HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.04-12-2011AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES
April 12, 2011
CAPE AVIATION CONFERENCE ROOM
Members Present: Justin Albright, Craig Bohnsack, Robert Cork, John Dissauer, Rick Hetzel,
Gerry Keene, Brian Ozark, Bill Tucker
Others Present: Bruce Loy, Airport Manager; Katrina Amos -Atkins, Airport Administrative
Coordinator; Detrick Irwin, Cape Aviation Supervisor; Ken EIIink, Development Services
Director/Assistant City Manger
I. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The meeting was called to order at 5 OOPM. Mr. Hetzel moved and Mr. Ozark seconded the
motion to approve the April 2011 minutes. The motion passed by unanimous vote.
II. APPEARANCES
The Board welcomed Bill Tucker to the Airport Advisory Board.
III. OLD BUSINESS
A. Airport Activity Report - Mr. Loy presented an Airport Usage Report for March 2011. He
reported the numbers were good for the month.
B. Cape Aviation Report - Mr. Irwin In a Cape Aviation Fuel Report for March 2011.
He reported the freight shipments have slowed down since last month, but the numbers were
still good. A total of 9,000 gallons of fuel was sold to the cargo planes for the month. Mr.
Irwin stated he is receiving a lot of military requests for the next few weeks, including
Blackhawks and Apache's out of Fort Bragg.
The Board inquired about the Cape Aviation customer day and stated they would be available
to assist if needed. Discussion continued on the topic.
C. Project Updates —
• Hangar/Lease Developments — Mr. Loy reported to the Board that all of the leases he had on
the previous council agenda were approved. He stated he is now working on a lease with Russ
Mothershead and that it should be on the next agenda.
Mr. Loy reported to the Board that he spoke with Greg Walker regarding Commander and the
upcoming deadlines. During the conversation Mr. Walker informed Mr. Loy that Ron Strauss
is still having some difficulty with completing the purchase of Commander.
Mr. Walker also informed Mr. Loy that Commander is interested in maintaining a facility at the
airport through some type of financial arrangement. Mr. Loy advised Mr. Walker that such a
request would have to be approved by Scott Meyer. Discussion continued on the topic.
• EAS Update — Mr. Loy informed the Board that Cape Air was awarded a four (4) year contract
to provide service from Cape to St. Louis, however, they were not awarded the six (6) daily
round trips. Mr. Loy stated the four (4) year contract offers a lot more flexibility for the airline.
Discussion continued on the topic.
ATCT Update - Mr. Loy infonned the Board the part-time controller position has not been
approved at this time and is still being reviewed. Mr. Loy sent the city manager justification
for the position and is waiting for his decision, which should be made in the next couple of
weeks.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. Terminal Rebabilitation/Signage — Mr. Loy informed the Board that he is in the process of
creating a list of improvements with regards to the airport temrinal. He stated the terminal is in
need of rehabilitation and hopes to add it to the airport C.I.P. Mr. Loy noted the main terminal
a/c compressor needs to be replaced in this year's budget. He asked the Board for feedback on
what they would like to see added to the improvements list. Discussion continued on the topic.
V. NON AGENDA ITEMS
A. Loop Detector — Mr. Loy reported the loop detector has been installed and seems to be
working properly.
B. Salmon Lease — Mr. Loy reported that he met with city engineer Kelly Green to go over
different locations for the new helicopter business. He stated one of the options being proposed
would be good for everyone but would require having an access road constructed Mrs. Green
is going to check on the costs and report back soon. Discussion continued on the topic.
This meeting was adjourned at 6:30pm
Minutes prepared by,
Katrina Amos
Airport Administrative Coordinator