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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.04-20-2002AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES April 20, 2002 Osage Community Centre Members Present: Harry Drummond, John Ferguson, Larry Jackson, Gerry Keene, Mark Seesing Members Absent: John Dearden, Fred Eggley, James Tnekcy Others Present: Bruce Loy, Airport Manager and Kristi Thurman, Project Assistant 1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The meeting was called to order at 5:10 PM. Mr. Seesing made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 12, 2002 meeting and Mr. Ferguson seconded the motion. The motion passed by unanimous vote. IL OLD BUSINESS A. Monthly Activity Report — Mr. Loy presented an Airport Usage Report for March. Mr. Loy stated that boardings have been up 28 - 30% for the quarter. The Airport is still advertising and will continue to do so. The 2002-2003 advertising budget got a bump this year due to success of the advertising campaign. Local Air Traffic is still down due to flight training and will take awhile to get back up. Currently there is only one Cessna 150 available through Cape Air Charter for flight instruction and more planes are needed. B. Cape Aviation Report — Mr. Loy presented a Cape Aviation Fuel Report for March. There was discussion on the price per gallon at Cape Aviation as compared to other FBO's. There was discussion regarding the practicality of lowering 100 Low Lead prices to be more competitive with prices quoted at Cairo. On a summary of FBO prices in the state of Missouri, Cape Aviation currently sits 8"' lowest out of 25. The FBO budget is based on selling 300,000 — 350,000 gallons of fuel a year. Advertising for Cape Aviation was also discussed and Mr. Seesing suggested looking into AC Flyer for ad space. C. Renaissance Aircraft Update — Mr. Loy reported that a meeting had been held for Phase 2 of the Renaissance Hangar. Mr. Loy stated that it was very detailed, and every aspect of the blueprints was reviewed. The contractor was three weeks ahead of schedule with Phase I construction. The first airplane should be ready by Sun and Fun. There was discussion held on the new Sport Class and the benefit it will have to Renaissance. D. Airport Security — The National Guard is scheduled to leave the Airport the end of May. Law Enforcement Operators employed with the Cape Girardeau Police Department will maintain the equivalent level of security in preparation for the Federal takeover of airport security screening. E. Small Community Air Service Development Program — Copies of the grant packet that was turned in to the Small Community Air Service Development Program was distributed to Board members. Mr. Loy stated that he has been informed that the program is actually a reimbursement grant, which is somewhat contradictory from previous information. F. Air Festival Discussion was held regarding sponsorships for the 2002 Air Festival. Mr. Loy stated that Cingular was not going to be able to be the title sponsor this year — making an $8,000 loss in sponsorships. There also has still been no answer from the Navy regarding their sponsorship level. Mr. Loy stated that an Air Festival Volunteer meeting would be held tomorrow night. He also mentioned that we are currently 74 days out until the Air Festival and have had no volunteer meetings yet. In order to market the show effectively, print ads would need to be started soon. Sponsorship commitments will need to be completed shortly in order to include the sponsors name on ads. It was April 20, 2002 page. I t suggested that the Board make a motion to reconvene after the Volunteer Meeting and make a recommendation whether or not to cancel the Air Festival for this year. Mr. Drummond made a mutton to meet on May 30, 2002 at 5:00 PM. Mr. Jackson seconded the motion. The motion was earned. G. Shawnee District Boy Scout Camporee - `rhe Boy Scouts will be having their Spring Camporec May 3 - 5, 2002. Mr. Loy stated that approximately 150 - 200 scouts are expected at this event. The scouts will canip out on Friday and Saturday night with the activities taking place on Saturday, By the time the boys leave on Sunday, they will have earned their Aviation Merit Badges, The FAA will be involved with the Young Lagle Flights. III. NEW BUSINESS H. FAA Grant Project — Mr. Loy discussed the current Federal Aviation Administration Grant Projects. The T-Ifangar ramp is funded by the State at 80%- however it will be moved to a Federal Grant, which will allow 90% funding. Other projects for consideration include reconstruction of Taxiway Alpha from Bravo to Delta and changing the 4 fl. parameter fencing to 6 ft. Mr. Loy stated that the Airport has received the grant for the money spent from September I Iih security requirements. The money will go towards the City's share of the Snow Plow Grant, Mr. Seesmg inquired about the reconstruction of Alpha. Mr. l.oy explained that the reconstruction would occur by June according to the Frigincering proposal. Right now it is unsure if they will be doing resurfacing or if it will hale to be completely redone. IV. ADJOU1LY5fENT Since there was no further business for discussion, Mr. Seesing made a motion to adjourn: Mr. Jackson seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 620 p.m. Minutes epared by it Thurman, Pro: Assistant Minute Approved) / Willi mGe Keenf,UL^' Chmrman Airport Advisory Board April 20, 2002 Page 2