HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.11-21-2000AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES
November 21, 2000
Airport Business Service Center
Members Present Harry Drummond. Jahn Ferguson. Wm. Gerry Keene, lll, Dan Overbey, Steve Robertson,
Mark Seesing, Jim Trickey, J. Fred Waltz, Jim Withers
Members Absent
Others Present Bruce Loy, Airport Manager, Carol Peters, Administrative Secretary; Michael Miller, City
Manager; John Mehner. Chamber of Commerce President Beth Anderson, Kiehl Hendrickson
Group representative
1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Mr. Seesing made a motion to approve the minutes of the October l0. 2000 meeting. Mr. Ferguson
seconded the motion. The motion passed by unanimous vote.
II. OLD BUSINESS
A. Passenger Leakage Assessment - Ms. Beth Anderson with the Kiehl Hendrickson Group attended
the meeting to give a presentation on the information contained in the Passenger Leakage Assessment
compiled by their group. She explained that passenger leakage consists of people from this area who are
traveling. but are not utilizing the Cape Girardeau Airport. More than 144 passengers daily each wav
"leak" from this area. Cape Girardeau is experiencing very high leakage due to relative air fares and
past service. "Phe upside to the report was that Northwest Airlink is in a growing mode. They have some
aircraft that will be freed up and they will be looking for new markers. Also, Chicago Express has
recently upgraded their aircraft allowing greater range and new markets as well. Realistically, Cape
Girardeau could see 20,000 enplanements per year. If Cape Girardeau realized 20,000 enplanements.
we would still be experiencing leakage. It would translate to a 33% retention. The biggest challenges
ahead are to 1) recapture local passengers, primarily corporate travelers; 2) grow the market so that
additional service will compliment the current service rather than dilute it 3) get the word out about rile
new service from Corporate Airlines.
B. Airport Activity Report — Mr. Loy reported that TWE enplanements were down slightly for the numth
and the operations are staying the same as last year.
C. FAA Grants - Mr. Loy reported that everything is in place for the installation of the emergency
generator, except for a current Title Opinion. The FAA has granted permission to amend the grant to
include funding to correct the sign illumination problem sited during our annual Certification Inspection.
Bids are out for the Aircraft Boarding Ramp and the work on the Master Plan will begin after the first of
the year.
D. Report on November 9, 2000 FAA Seminar - On November 9, Mr. Fred Harms held an FAA Safety
Seminar in the Pilots Club. Mr. Loy reported it was a very interesting seminar and was well attended.
E. Report on Fall MAMA Conference - Mr. Loy attended the Fall Missouri Airport Manager's
Association (MAMA) Conference and reported that the Missouri State Aviation Council (MOSAC) has
two big issues which they will be following closely 1) the Missouri Protection Act which relates to the
construction of cellular towers close to airports and 2) getting rid of the sunset ruling on the jet fuel tax.
Mr. Loy also mentioned that Bob Stewart, Malden Airport Manager, is not doing well with his battle
with cancer. The MOSAC group is looking for Mr. Loy to step in and help with the above issues in Mr.
Stewarts absence. At the conference. Mr. Loy also found out the FAA is making changes to the Part
139 Certification. The Cape Girardeau Regional Airport would become a Class II airport which consists
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of scheduled air service up to thirty passengers and non-scheduled air service over thirty passenger~.
When these changes go into effect, we will be required to have aircraft rescue and firefighting IARFFI
equipment on site for all flights. This may lead to the need for a fire station located on the airfield.
F. Flying Club Development - Mr. Loy reported that the club cannot get insurance at this time. Other
options will be explored.
G. ARCH Air Medical Services - Mr. Loy reported that a verbal approval of the lease agreement with
ARCH Air Medical Services has been received.
Il. NEW BUSINESS
III. NON -AGENDA ITEMS
IV. CLOSED SESSION
VII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business for discussion, Mr. Ferguson motioned to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Trickey
seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Carol Peters, Administrative Secretary
Minutes Approved By.
J. Fre altz
Chairman Airport Advisory Board
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