HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.01-10-2012AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES
January 10, 2012
CAPE AVIATION CONFERENCE ROOM
Members Present: Craig Bohnsack, Robert Cork. Adam Hanna. Rick I Ietzel,
Gerry Beene Brian Ozark, Jason Trickey, Bill bucker
Others present: Bruce Loy, Airport Manager; Derrick Irwin, Cape Aviation Supervisor;
Katrina Amos, Administrative Coordinator
1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The meeting was called to order at 5:05PM. Mr. Helzel moved and Mr. Trickey seconded the
motion to approve the December 2011 minutes. The motion passed by unanimous vole.
It. APPEARANCES
None
III. OLD BUSINESS
A. Airport Activity Report - Mr. Loy presented an Airport Usage Report for
December 2011. Ile reported that the airline continues to show, positive numbers
with a 25% increase for the month. The airport traffic count was down for the
month but, overall, the 2011 year end numbers were good. Discussion continued on
the topic and it was stated that perhaps the casino may improve traffic once it opens
towards the end of the year.
D. Cape Aviation Report - Mr. Irvin presented a Cape Aviation Fuel Report for
December 2011. Fuel sales were down 24% for the month. Mr. Irvin stated there
wasn't as much traffic over the holidays as in previous years. He noted freight
number were really good for 2011. Discussion continued.
C. Project Updates —
Hangar/Lease Developments — Mr. Loy reported that he had shown the
Commander hangar to an interested party as well as received phone calls from a
potential buyer. He informed the Board that there would be a hearing held on
January 17°i regarding converting Commander's Chapter I I bankruptcy filing to a
Chapter 7. Mr. Loy said he would know more after the hearing. Discussion
continued on the topic.
2012 Air Festival Update — Mr. Loy informed the Board that he met with Craig
Bohnsack to go over the budget for the air show. Mr. Loy noted he is having some
ditficulq- keeping costs down as performer fees have increased significantly in
recent years. Mr. Loy had hoped to make the show free to the public; however that
depends on the amount of sponsorships he is able to secure. Some Board members
suggested charging a small fee, such as $5.00 per person. Discussion continued on
the subject.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. "terminal Improvements Updates — Mr. Loy slated that the maintenance crew has
begun work on the minor terminal improvements that can be done in this year's
budget. Discussion continued on a list of other items Mr. Loy would like to have
completed in the nest few months.
B. Discussion Regarding a Cape Aviation Enterprise Fund - Mr. Loy staled he had
met with Justin Albright concerning ways to improve the airport and the topic of an
enterprise fund for Cape Aviation was mentioned. Mr. Loy went over the pros and
cons to operate the F130 as an enterprise fund. Discussion continued on the
subject.
C. 2012 Action Items — Mr. Bohnsack informed the Board that he spoke with Mr. Loy
about the possibility of the Board developing a list of action items that they would
focus on and go before City Manager and Council in favor of. There was a lot of
discussion about this and many fell this was already being done through the Capital
Improvement Program and to create a list would be a duplication of what's already
in place, Discussion continued on the topic.
V. NON AGENDA ITEMS
A. Motion to Review Non -Agenda Meme — Mr. lletZel moved and Mr. Keene
seconded a motion for Mr. Loy to research the removal of Nun -Agenda items firm
the agenda unless under emergency circumstances. All were in favor. Mr. Lov
staled he would research the Board I landbook and speak with the City Clerk and
report his findings at the nest meeting.
This meeting was adjourned at 6:25pnn
Minutes prepared by,
Katrina Amos
Airport Administrative Coordinator