HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.12-12-2000AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES
December 11, 1000
Airport Business Service Center
Members Present: Ilarry Drummond. John Ferguson, Wm. Gerry Keene, 111, Dan ON erbey.-Jim hickey.
J. Fred Waltz, Jim Withers
Members Absent: Steve Robertson, Mark Secsing
Other. Present: Bruce Loy, Airport Manager: Carol Peters. Administrative Secretary: Jayelle, Southeast
Missourian
1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Mr. Irickev made a motion to approve the minutes of the November '_I, 2000 meeting. Mr. Ferguson
seconded the motion. The motion passed by unaninwus Vote.
11. OLD BUSINESS
A. Monthly Activity Report— Mr. Loy reported that the enplanements are below that of last year. Ile has
had conversations with Mr. Chuck Howell, president of Corporate Airlines, regarding the possibility of
having a luncheon with the local business leaders to present the benefits of the neve Corporate Airlines.
.Also. a major advertising campaign is being prepared for February or March to help get the word out
about the improved service.
B. Passenger Leakage Assessment — Ms. Beth Anderson. Kiehl Hendrickson Group Representankc. is
preparing a faic watch proposal which would he useful as a marketing tool in comparing other airline
lares. Mr. Wallz suggested to coordinate with the Chamber of Commerce and possibh an outside
consulting firm to prepare a strategic plan for increasing the annual enplanements. A focused long ranee
plan needs to be developed and followed to reach our Inst goal of exceeding 10.000 enplanemmnls per
year to receive Federal Grant funds. The Board would like for Mr. Loy to send them a copy of the
.,_ current Marketing Plan and put together a plan for the nest meeting on how to increase enplanements and
work toward gelling a second commercial carrier into Cape (iirardeau.
C. FAA Grants — Mr. Loc reported that a notice to proceed has been received on each of the gram
projects. Bids were opened for the aircraft hoarding ramp. Turbo Way was awarded the bid and should
have a ramp here within 60 daNs.
1). ARCA Air Medical Services — Mr. Loo informed the board that the lease with ARCH
AirMedical Services has been signed by them and will be presented to the City Council for
approval on Monday.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. WAS Conference Report - Mr. Loy reported he attended a very informative International
Council of Air Shows UCAS) conference in Las Vegas. Several workshops were attended
regarding marketing, sponsorships and other air show related subjects. Mr. Keene has agreed to
be the finance director for the show. Military aircraft being explored for the show include a
Navy F-Id'I -onsat and an Air Force A-10.
B. 2661 - 2666 Airport Capital Improvement Program - Mr. Loy reported that the capital
improvement requests for 3001-2006 have been submitted. Items on the list for nest vear
include an airport environmental assessment. snow removal equipment, replacement of the
S.- security fencing. land acquisition for Tire/snow removal equipment building, and ramp
replacement.
Uacmhcr I'-. 2000 Pa^c I of I
V. NON -AGENDA ITEMS
Parking Ordinance - Mr. Loy presented the board with a diagram of the new parking designations in the airport
parking lot. Mr. Trickey made a motion to accept the revised parking design, Mr. Ferguson seconded the
motion with it passing by a unanimous vole. Mr. Loy explained that a new ordinance will be presented to the
City Council an Monday night referencing the new layout.
VI. CLOSED SESSION
Mr. Ferguson made a motion for the Airport Advisory Board to enter into Closed Session to discuss
leasing issues. Mr. Trickey seconded the motion. The board entered closed session.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business for discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Carol Peters, Administrative Secretary
Minutes Approved By:
1. Fred Waltz
Chairman Airport Advisory Board
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