HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.10-09-2007AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES
October 9, 2007
The Drop Zone Restaurant
Members Present Bill Dunn, Fred Eggley, Gerry Keene, Robbie Rollins, Bo Shantz, J. Fred Waltz,
Walt Wildman
Others Present: Bruce Loy, Airport Manager; Angela Wilder, Administrative Coordinator; Bill
Maloney; Peg McNichol, Southeast Missourian Reporter; Gary Rust
L MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
the meeting was called to order at 5:08 PM. Mr. Eggley moved and Mr. Wildman seconded
the motion to approve the September 2007 minutes. The motion passed by unanimous vote.
II. OLD BUSINESS
A. Airport Activity Report - Mr. Loy presented an Airport Usage Report for September 2007.
Mr. Loy informed the Board that September was not a good month for traffic or fuel sales.
Traffic was down by 9% for the month in comparison to September 2006.
B. Cape Aviation Report - Mr. Loy presented a Cape Aviation Fuel Report for September 2007,
Mr. Loy reported that fuel sales were down 30% as compared to September 2006. Ile stated
that he was not sure as to why sales were down this low. Mr. Rollins mentioned that prices are
too high and could be lowered. Discussion followed on a price incentive for Saturday
customers in order to get more traffic on the weekends. Mr. Loy informed the Board that the
self-service pump is being constructed. The Board requested that Mr. Loy gel an exact
deadline date.
C. Project Updates -
• Cape Aviation Facility Rehab. and plans for RFP - Mr. Loy informed the Board that a
construction meeting is to be held October 101h, at 9:00am. Kiefner Brothers, Inc. will rehab
the hangar ceiling and floors, and the FBO in its entirety. Mr. Loy considered contacting Bill
Beard about possibly hangaring planes in Perryville.
• Hangar Plans for Jim Vangilder - Mr. Loy reported that the hangar construction for Jim
Vangilder hangar is moving along smoothly. They are currently working on the concrete.
• Hangar Plans for Midstates Aviation - Mr. Loy informed the Board that Phillip Smith is
compiling estimates on what it will take to reskin the hangar and add support for the hangar
door. He stated that we are waiting on the numbers from Mr. Smith.
D. Airline Update and Marketing Discussion - Mr. Loy announced that Delta has issued a press
release on the upcoming airline service through Big Sky Airlines out of Cape Girardeau. He
added that reservations have be available for purchase since October 6, 2007. As of current,
Mr. Loy informed the Board that the prices are a bit high, however after a talk with Fred
deLeuwuu, the prices will undergo a little tweaking and after a third round-trip is picked up on
December 16, the prices should ran more normal. He also informed the Board that Jeff Hartz,
formerly with Mesa Air, is now the Director of Marketing for Big Sky Airlines.
Mr. Loy reported that Great Lakes, who will be servicing Marion, IL, will begin service
without a code share.
Mr. Loy announced that the Cape Area Chamber of Commerce will be holding its annual
v✓, transportation event at the airport on Tuesday, November 13, 2007, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00
p.m. Big Sky will be present to represent themselves at the event. Mr. Loy also reported that
the airport will be co -sponsoring the October Business After-liours at the Show -Me Center on
Tuesday, October 16.
III. NEW BUSINESS
A. Airport Manager's Review of the FAA Central Region Conference — Mr. Loy reported to
the Board that himself and Ray Kelly attended the FAA Central Region Conference at the
beginning of October. He stated that reauthorization of the airport is essential for future added
funding to build more hangars. Most airports charge user fees, such as $.70/ gallon of fuel and
landing fees up to $70/ aircraft. Mr. Loy reported that the FAA is having problems with
NOTAMS. He also stated that we must enhance our center line striping within the next 60 days.
B. Terminal Building Repairs — Mr. Loy informed the Board that the terminal partition wall is
currently being bid. New shrubs and a drivet-covered wall will be replacing what now exists.
C. 2007 Commander Premier Owner's Group Fly -In — Mr. Loy announced that Commander
Premier will he holding their 2"d annual Fly -In on October 19- 21. As far as the company's
status, Mr. Loy informed the Board that Commander is stilling getting approvals and parts are
getting certified and hope to get their production certificate shortly after.
D. 2008-2013 Capital Improvements Program — Mr. Loy reported to the Board that Capital
Improvement requests are due by Friday, October 19. Iie informed the Board that we will be
taking last years requests and moving necessary projects forward.
Mr. Shantz moved and Mr. Rollins seconded the motion to move the meeting into closed session at 6:05 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Angela Wilder, Administrative Coordinator
Minutes Approved By:
William Gerry Keene Ill
Chairman Airport Advise