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L October 11, 2011
CAPE AVIATION CONFERENCE ROOM
Members Present: Justin Albright, Craig Bohnsack, Robert Cork, Adam Hanna.
Rick Hetzel, Gerry Keene, Brian Ozark, Jason Trickey, Bill Tucker
Others Present: Bruce Loy, Airport Manager; Derrick Irwin, Cape Aviation Supervisor,
Katrina Amos, Administrative Coordinator; Scott Meyer, City Manager; Mike
Aldridge, Potential Tenant
I. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The meeting was called to order at 5:04PM. Mr. Cork moved and Mr. Trickey seconded the
motion to approve the September 2011 minutes. The motion passed by unanimous vote.
II. APPEARANCES
Mr. Lov introduced a prospective new tenant to the Board regarding a possible business venture
that may operate at the airport. 'the new prospect gave the Board an overview ortheir and what
they hope to accomplish at the airport. Discussion continued on the topic.
III. OLD BUSINESS
A. Airport Activity Report - Mr. Loy presented an Airport Usage Report for
September 2011. He reported that the airline continues to show positive numbers
each month. The airport traffic count was down but the numbers are still good.
It was also noted that the airport restaurant continues to do well and their Friday
fish special continues to be a success.
B. Cape Aviation Report - Mr. Irwin presented a Cape Aviation Fuel Report for
September 2011. Mr. Irwin reported fuel sales were up for the month along with
transient and base customer traffic.
C. ProjectUpdates—
Hangar/Lease Developments — Mr. Meyer reported to the Board that Commander
is in the process of filing a motion with the court that could possibly buy them
additional time in the hangar. The judge is requiring that Commander provide a
bond in order for the case to be heard. At the close of business today, Commander
had not provided a bond. Mr. Meyer stated the City is researching its options in
regards to the equipment currently in the hangar. He stated the City is working
with the Bankruptcy Court for guidance on how to handle this. Discussion
continued on the topic.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. FAA Conference — Mr. Loy informed the Board that he attended the annual FAA
Central Region conference in Kansas City, MO. He stated there was discussion
regarding the possibility of receiving additional marketing funds from the state and
how it would be handled. He stated he hopes to find out more in the next few
months.
He reported the FAA is in the process of requiring airports to create a new Safety
Management System. Mr. Loy expects to receive more guidance on this soon.
B. 2011 SEMO Homecoming Game — Mr. Loy reported that he was able to Secure
the U.S. Golden Knights for the SEMO homecoming game. Mr. Loy had hopes of
the parachute team jumping into the parade but due to university official concerns
about the safety of the jump, it was decided, the team would ride on a float in the
parade instead. Discussion continued on the topic.
V. NON AGENDA ITEMS
A. 2012 Air Festival — Mr. Loy informed the Board that Brian Lorenz with the St.
Louis air show contacted him to discuss the possibility of sharing performers for
both air shows since they occur on the same weekend. Mr. Loy has some
reservations and concerns regarding the safety and logistics of doing this. The
Board agreed with Mr. Loy that sharing performers would be very difficult.
Mr. Cork moved and Mr. "fucker seconded a motion to not participate in ajoint air
show venture with the St. Louis Air Show. The motion passed with a unanimous
vole.
This meeting was adjourned at 6:39pm
Minutes prepared by.
Katrina Amos
Airport Administrative Coordinator