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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.02-08-2000�� AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES February 8, 2000 Mac's Smokehouse Airport Restaurant Members Present Harry Drummond, John Ferguson, Win. Gerry Keene, III, Dan Overbey, Steve Robertson, Mark Seesing. James Trickey, J. Fred Waltz, Jim Withers Members Absent: Dan Overbey Others Present Bruce Loy, Airport Manager; Carol Peters, Administrative Secretary, City Manager I. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Mr. Ferguson made a motion to approve the minutes of the January It, 2000 meeting. Mr. Robertson seconded the motion. The motion passed by unanimous vote. II. OLD BUSINESS A. Monthly Activity Report - Mr. Loy explained the Procter and Gamble enplanement figures for the month of January were not yet available, but overall the traffic count has increased in comparison to last year. Itinerant traffic is up approximately 50`7, while local traffic is up approximately 40% compared to January, 1999. With the agenda packet, the board also received annual enplanement and operation comparisons for 1997 - 1999. B. Review & Discussion of Draft Rules & Regulations and Minimum Standards - Mr. Loy has not yet heard a response from Mr. Eric Cunningham in reference to the draft Rules and Regulations submitted to him after the last board meeting. After discussion, Mr. Robertson made a motion which Mr. Seesing seconded for the Minimum Standards to be submitted to Mr. Cunningham as a preliminary draft for his comments. The board requested clarification on what would be adopted by City ordinance. Mr. Loy recommended and the board agreed to have Mr. Cunningham attend the next board meeting or schedule a special board meeting to discuss his comments on the Rules and Regulations and the Minimum Standards. C. Air Festival Update - Mr. Loy informed the board of the first volunteer meeting scheduled for Thursday, February 17, 2000, A notice is going out to previous volunteers and an article will be placed in the Southeast Missourian requesting interested volunteers to attend. Mr. Loy updated the board with the performer line up thus far including the U. S. Army Golden Knights, Jimmy Franklin ACAS Entertainer of the Year), the Dodge Ram Jet, and The Dawn Patrol, Ford Groves is considering the idea of sponsoring the BIGFOOT monster truck and Auffenberg Chrysler Dodge is considering a racing car or monster truck as well. Mr. Loy expressed the continual need for sponsorships to make this type of show possible. Sponsorship levels are currently set at $500, $1,500, $2,500 and $5,000, but any type of sponsorships will be entertained. IV. NEW BUSINESS A. FAA Certification Inspection - The FAA inspection scheduled for today was cancelled due to the FAA inspector becoming ill_ An alternate date has not yet been set. B. State Legislation - Tall Structures - Mr. Loy presented the board with some information referencing pending legislation which would help regulate where towers are constructed. Currently, the FAA has to approve radio towers, but they do not get involved with the construction of telecommunication towers. A meeting is scheduled for February 9 in Jefferson City referencing this issue. Mr. Loy will keep the board updated on this pending legislation. C. ATM Proposal for Terminal - Mr. Loy presented the board with a proposal from Credit Card Center for the placement of an ATM machine in the terminal building. The proposal consists of a five year Fehmzry 8, 2000 Page 1 of 2 agreement for $269 per month, but they pay a $200 guarantee, $55 advertising space and handle any service needed on the machine. Leaving a maximum balance of $14.00 per month for the airport, with the potential to earn positive revenue based on usage. After the five year period we would buy the machine for approximately $1,200. They would continue servicing the machine as long as we used Credit Card Center for the processor. The board was in favor of having an ATM placed in the terminal, but suggested contacting the local banks offering the opportunity to them for placement of one of their machines in the terminal building. Mr. Loy will report to the board on the response from local banking institutions. V. NON -AGENDA ITEMS Aviation Explorer Post - Mr. Loy met with Mr. Bill Crowell, Boy Scouting Director, and Dr. Wayne Sarno regarding the establishment of an Aviation Explorer Post. Dr. Sarno has agreed to serve as a leader for the group and the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport has agreed to be listed as the sponsor on the application to be submitted to the Boy Scouts Council. Trans World Express - Mr. Loy informed the board that the Trans World Express Essential Air Services (EAS) route is being put out for bid. According to information received from Mr. Bill Mishk, TWE Marketing Director, they are changing from their current 19 passenger aircraft to a 30 passenger aircraft. As a result of this and Executive Jet's decision not to handle Procter and Gamble charters, Mr. Loy has placed a call to Linda Prete, Department of Transportation, and is checking into the requirements of the EAS program and how the bidding procedure is handled for a potential new airline. T -hangars - Mr. Loy has the name of a contact person at the Creve Couer airport to contact regarding their t -hangars, but has not yet made contact with him. He will update the board further at the next meeting. Industrial Development - Cape Avionics is currently leasing two of the airport's non -heated t -hangars a... for aircraft storage while maintenance work is being performed on them. Mr. Robertson raised the question if the Lipps hangar could be leased m Cape Avionics until the City found a different purpose for the building. This would increase revenue for the Airport and allow Cape Avionics the comfort of a heated hangar. As a result of Mr. Robertson's question, Mr. Waltz suggested industrial development be placed on the agenda for discussion at next month's meeting. VI. 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 6:25 p.m. Minutes prepared by Carol Peters, Administrative Secretary Minutes Approved By: L FreWaltz }- Chairman Airport Advisory Board February 8. 2000 Page 2 of 2