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AIRPORT BOARD AILNUTES
March 9, 1999
Mac's Smokehouse Airport Restaurant
Mentha, Prescnc Steve Brazil, John Ferguson, Margie Iniseau-Bauerle, Steve Robertson, Mark Sewing,
J. bred Waltz
Mcnilms Absent: Harry Drummond. Dan Overbey, Jim Withers
Others Present, Bruce Luy. Airport Manager; Carol Peters, Airport Secretary; Michael Miller, Cin' Manager,
Laura Johnston. Southeast Missourian; David McAllister and Richard Hodge, Mac's Smokehouse
Airport Restaurant
1. MINLITS OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Mr. Seesing made a motion to approve the minutes of the Fchneov 9, 1999 meeting. Mr. Ferguson seconded
the motto l "rhe motion passed by unanimous vote.
11. OLD BUSINESS
A. Monthly Activity Report - Mr. Loy reported traffic for February is holding stead,. With Cantaifs
increased flight schedule, Mr. Loy will be contacting representatives front Comair trying to ohtaiu their
c]]planentait figures for addition to our monthly reports.
If. Zenair Update - Mr. 1 Iry expressed the good [Jew's fit,,( Zenair has agreed to locate in Cape Girardeau
unuiugent upon funding lot inh'astrueture impruventents. Mr. Loy will be joining Mr. Miller, Mr. Minh
Rubinson and Mr. Dick Reber in a trip to Jefferson City to discuss the grant application and out need for the
I undine.
C. Air Festival Update - Mr. Loy updated the board on efforts to host a week lung even[ with the VFW :uxl
American Legion pmts beginning with the parade and tirewurks on the 4'". The thence for Ibis year's Icsnvul
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is "Items S Legends - An Aerial tribute to our U.S. Veterans". As a regional airport, the board would
like to see the an festival develop into a regional event by reaching out to the surrounding communities and
,iganiiatiuns by getting them involved.
D. Restaurant Update and Discussion - Mr. McAllister and Mr. Hodge were present un hchalf of the
restaurant and explained the building to house their sticker has been completed except for the electrical
needsthey re-emphasized the parking problem. but realized the car rentals are helping as much as ahev
Can and the harge companies are slowly moving out Mr. Loy explained plans for new signage for the
parking lot are in the works. He will he meeting with the City's sign crew to see what they ntay he able to
dr,clup it, the interior. Mr. McAllister informed the hoard he is now open Wednesday through Friday
C�e[1i]]gs, but currently does not have plans to he open Saturday or Sunday. He has increased his staff trout
live to "']]elect) since opening in November. The board would like Mr. McAllister n try to market the
thing public, itinereut and local traffic. Suggestions were made to host fly -in breakfasts, advertise in
.dation publications, crass mailings and links to airport well pages. Mr. Loy will coordinate with Mr.
McAllister to arrange a namthly Fly -in breakfast, etc.
III. NPA\BUSINESS
Annual City Manager Visit - Mr. Miller was in attendance and explained that the Council has started in
annual visit with each of the boards and commissions ha help thein better understand what each hoard docs.
Ile commended Mr. Waltz on his presentation at the recent City Council meeting. Mr. Miller reminded the
hoard that the airport has progressed uver the past few years and needs to keep moving forward. Mr. Wale
thanked Mr. Miller and the City for everthing they did to aid in getting Zenair to locate in Cape Girardeau.
Airport Adcinon hoard Minutes March 9. 191)9 Huge
` airport Budget - %It Lor explained Ow Cin is rurrireiy l,xtkmp at the craft 199920004) hudyet Incluced
III the arport budget for the upcoming year is a pa sscuger leakage analysis which would indicate where and
irh} we are losh:c passengers. The resin!" should aid as 1;: possible obtaining a second airline.
1\NOV-AGENDA ITEMS
Ms. I alkeaaa Bauerle showed her appreciation for the service the airport board has June over the past few years
anh'' e1,r.uuend:d Mr. I oV oil his acuanpusbir.ews, Ms. Loiseau-Baucrle c tern ca the .Airport Board cxp:nn
\pr11 30. 1999, but she will he unable to attend the April meeting.
Nh. Rnheroon gave Mr. Loy an article about Scott APB/Mid America Airport. Mr. Loy will contact this Import
re^rnlinp; ttte possOffltg of becoming a feeder airport for diem.
AI JOLIRNMENT
Thcrc hem: no further business m dracuss Mr. I-ergusnn made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Robertson saolnded Ilia
nnninn. 'Ilie nlcaLne was adlourued al 4:10 p.m.
IVhnutQ� prepared by Carol Peters, Adminrsrativa- Seartary
,Moot,. Approved Be:
J. Fred \1'altr.
Chaim) ',. Aul'ort Adcisort Board