HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.02-19-2008AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES
February 19, 2008
The Drop Zane Restaurant
Members Present: Craig Bohnsack, Gerry Keene, Robbie Rollins, Mark Seesing
Others Present: Bruce Loy, Airport Manager; Angela Wilder, Administrative Coordinator
1. MINUTES OE PREVIOUS NIEETING
The meeting was called to order at 5:10 PM. The meeting was not held by a quorum; therefore
approval of the January 2008 minutes will be tabled until the next meeting.
11, OLD BUSINESS
A. Airport Activity Report — Mr. Loy presented an Airport Usage Report for January 2008. Mr.
Loy informed the Board that January was a bad month for flying. I le also informed the Board
that Big Sky Airlines did not report the amount of revenue passengers for their final month and
contact has been made, however no one is able to provide us with the numbers we need. Mr.
Loy reported that overall traffic was down for January due to poor weather conditions.
B. Cape Aviation Report - Mr. Loy reported to the board that fuel sales were up in January by
$25,000 in comparison to January 2007, with an amount of 5,000 more gallons sold.
C. Project Updates -
�.. • Cape Aviation Facility Rehabilitation -- Mr. Loy informed the Board that the completion
date is set for April 351 2008- however the job will most likely be finished before this date. Ile
reported that the hangar floor is currently being painted, but all are not completely satisfied
with the end result. Mr. Loy also informed the Board that it will cost $14,000 to paint the
North and West sides of the building.
• dim Vangilder Hangar — Mr. Loy reported to the Board that the electrical wiring is in process
and the heated concrete Boor is complete. Conversation has now started in regard to the
placement of the drive-thru gate.
• Midstates Aviation Hangar — Mr. Loy stated that plans are being developed as a bid package
for work to be completed on the hangar.
III. NEW BUSINESS
A. Election of Officers — 'the meeting was riot held by a quorum; therefore the Election of Officers
was tabled until the next meeting.
B. Discussion regarding DOT Airline Recommendation — A conversation with Chuck Howell
via speakerphone was conducted. Mr. Howell reported that Great Lakes has good leads and is
continuing their work at purchasing the aircraft they need to get flying out of Caja; Girardeau. He
verified that Ire would call Mr. Loy within the month to update their progress. He also informed
the Board that Great Lakes has pilots staffed and is aggressively hiring. Discussion followed on
the aircraft search.
IV. NON -AGENDA ITEMS
A. Air Festival — Mr. Loy informed the Board that the 2008 Air Festival was going to be in
conjunction with the Cape Girardeau Libertyfest on Friday, July 4, 2008. Discussion followed
on the events that will take place.
B. Furniture at Cape Aviation — Ms. Wilder passed out a draft of the furniture solicitation letter
that was to be sent out with Cape Aviation's monthly invoices. A few edits were made to the
letter and it was approved to be sent.
C. Leases — Conversation was initiated about the appearance of the Air Evac hangars. It was
agreed that the airport needs to approach them in regards to not complying with there lease
agreement.
D. Fuel Farm — Conversation began on the status of the fuel farm. It was agreed that the airport
contact the FAA for placement approval and permission.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:12 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Angela Wilder, Administrative Coordinator
Minutes Approved By:
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William Gerry Keene III
Chairman Airport Advisory Board