HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.09-13-2006AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES
September I3, 2006
Cape Aviation Conference Room
Members Present: Rick Hetzel, Kee Park, Tina Plaskie, Robbie Rollins, Bo Shantz, J. Fred Waltz,
Walt Wildman
Others Present: Bruce Loy, Airport Manager: Angela Ahrens, Administrative Coordinator
L MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The meeting was called to order at 6:04 PM. Mr. Rollins moved and Mr. Shantz seconded the
motion to approve the August 2006 minutes. The motion passed by unanimous vote.
IL OLD BUSINESS
A. Airport Activity Report — Mr. Loy presented an Airport Usage Report for August 2006. Mr.
Loy stated that boardings increased 14% from August 2005 and year-to-date they are up 11%
overall. Mr. Loy reported that Air 'I raffic numbers are also up 54%; this is mainly due to the
local gyro-copter. Mr. Loy noted that after the FBO remodel, the rules and regulations are in
need of updating. Mr. Loy reported that Military numbers are also doing well.
B. Cape Aviation Report — Mr. Loy presented a Cape Aviation Fuel Report for August, along,
with a Fuel Comparison Report by Derrick Irwin. Mr. Loy reported that fuel sales were up 6%
for the month of August and year -to -dace they are up 7% overall. Mr. Loy also noted that fuel
prices decreased by S27 as compared to July 2006.
C. 4" Round Trip Update— Mr. Loy discussed the letter he sent to RegionsAir President, Doug
Caldwell, to cease and assist cancellations or we will be forced to stop service. the Board
agreed that the letter was very tactfully written. Mr. Loy noted that since receiving the letter,
RegionsAir has been doing better, as far as cancellations, but the company is now losing
valuable employees. Mr. Loy informed the board that Red Letter Communications is in the
midst of talking with Proctor & Gamble to see if they would be interested in setting up some
kind of deal with the Airport.
D. Hangar Construction Update — Mr. Loy informed the Board that he had met w ith Rodney
Tumev and he was to get back with him regarding costs. He noted Full -Fab had also contacted
us and Mr. Lov intends to speak with someone from that company soon.
E. Fuel Farm Ramp Update — Mr. Lov noted that the bid for the Fuel Farm project will be
published in the Southeast Missourian on September 18.
111. NEW BUSINESS
A. Fueling Agreement with Eastern Aviation -- Mr. Lov announced that the fueling agreement
made with Eastern Aviation Fuels for fuel trucks has been approved by City Council and has
already been sent to Eastern for signatures. A Sclf-service unit for 100 LL fuel will be
provided to the airport as a result of the agreement. The concrete slab to hold the unit will be
the airport's only' out-of-pocket expense.
13. Cape Aviation Roof Repairs — Mr. Lov noted that the bid for the FBO roof repairs has
already published in the Southeast Missourian and is now open for bid.
C. Cape Aviation Remodel Mr. Loy reported to the board that the public Meeting for the Cape
Aviation FBO remodel with architect Phillip Smith went well. 'fhe floor plan for the entire
building, was looked neer and suggestions were made.
D. Cohen Trust Property - Mr. I oy inlbmed that the Crawford, Murphy X-. Tilly agreement for
environmental study was approved by City Council.
E. A-4 Jet Rehabilitation - Mr. Loy informed the Board that work is underway on the A-4 Jet.
All that is lacking is white paint. Mr. Loy also stated that the concrete stab will be donated and
will sitbehind the airport sign. Lana Arazen will be supplying the flagpole in memory of 1?ry
Arn7Ca.
F. Super -Man Jet Rally - Mr. Loy inf anted the Board that the Radio -Controlled Jet Rally will
be on October 4-7. Mr. Loy stated that about I50-160 participants will be coming from over 33
states and 10 countries. 1 he}ets are about 9 feet long on average.
G. Joint Meeting with City Council- Mr. Loy inflamed the Board that City Council would like
to have a joint meeting with the Board on Weber 16, 2006. The Board agreed on the meeting
on October 16 at 5!30 p.nt.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Angela Ahrens, Administrative Coordinator
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Chaimum Airport Advisory Board