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AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES
Ju1p 14, 2009
CAPE .A VIA TION CONFERENCE ROOM
Members Present: Craig Bohnsack. John Dissauer, Bill Dunn, Fred Eggley. Rick I let/eL
Robbie Rollins, Walt Wildman
Others Present: Bruce Loy, Airport Manager, Katrina Amos -Atkins. Airport Administrative
Coordinator; Scott Meyer. City Manager
I. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The meeting was called to order at 5:02PM. Mr. Rollins moved and Mr. Dunn seconded
the motion to approve the Jute 2009 minutes. The motion passed by unanimous vote.
II. APPEARANCES
Mr. Loy introduced City Manager Scott Meyer to the Board. He intbnncd the Board that
Mr. Meyer will provide an update regarding Commander Premier.
111. OLD BUSINESS
A. Airport Activity Report - Mr. Loy presented an Airport Usage Report for June 2009.
He reported air traffic was down for the month including itinerant and local tratfic.
B. Cape Aviation Report - Mr. Irwin presented a Cape Aviation Fuel Report for June
2009. Ile reported tile[ sales are down. Ile informed the Board that staff has began
'`► keeping track of the businesses and people coming, and going. Mr. Loy stated he is not
sure what km do with the inRormation from a marketing standpoint but believes the
information is very useful. Mr. Rollins stated the airport needs to get rid of bad press
and maybe somehow this information could help.
Mr. Loy also informed the Board of an airplane incident that happened after hours. Ile
stated there was sonic minor damage to Cape Aviation's fuel trucks but the damage has
already been turned in to insurance.
C. Project Updates —
• ARRA Project — Mr. Loy informed the Board that the project is going well They are
currently breaking up the ramp and saw cutting sections of the airfield. R.L. Persons
has started working on Runway 2-0 and I aziway Echo.
• Commander Update — Mr. Loy informed the Board of a press release that went out
discussing a potential deal regarding Commander. Mr. Meyer stated tine City is in the
process of "fragile negotiations." He noted the Mayor and City Council would like to
be very discrete regarding information received discussing the negotiations to keep
better control of the information getting out to the public. Mr. Meyer said there are
deadlines so the deal has to be complete soon. Mr. Dissauer asked if the deadline is
firm and Mr. Meyer replied another investor is the reason for the deadline, therefore he
feels confident the deadline is firm. Mr. Meyer informed the Board that a
Memorandum of Understanding is heing worked on. Mr. Loy believes this is a very
good deal. Discussion continued on the topic.
Hangar Development — Mr. Loy informed the Board of Air Fvac's decision to
terminate their lease early and release the hangars to the City. Ile reported the City
Attorney would be drafting a letter to Air Evac releasing their ownership soon.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion regarding an Airport Foundation — the Board begun discussion existing
City foundations. Mr. Hetzel would like to establish a foundation specifically for the
airport to assist with grant fund matching and other items the airport needs. Mr. Meyer
thinks this is a good idea and would like to expand on it. He suggested creating a fund
for more than just the airport with a managing board. Mr. Hctzel stated there is already
one in place and believes people would he more willing to donate it it could go
specifically to the airport and not a fund with multiple purposes. Discussion continued
on the subject.
13. Discussion regarding the Essential Air Service RFP — Mr. Loy informed the Board
that the Request for Proposals (RFP) has been issued. Mr. Loy has received several
phone calls from different airlines inquiring about the airport. Mr. Loy stated we could
possibly go "non-sterile" or without TSA. Bids are due on August 12"'. Discussions on
not having TSA continued until Mr. Lov called tient Crayford and Rob McKinney with
Seaport Airlines for a conference call. Mr. Crayford began the conversation by stating
that Seaport has been in operation for 26 years and are based out of Alaska. They
currently service the Pacific Northwest and are preparing to start service in four (T)
Arkansas communities. He reported their operation is non-sterile and is normally based
in a FBO. They have a complimentary shuttle that takes passengers from the FBO to
the airport terminal.
Mr. Crayford stated it Seaport were awarded the Cape Girardeau bid. they would
present two (2) options. One option would fly direct from Cape Girardeau to Memphis
and the second option would have a flag stop. He noted fare pricing would be no more
than SI 09,00. one way. Ile added that he is not asking the Board to make a decision at
this time but would like to know if there are any objections to what Seaport is
proposing. to which the Board replied there is no objections.
Mr. Crayford also added that Seaport currently has four aircraft available with the
possibility of adding a fifth if necessary. When asked it they have a code share
agreement with any major airline, Mr. Crayfurd replied they do not. Discussion
continued on dte topic.
This meeting was adjourned at 6:02pm
Minutes prepared by Katrina Atkins. Administrative Coordinator
Minutes Approved By
Robbie Rollins
Chairman Airport Advisory Board