HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.05-14-2002AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES
Gray 14, 2007
Osage Community Centre
Members Present Fred Eggley, Gerry Keene, Kenneth Myles and Fred Schmucker
Members Absent: Harry Deumnond, John Ferguson, Larry Jackson and Mark Secsing
Others Present: Bruce Loy, Airport Manager, Krisn Thurman, Project Assistant, Jay Knutdson,
Mayor and Don and'fnsh Paulcy, Air Festival Volunteers
1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The meeting was called to order at 5: 10 I'M. A quorurn of board members was not present at
the meeting, therefore the minutes of the April 9, 2002 meeting were not approved.
11. CIA) BUSINESS
A. Monthly Activity Report — Mr. Loy presented an Airport Usage Report for April. Mr.
Loy stated that once again enphorements wore up with a 24% increase from 629 to 781,
Based on the first four months of the year - if the current trend of a 24% average increase
continues, the airport is in line for the 10,000 cnplancments needed for Federal Grant
money. The 2002 — 2003 advertising budget got a bump this year due to success of the
advertising campaign. Mr. Loy stated that he will continue with an aggressive
advertising campaign in hopes that enplancmcri numbers continue to increase. Mr.
Knudson inquired about the importance of enplanement numbers and if the 10,000 goal
was ever reached. Mr. Loy explained that if 10,000 boardings are obtained that the
airport could receive $1,000,000 from the Federal Government. lie continued to explain
that the numbers were achieved in 1998 and 1499 due to the Pan 135 Charters through P
& G. Local Air Traffic is also up this month by art increase of 31 %.
B. Cape Aviation Report — Mr, Loy presented a Cape Aviation Fuel Report for April
showing the breakdown of revenue. The Cape Aviation Budget is set upon the amount of
fuel sold as well as hangar and office space, oil and miscellaneous sales and services.
Currently, we are within our budget on the amount effect sold. Without having fuel
sales reports from last year — we are unable to compare with previous year's sales — but
seem to be doing well.
C. Renaissance Aircraft Update — Phase I of the building construction is making progress
with the shell almost completely done. Phase 11 was bid out, but all bids were over the
projected budget amount by $100,000. Mr. Loy stated that there will be meetings with
Crawford, Murphy and Tilly (CMT), Airport Consultant as well as Joan Dearden with
Renaissance in order to reduce the price in areas. Mi. Keene inquired about the first
airplane delivery and Mr. Loy indicated that the target is now for Osh Kush in July. At.
inquiry was made in regards to the cost of the planes and Mr. Loy staled that a base
model would be from $75,000 - $83,000 with a fully instrumented plane mmning at
$100,000.
D. Airport Security — Mt. Loy stated that the National Guard was deployed at the end of
April and was replaced with Law Enforcement Officers through the Cape Girardeau
Police Department which will be paid through a grant from the Federal Government of
$202.00 a day. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has taken on the head
role of Airport Security. as created by the Department of Transportation. Ilre current 107
Regulations will need to be rewritten with Part 1500's in the Airport Security Plan (ASI').
�. E. Air Festiva[ Update — Mr. Loy discussed the financial difficulties of having an Air
Festival this year. Due to lack of sponsorships, the Volunteer Committee voted
unanimously to cancel this year's au show, reslnaclure and start planning and soliciting.
donations for the 2003 Air Festival which will incorporate the Centennial of Flight into
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the theme. Mr. Loy indicated that in the long run he feels that this is very good and a
positive move for the Air Festival. Sponsors and performers have been contacted in
regards to the cancellation, and although disappointed have been very understanding and
are looking forward to being involved in next year's show. Part of the restructuring of
�. the Air Festival will include incorporating various fundraisers throughout the year
including the Hangar Dance, a golf tournament at the end of summer and a Benefit
Dinner and Dance with a silent auction tentatively set for November 2nd. Mr. Loy
expressed his desire to approach the Veterans Hospital in utilizing their 5013C status to
ran funds through. Utilizing the Veterans Hospital would be beneficial to both parties -
with the Air Festival being able to offer the tax deduction to sponsors and the Veterans
Home would obtain a portion of the donations as well as a percentage of funds raised
through the fund raising activities.
F. Boy Scout Camporee - Mr. Loy reported that the 2002 Boy Scout Camporee was a
wonderful success. Over 250 Young Eagle Flights were given through the Experimental
Aircraft Association (FAA). The boys all seemed to have a great time while receiving
their Aviation Merit Badges. The weather was perfect for the event and everything
seemed to run very smoothly.
III. NEW BUSINESS
A. Lease Review- Mr. Loy reviewed several lease agreements including Gene
Brackett's City T -Hangar Rental, Midstates Hangar Rental, Brian Ozark, and Bill
Beard with Cape Air Charter. A discussion was held regarding concerns with the
City's $2 million dollar liability insurance requirement. Several of the smaller
business leases are being held up until this issue is resolved.
B. Air Evac Lease - Mr. Loy went over the land lease situation with Air Evac. He
stated that a signed lease was sent to the City but had to be sent back to Air Evac
due to it not having been attested, which has not been sent back to the city as of
today. In the meantime, people are needing hangars.
IV. NON -AGENDA ITEMS
A. Jack Rickard Ramp Modifications - Mr. Loy discussed an issue in regards to
the ramp outside of Mr. Rickards Hangar.
B. Visit with the Mayor -Mr. Knudson commended the Airport Advisory Board
on what a good job they are doing and to keep up the good work. He expressed
his gratitude in investing of their time to serve on a Board and that it is
appreciated in the city. He indicated that the Airport is not an easily managed
task, but that Mr. Loy has done a good job and encouraged the Board members to
keep working alongside Mr. Loy in an effort to continue with the progress in
growth of the Airport.
IV. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:05 p.m.
Min tes prepared by Kristi Thurman, Project Assistant
Mi tes Approyed By:
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William Gerr,Y-Keene III
Chairman Airport Advisory Board
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