HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.05-28-1998AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES
May 28, 1998
Airport Restaurant
Members present: John Ferguson, Margie Loiscau, Steve Robertson, 1, Fred Waltz, Jim Withers
Members absent: Steve Brazil, Harry Drummond. Dan Overbey
Others present Bruce Loy, Airport Manager; Carol Peters, Airport Secretary
Chairman Wall/ called the meeting to order at 5:10 p.m. explaining that the purpose of this special meeting was to
discuss the operation of the restaurant, review various options available and to come up with a recommendation for
the City Council,
Mr. Loy explained to the board that during conversations with Mr. Miller, he appears to he anxious to make it
determination in reference to the airport restaurant operations, but nothing can actually ods effect until after July 1, 1998.
The hoard discussed various options available including sending requena for proposals again, acquiring a tranchise or
(tic City hiring a manager to run the operation.
The hoard came up with several ideas and comments which will he researched, including the following:
• 'Ihe use of vending machines for times when the restaurant is closed.
• Hire a working manager, offering them a base salaryplus incentives.
• Investigate relocating the kitchen.
• Have a restaurant open seven daps a week at least for breakfast and lunch.
• Consider a non-smoking facility without alcohol.
• Check with Vo -Tech school regarding internship possibilities.
prior to the next regular meeting on lune 9, 1998, hoard members will be checking with area restaurant owners and
managers regarding estimated start up costs, including management salaries.
There being no further business for discussion, Mr. Ferguson made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr Robertson
seconded the motion with the meeting being adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Carol Peters, Airport Secretary
,liuutes Approved by:
1. ed Waltz
Chairman, Airport Advisory Board