HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.01-11-2000AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES
January 11, 2000
Mac's Smokehouse Airport Restaurant
Members Present: I larry Drummond, John Ferguson, Wm. Gerry Keene, 111, Dan Overbey, Steve
Robertson
Members Absent: J. Fred Waltz, Mark Seesing, James Trickey, Jim Withers
Others Present: Bruce Loy, Airport Manager, Carol Peters, Administrative Secretary, City Manager
Michael Miller, Walter Denton. City Manager Administrative Assistant
1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Mr. Ferguson made a motion to approve the minutes of the December 14, 1999 meeting. Mr. Keene seconded
the motion. The motion passed by unanimous vote.
IL CITY MANAGER'S ANNUAL VISIT AND PRESENTATION
Mr. Miller thanked the board for their job well done and made a presentation to the board referencing the City
of Cape Girardeau Sanitary Sewer Improvement Program Bond Election to be held on February 8, 2000.
HE OLD BUSINESS
A. Monthly Activity Report — Mr. Loy showed the board an annual enplanement comparison for the year's
of 1997, 1998 and 1999 which reflected an approximate 49% increase in TWE passengers from 1997 to
1999. Ile noted the last couple of months have not been great for the airline since the $40 round trip
advertising campaign was stopped after complaints were received from TransWorld Express. Mr. Loy
stated he needs to meet with EWE and TWA representatives regarding future marketing efforts. Mr. Loy
also reported information has been received that Executive Jet may not be continuing to service Procter and
Gamble with their charter Flights. This could possibly be used as a catalyst in obtaining a second airline.
Mr. Loy will meet with Procter and Gamble regarding their airline service needs. Annual comparisons
showed that the airport's operations were up approximately 10% per year over the last three year period.
B. Review & Discussion of Draft Rules & Regulations and Minimum Standards — Mr. Loy explained that
the draft copy of the Rules and Regulations did not yet contain a lost and found procedure and a draft has
been sent to the City Attorney regarding the airport manager's contractual authority . The board reviewed
the document suggesting changes and/or clarity in the following areas: a) Vehicle Parking (Page 12) — Mr.
Robertson suggested to add a time frame for vehicles lett unattended; b) Mr. Keene requested clarification
on the term of the draft language for contractual authority. Is the $10,000 amount per lease, per year, etc.`;
c) Aircraft Operations — Brakes (Page 5) It was suggested to add unless approved by airport management.:
d) Aircraft Radios (Page 5) — The board discussed the appropriateness of this section. A suggestion was
made to state that we would pre/e, an aircraft call prior to departure if they don't have an operating radio.
Mr. Loy will look into the issue further and report at the next meeting. Mr. Loy requested that the board
review the document for other suggestions and send suggested changes to him for implementation and
discussion at the next meeting.
C. Air Festival Update — Mr. Loy informed the board the theme for this year's air festival is "A Century of
Air Dominance". the festival will showcase military aircraft from World War 1 to the current military jets.
The "Dawn Patrol", a group of pilots flying World War 1 replicas, have committed to attending this year s
show. The 69"' Battalion will be back for a repeat performance, with some additional aircraft. The Dodge
Rain Jet and Jimmy Franklin have also been contracted for this year. It appears an F16 demo team will
probably be on hand for the weekend since the East Coast Team and the West Coast Team both have Cape
Girardeau listed as their number one destination. The Board discussed advertising efforts for the show and
a suggestion was made by Mr. Robertson to push for Public Service Announcements on the radio stations.
Mr. Loy will be working with Mr. Denton on updating the airports web site which is located on the City's
homepage at .shmeme.ner,'cupeciy. Mr. Loy will also be checking into having an "Air Festival' web site
developed.
D. D & R Pilots Hangar - Mr. Loy reported all permits have been completed for the construction of the D &
R Pilots Hangar. Stockade Buildings has reported they will begin work next week.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. FAA Certification Inspection — Mr. Loy reported the airport will receive its annual FAA Certification
Inspection by Mr. Mike Mullins on February 8, 2000. lie also reported the painting project suggested
during the last inspection for Runway 02/20 has been completed and the airfield should be ready for the
inspection in February.
V. NON -AGENDA ITEMS
In reference to the difficulty in keeping the control tower fully staffed since the opening of several contract
towers across the nation, Mr. Loy explained that he and Mr. Davis have been exploring various full and/or
part time salary and benefit packages for presentation to the budget team.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss Mr. Ferguson made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Keene seconded the
motion. The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Carol Peters, Administrative Secretary
Minutes Approved By:
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