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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.04-14-1998AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES April 14, 1998 Airport Restaurant ATTENDANCE Members present: Steve Bra,il, Harry Drummond, Randy Holdman, Margie Loiscau, Dan Overbev, Steve Robertson, J. Fred Waltz, Jim Withers Members absent: John Ferguson Others present: Bruce Loy, Airport Manager, Carol Peters, Airport Secretary: Michael Miller, City Manager; Eric Cunningham, City Attorney I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Waltz called the meeting to order at 5' l0 p. iii. IL MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Mr. Holdman made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 10, 1998 meeting, Mr. Brazil seconded the motion. The motion passed by unanimous vote. 111. OLD BUSINESS A. Monthly Activity Report - Mr. Loy reported that traffic was well up for the month of March. Year -to -dam totals are up 727- For March, Procter and Gamble was up 167% which included their usual charter Flights and the ComAir visitation Flights. TWE finished the month with a 337 increase. Mr. Loy also informed the board that Air Evac Aviation will have one of their medic helicopters based here, which will allow for Letter emergency coverage to the outlying rural areas. It will be on call during the week and slatted I rmac, Saturday, mid Sunday. This should provide additional operations for the airport since the helicopter will Inc flying to the outlying areas on the weekends. 13. Restaurant Update - Mr, Loy informed die board that negotiations have ceased with Blimpic's in reference to operating the restaurant. They are in the process of opening a facility in one of the hospitals and feel they should wait to sec how it goes first. C. Legislative Update - Mr. Loy updated the board on the status of aviation funding bills in the current legislative session. Senate Bill 73l includes language about changing the let fuel sales tax from general revenue to the aviation trust fluid, but does not contain any language concerning the control tower funding in this time. Senate Bill 813-9h4 deals only with the Jet fuel sales tax, tower assistance and airports eligibility for State Aviation Trust Funds. Mr. Loy also mentioned there is legislation at the Federal level refcrencutg loan guarantees which might benefit airlines such as ComAir in starting up service at smaller airports such as Cape Girardeau. D. Air Festival Update - Mr. Loy relayed to the board that plans fur the Air Festival are coming along well. He asked the board to keep in mind dee need for sponsors and asked for their assistance in obtaining sponsorships. Mr. Lary explained that he has been dealing with lie Southeast Missourian to work out a plan regarding advertising and printing of the event program. Mr. Walt/ asked it any progress had been made in involving other communities in the event. After discussion it was decided to begin involving surrounding communities with their service organisations selling advance tickets. Mr. Walt, informed the board of a state Lions conference to be held in Cape Girardeau the first weekend in May. He will contact Keith Deintund to aid in arranging it conference of local chapters whde they are here in May to discuss ticket sales possibilities. IV. NEW BUSINESS A. Annual City Manager Visit - Mr. Miller was present at the meeting to thank the Airport Board for their involvement in the selection process which attracted Mr. Loy to accept the Airport Manager position and their help given in general supporting the City of Cape Girardeau. He also informed the board of the C'ouncil's request to hold a joint meeting with the Airport Board. After discussion, Mr. Miller will be checking file Council's schedule for either May I 1 or 12, 1998, Mr, Eric Cunningham, City Attorney, was also present to give the Board members a brief outline of the open meetings law and conflicts of interest regulations which April 14, 1998 - Airport Advisory Board Minutes Page 2 of " affect City boards. Mr. Cunningham answered questions from the board and emphasiicd that if any board member is in doubt regarding a conflict of unco sl or if a meeting should be considered an 'open" meeting they should contact Mr. Loy and he can contact him to find out. B. TWE Essential Air Service Negotiations - Mr. Lov informed the board that TWE is renegotiating their Essential Air Service IFAS) subsidy with the Department of Transportation. While in Kansas City for the Airports Conference Mr. Loy was informed Ihet the funding mechanism for the foreign over flight bac was deemed unconstitutional. Mr. Loy has since contacted Linda Prete with the Department of Transportation who has stated that it will not have any effect on the FAS Subsidy. They will just need to stake a language change on the law. Mr. Lary also informed Ms. Prete that TWE has not been utilizing the SI9,fltl0 they were allotted for advertising. C. FAA Conference Report - Mr. Loy gave a report on his trip with Mr. Withers to the FAA Conference in Kansas City. He stated it was a good conference in which he attended several informational presentations including one by Brian Weiler on legislation issues and one on industrial parks. V. NON -AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Loy reported the aminal budget process is completed. the airport budget for the 98/99 fiscal year is bane protwsed to the City Council at several thousand dollars less than this year's budget, but includes a big increase in marketing and advertising funds. Mr. Loy reported he will try to arrange with the Public Works Department to mend a few holes in the t-hanear ramp area. He also mentioned the City is In negotiations with Crawford. Murphy and Tilley (('MT) for consulting and an application has been sent to the state for ramp repairs, hack -up generator and master plan update. Mr. Robertson stated his concerns with the board never seeing the financial state of the airport and requested to see income/expense statements for the airport. Mr. Miller stated that when the City's new Computer System is installed the capability should be there to receive better rcpinis. He and Mr. Loy will speak with John Richbourg, Finance Director, regarding having airport income/expense reports available for the board's review. Mr. Loy gave a brief update on the Air Race Classic, mentioning that the Zoom Club would like to be Involved in the event. Information for the City's full page article in the event program has been sent and leg prizes are being gathered. Mr. Robertson started conversations in reference to the recently renovated Branson airport. He questioned where the monev was obtained for the renovations and what the feasibility would be of having a link from Cape Girardeau to Branson. Mr. Loy will research this possibility. Mr. Loy informed the board that Mr. Brian Weiler, MoDot Aviation Director, will be at the restaurant Thursday, .April 30 for a presentation of the pending legislative issues and to report on what his department is doing for the aviation industry. He invited the airport board as well as the City Council and Chamber of Commerce officials to attend. Mr. Holdnran requested a discussion of restaurant options he on the next agenda. Mr. Loy will prepare statistics from prior restaurant operations for use during these discussions. V1. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business for discussion, Ms. Loiseau made a motion to adjourn the meeting mid Mr. Brazil seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m. Minutes prepared by Carol Peters, Airport Secretary Minutes Approved ov: .I. Fred alt Chairman, Airport Advisory Board