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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.04-11-2000AIRPORT BOARD AlIN17TES April ll, 1000 Rlac'.s Smokehouse Airport Restaurant Members Present: Harry Drunnnond, John Ferguson, Win. (ferry Keene, III, Mark Seesing, Jhit Trickey, J. Fred Waltz Members Absent: Dan Overbcy. Steve Robertson, Jim Withers Others Present: Bruce Loy, Airport Manager; Carol Peters, Administrative Secretary; David McAllisters, Mac's Smokehouse Airport Rcstaurant; Skip Smallwood, Ameren UE I. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Mr. Ferguson made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 14. 3000 meeting. Mr. Seesing seconded the motion. The motion passed by unanimous vote. IL OLD BUSINESS A. Monthly Activity Report — Mr. Loy reported the enplanements for this year are not looking vets good. Procter R Gamble has cut back on their shuttles at least through June. -There is not really an explanation wh-s TWE is down, but hopes are that they will increase with the new airline coming in. Corporate Airlines will begin their operations in Cape Girardeau May I . Airport operations are still up and doing extremely well. We are on track for a 10% increase this year. Mr. Loy is working with Robert Canipe at Procter & Gamble regarding their needs and options available. B. Air Festival Update — Mr. Loy invited the board to attend the air festival meetings held cvcry thvo weeks. -I'he next meeting is scheduled for April 13, 2000. Additional performances for the show include a C. S. Navy 12-18 demonstration and the Formula One Racers. Formula One Racers consist of at least seven small aircraft which race up to 250 mph in an oval formation. Mr. Lav has sent a letter to Mr. Gerald Jones, Cape Girardeau County Commission. requesting that the CoumN join forces with the City as an economic development project and help support the air [estival. A response has not vet been received from Mr. Jones. Sponsorships are still needed for the air festival. Mr. Loy requested the hoard's assistance in speaking with business associates about the opportunities available for air festival sponsors. C. Model Airshow Update — Mr. Loy explained that the Model Airshow will be held Saturday, May 20, 2000. The event is organized by the SEMO Modelers Association. The airport will supply tents, porta- potties and advertising for the event. Last year the event drew approximately 1,000 to 2,000 people to the airport. D. Missouri State Legislation — There haven't been anN changes as of yet to the Missouri Airport Protection Act. Mr. Lov did go to Jefferson City for a committee hearing on Senate Bill 1061 which pertains to the let fuel tax appropriations. E. ATM Proposal for Terminal — Mr. Loy only received responses from three or four of the local banking institutions which were sent letters regarding the placement of one of their ATM's in the terminal building. None of them were interested in the idea. He has received a proposal from a company who would like to place a unit in the terminal and take care of everything themselves. Mr. Loy will continue to try reaching them for further information. F. Hangar Financing Options — There was no new information to discuss regarding this issue. G. Aviation Explorer Post — Mr. Loy reported the First meeting of the Aviation Explorer Post was held April 6, 2000. There were three individuals in attendance and three more called to relay their interest in becoming a member. The next meeting will be held April 17, 2000. H. FAA Annual Certification Inspection Update— Mr. Loy reported the airfield signs have been change(] and the runway hold line markings have been painted per the recommendation of Mr. Mike Mullins. A"'[ IL'_000 Page I oft FAA Inspector. An agreement has been made with Mr. Ron Burger for placement of a gate for security purposes on the farmer's access road at the end of Runway 20. During the inspection, it was noted that we had crops growing in the Obstacle Free Area (OFA). Crops are considered an obstacle and so therefore, we have approximately 100 more acres to maintain. The airport does not own all of the land considered as part of the OFA. Some land acquisition will need to be placed in the Master Plan to acquire the land necessary to come into compliance with the OFA regulations. IV. NEW BUSINESS A. Airline Operations - Corporate Airlines will begin operations in Cape Girardeau on May I, 2000. Mr. Loy will be meeting with Mr. Chuck Howie. President of Corporate Airlines, on Wednesday, April 19. Mr. Howie has mentioned he is aware of some of TransStates problems and is wanting to work them out. Mr. Loy will try to arrange lunch with Mr. Howle giving the board members an opportunity to meet with hint. B. U. S. Army Blackhawk Operations - Mr. Loy reported on a visit with representatives from Fort Drumm on March 29. They plan on having some military training in this area from August 15 - September 15 and needed a place to stage six Blackhawk helicopters. Mr. Loy gave them a tour of Air Evac and the Lipps hangar. They would prefer to utilize the Lipps building and are willing to contract $2,000 for the use of the facility. C. Beacon Light Adjustment - Mr. Loy asked the board to pay special attention to the beacon if flying at night. We have had several reports of the beacon being aimed incorrectly. Adjustments have been made to the manufacturer', specifications and are waiting for responses from pilots as to if that corrected the problem. D. Boards and Cornmissions Ordinance- At the last council meeting, the City Council approved a new ordinance relating to city boards and commissions. One issue covered in this ordinance is the attendance record. A board member will lose their seat on the board if he/she misses three consecutive meetings or four meetings in a twelve month period. However, the council can reappoint that person if a current application is on file. E. City ID Changes - Mr. Loy informed the board of the new City ID bar-code cards needed for access to the golf course, pool, etc. F. Agricultural Lease Changes - If & B Farms has requested a re -negotiation of their lease due to the increase in acres for the Obstacle Free Area which results in a decrease in the number of acres leased to them for agricultural purposes. V. NON -AGENDA ITEMS Industrial Development - Mr. Loy will be discussing industrial development and the Master Plan scope of work with representatives of Crawford, Murphy and Tilley, Inc. in May at the annual FAA Airports Conference in Kansas City, Missouri. VI. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss Mr. Ferguson made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Scesing seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 6:10 p.m. Minutes prepared by Carol Peters, Administrative Secretary Minutes Approved By: Chairman Airport Advisory Board April 11, 22(0(1 Page'_ of 2