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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.05-06-1997AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES May 6, 1997 Airport Restaurant s -A FTENDANCE Members present : John Ferguson, Margie LOI[Call, Robbie Rollins, Steve Robertson, J. Fred Waltz, Harry Drummond Members absent: Steve Brazil, Dan Overby, Rand) Holtman Other present: Bruce Loy, Airport Manager: Dau Harris, Airport Operations Leadman 1. CALLTOORDER Chairman Waltz called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. 11. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Mr. Rollins made a motion to approve the minutes of the April 8, 1997 meeting, Mr. Robertson seconded the motion. The motion passed by unanimous vote. BE OLD BUSINESS A. Monthly Activity Report - Mr. Loy explained that both,'I WE euplanenrents and total enplmtements were up for the third quarter, 1997 compared to 1996, and presented graphs depicting the increases. Mr. Loy also presented graphs which showed Proctor and Garnble (P&G) boardiugs indicating annual increases for each of the three years. Mr. Loy noted that P&G hoardings were equal to nearly half of the total boardings for the third quarter. Mr. Loy noted that P&G should be approached as support f"or additional flights through TWE or for an additional airline. the Board agreed and the general consensus concluded that the airport should have first conversation with P&G to ensure proper communications and control. Mr. Lov staled that such activities would be coordinated closely with the Chamber of Commerce. B, May 14 Joint City Council Meeting - Mr, Loy presented a draft report to be presented to the City Cornet! May r.. 16, 1947, at 5:00pm in the Airport Restaurant. He noted the similarities to the 1996 Marketing Plan were purely coincidental since he had intcmionally not read the plan in order that he not he influenced by its content. Mr. Waltz noted an appreciation for the simplicity of the report and the detail given to possible strategies which might remedy seine of the airport's problems. He added, however, that he felt the '96 Marketing Plan included some items that could be blended into 'sit. Los's plan to complete a more comprehensive report. Mr. Loy agreed w make adjustments and to provide a more "bulleted" format for the Council presentation. The Board concurred and agreed to provide additional ties new prior to the meeting. C. Skydiving- Mr. Loy explained that Dwight bates had started using his pea gravel jump pit and presented the Board with a letter to Mr. Gates detailing the respousibi lilies for maintenance upkeep ofthe pit. Mr. Lov also noted the City Attorney had expressed his opinion that the Board may want to haae Sir. Gates include the airport as an additional insured party if we did not have that already. Mr. Waltz explained that, although the airport is included in Mr. (fate's waiver release which is signed before anyone jump&, the airport could still want to have Mr. bates add the airport to his policy, however, that should he up to the City Attorney. Mr. Loy agreed to follow up with the City Attorney, 1). ADA Requirements - Mr. Loy explained he had received correspondence from the I AA requesting a 1 ransilion Plan'-. from the airport by May In, 1997, in accordance with ADA requirements. Mr. Loy stated that the plan should be relatively simple since the terminal building remodel project met all ADA requirements, however. the section un boardimt assistance may rmmire an extension request since he is negotiating with "I WE to split an approximate $1,500.00 expense for a boarding ramp. 'the Board concurred and advised Mr. Loy to contact Tom Hoklmuser, contractor for the terminal remodeling project, for certification stating the terminal facilities meets all ADA requirements. F:. TWE Ramp Wall - Mr. Loy reiterated TWE's request to have a portion of the ramp wall outside their cargo door removed to allow drive through capability with their baggage cart, Mr. Loy reported he has requested City Engineering provide an estimate for removal of the wall, as well as an outside roof connecting the wall to the terminal, Ma} 6, 194? - A;rpml AdSisory Board Minutes _ Page_ of 3 F. Restaurant Update - Mr. Loy reported that he had been approached by a couple, Claude and Jeanette Johnson. regarding operation of the restaurant. Mr. Loy advised the Board that an additional RFP advertisement was not ` necessary. Ile stated that currently only the Johnson's and Kevin Seebaugh have expressed all interest in the restaurant and that he would prefer to have them both fill out the RFP forms and select from those two. Mr. Rollins noted that Mr. John Farquar should be added to the list of interested parties since he had inquired atrom the restaurant in the past, The Board concurred and relayed their interest to gel the restaurant leased as soon as Possible, IV. NEW BUSINESS A. Manager's Report FAA Central Region Conference - Mr. Lov summarized his Kansas City conference trip in a verbal report to the Board. He noted that the Alp budget and the Missouri DOT- budget were the main topic of conversation. All managers atlending the conference agreed that Congress proposed $1 billion AIP budget request was not sufficient and that we should all seek help from our Congressmen to get the Icvcl offunding back up to the 1990 $1.46 billion. Also, Mr. Loy reported that the Missouri Aviation Advisory Committee was working with the state to attempt annual state folding up to $11 million for Missouri airports. The money could be taken from the state jet fuel tax fund. EAS Funding - Air. Loy explained that a bill had been introduced thal would collect monies from foreign carriers flying over U.S. soil. the "Forcign Overflight Fee" has been projected to collect at least $50 million for the DO16,s EAS Department. That "would translate to at least one more roun(f trip for Cape Girardeau. • Joint *1 WEFrravel Agency Meeting - As a result of the new fees generating revenue, for the EAS program. TWE has been asked to consider additional flight(s) out of COI. As a result, Mr. Loy reported that TWE has asked the airport to contact the travel agencies for their input un the proper timing of an additional round trip flight, Mr. I oy has requested Bill Mishk. Marketing and Planning Director at Trans Slate Airlines, to travel to Cape for a cocktail hour inthvducing the agencies to the idea and providing good public relations at the Same time. Mr. Mishk has agreed to do so at the same time we are able to put together a meeting with P&G, sometime between lune 15 and June )0. • Contract Tower Association - Mr. Loy reported that he has been contacted by Mr. Spencer Dickerson with the AAAE, regarding the creation of the U.S. Contract Cower Association (USCTA). The association is being developed to assist contract tower airports in operational and funding issues. Mr. Loy added that the association is }working to also utilize the Foreign Overflight Fee as a possible Source for tower funding. I be cost fix CGI to join the association could be discounted to $500.00 from the typical membership price of $1,500.00. The Board concurred that the inveshrent would be good. assuming the move} is in our budget. • Restaurant Rental Rates - Mr. Loy advised the Board that he was working on restaurant rental rates that would provide a major discount for aviation related activities. Chairman Waltz recommended, and the Board concurred that management not worry about too much profit. rather concentrate on covering our costs so that the restaurant is being used. • Balloon Fest - Mr. Loy reported there was it lack of information available for the July 4 festivities and the plans for balloon activities. Apparently all of the balloon activities are being planned for Arena Park, but no one has been able to provide details. Mr. lo) said he could continue to get new information. The Board agreed with Mr. Loy that the airport Should consider taking ttc lead regarding any plans for nest years 1998 Balloon Fest. • Youth In Government - Mr. Loy reported that the Optimist's Youth in Government Day wn5 a great success and he asked for volunteers to provide an orientation flight to Ms. Alexandria Kohifeld, the student who acted as the Airport Manager for the day. Both, Mr. Rollins and Mr. Robertson volunteered io provide such it flight for Ms. Kohlfeld. 6, 1997 - Airport Advisory Board Minutes Paae 3 of 3 • Telephone Board - Mr. Loy asked the Board for information regarding the telephone board services and why we did not charge for such advertisement. The general consensus of the Board was the telephone was provided as a passenger service and they recommended Mr. Loy speak with Randy Huldman or Mr. Jerry Clenahan for more information. COMMITTEE REPORTS Mr. Loy felt there was not a need for additional committee reports. He stated that he would review the proposed Rules and Regulations and the Airport Information Pamphlet by the next Advisory Board meeting and would provide his comments then. The Board concurred. VI. NON -AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Robertson stated that he has always asked for a large calendar showing airport and other aviation events to be used for planning purposes and has never seen one. Mr. Loy agreed to order such a calendar and try_ to have available by the next June meeting. VIL ADJOURNMENT There being no further business for discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 7:00 Minutes prepared by Bruce Lo), Airport Manager Minutes Approved by: J. Fred Waltz Chairman. Airport Advisory, Board