HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.02-11-2003AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES
February 11, 2003
Osage Community Centre
Members Present: Harry Drummond, Fred Eggley, Gerry Keene, Trish Pauley, Fred
Schmucker, Bo Shantz
Members Absent: William Dunn, Mark Seesing
Cheers Present: Bruce Loy, Airport Manager, Kristi Thurman, Project Assistant
I. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The meeting was called to order at 5:10 PM. Mr. F.ggley made a motion to approve the
minutes of the January 14, 2003 meeting and Mr. Shantz seconded the motion. The motion
passed by unanimous vote.
II. OLD BUSINESS
A. Monthly Activity Report — Mr. Loy presented an Airport Usage Report for January.
Mr. Loy stated that enplanements were down 10 — 12°/a for the month. Mr. Loy
expressed that the airline had no explanation for the drop in passengers. He stated that
January started out very slow but did come up towards the end of the month. Mr. Loy
reported that traffic operations were up by 25%, definitely putting us on the right track
for the year. A graphic of boardings for the past ten years was presented to board
members for review. Discussion was held on the enplanement numbers and how they
have steadily increased since May of 2002 when Corporate Airlines took over. Mr. Loy
expressed his satisfaction for the service and dependability that Corporate Airlines has
provided over the last two years.
B.
Cape Aviation Report — Mr. Loy presented a Cape Aviation Fuel Report for
February. Although the dollar figure seemed to be down, more emphasis is based on
the gallons of fuel sold. Mr. Loy indicated that fuel sales were up 2% over the same
time last year.
C.
American Connection Fourth Round Trip — Mr. Loy reported that since the last board
meeting, he has worked with Commerce Bank toward establishing the fourth round trip
with American Connection. Mr. Loy indicated that he is working with Corporate
Airlines to get information in order to start setting up meetings with local businesses.
B.
Update oa 2003 Air Festival — Mr. Loy gave a report on the status of the 2003 Air
Festival. The first full volunteer meeting is scheduled to follow the board meeting.
.Sponsorship packets have been re -done, assembled and are ready to send out.
E.
Report on Pancake Breakfast — Mr. Loy and Ms. Pauley discussed the Pancake
Breakfast. The Pancake Breakfast date has changed to May 3, 2003 due to a conflict with
another city -sponsored event. A flyer was handed out to board members with
information on the event.
F.
Control Tower Operations—Mr. Loy discussed the issue with the Air Traffic
Controllers. lie indicated that JoAnn Emerson's office ordered the Benefit/Cost Ratio
with the FAA. After receiving the report, we should have a better understanding of how
the B/C Ratio is obtained.
G.
Airport 2003 — 2004 Budget — Mr. Loy stated that be is in the middle of the budget
process with the City's Department Heads. He indicated that as of now, there is no
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money and that it looks even worse than before. The department's have been asked to
reduce their budget requests to under where they were four year's ago. Mr. Loy indicated
that he had spoken with Tom Coates of the FAA and Mr. Coates advised him that our
entitlement funds are now good for four years, meaning that we have one more year to
commit our remaining available funds.
II. NEW BUSINESS
A. Progress of Renaissance— Curt Jeschke with Renaissance presented an update of
progress for the company. Mr. Jeschke stated that Renaissance personnel began moving
into the new building prior to Thanksgiving and are still in the process. Mr. Jeschke
indicated that being spread out in four separate facilities is time consuming to get
everything organized and working in the new building. They are in the process of setting
up an assembly line by getting it wired and working. The first Renaissance Aircraft
should be completed by the end of March. Mr. Jeschke stated that they are hoping to
deliver the Aircraft at Sun and Fun. They are working on getting a certification of
production with the FAA.
B. Capital Improvement Plan — Discussion was held on the grants for the Capital
Improvement Plan and the feasibility of obtaining them.
C. East Ramp Infrastructure - Discussion was held regarding the septic system at
Braxton and Rickard's Hangars.
IV. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Kristi Thurman, Project Assistant
Minutes Approved By:
William Gerry Keene III
Chairman Airport Advisory Board
February 11, 2003
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