HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.07-21-1998AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES
Juiv 21, 1998
Airport Restaurant
w.. Members present Harry Drummond, John Ferguson, Sharon Dunn-Heuring, Margie Loiseau-Bauerle.
Dan Overbey, Steve Robertson, J. Fred Waltz
Members absent: Steve Brazil. Jim Withers
Others present Bruce Loy, Airport Manager, Carol Peters, Airport Secretary. Peggy O'Farrell,
Southeast Missourian Newspaper, ']'out Holshouser, Architect
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Waltz called the meeting to order at 5:50 p.nh.
II. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Mr. Ferguson made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 9, 1998 meeting, Mr. Robertson seconded
the motion. The motion passed by unanimous vote.
III. OLD BUSINESS
A. Discussion & Recommendation for Restaurant Operations - Mr. Tom Holshouser, terminal building
architect, was present for the board's questions in reference to renovation costs associated with changing
the kitchen location and making the dining area smaller. Mr. Holshouser suggested a survey could be done
to determine the menu and type of food potential customers would like to have. This information could
then be used to determine if any renovations to the facility would be needed. Mr. Holshouser estimated
the cost for installation of a UL Hood, fryer and grill in the current bar area would cost some where in the
range of S10,lH10-S15,000. Another $5,000 to 510,000 would be needed for a partition wall to make the
dining area snhaller. The board continued discussions on restaurant management and whether or not to have
the management source a city employee or a contracted service. Mr. Waltz and Mr. Loy will develop a
written recommendation and will supply it to the board prior to the next sheeting for discussion at that time.
B. Monthly Activity Report - Mr. Loy explained to the board that the enplanement count is still looking
good. During the month of lune the itinerant and local traffic counts were up as well, due to the Air Race
Classic June 23-26, 1998. Overall TWE and P & G showed a 79% increase over lune of last year. Year-
to-date figures are up 6l % from last year. "rW E has provided us with an action plan which appears to he
working. Cancellations during the month of July have been much lower than those in June.
C. Air Festival Review - Mr. Loy reported on the very successful Air Festival held July 10 -12, 1998. Ile
stated the rain on Saturday had an effect on the entire weekend. The performers were all pleased with their
treatment here in Cape Girardeau and are looking forward to coming back. Approximately 8,000 people
were in attendance over the three day period Mr. Loy mentioned that all of the Sponsors which have heen
contacted since the event are eager to participate again next year. The application for requesting military
aerial support for a show next year has to be completed by August 1, 1998, therefore, a date for next year's
show will be determined in the next few weeks.
D. State Legislation Update - Mr. Loy informed the board that the governor has signed Bill 619 referencing
the jet fuel tax and tower funding legislation. He also reported that Mr. Brian Weiler, MoDOT, has stated
they will start collecting fees on September 1 and are recommending that reimbursements he made
quarterly. This would result in a reimbursement to the City for 6 months this fiscal year.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. FAA Appropriations - Mr. Loy directed the board's attention to a copy supplied in their packer
referencing a contract tower funding program being developed by the Federal government. This would
`► be a cost shared program most likely based on the Benefit/Cost Ratio.
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V. NON -AGENDA ITEMS
Mr. Loy reported on information received from the Missouri Department of Revenue on a State Revolving
Loan Program which could be utilized for building new i -hangars. Currently, tire airport has no vacant hangar
space available. Mr. Robertson made a motion than the board support the use of the State Revolving Loan
Program to be used for construction of bhangars and recommended Mr. Loy present this option to the City.
Mr. Drummond seconded the motion with it passing by a unanimous vote.
Ms. Loiseau-Bauerle commended the airport staff on a tine job done during the Air Race Classic, June 24-26,
1998. The pilots were all very pleased with their service and many flew back through Cape Girardeau on their
way home after the race.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business for discussion the meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.nt.
Minutes prepared by Carol Peters, Airport Secretary
Minutes Approved by:
J. Fred Walt
Chairman, Airport Advisory Board