HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.03-17-2009AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES
Marc -it 17, 2009
Cape Aviation Conference Room
Members Present: Craig Bolwsack. John Uissauct, Bill Dunn, Fredglc)', Rick I lctnl. Robbie Rollins.
Mark Scesing. Bo Shantz Wall Wildman
others Present: Bruce 1 sy. Airport Manager. Katrina .Anio -Atkins; Adniinisttzrtivc Coordinator,
Derrick Irwin; Cape Aviation Supervisor
1. MINUTES Ob' PREVIOUS MEETING
'Ilie meeting, was called to order at 5:05PM. Mr. Shang moved and Mc Fggley seconded the
motion to appnn'N� the Fcbruan' 2004 minutes.
[lie motion passed by unal:nlloaS cote.
IU OLD BUSINESS
A. Airport Activity Report — Mr. Loy presented an Airport Usage Report fix Fehruar) 1009. I le
reported that airport activity for the month was up compared to the sante period last Near. l he
airline is now projecting ties will add another flight in June of this )ear. Mr. I,op stated the)
arc looking at other hods, An Choice one mentioned to Mr. 1 riy that if Great lakes should
switch to another hub. tiles would be interested in a possible arrangement where they could
continue the flight, to St. Louis. ',IT. Loy .,aid he docadt think there's an9 grant or city mune}
available to cover this but will discuss it with MoDOI to see what is available. The airport is
sponsoring Business Atter Hours in .April and Mn Lop asked 'tor. I loweli to attend. Mr, Loy
ulso mentioned the advertising grant funds that arc atailablc need to he used by .lune. Mr.
Shang suggested using some of the monei lo* buy tickets and give them awsv. Mr. I oy void he
would check with MUDOI to sec if this is possible. Other suggestion, included setting up a
reward program fix flying out of C'apo.
R, Cape Aviation Report - Mr. Irwin presented a Cape Aviation Purl Report tor February 2009.
He stated that IOOLL gallons sold were up compared to previous year. ,let A sales were down
compared to precious year. lie mentioned that Five (5) Cessna IT_' aircraft from Northern
States Aviation out of New York have been working out of Cape Aoiation since I tbruar 20'
doing aerial surtxy with camera equipped aircraft They have purchased a significant anwunt
of fuel and have required hangar space each night, lie also reported that ONerhead Do,,r i,
working on the Arch hangar door and Air Evac is currcntl) repairing the hangars damaged by
the ice stone.
C, Project Updates
• Self Service Facility— Mr. Lo} informed the Board that work on the electrical to, the self service
tzcllity will be completed this week. Cotner Flectrie was awarded the contract over Powers
Electric duc to prevailing wage being added to the contract price. Mr. LuN stated he would like
to have a grind opening lox Cape AN union once Ill is is complete.
• Hangar Construction — Mr. I ciy informed the Board that he met with sonic construction
conipanie, regarding construction of't-hangars. I Ie. said that he is getting really positive feedback
on pricing and has ;tthmiited the proposals to the cit) engineering and :ns}'+zctirnu department to
.. review'. The onl) hent left out of the bid is the electrical work, Mr, Loy hopes to have it proposal
loot this in the near future. He aho stated that the interim cin :tanager, Ken Fffinl.. has been
supportive with exploring ways to get the hangars built, Mr. Loy said another meeting needs to
be set up with the nwestors to present the new information to them.
III. NEW BUSINESS
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A. MoUOT Rehabilitation Grant — Mr. Loy informed the hoard that the state is working with
the FAA regarding the rehabilitation grant funding. MoD0'1 informed Mr. Loythat they didn't
receive as much funding as anticipated so they are currently evaluating which projects are going
to receive the grant. I'hev stated that surface rehabilitation projects are the main priority. Mr.
Loy reported that the airport projects that have been submitted are doing well and we should
know soon whether we will receive the full $1.6 million.
B. Budget — Mr. Loy infonned the Hoard that budget negotiations are still going on. He reported
that the nest fiscal year is going to he realh tough. the airport is running into issues with
prevailing wage increasing the costs of building repairs and maintenance. Discussion continued
on the subject.
IV. NON -AGENDA ITEMS
A. FAA Inspection — Mr. Loy inlonned the board that as a part of the airport's Part 139 requirements
runway surface painting will have to be done soon. Mr. Loy hopes this can he added to the federal
rehabilitation project.
B. Arch Hangar — Mr. Loy informed the board that someone was interested in renting the living
quarters in the Arch hangar. Mr. Loy spoke with the city attorney regarding this and was inlbrmed
him that because of zoning requirements this would not be possible.
The mecling was adjourned at 6:1 Op.m.
Minutes prepared by Katrina Atkins, Administrative Coordinator
:Minutes Approved By:
RoAic
R hbie Rollin, `
Chairman Airport Adv isory Board
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