HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.10-08-2002AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES
October 8, 2002
Osage Communin, Centre
Members Present: Harry Drummond, William Dunn, Gerry Keene and Fred Schmucker
Members Absent: Fred Bggley, Larry Jackson, Mark Scesing
Others Present: Bruce Loy, Amort Manager, Krati "Ihurman, Project Assistant
1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The meeting was called to order at 5:10 PM. Mr. Dunn made a motion to approve the
minutes of the September 10, 2002 meeting and Mr. Schmucker seconded the motion. The
motion passed by unanimous vole.
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OLD BUSINESS
A.
Monthly Activity Report — Mr. Loy presented an Airport Usage Report for September.
Mr. Loy stated that enplanemenls were up by 28% from last year. Ilenerant, Local and
Instrument Operations were all up significantly by 3591., 39% and 44% respectively. The
increases over last year are in large part due to the effects of 9/11 and no general aviation
for a period of time in 2001.
B.
Cape Aviation Report — Mr. Loy presented a Cape Aviation Fuel Report for September.
Military Fuel Sales have been separated out into a separate column per the Airport
Board's request. Fuel sales continue to be above the projected amount. Mr. Loy
discussed a revenue report for Cape Aviation and indicated that it has shown a profit of
over $20,000 for the first six months of the year. There were questions on the possibility
of the City selling or leasing the FBO. Mr. Loy indicated that as long as Cape Aviation
breaks even and provides quality Customer Service there would be no need to sell it. Mr.
Loy discussed several projects that will be going on in Cape Aviation to improve the
building including interior carpet, painting of the hangar floor, signage and ceramic the in
the Flight Planning Room. Mr. Loy also reported that a Customer Appreciation Day
would be scheduled soon.
C.
Renaissance Aircraft Update - Mr. Loy reported that Renaissance is definitely on track
for the building completion. Sewer lines are currently being worked on with the water
lines going in next. Meters have been established throughout the airport and will be in
the first or second week of November. All legal issues have peen resolved in favor of
Renaissance.
D.
Airport Security — Mr. Loy indicated that there have been no changes in the security
since the last Board Meeting.
E.
Air Festival/Silent Auction Update — Mr. Loy discussed the Air Festival Banquet, Wine
Tasting and Silent Auction. fie indicated that attendance at the meetings has been poor.
He also stressed the importance of needing more items for the Silent Auction. Mr. Loy
discussed the program including having Larry Packer, a former Blue Angel's Right Wing
Pilot. Mr. Loy also discussed the idea of wanting to honor hour veterans hour each of the
different services including Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines. Discussion was held in
regards to the Air Festival and how there is currently no structural organization. The
committee is still looking for an organization to tie to in order for proceeds to go towards
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F.
Update of Leases - Mr. Loy gave a breakdown of the status on several leases including:
'r Dr. Braxton - Lease has been approved and resolution made through.
'r Cape Air Charter - Lease is in Bill Beard's hands.
Y Transportation Security Administration - have received construction plans and are
reviewing temporary leased space as well as permanent leased space after renovation
of Cape Aviation storage area.
Y Brian Ozark - Lease is in Brian Ozark's hands.
G.
Update on the Small Community Air Service Development Grant - Mr. Loy
discussed the progress of the Small Community Air Service Development Grant, and
stated that it had been approved at last nights City Council Meeting. The $500,000 grant
will consist of a $100,000 match in which $25,000 would be used for Marketing. Mr.
Loy stated that he had spoken with Doug Caldwell, the President of Corporate Airlines in
regards to the proposal of adding a fourth round trip daily Bight.
H.
Update on T -Hangar Ramp Construction Project/Grant - The grant has been
approved for the T -Hangar Ramp Construction Project. The grant included the bids for
the project and we are currently waiting for the numbers from Crawford, Murphy & Tilly
(CMT) before being approved by City Council. The work is scheduled to be done in the
Spring. Mr. Loy then continued with a discussion regarding the asphalt around the
hangars.
NEW BUSINESS
A.
Airport Layout Plan and Master Plan Update - The Public Advisory Team Meeting
will be held on October 29, 2002 at Mac's Smokehouse. Neil Ralston with CMT will
present the Master Plan for our facilities to the committee for comments. Discussion
continued with a proposal from Jerry Lipps and the Cohen Trust Fund.
B.
Kiehl Hendrickson Contract - Mr. Loy discussed the contract with Kiehl Hendrickson.
He stated that Kiehl Hendrickson's contract is up and is hoping to retain them with the
funds from the Small Community Air Service Development Grant. He stated that Kiehl
Hendrickson has a great amount of experience in the tracking of the ticket trust and
would be a great asset in fulfilling the requirements of the grant agreement.
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IV. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
Mmut4 prepared by Kristi Thurman, Project Assistant
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Chairman Airp6r[ Advisory Board
October 8, 2002
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