HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.08-25-2009AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES
AUGUST 2S, 2004
SANDY'S PLACE RESTAURANT
SPECIAL MEETING
Members Present: Craig Bohnsack, John Diesauer. Bill Dunn. Rick Heizel, Mark Secsing
Others Present: Bruce Loy. Airport Manager; Jerrica Duncan, Airport Intern; Mickey Bowman,
Vice President of Corporate Development. Gulfstream Airlines; Rudi Keller.
Southeast Missourian Reporter; Bill Nlallonee. Citizen
1. NEW BUSINESS
A. Interview with Gulfstream International Airlines and Discussion Regarding
Essential Air Service Proposals — Mr. Loy introduced Mickey Bowman, Vice
President of Corporate Development, with Gulfstream Airlines to the Board. Mr.
Bowman informed the Board that Gulfstream has been in operation for over 20 years
and currently serves 25 cities in five (5) states. He stated the company's total revenue
in 2007 was $11_'A million. Gulfstream was I"oundcd by Thomas L. Cooper in 1988.
I hey began Operations in Cincinnati on October 1. 2008.
Mr. Bowman stated Gulfstream's headquarters are located in Fort Laudenlxle, Florida.
I ie said they are interested in code share with a major airline but does not one at this
time. He stated they are interested in a code share with Southwest and American
Airlines,
Mr. Bowman proposes low fares. I k stated one way tickets wiJ average$>O.00 one-
way, $1(10.00 round trip from Cape to St. Louis. Bill Mallonee asked Mr. Bowman it
he needs all six (6) cities included in the FAS hid in order to operate in this arca. 191.
Bowman stated Gulfstream sloes not need all cities but will need a mtyority'. Mr.
Bowman stated they have three (3} aircraft availabie now and wrfi need to purchase one
more i f they get the bid.
Mr. Bowman informed the Board of some penalties they received from the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding their pilot flight hour records. Ile stated the
discrepancies were minor and were resolved fairly quickly.
Mr. Dissauer asked how many pilots would be on staff for all six (6) cities, Mr.
Bowman reported he wou'.d have rour (4) crews with each aircraft so a total of 12
crews. Mr, Bowman said the crew is already on staff but will need additional staff if
all six (6t cities are awarded.
In conclusion of tate interview. Mf. Bowman asked the Board to consider Gulfstream
because they are a strong estahlished 121 air carrier with a history of dependable, on