HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.11-18-2008AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES
November 18, 2008
Cape Aviation Conference Room
Members present: Craig, Bolmsack. ,john Dissauer, Rick Hetzel, Mark Seesing, Ho Shantz, Walt W ildman
Others present: Bruce Loy, Airport Manager: Katrina Amos -Atkins; Administrative Coordinator,
Derrick lrw in: Cape As itniun Supervisor
I. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The meeting was called to order at 5:03PM. Mr. Sccsing moved and Mr, Wildman seconded
the motion to approtc the October 2008 minutes whit one correction to be made regarding the
Air Service paragraph. the aircraft mentioned in the paragraph should have been ,jetstream
instead of (iulfsiruant. The motion passed b5 unanimous rote.
It. OLDBUSINESS
A, Airport Activity Report — Mr. Loy presented an Airport Usage Report for October 2003. Mr.
Loy stated that airport activity for the month was good. Ile stated that the hoarding numbers
compared to last year were up and the traffic is also up.
R. Cape Aviation Report - Mr. Irwin presented a Cape Aviation Fuel Report tier October 2008.
Ile stated that fuel prices have dropped $1,20. lie stated that Kennett, MO currently has their
fuel priced at $3.30 per gallon. Cape Aviation fuel is price at $4.14 for low lead and $4.10 for
jet fuel. Mr. Irwin said that we are cheaper than Paducah. KY and Marion, IF but lni goal is to
get it below $4.00 noon.
C. project Updates -
• 5 Year C.LP — Mr. Loy itdurmed the Board of adjustments lie made to the C.LF lox the airport.
He stated than he put the mess important projects at the top of the list. Ile said ;hal because of
FAA mandates the runway centerlines must be done by 3010. Mr. Loy mentioned the MoDOT
funding for the pavement rehabilitation would he taken mtless used euon.
Mr Loy also stated that he added new t -hangars to the ( LP in two phases. I he first phase costs
would be covered by MoDOT funding and the second phase Bodine Mould come Gnu grants
and bonds.
Mr. Hetzcl asked about adding a snow removal fiacility to the C.I.P. Discussion continued un
the topic.
• Self Service Facility— Mr. Loy informed the Bound that self service facility was approved b} the
I'A.A. He said that he does not have an estimated completion date but that it would he soon. Mr.
Dissauer asked if funds teere available to cover the installation and Mr. Loy answered yes. He
also stated that Eastern Aviation is supp])ing the self sere ice station at no cost to the airport.
Discussion continued on the topic.
• MoDOT Grant Application - Mr. Loy inl'ornied that Board that the airport received funding for
the state service study and marketing, funds. Mr. LoY stated that he is reluctant to promote the
airline with the uncertain} of when the third (light wit) take place but said the Funds are available
011111 Dccemher 2009.
U. T -Hangar Discussion — Mr. Loy informed the Board that the letters were sent to airport tenants
with regards to the t -hangar finding. Six (ti) tenants have responded so far in favor of discussing
possible funding options. Mr. Lmstated he put the t -hangars in the CLP just in case this does
not turn out well. He said the nest step is to set up a meeting with the tenants to further discuss
this topic.
NEW BUSINESS
A. 2009 Air Show — Mr. Loc informed the Board of a possible site visit by the Navy Blue Angels
to our airport on December 5" for the 2009 air show. I Ie said that right now the City is hesitant
in funding the air show because of the current economic situation. I lc started the City has asked
the Chamber of Commerce to help by absorbing half of any loss incurred. Mr. Loy mentioned
that the Blue Angels will have a huge impact as far as drawing more patrons, more military
participation. and vendors. Mr. Loy said that we will know if we are added to their 20119
schedule when he goes Io the ICAS convention in December.
IV. NON -AGENDA ITEMS
The meeting was adjourned at 5.45p.m.
Minutes prepared by Katrina Atkins, Administrative Coordinator
Minutes Approved By:
Robbie Rollins
Chairman Airport Advisory Board
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