HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.04-08-1997AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES
April 8, 1997
Airport Restaurant
'ATTENDANCE
Members present: Steve Brazil, Dan Overbey, Randy Iloldman, Robbie Rollins, Mark Scesing
Members absent: Margie Loiseau. John Ferguson, Steve Robertson, 3. Fred Waltz
Others present: Bruce Loy, Airport Manager: Butch Fggiman, City Council Member; Walter Denton,
Administrative Assistant to the City Manager
1. CALL. TO ORDER
Acting Chairman Overbey called the meeting to order at 5:15 p,m.
11. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Mr. Rollins made a motion to approve the minutes of the. February 4 and March A, 1997 meetings. Mr. Heldman
seconded the motion with it passing by unaninuws vote.
DE, OLD BUSINESS
A. Monthly Status Report - Mr. Deuton explained that the pavement maintenance bids came in over budget and
the Cill Engineer was reevaluating the specifications for rebidding later this Spring. The new specifications were
rebid on February 25, and the contract was awarded to PR Developers for $10,337. Since this bid is under the
$15,600 budgeted for the work, the contract most likely will be changed to provide for more wok. Work is
expected to begin in the next 2-3 weeks.
It. FAA Inspection Mr. Denton read a letter received from FAA Inspector Lyle Barber following the airport's
FAR Part 139 inspection. The letter commended the airport for the expeditious correction of the discrepancies and
officially closed the airport certification inspection,
s.,. C. Joint Meeting with City Council - Mr. Rollins suggested that Bruce Loy develop an outline for discussion in
April to present tot he Airport Board at the May 6 meeting. Mr. Loy responded that the will be meeting with
individual Airport Board members and with the Chamber of Commerce Transportation Committee, which will
assist him in developing ideas and a vision for the airport, The Board can then discuss a plan at its normal May 6
meeting, The Board asked for Bruce Loy anti Walter Denton to schedule a joint meeting with dhe City C'ouncit
sometime after the Board's May 6 meeting.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A, Discussion with Bruce Loy Mr, Loy expressed that he was happy to begin working at the airport and provided
a list of'some issues that have come to his attention since the started on April 2:
• Skydiving: Dwight Gates requested that the drop zone be cowered with pea gravel. Mr. Loy gave eondifional
approval, providing that Mr. Gates attempts to contain the gravel, to remove it if he leaves, and that he attempt
to bring skydiving shows and competitions to the airport.
• Ramp Wall: TWE requested that the protruding wall on the ramp outside of their boarding area be cut. This
would allow them to come in straight with their equipment. Mr. Loy suggested to them that he will allow them
to cut it according to the airport's specifications.
• Wheelchair lift: the airport received a letter from TW F informing that the airport must have "disabled assist
devices" for commuter airplanes by July 1, 1997. Mr Loy contacted Larry Graff, who has constructed similar
devices for other airports in the area Mr, Lov suggested that the airport may agree in pav for the device if
TWU assumes habilith. Board members suggested that a copy of the DOT ruling be obtained and begin
negotiating with TWE,
• Non -aviation use of terminal after hours: Mr. Loy received a request from a group wanting to use the airport
restaurant and terminal after the facility closes, Mr. Loy expressed that a policy is in effect for the renting of
the restaurant area, but Ire is reluctant to ope this to the terminal men for security reasons. The Board concurred
and asked Mr. Loy to see if an arrangement can he found.
• Restaurant: Mr. I oy has talked to John Weyman from Mollies about the possibilities; of a restarnam at the
airport. Mr. Loy is scheduled to discuss the issue with him at a further dale.
• FAA Conference: The FAA Central Region is holding its annual conference on April 30 - May I in Kansas
April 9, 1997 - Airport Advisory Board Minutes Page 2oft
City. This will give Mr. Lov the opportunity to meet regional FAA officials and colleagues from the Missouri
Airport Managers Association (MAMA).
V. COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Facilities Planning Committee - no report.
B. Public Relations Committee - no report.
C. Rules & Regulations Advisory Committee - no report.
VI. NON -AGENDA ITEMS
A. Committees -Mr. Holdnran suggested that the Airport Board reconsider the validity of its standing
committees. Some committees have completed their work and some may be assumed by the new Airport Manager.
The Board agreed to address the issue at the nest meeting.
B. Activity Report -Board members noted that TW E's enplanement number are up from last year. Mr. Loy
responded that it is largely due to the changing of the evening flight to 4:40 p.m. However, Mr. Loy noted that an
earlier morning flight is essential and efforts should continue to increase weekend flight frequency. Mr. Loy
discussed the use of coupon counts to gauge market potential and usage with travel agents.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business for discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
Minutes Prepared by Walter Denton, Acting Airport Manager
Minutes Approved by:
1-,..1 i,.L �-
`�s. Fred'Waltz
Chairman, Airport Advisory Board