HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.07-01-1997AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES
July 1, 1997
Airport Restaurant
ATTENDANCE
Members present: Larry Drunnnond,.fohn Ferguson, Steve Robertson, Robbie Rollins
,1, Fred Waltz
Members absent: Steve (Brazil, Randy Holdman, Margie Loiseau, Dan Overbey,
Others present: Brocc toy, Airport Manager, Carol Neter, Airport Secretary; Robert Low,
Airport Inlern; Vanessa Jones, KZIM Radio
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Waltz called the meeting to order at .',05 p.iw
IL MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Mr. Robertson made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 3, 1997 meeting. Mr. Ferguson
seconded the motion. The motion passed by unanimous vote.
Ill. OLD BUSINESS
A. Monthly Activity Report - Mr. Loy explained to the board that he did not have much
information yet for the month of June, but conversations with TWE employees indicate about
a 20% increase over last year. Jhe board discussed what criteria was followed in determining
what was counted as an enplancmcnt after Mr. Waltz questioned the issue. Mr. Loy will
research the issue and report back to the board with his findings.
B. Skydiving - Dwight Gates/Sky Sports Insurance Policy - Mr Loypresented it copy of the
tl. S. Parachute Association's Certificate ollnsurance listing the City of Cape Girardeau as a
certificate holder. Mr. Loy explained to the Board that Skysports is typically perlixming
�r skydiving and tandem jumps each Wednesday evening from approximately 4:30 p.m. to dark.
If the weather is bad on Wednesday. they will move their jumps to Thursday'. He also stated
thus far there have been no problems w'ilh any other aircrail and they will he involved in the
Aviation Day Open House in October.
C. Restaurant Update - Mr, Loy informed the board that one proposal was received from Ms.
Yromne LeGrand. The Board felt it important to commit to opening the restaurant as quickly
as possible. Mr. Rollins and Mr. Loy will be contacting vendors for credit references. The
board also discussed the possibility of'smoking restrictions in the restaurant arca.
D- TWE/P & G Meeting - Mr. Loy explained to the Board the difficulty he Inas been facing
trying to get a joint meeting Scheduled since P & G canceled the meeting scheduled for
June 24, lie will continue to attempt arranging a meeting with the two companies.
E. TWE Ramp Wall Update - Mr. Loy reported this project was still with the Engineering
Division, who apologized for the delays and expected a report to be completed in the scar
future.
F. Rules & Regulations - Mr. Loy infortned the Board that the draft was still in the attorney's
office for his review.
G. Enterprise Car Rental -This issue teas discussed during Executive Session.
H. llerWGift Shop Letter of Request - Mr. Loy reported on his conversations with kJs. Back.
Ms. Back is willing to hang in for a while to see if things pick up and if a restaurant is opened.
She will let Mr. Loy know if it becomes a major issue.
1. Promotional Flyer - Mr. Robert Low. ,Airport Intern and Mr. Loy have basically completed
July 1, 1997 - Airport Advisory Board Minutes Pagc 2 of 2
the flyer- except for changing a few photographs. -Phe Chamber of Commerce will be
chipping in $'_50 toward the printing costs.
IV. NEWBUSINESS
A. Manager's Report
Upcoming Events - Mr. Loy held a walking session with the Pilots Club. As a result, an
Aviation Day/Open House was set for October 18. Since that time, Mr. Loy found out
that there world be some balloons available on Oh;tober 4. A representative for the
balloons will be at the July 13 meeting of the Pilots Club to discuss what they have to
other for next year it not for the October went. Mr. Ferguson stated the Pannon FAA
Chapter"s annual fly -in is being held October 19. Ile suggested the FAA co-sponsor the
event. The Pilots Club is also thinking about having a monthly fly -in breakfast. Mr. Loy
presented the board with a copy of the letter he wrote to Ms. Pauline Glasson in reference.
to the 1998 Air Race Classic. A decision is expected by September whether or not Cape
Girardeau will be oil the stopover list. IJalloon Fest `98 is set tx the weekend of
Jul< 10.12. 1998.
Airport Engineering REP - Mr. Loy reported the contract with Crawford, Murphy &
Tilly has expired. Mr. Loy just received a draft of the Request for Proposal for a new
Engineering/Consulting lirm from the ('try's Engineering Division and will be reviewing
it,
Marketing Update - Mr. Lo) told the Board about the ads running on the radio station,
promoting the $ 40 round trip through fare. Mr. Low is currently working un a web page
and researching N idcos available M aid him in this process.
Greyhound Bus - Mr. Loy expressed Io the board concerns with incidents occurring with
passengers of the Greyhound Bus. It was the feeling of the Board that if the bus service
was causing a problem at the airport, service should be discontinued.
V. NON -AGENDA ITEMS
Mr. Loy informed the Board of his plans to attend a IJS Contract'I ower Program Workshop in
Washington, D.C. on July 17 and 18.
VI, AWOURNMF,NT
Tftcre being no further business for discussion, the meeting was adjourned and a motion was
made by Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Rollins for the Board to enter into Executive Session.
Minutes prepared by Carol Peters. ,Airport Secretary
Minutes Approved by:
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.I. Flied Waltz
Chairman, Airport Advisory Board