HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.11-08-2005AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES
November 8, 2005
Commander Premier Building
Members Present: Ery Arnzen, Robin Cole, Bill Dunn, Gerry Keene, Kee Park, Fred Schmucker,
Bo Shantz
Members Absent: J. Fred Waltz
Others Present: Bruce Loy, Airport Manager; Angela Ahrens, Administrative Coordinator;
Carl Gull, Commander Premier VP of Operations
L MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The meeting was called to order at 5:10 PM. Mr. Dunn moved and Mr. Schmucker seconded the
motion to approve the October 2005 Minutes. The motion passed by unanimous vote.
II. OLD BUSINESS
A. Monthly Activity Report — Mr. Loy presented an Airport Usage Report for October 2005. Mr.
Loy stated that enplanements were down 6 passengers for the month of October, however, they
were up, as compared to the year-to-date numbers of 2004. The Cape Air Charter boarding
numbers were also up with 30 compared to 19 last year. Mr. Loy noted that boardings have been
up the last 4 months and travel may have been cut down with Homecoming being in October. The
Air Traffic count was up, both in month-to-month and year-to-date numbers as compared to those
of 2004.
B. Cape Aviation Report — Mr. Loy presented a Cape Aviation Fuel Report for October. He noted
that fuel sales are up a small amount over last year and October was a great month for fuel with
over $28,000 more than 2004. Discussion followed regarding gas being higher with Cape
Aviation than in some other areas within a 100 mile radius. Mr. Shantz stated that in order to keep
it more competitive for us, we should look into pricing our fuel based on current rates in the area.
Mr. Loy stated that he has gone to the city with some concerns he has with Corporate Airlines.
When weather conditions are bad, people are left in the terminal with no resources. Discussion
continued with alternatives for these people: It was discussed to create a contingency plan with
the City and the CVB; It was also noted that Chateau Girardeau and other like venues have buses
on hand that could possibly be used for hospitality shuttle with little notice.
C. Funding Update — Mr. Loy noted that he will be meeting with MoDOT to discuss grants for
remodeling Cape Aviation and for land acquisition. He stated that funding is hopefully available
to complete both projects and that design work for the FBO, which may possibly include the
restaurant, could begin fairly soon.
111. NEW BUSINESS
A. USO Show & Dance — Mr. Loy introduced information regarding the USO Show and provided a
summary of the plans for the upcoming event: The Jerry Ford Orchestra and Brace Zimmerman
will be providing the musical entertainment; there will be wine tasting from 6 wineries from the
state of Missouri; a silent auction will be held; WWII Reanactors will be present. He noted that a
couple of our volunteers, Tina Plaskie and Diane Brotherton, have played a huge part in the
planning and marketing of this event. Mr. Loy explained that the USO Show will go to benefit the
Veterans Program at the annual Air Festival, as well as to the VFW building fund. Mr. Loy stated
that we will be honoring 6 veterans from the Veteran's Home at the show. Mr. Arnzen stated that
we should promote the event at the upcoming Veteran's Day Parade. Mr. Loy stated that he
already had planed on attending the parade.
B. Commander Premier Aircraft Corporation- Mr. Loy introduced and turned the meeting over
to Mr. Carl Gull, VP of Operations for Commander Premier, for a tour of the hangar where they
will be building aircraft. Mr. Gull lead a tour around the hangar and later had discussion with the
board about the operations and expectations of the company in their new home here at the Cape
Airport.
IV. NON-AGENDA ITEMS
A. Regions Air a Round Trip- Mr. Loy noted that new dialogue is needed with the Department of
Transportation with the exact annual dates being February 15, 2006 to December 14, 2007 and
changes in the 1° amendment. It would be funded 80% to our 20% and that bas been approved by
the city. Tower funding will be used to assist in the funding of the City's 20% share. It will be
announced before February 2006.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:48 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Angela Ahrens, Administrative Coordinator
Minutes
Approved By:
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Chairman Airpor(Advisory Board
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