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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.01-10-2006AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES January 10, 2006 Cape Aviation Conference Room Members Present: i ry Amzen, Robin Cole, Bill Dunn, Rick Hetzel, Gerry Keene, Kee Park, Fred Schmucker, Ilo Shantz, J. Fred Waltz. Others Present: Bruce Loy, Airport Manager, Angela Ahrens, Administrative Coordinator; Conference Call with Doug Caldwell, RegionsAir; Connie Harmer, KAPE- W ithers Broadcasting 1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The meeting was called to order at 5:00 PM. Mr. Shantz moved and Dr. Park seconded the motion to approve the December 2005 minutes. The motion passed by unanimous vote. Mr. Loy introduced Connie Harmer, with Withers Broadcasting, as an observer to our meeting in reference to current airport news. H. OLD BUSINESS A. Airport Activity Report — Mr. Loy presented an Airport Usage Report for December 2005. Mr. Loy stated that errors were found in the report over the course of the year, with A to 5 people preparing them throughout 2005. However, the errors were corrected and the new year -to -end numbers were more favorable. Mr. f,oy noted that both the airline & the traffic numbers are up for the month, as well as for the entire year as compared to last year. M Cape Aviation Report - Mr. Loy presented a Crape Aviation Fuel Report for December, along with a fuel report generated by Derrick Irwin. Mr. Loy informed the board that Mr. hwin will be presenting us with a report each month in order to keep better track of our fuel numbers. Mr. Irwin wilt he counting each fuel slip for the month in order to get a more accurate count. Mr. Loy notedthat fuel sales were up for the month and also for 2005 year -to -end. Mr. L.oy presented the board with a new survey for the FBO. Mr. Cole suggested that we find a restaurant to do business through for our General Aviation customers, C. Commander Update — Mr. Loy stated that Commander has been gone for the holiday season and is scheduled to return shortly, however the Service Manager is to be moving to the area and there will always be someone available. Mr. Loy stated that he was informed that Commander will be opening their service center first and continue with the parts department. 111. NEW 13USINESS A. Marketing the Fourth Round -Trip (Conference Call with Doug Caldwell)- Mr. Loy presented a power point presentation on marketing the f curth round-trip. Mr. Loy stated that he has been working with hoth Mr. Caldwell and Jim Riley with Red Letter Communications on marketing strategies & ideas. Mn Cole suggested an email distribution with prices to certain destinations- listing advantages to flying out of Cape. Media giveaways, such as free tickets, was a suggestion. Mr. Cole stated that the biggest issue we are having is a lack in prier consistency. The $65 add-on is not always what is offered when purchasing tickets. Mr. Loy, as well as Mr. Caldwell, informed the board that research will be done in order to fix the problem. Mr. Caldwell stated that they might also be looking at changing the times of the later flights with the new fourth flight addition. Mr. Loy discussed the financial support for the fourth flight with the board. He informed that the city will be assisting with $25,000 and the airline will be providing $3,000 cash, plus fifty one-way passes to/from St. Louis, Mr. Loy also stated that we will be working with Mr. Riley on a commercial and he will be doing our media buying. Discussion followed about the airline taking the liability risk instead of the city; however, that idea was rejected by the U.S. DOT in past discussions involving the grant funds. The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m. Minutes prepared by Angela Ahrens, Administrative Coordinator Minutes Approved By: William Gerry Keen 11 Chairman Ant ort Advisory Board 1..