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FebraarP 22, 2011
Special Meeting
Cape Aviation Conference Room
Members Present: Justin Albright, Craig Bohnsack, Robert Cork, Adam Hanna, Rick Hetzek
Jason Trickey, Bill Tucker, Brian Ozark
Others Present: Bruce Loy, Airport Manager; Derrick Irwin, Cape Aviation Supervisor,
Katrina Amos, Administrative Coordinator
I. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The meeting was called to order at 5:05PM. Mr. Tucker moved and Mr. I lanna seconded
the motion to approve the January 1012 minutes. The motion passed by unanimous vote.
it. APPEARANCES
None
III. OLD BUSINESS
A. Airport Activity Report- Mr. Loy presented the Airport Usrge Report for
January 2012. 1 b reported that the airline is continuing to show positive numbers
kith a 2145 increase for the month. Cape Air recently had a ribbon cutting event
at their city ticket office (CTO) as well as sponsoring the Iasi SEMO basketball
game which had a huge turnout with a sold out crowd.
B. Cape Aviation Report- Mr. Irwin presented the Cape Aviation Fuel report for
Jarman2012, reporting that there was a 25% increase in fuel traffic and a 5410
increase in air traffic. He also reported that there was a large quantity of military
traffic with 30 helicopters in the last month. He commented that the overall
lralhc was good.
C. Project Updates
• Hangar/Lease Developments- Mr. Loy reported on the progress with the
Commander hangar. He said that May 22 will be the next hearing date to
discuss the possible liquidation of their assets. Discussion continued on the
topic.
Mr. Loy reported to lire board that he spoke with a potential tenant in
regards to the Arch hangar. The tenant expressed he is still interested in the
hanger however he is wailing on grant funds to be allocated for his project.
Mr. Loy stated while he is committed to working with this potential tenant,
the Arch hangar will remain available to rent until a lease is signed.
Mr. Cork inquired about the airport policy for updating hangar leases. Mr.
Loy explained the airport procedure for updating leases and noted that
several T -hangar leases need to be updated to include indemnification
language. Mr. Loy has been working with Eric Cunningham the City
Attorney, and Mr. Irwin to develop the new language. Once new language is
established all T -hangar leases will eventually be updated accordingly. As of
now, leases do not expire but automatically renew on a monthly basis.
2012-2016 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) Update- 19r. Loy
presented the board with a draft copy of the. Capital Improvements Program
i CIP). He iu i"fly wenn over some of !he items listed in regards to the airport.
Mr. Albright asked if the smell in the airport terminal had been addressed in
l::e CIP. Mr, Lov informed him that he is in the process of working on a
solution and that maintenance personnel are in the process of iustallinp, t -cap;;
on the roof in hopes of alleviating the problem. There waa also discussion in
regards to a new nate card security system and the corporate hangar repairs.
Terminal lrnprovenrents Updatc- Mr. Loy informed the board of the
improvements currently underway in the terminal including replacing the
Sadast and hubs in all of the airport buildings. The costibu'.e is the terminal
has been freshly painted, and the shades in the restaurant will be replaced.
Ether minor improvements will be on-going as time and moors, am
available.
2012 Air Festival Update- Mr, Loy presented the Board with a potential
2012 Air Festival budget and staled that costs have increased significlmlly in
the last few years. flea suggested reducing costs in some area, such as
Boiling the number of performers. Mr. Loy asked the board for its opinion
on wheti;er to have, an air :
increase to supplement the additional costs the airline would incur. Discussion
continued on the topic.
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R. Discussion Regarding Motion to Review Removal Nun -Agenda Items —
Mr. Loy informed the Board that after furlher review and discussion with the
City Clerk, it was determined that it would be best to leave "Non -Agenda Items"
on the board agenda. He stated this is the only way to legally bring up last
minute items that could not be added to the agenda.
C. FAA Re -Authorization Review - Mr. Loy reported to the board that the
Congress passed a new FAA Re -Authorization bill that resulted in few changes.
The one concern for Cape Girardeau is the tact that the bill does decrease federal
grants for small airports from 95% to 90%. While there are some exceptions tied
to economic hardships in smaller communities. at first look, we do not think this
will include Cape Girardeau.
V. NON AGENDA ITEMS
A. Airport Board Retreat Discussion - Mr. Cork suggested the board fly to
different airports in the region to see how they operate and give new board
members more insight into general aviation. Discussion continued on the topic.
This meeting was adjourned at 7:05pM
Minutes prepared by,
`r. Katrina Amos
Airport Administrative Coordinator