HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.07-18-2000AIRPORT BOARD MANDTES
Julr 18, 2000
Mac's Samkehouse Airport Restaurant
Members Present: harry Drummond. Win. Gerry Keene, III. Dan Oveibev. Steve Robertson. Mark Seesing.
Members Abscn❑ .john Ferguson. .lames I rickey... Fred Wallz..lim Withers
Other, Present Liatce Ley. Airlxxt M1lavager. Carol Peters. Administrative Secretary, Melanie Gertis,
Assistance City lingincer and Walter Denton. Assislant ('fly Manager
1. MINI Ir ES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Mr. Overbet made a motion to approve the nninutes of the hoe 11. 2000 meeting. Mr. Drummond
vcconded the motion. -ILe motion passed by unanimous vote.
Mr. Denton and Ms. Gertis made a presentation to the board with information regarding the I rinsportation'I last
Fund 2 issue which will be on the ballot August 8 for the citizen, of Cape Giranleao. The proposed program
would exaand the '/: cent sales tax for another five years to be used for major road improvements and
construction as well as increased street lighting fhruug,houl the City.
11, OLD BUSINESS
A. Monthly Activity Report - Mr. Loy repelled that Trans World Fapress enplanements for the month
were slightly toren flout last Near. Traffic count is way up for the ycar. If traffic continues at the smite
pace, we could see over 15,000 operations this year compared to 20.000 Iasi year.
IF Air Festival Report - Mr. I. oyreported the air festival was excellent. Saturday was a. banner day with
more itinerant traffic than ever. It is estimated we had approximately between d0 and s0 aircraft here to
watch the show, sundae, however, attendance was down. Usually Sunday, is a better day, but will, the
weather forecasters saying for over a week that it was going to he very, very hot, we believe that kept a
lot of people away. lhcrelorc, ticketsales were down slightly from last year. Overall, expendiltuc,
were slighlly less than last year. except for fuel and hotel costs. Mr. Loy thanked Mr. Seesine for all of
his help with the military coordination This )ear]'line and time again the military performers and crews
sat this is the best show they attend each year, Mr. Robertson commended the airport on a job well
done and suggested to have certificates made for the volunteers, sponsors. etc. The airport staff will
ensure that certificates of appreciation are distributed, several things are being considered for next
\ear's show including possibly changing the date to a cooler time and shortening the length of the show
to appioxinnaleh. 2 '•': to i hours.
4:.. Passenger Leakage Assessment — Mr. Loy informed the board that the Kiehl Hendrickson Group will
be conducting a travel agency survey in the very near future tar leakage analysis purposes. Letters haac
[)evil scot to the arca travel agencies requesting their assistance and explaining the process and what the
information will he used for)Ke have received a call from one .ravel agency than far, Flick: Trzrci. who
has indicated they will not be able to participate in the survey.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. hangar Needs - Mr. Loy explained that Arch Helicopter Service was awarded rhe contract with
southeast Missouri Hospital. they are looking for a location to stage their helicopters and arc interested
in a hangar. Cape Avionics is still in need of space. And, ,lack Rickard has contacted the airport about
the rcasihility of building a large hanyvir. it is difficult to get the proper return for paying back a State
Revolving Loam for [)hangars. but a stale Revoking Loan could possibly he utilized for the construction
of ihcsc types of houghs. Mr. Loy will continue to research options kind meet with Interested builders
regarding their specilic needs.
Iu'n Ix. 'nUlt Pace i a_
It. Restaurant Operating Hours - Beginning July 5, Mr. McAllister changer) the restaurant's hours. The
restaurant is currently open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday lot breakfast and lunch. Thursday and Friday it is
also open for dinner. Ile is willing to he open a weekend a month for a fly in with the help of the Pike's Club or
EAA chapter.
s V. NON-AGF,NDA ITEMS
Master Plan - Mr. Loy reported that the Scope of Wnrk for the Master Plan has been approved.
1999 Enplanements - Mr. Loy received the repen from the Department of Transportation stating the Cape
Girardeau Regional Airport 1999 euplanenients totaled 10.790. 'Ibis will entitle the airport to more grant
finding which may also present a problem with finding the matching funis. Mr. Lay stated the airport may be
forced to consider proposed Passenger Facility Charges, which can result in up to $4.50 per passenger per ticket.
Our airport currently does not charge any Passenger Faciliry Charges. The revenue generated from a Passenger
Facility Charge can be used to raise funds for the 10% share needed for grant projects.
August Meeting - Due to several conflicts in the month of August, the board decided to cancel the August
meeting I he next Airport Advisory Board meeting wilt he held September 12. 2000 at 5:00 p.m. in the .Airlxut
Restaurant.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
)'herr being no `.umbo husiness to discurr, RET- Oeerhey motioned to adjourn the meeting, Mr. Drummond seconded rite
motion. The meeting was adjourned at 6:10 p.nt.
Miri prepared by Carni Perris, Ad ninisnanve Secretary
Minutes Approved By:
Chalone Air on .Adviwry Board
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