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April 10, 2012
Cape ,4 viation Can fere tice Room
Members Present: Justin Albright, Craig Bohnsick, Robert Cork, Adam Manna, Jason "Frickey,
Bill Tucker, Bradley Golden, Brian Clzark
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 5:07PM. Mr. Bohnsick moved and Mr. Cork seconded the
motion to approve the March 2012 minutes. 'fhe motion passed by unanimous vote.
IL APPEARENCES
None
Ill. OLD BUSINESS
A. Airport Activity Report- Mr. Loy presented the airport usage report tier March 2012.
Ile reported that the airline enplancmcnt were up 2770 for the month. The renovations
to the Cape Air SL Louis 'terminal have been completed and they will he moving back
to concourse C in the next few days. Mr. Lov has been invited to attend the reopening.
13. Cape Aviation Report- Mr. Irvin presented the Cape Aviation Fuel Report for March
`f.. 2012, reporting that luel sales were up 14":. He noted that fuel prices are increasing but
Capt Aviation mnniins ttmtpclilive. Sikeston's airport his closed fir repairs and Cape
Aviation is renting temporary hangar space to those tenants aftectcd by the closing.
Sikeston is scheduled to be closed until July I I"i.
Mr. Irwin also rrport the highway Patrol has another aircraft based it the airport.
Discussion continued on the topic.
C. Project Updates —
• hangar/Lease Update — Mr. Loy recommended the Board go into closed session
to discuss airport legal matters. Mr. Bohnsack motioned and Mr. Cork seconded
the motion to go into closed session. All were in favor. The Board went into
closed session at 5:1 spin.
Mr. Bohnsack motioned and Mr. Albright seconded the motion to end the closed
session it 5:35pnt All were in favor.
• Review of Aviation Day/Goals Committees - Mr. Loy asked the Board to confirm
which committee they would like to be a part of so that meetings can be set.
For the Aviation [lav committee, the following Board members would like Io be
involved: Jason Trickey, Justin Albright, Bradley Golden, Robert Cork, and Rick
Hetzel.
For the Airport Goals committee, the following Board members would like to be
involved: BIII Tucker, Adapt Hanna, Craig Bohnssck, Brian Ozark, Justin Albright,
and Robert Cork. Meeting information will be sent out at a later dale.
• April 16"i Airline Presentation - Mr. Lov reminded the Board that representatives
from Cape Air will be attending the April 16"i City Council meeting to give a
presentation on the progress of the airline. This is primarily an update; however,
this is the uppnrtunity hitt the airline to inform city leaders how the airline CULdd he
assisted to continue their growth in the arca. Mr. I oy invited all Board members to
attend the presentation.
Mr. Cork recommended asking the City to provide additional funds to assist the
airline in its marketing efforts. Mr. Lov staled he has already requested this during
the budget process.
Mr. Loy updated the Board on the status of the mrivalMepartme screen, stating that
he is working with I I dimchn Mark C'iarnello and he is trying to find software that
would be compatible with what's needed.
Mr. Loy also noted that staff is working on cleaning the Enterprise counter space
out to make ronnr for additional seating. It was zdw suggCs(cd to create signage
routing people to Cape Aviation since they arc an authorized cat tental agent.
Discussion continued on the topic.
• Discussion Regarding Budget — Mr. Loy provided (tic Board with a spreadsheet
detailing the lands that tvc receive from the city as well as outside sources such as
M oDC)1'. 'there was discussion on any.s to ,cl new t -hangars built and other
repairs that ❑re needed.
Mr. Lov informed the Board that the airport has started receiving Passenger
Facility Charges from the airline. Ile noted that those funds could potentially be
used to assist with terminal improvements once the fiords begin to accumulate.
Discussion continued on the topic.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. Business After (lours — April l7"- Mr. Loy informed the Board that the airline
will be sponsoring the April Chamber of Commerce Business alter (lours. All Board
members are encouraged to attend.
B. MoSACIMAMA Conference Update — Mr. Loy gave an ovcn'icw of the topics
discussed at the conference including legislation regarding the jet fuel tax which
sunsets in 21113. Mr. Loy stated they are lobbying to have this extended. Ile noted
there were some issues with the bill and that it's currently being rewritten to address
the issues.
Mr. Loy met with the new MaDO'Iaviation staff and other changes addressed in the
legislation include smaller airports will no lunger receive 95-d grant funds; it was
changed to 90%. Mr. Loy also discussed the issues regarding the control tower to
receive guidance. Alter the meeting, it was determined there are no grant funds to
assist with the leaking, mold, and structural damage in the tower. Discussion continued
on the topic