HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.10-18-2005AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES
October 18, 2005
Cape Pilots Club
Members Present: Bill Dunn, Gerry Keene, Kee Park, Fred Schmucker, J. Fred Waltz, Ery Amzen, Bo Shantz,
Robin Cole
Members Absent: None
Others Present: Bruce Loy -Airport Manager, Ashley Froggatt- Customer Service Representative
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The meeting was called to order at 5:05 p.m. by Mr. Keene. Mr. Park moved and Mr. Keene seconded
the motion to approve the September, 2005 minutes. The motion passed by unanimous vote.
11 OLD BUSINESS
A. Monthly Activity Report — Mr. Loy presented the Airport Usage Report for September, 2005. Mr. Loy
stated that the boardings were up again about 10% over last year, with 628 boardings in September of
this year compared to 570 boarding in September of 2004. Air traffic count is also up again this month
approximately 10%. Mr. Loy stated that he felt this was due to the extension of the Air Traffic Control
Tower hours.
B. Cape Aviation Report — Mr. Loy presented a Cape Aviation Fuel Report for September of 2005. Fuel
sales based on gallons for this month were down slightly. Mr. Loy slated that he felt this is due largely
to the high cost of fuel. Mr. Loy stated that he had heard from Eastern Aviation that the fuel prices
should be going down soon
C. Construction Update — Mr. Loy noted that the Runway Rehabilitation construction project is now
complete. Mr. Loy stated that the regulator for the windsock on Runway 20 needed to be replaced.
Siemens Electric has provided a regulator free of charge, and we are now in the process of getting bids
on the installation of the regulator.
D. Small Community Air Service Development Grant Update - Mr. Loy stated that he has met with the
city council and they are considering financing the 4`h round trip to St. Louis. Mr. Loy has negotiated an
agreement with the airline and has submitted a grant amendment to the United States Department of
Transportation. Mr. Park then asked if we knew what time the new flight would be scheduled. Mr. Loy
stated that they were looking at a 1:30p.m. flight, Monday through Friday.
It NEW BUSNESS
A. Capital Improvement Program 2006-2011- Mr. Loy stated that we are reconstructing our Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) for the next five years. Mr. Loy passed out what he was planning on
requesting and asked the board to look over the ideas to make sure that be was not leaving anything out.
Mr. Loy explained why some of the numbers on the CIP seemed higher than expected. Discussion
continued.
There being no other business, the Board adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 5:10, Mr. Waltz motioned to go into executive session for purposes of discussing property acquisition. Mr.
Keene seconded the motion.
A. Commander Update — Mr. Loy and Mr. Mitch Robinson spoke about the history and the negotiations
that the City went through for Commander Premier to come to our location. Commander Premier will
offer up to 45 jobs in their first year with the starting salary at $35,000 for an entry level position. Mr.
Loy stated that Commander Premier will be using an office in town as a temporary facility for selling
parts. Mr. Loy also stated that John Deardon from Renaissance should be here on October 24 to get
anything that his lawyer and the city's attorney Eric Cunningham decided that belonged to the business
rather than the City. The discussion continued. Commander has lost their space in Oklahoma and
needing to relocate as soon as possible. Mr. Loy noted that he was working with Mitch Robinson on this
proposal. Mr. Loy presented a scheduled lease arrangement that had been negotiated with Commander
Premier. Mr. Loy stated that in this proposal they will offer Commander the first few months of rent
free with an escalating rate for the first four years.
B. Land Purchase - Mr. Loy stated that the farmers who rent agricultural ground from the Airport
purchased one of the Cohen Trust property tracts located South of the airport, but the northern half of
the tract located Northwest of the airport is still for sale. Mr. Loy reminded the Board that the Southern
half of the tract had been purchased by Mr. Jerry Lipps about two years ago. Mr. Loy stated that he was
working on a negotiations between the City and the bank to purchase the northern portion of the Cohen
Trust Land. Discussion continued regarding what benefits purchasing the land would have for the
airport.
' " At 5:25, Mr. Schmucker motioned to return to regular session. Mr. Amzen seconded the motion