HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.08-12-2003AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES
August 12, 2003
Osage Community Centre
Members Present: Fred Eggley, John Geller, Gerry Keene, Trish Pauley, Bo Shantz
Members Absent: William Dunn, Kee Park, Fred Schmucker, Mark Seesing
Others Present Bruce Loy, Airport Manager, Kristi Thunnui, Project Assistant
1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The meeting was called to order at 5:20 PM. Mr. Eggley made a motion to approve the minutes of
the June 10, 2003 meeting and Mr. Geller seconded the motion. The motion passed by unanimous
vote.
II. OLD BUSINESS
A. Monthly Activity Report - Mr. Loy presented an Airport Usage Report for both June and
July. Mr. Loy slated that enplanements were down for June but that July was up from last year.
The year-to-date count is down by 19%. Air Traffic continues to be down for the month as
well, however, the Air Traffic is reduced due to the decreased Control Tower hours.
B.
Cape Aviation Report - Mr. Loy presented a Cape Aviation Fuel Report for June and July.
The fuel sales continue to steadily increase over last year.
C.
American Connection Fourth Round Trip - Mr. Loy presented an update on the progress of
American Connection and establishing a fourth round trip. Mr. Loy stated that he had a
meeting with Procter & Gamble and Corporate Airlines. He indicated that they are working on
a transportation shuttle or "special' rate from Cape Girardeau to Cincinnati, with the
connection through St. Louis. The problem with the fourth round trip is gelling companies to
commit to providing funds for the ticket trust. They will agree to use the airline, and will write
a commitment, but do not want to put money aside. Discussion was held on alternative
possibilities for companies to consider.
D.
Update on Renaissance - Mr. Loy gave a report on the status of Renaissance. He indicated
that he has been contacted by the media regarding the progress of Renaissance and the
investment of the building made by the City. Discussion was held regarding Renaissance and
the legal problems they have had.
E.
Update on Paul Fisher Lease - Mr. Loy stated that the Paul Fisher Lease is completed.
F.
Update on Future Land Development - Mr. Loy stated that he had a meeting with Doug
Leslie, Interim City Manager and Mayor Jay Knudlson regarding the future land development
of the Airport. Mr. Loy was asked to write a letter stating the needs of the Airport and
suggestions the City has in working with Mr. Jerry Lipps. Mr. Loy indicated that through the
course of the letter, he would ask Mr. Lipps for a written proposal.
III.NEW BUSINESS
A.
Master Plan Development - Mr. Loy reported that Crawford, Murphy and Tilly (CMT) has
submitted their proposed Master Plan for the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport. Mr. Loy staled
that the next step is for the Executive Summary to be adopted by the City Council. Mr. Loy
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requested that Mr. Keene draft a letter to the City on behalf of the Airport Board to have the
Master Plan approved.
B. Cape Girardeau Regional Air Festival — Mr. Loy reported on the success of the 2003 Cape
`— Girardeau Regional Air Festival. He stated that everything went very well. Discussion was
held regarding the benefit the Airport would receive from the advertising alone that the Air
Festival brought.
C. Radio Controlled Air Show — Mr. Loy stated that the 2003 Radio Controlled Airshow is
scheduled for August 17th. The EAA will be giving Young Eagle Flights throughout the day.
He also reported that the flying will begin at 9:00 AM, with performances at 12:00 noon and
3:00 PM by the Show Me Air Kings.
D. Transportation Security Administration Agreement — Mr. Loy stated that TSA has worked
out an agreement with the City to continue reimbursement of the Law Enforcement Officers
that are required to be stationed at the Airport.
IV.ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Kristi Thurman, Project Assistant
Minutes Approved By:
William Gerry Keene III
Chairman Airport Advisory Board
August 12, 2003
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