HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.01-14-2003AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES
January 14, 2003
Osage Community Centre
Members Present: Harry Drummond, William Dunn, Fred Eggley, Gerry Keene, Trish Parley,
Fred Schmucker, Mark Seesing, Bo Shantz
Members Absent: Larry Jackson
Others Present: Bruce Loy, Airport Manager, Kristi Thurman, Project Assistant
L MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The meeting was called to order at 5:10 PM. Mr. Eggley made a motion to approve the
minutes of the December 10, 2002 meeting and Mr. Seesing seconded the motion. The
motion passed by unanimous vote.
II. OLD BUSINESS
A. Monthly Activity Report — Mr. Loy presented an Airport Usage Report for December.
Mr. Loy stated that enplanements were the practically the same for the month from the
previous year. There were several cancellations in the month due to the weather.
Enplanements for the calendar year were up 22% from 2001. Mr. Loy indicated that he
was pleased with the year-end enplanement numbers — all in all, was a very good year. In
order to reach the 10,000 mark next year 900 additional boardings are needed. Mr. Loy
presented the traffic report which was up 24% in operations.
B. Cape Aviation Report — Mr. Loy presented a Cape Aviation Fuel Report for January.
He stated that the comparison is based on gallons sold rather than dollar amount, since
the dollar amount fluctuates. Mr. Loy stated that the FBO is running in line for the
year and generating profit
C. Small Community Air Service Development Grant — Mr. Loy reported that he and
Beth Anderson, with Sabre Consulting Services had a conversation with David Shell of
Commerce Bank on the feasability of setting up a ticket trust. Mr. Shell indicated that he
would check on the possibility as well as the opportunity for Commerce Bank to buy into
the program. Mr. Loy reported Otat he had spoken with Doug Caldwell of Corporate
Airlines. Once the money is in place, it should take approximately six weeks to start the
41' daily round trip from Cape Girardeau to St. Louis. Mr. Loy will formulate a meeting
with Mr. Richbourg in the City Finance Department to decide how to make it come
about. Mr. Loy indicated that he would like to make one on one appointments first and
then possibly do Friday Coffee.
D. Update on 2003 Air Festival — Mr. Loy gave a report on the status of the 2003 Air
Festival. The process is coming along— Lima Lima, a six ship Civilian Formation
Team, will be the headliner act. Other performers already booked include Ray Vetsch
and his Turbo Shark, Black Daggers — parachute team from Fort Bragg, and Paul
Stender's Dodge Ram Jet. Mr. Seesing reported that the Nary Leap Frogs have shown an
interest in performing. He has also been in communications on getting an F-14, C-17 and
P-51 Mustang to do the Heritage flight.
E. Report on Pancake Breakfast — Mr. Loy and Ms. Pauley discussed the Pancake
Breakfast. They reported that the Radio Controlled Modelers Group has confirmed that
.� they will participate at the Pancake Breakfast. Mr. Loy will contact the FAA on the
Young Eagle Flights. Ms. Pauley discussed that she spoke with Mr. Dearden on
Renaissance about having an open house during the event as well.
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F. Control Tower Operations - Mr. Loy discussed the issue with the Tower Control
Operators. The problem is finding controllers for rate of pay we are able to offer.
Approximately two years ago, our controllers were all Part-time and complained because
they had no benefits. The controllers were then put on full time with slightly reduced pay
somewhat to make up for benefits. At that time there were still around 20 privately
owned towers. Although it was a small pool, there were still some controllers to choose
from. Now that the FAA has opened the cost-sharing program, the privately owned
towers are becoming more competetive with their salaries. The FAA's cost sharing
program is based on a percentage called the Benefit/Cost, or BC Ratio. The BC Ratio is
contrived from a formula created by the FAA. The FAA comes up with the ratio based
on operations, military, etc. Our BC Ratio has been very low. The ratio ranges from 0 to
1 - I means the City can go into contracted tower program. At 1.0 the FAA will contract
at their expense with another company. Our BC Ratio is .26, which means that if we
elected to go into the cost sharing program we would have to pay 74% of the contracted
tower costs. Mr. Loy is working with JoAnn Emerson's office to figure out the formula.
The other angle currently being looked at is getting a higher State grant from MoDot,
which would go directly towards the salaries - which is a short term fix.
G. Update on Leases -
➢ Ozark Maintenance - Completed
➢ Nephrology Associates - Dr. Braxton's Lease is completed. He has worked
out a deal with Jack Rickard on a water line. He is also looking at a sewer
tie-in and putting a lift station on that side of the ramp.
➢ Paul Fisher- Mr. Fisher is still talking about hangar and lease. He has been
working on the utility easement.
III. NEW BUSINESS
A. Airport 2003-2004 Budget - Mr. Loy discussed the 2003 - 2004 City Budget Process.
He indicated that he still has issues with the amount of grant matching revenue that does
not get figured into the budget.
B. Report on Renaissance - Mr. Loy stated that John Dearden with Renaissance was not
able to do the report on Renaissance and will be at the February Board Meeting. Mr. Loy
indicated that some money has come in to Renaissance.
IV. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
Minute preparedby sti Thu -1 roject Assistant
Minot s Approved
William Gerry'KC£ne HI
Chairman Airport Advisory Board
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