HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.02-09-2010AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES
February 9, 1010
Cape Aviation Conference Room
Members Present: .festal Albright, Sam BIackweI1. Craig point sack. John Dissauer. Dred Eggley, ( err%
Keene, Mark Seesing. Will Wildman
others Present: Bruce Lov, Airport Manager: Katrina Amus -Atkins, Administrative Coordinmol:
Derrick Irwin, Cape Aviation Supervisor
1. D11NU'1'ES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The meeting was called to order at S:03PM. Mr. Ifgglcy moved and Mr. Dissauer seconded the
motion lu approve the January 2010 minutes. the motion passed M unanimous Note.
11. APPEARANCES
Ill. OLD BUSINESS
A. Airport Activit)Report — Mr. Lo)' presented an Airport Usage Report for Januan 2010. '1 he
airline continues to do well. Mr. Loy noted that (ape Air has alreadN has a histor of entering
into four (4) )caragrecntents with some airports. lie stated there is no reason this cannot be done
here He also reported that Dennis DeVaney with the Department of Transportation is retiring
coon. Mr. I.O\' staled now would be good time to consider rmwing forward with a longer contract
hefore Mr. DeVanec leaves.
B. Cape Aviation Report — Mr. Irvin presented a Cape AN iatiun Fuc] Report for Jarman "_'010,
Fuel sales were up for the month due to the airline however general traffic is down. Mr. IrNin
stated the beginning of the )'car is usualh cluNN. He noted the weather has also been a factor.
Discussion continued.
C. Project Updates--
2010 Air Festival Update- Mr. Loc informed the Board that he held an air shoNN "land side"
meeting to discuss tragic and parking issues. There was lots of discussion regarding allowing
on])' VIP and performers in the airport parking areas and shuttling the general public front
remote locations. Mr. LoN spoke with representatiNeS front I'irsl Student and they informed
him to use the bales for shuttles would cost $50 per hour. Other discussion included having
Iwo (2) or three (J) lanes open uN assist with tragic Bow.
Mr. Lo) reported MoDU I was not in favor of opening a direct entrance to the interstate from
Airport Road. MuD0'1 staled this would hate to be emergency use onl) as a worst case
scenario exit and entre. MoD0f is NNilling in cone oil' both northhound and southbound
lanes of the interstate to as,ist NN ith traffic floNN entering the interstate from the on -ramps.
Mr. Dissauer asked if there are anN other air shows with a similar situation that we could
model our traffic solution after. Mr. Loy said all shows have some issues with traffic. Mr.
Seesing mentioned Scott Air Force Base as an example of an air show NN ills traffic issues. Mr.
Seesing continued b) saying oc need something to keep people at the show instead of
rushing to their vehicles.
Discussion continued with regards to airline passenlaers and hot% to identifN them on the da%
A f the sho\v. Mr. I.p noted that a perloriner selection meeting heeds to be held sometime
next week.
Mr. Loy informed the Hoard that the hanquet committee had a really good meeting last \\eck.
Ile also gained ne\v volunteers. the committee will be touring the Venue and Ka\'s as
possible locations fur the banquet nest \%eek.
Mr. Lo has the fila[ lay(ul for the shoo [flushed but still needs approval from tate Blue
Angels. Ile w ill metal w ilh Jint Pfau to get Ili, opinion be tore sending it off for appro\'aI,
IV. NEW BUSINESS
\'. NON -AGENDA ITEMS
A. Boyd Group presentation — Mr. Lu) reviewed the BoNd Group presentation with the Board. I le
passed out a suntman of all topics mentioned during the presentation. Some of the items
discussed were lengthening airline contracts, additional marketing incentives, interline
connectivity', possibility of secondan rates and charges, and fuel Iles for CAS carriers.
Kegarding the issue of lengthening airline contracts. Mr. Loy noted that Cape Air has ahcadN has
a history of entering into four (a) Nemagreements with some airports. Ile staled there is no
reason thiscannot be done here. Ile also reported that Dennis DcVaney \\ ith the Department of
Transportation is retiring soon. Mr. Lo\ stated now would be good time to consider nnyving
forward with a longer contract before Mr. DcVaney leaves.
Mr. Disssum
er asked y\h:d the airport receives from this study. Mr. I' stated theN trill go to
Washington, D.C. and request these changes on behalf of the airports they represent. Ile noted
the Boyd Group \yas interviewed and chosen by fire (5) LAS airports. Ile also reported the data
the\ had to go by for our arca \\as not very gond and that the data they used was front 2006.
More discussion continued.
2011) Airport Budget — Mr. LoN presented the Board with the Budget mento sent to the finance
director for the airport's 2010-7.011 budget requests. Most of the items in the memo are
requested annually. Discussion continued.
D. Airport Promotion - Mr. Dissaucr asked it regional areas outside of Cape Girardeau have been
invited to tour the airport. Mr. Loy said that could be set up. Discussion continued.
'I he meeting was adjourned at 630p.m.
Minutes prepared by Katrina Atkins. Administrative Coordinator
Minutes Approved BN:
Kick IleVcl
Chairman Airport Adaison Board