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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.06-03-1997AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES Juste 3, 1997 Airport Restaurant 1' ATTENDANCE Members present: Steve Brazil, Harry Drummond, Margie Loiseau, Dan Overbey, Steve Robertson, J. Fred Waltz, Members absenC John Ferguson, Randy Heldman. Robbie Rollins Others present Druce Loy, Airport Manager; Janet Dye, Airport Secretary L CALL TO ORDER Chairman Waltz called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m. II. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Mr. Brazil made a motion to approve the minutes of the May b, 1997 meeting, Mr. Robertson seconded the motion. The motion passed by unanimous vote. III. OLD BUSINESS A. Monthly Activity Report - Mr. Loy explained that the overall traffic count was up but due to the early date of the meeting, June 3. the cnplancment counts from P & G and i WE were not in. As soon as the records were availahle, they would be mailed to each board member. B. Skydiving - Dwight Gates/Sky Sports Insurance Policy - Mr. Loy explained that he had again questioned Mr. {fates concerning his insurance. Mr. Gates gave his assurance that all jumpers were covered under the U. S. Parachuting Association's insurance policy. Mr. Loy petitioned Mr. Gates to have written copy of the USDA coverage by the next meeting Mr. Gates stated that USPA had been contacted for it copy of the policy and it would be given to Mr. Loy as soon as possible. %It. Brazil wanted to know if the airport was covered ander the insurance. Mr. Loy explained that USPA apparently offered a broad coverage including all airports. The Board clarified that it was their concern, as well as the concern of the City Attorney to be able to show the Airport is somehow covered by USPA should the Airport ever be included as a polentially liable party in a lawsuit. The Board suggested that the airport could be named as a certiticale holder. Mr. Loy will take this request and information to Nit, Gates. C. FAA Accessibility Requirements/Transition Plan - Mr. Loy explained that he had sent a letter to Mr, Edward Scaggs of the IAA regarding the transition pl:m and that hie believed that all the requirements for the transition plan had been met. TWE, is willing to pay to have the aircraft access boarding ramp made at an expense of approximately $1,500.00. TWE. will accept the liability coverage. In return, they request that the Airport pay its agreed share of $750.00 through rental reduction for a specified period of time. The ramp will also be made accessible to other planes coning into the airport. D. TWE Ramp Wall Update - Mr. Loy explained that his request for information on the removal of the wall outside TWE's cargo door, is with the Engineering Department. Mr. Loy has also requested information on the price of putting a roof over the wall. Mr. Loy stated he would follow up with Engineering. E. Restaurant update - Mr. Loy announced to the Board that letters had been sent to the five parties interested in the restaurant. 'Ihe letter requested that the parties complete and submit the RFP by June ?0. 199?. Mr. Loy apprised the Board that Ms LeGrande IScott City) and Mr. and Mrs. ,Johnson (Marble Hill) appeared to be the most promising. The Board expressed their wish that these parties be offered extra encouragement and to offer their support so that the restaurant could be ]eased as soon as possible. F. EAS Funding Update - Mr. Loy explained that the EAS Funding had been approved by the Senate and funding was still in the planning for October I. 1997. Mr. Loy explained that the June 3, too' -Airport Advisory Board f0mines Page 24 3 program is experiencing some difficulties with the Canadian Air Carriers and that delays might occur. Mr. Loy also stated that he and Mr. Ron Craft front the Jefferson City Airport are working r.. with Spencer Dickerson, at the American Association of the Airport Executives (AAAF.) regarding utilization of some of these funds to assist with funding the Contract Towers. G. TWE/P&G Meeting - Mr. Loy informed the Board of a planned meeting between Nat Brooks, President of Finance with the. local P&G. and Bill Mishk from TWE at the Chamber of Commerce on June 24, 1997 at 11:15 A.M.. Mr. Loy stated he would be meeting with P&G officials oil June 23, to discuss ways that the Airport might better serve P&G. The Board requested a clarification of Mr. Tom Schultes letter offering his assistance in contacting someone at P&G. Mr. Loy also expressed his disappointment in having to postpone the meeting with the travel agencies. Mr. Loy feels that a later date would prove to he more productive when all of the interested parties, travel agents, TWE, and P&G, could attend. H. Balloon Fest Update - Mr. Loy informed the Board that the 1997 Balloon Pest has essentially been canceled and it appeared that no balloons will be involved with the July 4 activities as had been rumored. At this time Mr. Loy also announced, to the Board, that plans for the 1998 Balloon Fest was in progress for July to- 1 a_, 1998. Mr. toy has been in contact with Mr. Mike Bein, state balloon pilot, who states that there will be no problems in having 15 to 20 balloons here for a three-day event. Mr. Loy also expressed Itis plans for other events to be occurring at that time. An event is still in the planning for September or October of This year. I. Rules & Regulations - Mi. Loy spoke with Eric Cunningham concerning the rules and regulations. Mr. Cunningham suggested that the document he submitted to the FAA in Kansas City for them to example. Mr. Loy stated that he would suggest to Mr. Cunningham that he examine the document first and if he still felt a need, it would then be forwarded to the FAA. Mr. Loy also felt that the issue of insurance regulations should be possibly added to the rules and x.. regulations and will follow up on this matter. J. Promotional Flyer - Mr. Loy stated he had received the Flyer and it looked good, except he questioned the use of the slogan, "We're in the middle of everything_" lie suggested that a more dynamic slogan might be found. Mr. Loy also noted that he had remembered there was being concern over the pictures used in the flyer. Mr. Loy and Mr. Robertson will go over the pictures mgetherto determine if more suitable pictures are available. IV. NEW BUSINESS A. Manager's Report Radiro newspaper promotion - Mr. Loy apprised the Board of the ads being used to promote the Airport. there are to be two ads in the Southeast Missourian, one in the Sunday paper and the second in the River Fest Supplement. There will be advertisements on KGMO and 104.7 MIX daily detailing the $40 thru fare offered by TWE, and other services offered by the airport. There will also be a drawing offered over the air and at the River Fest offering free introductory training flights and a tandem jump. Wayne Anders of Air Ilvac is offering the flights and Divight Gates of Sky Sports is offering the tandem inmp. there will be a live remote at the airport on June 12 with Dayton Slone, D J for 104.7 MIX. He will he given one of the tandem jumps offered by Dwight Gates and beprinting at that time. Mr. Loy assured the Board that he would be informing the Cape Pilot Club, Air Lvac and otter interested parties of the live remote and the opportunity of speaking on the radio. a► Hertz/Gift Shop Letter of Request - Mr. Loy explained that a letter from Charleen Back was received requesting the Airports assist in keeping the Gift Shop open. The Board was of the opinion that every assistance should he made for Ms Back to keep the Gift Shop June 3. i9Q7 - Airport Advisory Board Minutes Page 3 et 3 open. Mr. Loy expressed the possibility of the restaurant running the Gift Shop once it was occupied, but until such a time that it was vital to keep the shop open. Mr. Loy will follow up with City Managunent and Ms Back concerning the request. Enterprise Car Rental - Mr. Loy informed the Board of a request for the airport to consider a self service car rental by Enterprise Car Rental, Mr. I.,oy expressed his concern over the Airports's ability to accommodate the company's request and also tit the parking space they would require. Mr. Loy will obtain more information regarding Enterprise Car Rental, the legalities involved, and how other airports have handled this request. 1998 FAA Airports Conference Steering Committee - Mr. Loy reported that he is now on the committee and asked their board members for any airport related idea, they might have for workshop sessions, Mr. Loy informed the Board that the committee was interested in small airport ideas and that he mould pass on any that the Board decmed important. NON -AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Loy stated that a large calendar has been ordered and should be in use by the next meeting. VI. ADJOURNMENT 'I here being no further business for discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 6:30 P.M.. `. Minutes prepared by Janet Dye, Airport Secretary Minutes Approved bv: J. Fraltz Chairman, Airport Advisory Board `%—