HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.06-09-2009AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES
June 09, 2009
Cape Aviation Conference Rohn:
Members Present Craig. Bohnsack, Bill Dunn, Fred Egglev. Rick fieorel, Gen) Keene, Robbie Rollins.
Walt Wildntm
Others Present: Brucc Loy, Airport Manager. Katrina Antos -Atkins. Adminisirative Coordinator:
Derrick Irvin. Cape AN union Supervisor
1. MINUTES OE PRFNIOUS MEETING
`I he ntcetink. was called to order at S:02PM. Mr. Dunn moved and Mr. Keene seconded the
nwtimo to approve the May '_004 mirw:es. The nuxicm passed b) uniiainxnl, vote.
11. 01,0 BUS1N FSS
A. Airport Activity Report — Mr. Lo) presented an Airport Usage Report for Mag 2009. De
informed the Board that the U.S. Department of 'transportation has not submitted Requests fon
Proposals (RFP) at this tins. Mr. L.ov stated the RIP could go out nest week but was not
posinic, lie noted he has been working willi the Boyd Group in order to obtain the hest result
once proposals the proposals are Submitted. The Board discussed options as to what would he
the best scenario for the airport once this is done. Mr. Loy stated that Mr, Scesing would much
rather focus the Board's efforts on other issues besides BAS. Discussion conlimted on the topic
`••� B. Cape Aviation Report Mr. It" in presented a Cape Aviation Fuel Report for May 2009. I le
stated that gas prices arc increasing and traffic is do"n. lie said militmS traffic has decreased
significantly'. Mr. Rollins asked if it would help improve traffic by decreasing the price on the
self vivice unit. Mr. Iry in stated that he would like to run a special price during the Osh Rosh
air shoo. Discussion continued on the topic.
C. Project Updates
• ARRA Project— Mr. LoN informed the Board that all of the grants tor the apron rehabilitation
Project haw been approved by City Council and all of the documents needed from the contractor
hnvc been received. Ile stated the construction should not affect general traffic. Runway 10 will
base a -'displaced threshold-' for approximately seven {73 to bourteen (14) dao. A pre -
construction meeting gill be held on June 17" followed by an airport tenant meeting at noon. Mr.
I utnoted on;N a bco icnaw will be affected.
Commander Update — Mn Loy iztbvrntd the Board of a conference call lie had "il: Greg
Walker yesterday. Mr. Loy Ieantcd from the COnVet]atOn that funds hnvc been confirmed
however wn�e fmxk huNe :o he put into cscnnv. Mr. Lo%' added that the potential imestor. Mn
Straus,. Nvill flsel "'illithe City on June'_2""
Mr. i.oN also informed the Board about conversations he's had "ilh Mr. Jun Miller abort the
possibility for an avionics shop. Ife stated Mr. Miller iv interested iu the old Arch hangar and is
interested in corking with Commander on future developnhents. Discussion continued on the
topic.
111. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion Regarding the 2009-2010 budget and the future — Mr. Loy informs the Board
,y of some of the topics discussed with Mr. Seesing in a pre%ious aomersation regarding the budget
and luture projects. Mr. Loy stated that while he agrees with Mr. Seesin, about focusing on other
issues besides the airline, the funds are not .rvuilable to do so. Mr. Loc stated the Master Plan is
still a good plan and has been followed. He staled most of the projects in the plan are grantable
projects. Mr. Hetzel suggested approaching the CitN Council to form an airport foundation. Mr.
Keene agreed with the idea.
Mr. Hetzel moved and Mr. Rollins seconded the motion to approach the City Manager and the
Mayor about establishing an airport Joundation. 'the motion passed by unanimous vote.
Mr. Lov also informed the board that he spoke with Air Evac regarding the status of the t -
hangars. Letters have been sent out to start negotiations but so farthere is nothing new to report.
IV. NON -AGENDA ITEMS
`" the meeting was adjourned at 5:5ip.m,
Minutes prepared by Katrina Atkins. Administrative Coordinator
Minutes Approved 135':
Robbie Rollins
Chairman Airport Advisory Board