HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.10-13-2009AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES
October 13, 2009
Cape Aviation Conference Room
Members Present: Craig Bohnsack, ,John Dissauer. Hill Dunn. Fred Gggley, Rick Hetzel, Gerry Keene,
Robbie Rollins, Walt Wildman
Others Present: Bruce Loy, Airport Manager: Jamie Freeman, Administrative Clerk: Derrick Irvin.
Cape Aviation Supervisor
I. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
the meeting was called to order at 5:0511M. Mr. Rollins moved and Mr. Wildman seconded
the motion to approve the July 2009 minutes. the motion passed by unanimous vote.
II. OLD BUSINESS
A. Airport Activity Report — Mr. Loy presented an Airport Usage Report for September 2009.
He stated the numbers are down slightly for the month including itinerant and local traffic.
R. Cape Aviation Report — Mr. Irwin presented a Cape Aviation Fuel Report for September
2009. Ile stated that the fuel numbers are average but down in comparison to previous month.
He stated they have stoned tracking the number of passengers that use Cape Aviation services.
For the month of September the number of customers transient and base was estimated at 800.
Mr. Lov held a meeting with Cape Aviation stall expressing the importance of keeping track of
passenger traffic. Mr. Keene inquired about the number count, asking what would be done with
the information. Mr. Loy stated that right now it isjust ]or administrative uses but could be
used in the future Por many different purposes. Discussion Continued on the topic.
Mr. Irwin also reported to the Board that eleven Blackhawk military helicopters Flew in. He
stated then fed 42 people and sold over 7,000 gallons of fuel.
C. Project Updates —
• Apron Rehabilitation Project Mr. Lov informed the Board that the project is near completion.
He stated this project eliminated four (4) items off of the Capital Improvements Program (C.I.P)
list. Mr. Loy stated there are some discrepancies with regards to some spall repairs that were
extended further than anticipated in the scope of the project. MoDOT is debating these issues
with The FAA, Mr. Loy has informed city management on this issue. This discrepancy is the
only issue experienced during the project.
• .Airline — Mr. Lug intbrnud the Board that the Department of I ransportation (DO'I ) is due to
award the airline contract by mid-October according to a conversation he had with Mr. Dennis
Devaney.
Mr. Loy reported that he and Mr. Rollins went to the St. Louis airport to meet with Dick Hrabco
and Brian Kinsey on the Icasibilily of a ramp -side shuttle. Ile slated the representatives of
Lambert airport were in agreement with the idea but were not interested in financing it. Mr. Loc
stated if the airport administration could find a way to finance the staff needed for this shuttle,
Cape Air would be willing to purchase the vehicle needed. The Board agreed to hold off on the
idea and sec how the market bares and broach the subject in the future.
Mr. Loy stated he wants to put new carpel in the terminal waiting area. Mr. Dissauer agreed,
stating the airport needs to freshen up its image. Discussion continued on the topic.
Commander Premier— Mr. Iletzel asked lift an update on C'onunander Premier. Mr. Loy stated
that the funds are being moved to the proper places per an update from involved parties. Mr.
Rollins asked if there were any alternative options should the financing not go through. I here
were no immediate answers to the question but Mr. Loy said he would gather more information.
Mr. Rollins suggested tabling the discussion and addressing it once there is more information.
Other Board members agreed. Mr. Seesing, Mr. Dissauer, and Mr. Iletzel helieve the Board
needs to be proactive and ask the City how to proceed with regards to entertaining the possibility
of another tenant. It was also suggested to come up with a timeline for how long the negotiations
continue.
111. NEW BUSINESS
A. Capital Improvement Projects — Mr. Loy provided the Board a spreadsheet detailing
projects on the current C.LP list. Ile stated that I -hangars are the number one (1) priority along
with some miscellaneous rehabilitation projects. He confirmed he is still trying to acquire
property currently owned by the Lipps lentil. However, he mentioned if the Commander deal
goes through, the road project would be moved up on the list. Mr. Dissauer suggested adding the
airport terminal on the list for a remodel in order to attract more people.
Mr. I letzel asked it there has been any further discussion of an airport foundation. Mr. Loy stated
that he had nothing new to report. Mr. I letzel stated that the Board needs to pursue this further.
1" IV. NON-AGENDAITEMS
The meeting was adjourned at 6:OOp.m.
Minutes prepared by Katrina Atkins. Administrative Coordinator
Minutes Approved By:
Rick Hetzel
Vice Chairman Airport Advisory Board