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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.03-14-2000AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES March 14, 2000 Mac's Smokehouse Airport Restaurant Members Present: Harry Drummond, John Ferguson, Wm. Gerry Keene, III, Steve Robertson, Mark Seesing, J. Fred Waltz Members Absent: Dan Overbey, Jim Trickey, Jim Withers Others Present Bruce Loy, Airport Manager, Carol Peters, Administrative Secretary; David McAllisters, Mac's Smokehouse Airport Restaurant; Skip Smallwood, Anieren HE I. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Mr. Drummond brought to our attention that Mr. Overbey was absent from the February 8, 2000 meeting, but was listed as both present and absent. It was agreed that Mr. Overbey arrived late, but was present. With changes being made to the attendance record, Mr. Ferguson made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 8, 2000 meeting. Mr. Robertson seconded the motion. The motion passed by unanimous vote. II. OLD BUSINESS A. Monthly Activity Report - Mr. Loy reported the cnplanements are down from the same time period in 1999, but the operations are up. B. Air Festival Update - Mr. Lov informed the board that a confirmation has been received from the Air Force for a F-16 demonstration for the air festival. The Navy is still working on a possible F-18 demonstration as well. Bob Neff (Ford Groves land Ford Motor Credit have decided not to sponsor the BigFoot Truck, but Mr. Loy has presented Ford Groves with the thought of sponsoring the Formula One Racers. Mr. Loy also mentioned that there is an article in the current edition of Kit Planes Magazine referencing "The Dawn Patrol" who will be here this vear for the festival. C. FAA Annual Certification Inspection - Mr. Loy explained the discrepancies and recommendations received from FAA inspector, Mike Mullen, during the recent FAA Certification Inspection. A gate and signage (stating radio communication with the control tower is needed) will be installed on the farmers access road at the end of Runway 10/28. The intensity of the Runway 10/28 lights are being checked into. The signs on Taxiway C-1 were noted as being wrong even though this same inspector approved the original plans for the signs. The hold lines which were lust repainted were also noted as incorrect, even though they were painted according to the Advisory Circulars. Mr. Mullen stated it it, "taken for granted" and that the industry standard was that black be painted between the lines. A recommendation was also made for us to purchase a Tapley Meter for use in reporting the runway braking, action in inclement weather. The cost of approximately $3,500 for a meter has been placed in the airport's budget request for the upcoming year. D. Missouri Airport Protection Act - Mr. Loy reported on his trip to Jefferson City for a hearing on the Missouri Airport Protection Act. The Missouri State Aviation Council fell they were seeing too man% cellular communication lowers going up close to airports. As a result, the Missouri Airport Protection Act was created for presentation to the state legislature. Twenty-one QI1 cellular communication towers have gone up in the last 58 days. That statistic alone explains why we should be concerned. The act provides a commission that would review applications determining it the construction of a new tower would be hazardous to the airport. FAA currently has the responsibility of reviewing applications for broadcast towers, but does not approve or disapprove construction. The FAA only provides statements as a determination of hazard or nam -hazard. E. ATM Proposal for Terminal - Mr. Loy reported that letters have been sent to the local banking institutions requesting their response by March 31, 2000 if interested in placing an ATM in the terminal building. F. Hangar Financing Options - Mr. Loy flew to Creve Corer recently and showed pictures to the board of the hangars at their airport. The Crcve Corer airport is also trying to figure out t -hangar financing options. They have had requests for smaller hangars and are facing the same dilemma. March 13, 21000 Page I of 2 IV. NEW BUSINESS A. Industrial Development - Mr. Skip Smallwood was on hand at the meeting to explain the Ameren Insite program. Amcrcn Insite ix a program developed by Ameren UE that provides a ready -to -go industrial site with a ready -to -go building for new and expanding companies. The SEMO Port Authority is the first Insite location in this �. area. The Southern Illinois Airport in Carbondale is currently working on their project. As part of the program, Ameren UE would supply the airport with building plans and would promote the spot to prospective companies. After discussion, the board endorsed [lie Ameren Insite industrial park development program. The current land we have could be used for such a project, but at some time, additional contingent property will be needed. cif B. Mac's Smokehouse Airport Restaurant - Annual Update- Mr. David McAllister updated the board on his operations over the last 15 months. The restaurant is currently open 61 hours per week. In 1999 an average of 17 breakfast meals and 98 lunch meals were served daily. Wednesday and Thursday nights served an average of 42 dinners, with Friday nights serving 177. In total, 42,000 meals were served in 1999. The 2000 year-to-date average is: 13 breakfast, 113 lunch, 36 Wednesday and Thursday dinners, and 267 Friday night dinners. These figures lead to a projected total meal count of 48,000 in 2000. Mr. McAllister mentioned he will be working with Mr. Loy in developing something for Fly -ins and other marketing ideas. He will be pursuing breakfast meetings and corporate picnics. He has purchased a portable fryer so that fish, chicken, etc. can be fried on location. Mr. McAllister would like to sec a monthly tenant meeting to help the communication between the tenants on the airport. He would also like to sec more police patrol inside the building. He mentioned that the new parking lot signage helped and would like to see a billboard put up with the airport tenants listed. Mr. Loy explained that money for a billboard has been placed into the budget request for the upcoming year. He will also look into various options with the Drury Southwest lease agreement which is tip for renewal. Mr. Waltz explained that the board would like to see the restaurant have more of a tie-in with the airport users. The board would like Mr. McAllister to come up with ways to enhance the traffic count for the airport. V. NON -AGENDA ITEMS Minimum Standards - Mr. Loy has submitted the draft Minimum Standards to Mr. Cunningham, City Attorney, but Mr. Cunningham has not had the opportunity to review them yet. Airlines - Mr. Loy reported to the board that Trans States Airlines has announced they will no longer serve Cape Girardeau when their FAS agreemem expires at the end of April. A meeting was held at the City Manager's Office to throw out ideas ;red Iry to develop other airline service to other destinations. A leakage analysis will be completed to determine where people are going. Model Air Show - Mr. Ferguson reminded everyone of the Model Air Show and FAA Young Eagles Fly -in coming up May 20, 2000. Vl. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss Mr. Ferguson made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Robertson seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m. Minutes prepared by Carol Peters, Administrative Secretary Minutes Approved By: 1. Fred Waltz Chairman Airport Advisory Board March 14, 2000 Page 2 of 2