HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.11-13-2001AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES
November 13,1001
Osage Community Centre
Members Present: Harry Drummond, Fred Eggley, John Ferguson, Gerry Keene, James Trickey
and J. Fred Waltz
Members Absent: John Dearden, Mark Seesing, Jim Withers
Others Present Bruce Loy, Airport Manager, Kristi Thurman, Project Assistant
I. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Mr. Keene made a motion to approve the minutes of the October 9, 2001 meeting. Mr.
Drummond seconded the motion. The motion passed with a unanimous vote.
11. OLD BUSINESS
A. Monthly Activity Report — Mr. Loy presented an Airport Usage Report for October.
Mr. Loy stated that compared to October of last year, enplanements are down only 16
passengers, indicating that operations are leveling out. Local flights are down and there
was discussion on possible reasons for the decreased number.
B. Renaissance Aircraft Update— Mr. Loy stated that the bid opening for the first phase of
the Renaissance Hangar Manufacturing Facility is Wednesday, November 14, 2001.
Mr. Loy presented a slide presentation and discussion of Renaissance facilities,
equipment, and supplies. Nip Kelley has been awarded the contract for the FAA Storage
Relocation project.
C. Airport Security Update — A spreadsheet indicating the expenses directly affected by
new FAA Regulations following the terrorist acts of September 11, 2001 was handed out
r., to Board Members totaling more than $11,500. The expenses were sent to the FAA in
hopes of at least partial grant reimbursement for what was spent. Mr. Loy indicated that
the 300 foot rule was lifted and that the entire parking lot has been reinstated at least for
now.
D. CurrentProjectllpdate—
• Legend Airways (Jack Rickard) Ground Lease/Hangar — Construction of
the hangar has started.
• Airport Layout Plan — Consultant Schedule— Mr. Loy stated that Crawford,
Murphy & Tilly, Inc. (CMT) submitted to the FAA the "Airport Layout Plan"
and there were no derogatory comments reported.
• Capital Improvement Project for FAA (Security Projects) — Airport Capital
Improvement Project Data Sheets were turned in to the FAA indicating areas
that security issues are needed. Those listed include:
i Install Approximately 3,000 Feet of 6 -Foot Security Fence. Approximate
cost: $70,000.
r Acquisition of Computerized Access Control System for Tenant Access
Gates. Approximate cost: $100,000.
Y Construct Temporary Parking Lot. Approximate cost: $150,000.
'r Complete Airport Perimeter Fence (6' chain link topped with three stands
of barbed wire). Approximate cost: $690,000.
i Acquisition of CCTV Camem System for Airport Security. Approximate
cost: $15,000.
Capital improvements would be grant funded matching projects with the FAA.
However, the 10% match would still be required.
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II. NEW BUSINESS
A. Mid -States Lease — Mr. Loy stated that Mid -States will be taking over the Web Aero
ar Lease. A drafted lease was shared with the board indicating that the lease will be based
on a year-to-year basis — keeping the rate the same for the first year and then increasing
with the renewal of the second year.
B. Aviation Explorer Post — The Aviation Explorer Post is up and going again. It is more
organized than last year with planned activities scheduled for the next three months,
including a ski trip to St. Louis in January. Nine youth showed and signed up at the first
meeting. The post will meet on the first Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM.
C. Board Applications— Mr. Loy encouraged board members to help find new people to
put in their application for the Airport Board.
III. NON -AGENDA ITEMS
A. Mr. Loy advised the Board that the City received notice form Air Evac that they would
be ceasing operations at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport on December I '. The City
is researching short-term and long-term resolutions to continue the FBO operations.
B. There was an update on Mae's Smokehouse Restaurant including operations and lease
requirements.
C. A motion was made by Mr. Ferguson and seconded by Mr. Trickey to continue meeting
at the Osage Community Centre for the next several months. The motion was carried.
IV. ADJOURNMENT
Since there was no further business for discussion, Mr. Ferguson made a motion to adjourn; Mr.
Drummond seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Kristi Thurman, Project Assistant
Minutes Approved By:
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J. FrEd Waltz
Chairman Airport Advisory Board
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