HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.08-16-2006AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES
August 16, 2006
Cape Aviation Conference Room
Members Present: Bill Dunn. Rick Hetzel. Gerry Keene, Kee Park, I ina Plaskie, Robbie Kollins.
Walt Wildman
Others Present: Bruce Loy, Airport Manager; Angela Ahrens. Administrative Coordinator
Welcome to new board members, Walt Wildman and Tina Plaskie.
1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The meeting was called to order at 6:05 PM. Mr. Rollins moved and Mr. Dunn seconded the
motion to approve the June 2006 minutes. Phe motion passed by unanimous vote.
11. OLD BUSINESS
A. Airport Activity Report — Mr. Loy presented an Airport Usage Report for July 2006. Mr.
Loy stated that enplanemenfs have stayed the same as compared to July 2006 due to several
airline cancellations. He informed the board that cancellations were made due to mechanical
problems, however RegionsAir has spread itself thin, having opened service out of Decatur, 11.
prematurely. Mr. Loy acknowledged that local and itinerant traffic are continuing to increase in
comparison to 2005.
B. Cape Aviation Report — Mr. Loy presented a Cape Aviation Fuel Report for June, along with
a Fuel Comparison Report by Derrick Irwin. Mr. Loy stated that fuel sales are continuing to do
well. Mr. Loy informed the board that a change in the flight line employees has been made:
Rim Stricker will now be a full-time employee in replacement of Pat Lema.
C. 4" Round Trip Update — Mr. Loy presented the board with a monthly percentage list of the
change in boardings from 2005 to 2006. He stated that due to the 14 cancellations during the
month of July, numbers were the same as compared to 2005. He also stated that City Manager
Doug Leslie is extremely concerned and requests that a letter of demand be sent to RegionsAir
President, Doug Caldwell, to cease and assist cancellations or we will stop service. Discussion
followed about the letter. A traceable explanation is necessary; however leverage is needed for
a pleasing end result.
D. Hangar Construction Update — Mr. Loy turned the platform over to Mr. Rollins, who has
been exploring this project. Mr. Rollins stated that it is going to cost about $60,000 for a new
hangar due to an increase in interest rates and commercial construction. His opinion is to wait
until later in the year to build. Discussion followed on the increase in price if we were to wait.
E. Fuel Farm Ramp Update— Mr. Loy presented the architectural plans for the ramp and
informed the board that all tic -downs on the ramp are going to be realigned and rebuilt.
Ill. NEW BUSINESS
A. 2006 Air Festival— Mr. Loy announced that the 2006 Air Festival was an extreme success.
`"► The weather was wonderful and out of 658 completed surveys. 89 people stayed in a Cape
Girardeau hotel, bringing business it) our area. Discussion followed on a few problems that
twre noticed: young kids driving 0-m heelers. little grass space for pan ons. and the VIP area
and parking need some adjustments.
M Cape Aviation Fueling Agreement - IsIr. Illy announced an agrecntcnt made nilh Eastern
Aviation Fuels for fuel trucks. We gill be receiving a larger AvGas truck. as well as a self-
screice pump and phone line by December.
C. Cohen Trust Property Sir. Loy inkxaxd that the Crawford. Murphy &Tilly aµreentcnt rias
going to be presented to the council at the next City Council Meeting.
D. Cape Aviation Remodel Mr, Lov presented the architectural plans for the Cape Aviation
FBO remodel drafted by architect Phillip Smith. lie stated the cost of the remodel to he
$315,000 with the main Breus to be on the lobby area. Discussion followed on other additions
and ideas. Mr. Loy advised the board that a public meeting would he scheduled for tenant input
on the project.
The meeting cans adjoumed at 7:1 S p.m.
Minutes prepared by Angela Ahrens, Administrative Coordinator
Minutes Approted Ily:
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Will-rm� Keene III
Chairman Airport Advisom Board