HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.06-10-2008AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES
June 10, 2008
�. Cope Aviation Conference Room
Members Present: Craig Bohnsack,.lohn Dissauer, Robbie Rollins, Mark $eesing, Walt Wildman, Bill
Dunn
Others present Bruce Loy. Airport Manager: Katrina Amos -.Atkins: Administrative Coordinator
L MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
'lire meeting was called to order at 5:08 PM. Mr. Rollins moved and Mr. Wildman seconded
;he motion to approve the May 2008 minutes. The motion passed by unanimous vote.
11. OLD BUSINESS
A. Airport Activity Report — %,It. Loy presented an Airport usage Report for May 2008. Mr,
Rollins suggested the format of the reports be changed. He stated that its difficult to read in
the current fin'mat.
B. Cape .Aviation Report - Mr. I,oy presented a Cape Aviation Fuel Report for May 2008. tie
stated that fuel sales arc not bad and that we are actuallylower in price than most area airports.
Mr. Loy mentioned that traffic is off but not by much from previous years. Cape Aviation had
ten I10) military black hawks come over the weekend. Mr, Loy suggested that Derrick start
attending the meetings to give the fuel usage report.
C. ProjeclUpdates-
• Cape Aviation Facility Rehabilitation — Mr. Loy inRvmed the Board that the only tiling lett
to do is replace the gutters. The gutter price quoted was $26.00 per Peet which is a little high
but DO'F will fund this work to be done. Mr. Loy added that there has been nothing done with
regards to the hangar flan' being stained. He said the architect asked about a cleaner that would
possibly remove the stains. There was also discussion about the floor sweeper. Mr. Loy stated
that it would he best to wait until after the air show to have an open house.
• Midstates Aviation Hangar- Mr. Loy informed tlhe Board that the pro.lect hada bid opening
and Stockade had the best bid. However, due to them using different material in their bid from
the specifications, the entire bid was rejected. Because all other bids were too high, it was
decided to reject all bids and re -bid with a now set ofspecifications.
Ill. NEW BUSINESS
A. Airline Service Update - Mn Loy stated that the airline is currently running teo flights daily. If
I here are no revenue passengers on a flight, lire airline will most liely cancel. Advertisement for
the airline has started with the newspaper and radio ads. Also. Lambert airport may possibly hale
marketing funds available. The ticket prices start at $60.00 with thirty day advanced purchase.
Mr. Rollins stated that he thinks the slow cart is due to the economy. Mr. Loy mentioned that
Chuck I -Jowell, president of the airline. contacted him regarding the purchase of airplanes and
lft' possibly adding a third dight.
B. T-Hanger/Air Evac- Mr. Loy informed the board he had a conference call meeting with Air
Evae regarding the lease. It was asked if the City would consider extending Air Evac's lease.
Mr. Loy mentioned that it was also discussed during the meeting that if the City doesn't purchase
the hangers, Air Evac will tear them down and sell the scrap metal. Mr. Lov stated he needed to
speak with Eric Cunningham, the City Attorney, regarding the interpretation of the lease. The
lease will be up in 11/2 years. Mr. Loy added the City will make one last offer or terminate (case.
It was also stated that the Airport Board needs to make its recommendations to City I ]all.
Self -Service Pump— Mr. Loy informed the Board that the application for the self-seryice station
has not been submitted but he hopes to get it done in the near future.
D. Libertyfest and Air Show— Mr. I.oy informed the Board that plans for this year's air show are
moving forward There is an issue with the river rising. It is expected to be at 44th on June 17'x.
Mr. Loy has contacted the FAA and submitted a second waiver for the airport just in case. Mr.
Loy spoke with Tinr Grantling, Public Works Director, and was told that the river was expected
to go down on June 18°i or 19i'. Mr. Loy added that we need to find out as soon as possible
whether or not the river levels will be low enough to have the show downtown. I -le said it would
not be difficult to move everything back to the airport but we do need to come up with a deadline
for moving the event. lie also stated that he did not want to do the show if the fireworks would
not be done with it.
Mr. Loy also mentioned possible landing spots for the Golden Knights. The River Explorer hotel
barge would be willing to let them jump onto their roof. Mr. Loy stated that Mark Johnsons
parking lot would also be a good location but he needed to contact him to see if he would be
willing to Ictus use it.
IV. NON -AGENDA ITEMS
A. Airport Address - There was some discussion regarding the airport changing to a Scott City
mailing address. It was stated that 911 emergency would be okay with this change. There was
a motion to test out the change in address. Mr. Rollins moved to approve the test and Mr. Dunn
seconded the motion.
B. Commander Premier— Mr. Loy informed the board that two (2) potential investors are
considering coming to tour Commander.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:57 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Katrina Atkins, Administrative Coordinator
Minutes Approved By,
Robbie Rollins �
Chairman Airport Advisory Board