HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.10-14-2008AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES
October 14, 2008
Cape Aviation Conference Room
Members Present: Craig Bohnsack, .John Dissaucr, Fred F.ggleN. Rick Hetzcl, Robbie Rollins.
Bo Shantz. Walt Wildman
Others Present: Bruce Lot. Airport Manager: Katrina Amos -Atkins; Ad in is istrat i% e Coordinator,
Derrick Irwin: Cape Aviation Supervisor, Shawn Price: Missouri Highway Patrol
I. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The meeting was called w order at 5:05PM. Mr. Rollins moved and Mr. Shantz seconded the
motion to approve the September 2008 minutes. The motion passed by unanimous vote.
IL APPEARANCES
Missouri Highwas Patrolman Shawn Price appeared before the Board to introduce himself and
inform everyone that their plane is now based here as they are renting space in Paul Fisher's
hangar. Mr. Rollins welcomed him to the airport and told Mr. Price to Jct the Board know if they
should need anything. Mr. Price stated that the I lighwav Patrol is looking to make this a long
term commitment and are hoping to buy a helicopter that will also be based here in the near
future.
A. Airport Activity Report — Mr. Loy presented an Airport Usage Report for September 2008.
Mr. Loy stated that airport aeli%ity is down 15% Irons 2007.
B. Cape Aviation Report — Mr. Irwin presented a Cape Aviation Fuel Report for September
2008. He stated that we are competitive with our fuel prices and hopes 10 purchase fuel at a
cheaper price soon.
Project Updates —
Air Service - A condemnee call was held at 5:30pm with Chuck Howell, president of Great
Lakes Airlines for an update on the on the airline. Mr. Howell informed the Board that they
have four (4) Jet stream aircraft lined up for possible acquisition but they are in need of repairs
that could be costly. Ile stated that one ( I ) of the aircraft could potentially he rcadv within a
week but it would be four (4) to six (6) weeks before the rest of the aircraft could he repaired.
lie mentioned that because the SL Louis airport continues to downsize, they have concerns
about it continuing to be a long term hub. Ile concluded that the airline is looking at alternative
airports to connect with.
Mr. Rollins surmised that Rx a short term goal another airplane needs to be acquired. For a
long term goal, the airline needs to think about another airport hub. Discussions continued on
the topic.
• Cape Aviation Facility Rehabilitation — Mr. Loc informed the Board that he has given the go-
ahead to Kictner Brothers. Inc. to start the work on the gutters. Iliey are subcontracting the 106
out to DrunContpanv and work should start soon.
Mr. Irwin stated that the stains on the hangar floors seem to he disappearing. A floor cleaner
has been purchased to help keep the floors clean.
• Midstates Aviation Hangar — Mr. Loy informed the Board that construction on the hangar is
now complete A walk thou was held October 1,'_008 and everything was completed according
to the contract documents. He stated that he will request that Citv Council accept the
improvemcnb and authorize final payment at the nest council meeting. Midstates is now
working on the offices. Mr. Rollins asked Mr. I.ov, if it would be possible for Stockade to
provide its with tin to cover up the air compressor at the back of the building. Mr. Loy said that
he would contact Stockade to see if that is possible.
Self Service Facility— Mr. Loy informed the Board that he is still waiting on approval from the
FAA. Ile stated that we should here something soon.
D. T -Hangar Discussion — Mr. Loy informed the Board that he met with John Richbourg. h finance
Director, Eric Cunningham, CinAttorney, and Doug Leslie, City Manager. about building a set
of 10 I -hangars Leith cost ranging from $45,000 to $50,000. He stated that Mr. Leslie said the
Cin doesn't have the monev to fund this project. Mr. Cunningham and Mr. Richhourg suggested
renewing the lease with Air Evac. Mr. Loy informed the Board that he mill send out letters to
airport tenants to see if any of them are interested in assisting with the funding although the FAA
and MoDOT don't normally encourage private entities to make money off of guvnrnnwnl
property. Mr. Loy said that the Hoard needs to meet with the City Attorney and Finance Director
to ask for recommendations as to what to do.
111. NEW BUSINESS
A. 5 -Year C.LP — Mr. Loy gave the Board copies of the documents he submitted to the City for
the new C.I.P. He said Ilial the slate has money for the projects that we need to gel done but the
City' does not have the match funds available. He mentioned that the ramp is in serious need of
repair. Mr. Rollins asked if some of the repairs. such as sealing the cracks with tar. could be
repaired by the Cin' Public Works Department. Discussion continued on the topic.
IV. NON -AGENDA ITEMS
A. Land Reclamation Meeting Discussion — Mr. Loy slated that he attended the meeting regarding
the quarry near the airport to no avail. Ile stated that the commission agreed with his concerns
with the quarry, being so close to the airport but in the end approved it anyway.
'I he meeting was adjourned at 5:58p.m.
Minutes prepared by Katrina Atkins, Administrative Coordinator
Minutes Approved By:
Robbie Rollins
Chairman Airport Advisory Board