HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.06-12-2001AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES
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Members Present: (tarry Uruntntond. Dred Egglev, John Ferguson, Win. Gent' Keene. HL Mark Seesing, Jim W'ilhers
Members .Absent ,lint Trickey. J. Fred Waltz
Others Present: Bruce Loy, Airport Manager: Carel Peters. Administrative Secretary': Marc Power, Southeast
Missourian; John Ucardcn, President, Kenaissance Aircraft
I. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Mr. Ferguson made a ]notion to approve the titillates of lite May 8. 2001 meeting. Mr. Seesing seconded the
motion. The motion passed by unanintouS vote.
At the May meeting, Mr. Robertson was re-elected as Vice -(Chairman of the Airport Advisory Board. l lnfortunatcly.
Mr. Robertson missed more meetings than allowed by the attendance policy and has decided not to reapply for the
board at this time. Therelire, the board elected a new vice-chairman. Mr. Seesing ]fade a motion which Mr.
Ferguson seconded to appoint Mr. Keene as Vice -Chairman.
IL OLD BUSINESS
A. Munlhly Activity Report — Mr. Loy reported the good news that TWE. enplanenrents were up drmnaticallN fir
the month of May. 'Ilie Ioad factor for May was 4 V . compared to 38".o in April. Apparently the advert isiIIg
is heginn ing io work. Mr. Loy plans to cont i nuc the advertising campaign with the help of Corporate Airlines.
Mr. Lav also reported that local h'aflic is dawn slightlx
B. Renaissance Aircraft Update — Mr. John Ucardcn. President, Renaissance Aircraft. was present at Ilia
meeting to discuss issues with the hoard and update them on the progress of their operation. lie explained that
the building design is almost ready lir RFQ's to be sent out. There is a slight problem with soot, wording ,It
the State\ Action Fund Loan documents that the City and State are trying to work out at this time. the
.` pending lawsuit has not vet been resolved. Renaissance has 12 people already on a trailing list who hate made
a deposit far an aircraft when manufacturing begins. Mr. Dearden explained that after Iwo Nears a workforce
of over 200 people is expected to manufacture between 250 and 500 aircraft per year. It is hopeful to have
coiNruclion of the new facility beginning in late sunnier or earls fall.
Air Festival Update — Mr. Loy reported the air festival plans are moving along well. Several volumccrs
came to the hui meeting. A eotfirnntion has been made with all the performing pilots. Mr. Seesing
suggested to Mr. Dearden to have their hangar open for the public to Vic" their manufacturing equipment and
dyes. Mr. Seesing also stated than the Pearl Harbor reenactment is a perfect opportunity Fitt us to respect and
P'113 tribute to our venerans and challenged the board members to find a way to help with the funding for the
show. He asked the board to put forth the extra effort to get the stoney coming in. It lakes more than the staff
and volunteers on the ground to make the show work. Mr. Low added that trying to find sponsorships for the
show is by far the most difficult part of organizing the show. lie staled that there is still a gap in finding that
he does not feel comfortable with and the show at Ilii+ point is still looking at a deficit.
D. Discussion Regarding Marketing Plan Fpdatc- Mr. Loy presented file board with a draft outline of the
airport's updated marketing plan. He requested the board's input on the draft The board suggested including
the restaurant and industrial deyelopntent to the plan.
E. Master Plan Update —'file first planning advisory team meeting in reference to the Airport Master Plan was
held last week. Mr. Lay explained he will try to schedule the next meeting on the sante day as a hoard meeting
so that the consultants can also present the information to the advisory board. The consultants are currently in
the inventory and forecasting stage. I lie haccast will he presented to the FAA when the latglht process is
complete. During the process, several nnetings "ill be hold including some with members of the conununitN
and planning and zoning officials.
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IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion Regarding Future Hangar Development - Mr. Loy reported that the airport is in dire need for
more hangar facilities. We currently have twelve people on our t -hangar waiting list. We are losing planes to
Perryville and Sikeston due to lack of hangar space. The board agreed it is very important to get ntore
buildings on the airport. Mr. Loy agreed to speak with Mr. John Richbourg, Finance Director, regarding
funding options available prior to the next board meeting.
B. 2001/2002 Fiscal Budget - Mr. Loy presented the board with a copy of the Airport's proposed budget for the
2001/2002 fiscal year. He showed the board that the budget for the upcoming fiscal year is less than that of the
fiscal year two years ago. He stated the two main capital projects for the upcoming year consist of the t -hangar
ramp replacement and the purchase of a new snowplow with the aid of Federal funds.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business for discussion, Mr. Eggley made a motion to adjourn, Mr. Ferguson seconded the
motion. The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.nr.
Minutes prepared by Carol Peters, Administrative Secretary
Minutes Approved By:
J. Fred Waltz
Chairman Airport Advisory Board
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