HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.05-08-2007AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES
May 8, 2007
The Drop Zone Airport Restaurant
Members Present: Fred Eggley, Rick lietzel. Gerq Keene, Bo Shantz, Walt Wildman
Others Present Bruce Loy, Airport Manager: Angela Ahrens, Administrative Coordinator; Doug Leslie,
City Managcr; Eric Cunningham, City Attorney
1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The meeting was called to order at 5:05 I'M. Mr. Wildman moved and Mr. Eggley seconded
the motion to approve the April 2007 minutes. The motion passed by unanimous vote.
If. OLD BUSINESS
A. Airport Activity Report — Mr. Loy presented an Airport Usage Report for April 2007. Mr.
Loy informed the Board that local traffic numbers were up, however military tragic was down
as compared to April 2006.
B. Cape Aviation Report — Mr. Loy presented a Cape Aviation Fuel Report for April 2007. Mr.
Loy reported that fuel sales are up as compared to April 2006. Fuel costs have escalated.
Project Updates -
�► • Fuel Farm Ramp Rehab. — Mr. Loy informed the Board that the Crawford, Murphy & Tilly
will do a final inspection of the site and the project will be complete Thursday, May 10.
• Cape Aviation Roof Repairs - Mr. Loy informed the Board that the Crawford, Murphy &
Tilly will do a final inspection of the site and the project will be complete Thursday, May 10.
• Cape Aviatinn Facility Rehab. and plans for RFP — Mr. Loy reported to the Board that the
engineer's estimate for the FRO Rehab project was over $23,000. Mr. Smith, CMT, and the
Airport Staff have eliminated the hangar ceiling from the project, because it was an ineligible
item.
• Airfield Signage Project — Mr. Loy reported to the Board that the Airfield Signage project is
scheduled to begin this Thursday, May 10.
D. Airline Service Update — Mr. Loy reported to the Board that we are still unsure as to when
airline service with Big Sky will begin. He stated that the lack of service is not at the fault of
the city or Big Sky Airlines, but that of RegionsAir. He also reported that Great Lakes and
American Airlines and arc currently trying to get RegionsAir running under the care of Great
lakes. Discussion followed and it was agreed upon to not yet publicize the information that we
have.
E. Part 139 Inspection Responses —
• Training — Mr. Loy informed the Board that all training discrepancies the FAA found during
`� our annual inspection were addressed and resolved.
• Wildlife Hazards - Mr. Loy reported to (tic Board that the airport has a problem wi'.h pigeons
and starlings, We have been told to exterminate them when necessary and to keep a daily log.
• ARFF Coverage -- Mr. Loy informed the Hoard that the airport is required to have fire
coverage on the grounds 20 minutes before and 20 minutes atter each connuerciai dight lie
also reported that there are issues with the Cape Girardeau Fire. Department on stationing a fire
truck at the airport at all times. Discussion followed.
Ill. NEW 13USINESS
Annual Visit with City Manager and City Attorney Mr. Loy presented Doug Leslie, City
Manager, and Eric Cunningham, City Attorney, to the Board for an annual visit. Mr.
Clumumhan) discussed Conflicts oflnterest Laws and the Sunshine law.
B. Hangar Plans for Jim Vangilder - Mr. Loy discussed the placement of Jim V'angilder's
hangar with the Board. He said that the requested size would go over Paul Fischer's easement,
therefore Mr. Fischer', lease will need to be revised. The project should start within 30-60
days.
C. 2007 Air Festival - Mr. Loyinformed the Board that the Air Festival lost ono of its major
sponsors, McDonald's, however the title spot was picked up by NARS. Mr. Lev inquired for
the Board's thoughts on the summer meetings.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:20 pan.
Minutes prepared by Angela Ahrens, Administrative Coordinator
Minutes Approved By: _
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