
the hankruptcy court in'I etas. Discussion continued on the topic.
T -Hangar Construction - Mr. Loy informed the Board that City Council awarded
the bid to /.oellner Construction and also approved the bid alternate. Ile staled we
are close on a Notice to Proceed. Discussion continued on the topic.
• Control Tawcr Update — Mr. Loy reported lire control tower repairs are nlosth'
completed; however, the damage from the leaks to internal offices has to he repaired.
There is no timeline on when this will be completed.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. Corporate Hangar Repairs — Mr. Lov informed the Board that repairs to the corporate
hangars has been estimated between $20-25,000. Ile stated the City could apply fur a
low interest Star loan whenever the repairs are ready to he made.
NON -AGENDA ITEMS
A. Restaurant Carpel — Mr. Mingur asked that previous budgets requesting restaurant
carpet replacement be fonsarded to the Board to determine how long this has been
rcqucsled. It was also suggested that each board member contact their council
representative regarding this matter.
I here being no other business. Mr. fucker moved to adjourn the meeting and Mr. Mingus seconded the
motion. I he meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
Minutes prepared hy.
Katrina Amos
Administrative Coordinator