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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.02-04-1997AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES February 4, 1997 Airport Restaurant *—ATTENDANCE Members present: Steve Brazil, John Ferguson. Randy Holdman. Margie L.oiscau, Dan Overbey. Robbie Rollins. Steve Robertson, J. Fred Waltz Members absent: Mark Seesing Others present: Carol Peters, .administrative Secretary; Walter Denton, City Manager Administrative AssistanC Michael Miller, City Manager CALL TO ORDER Co -Chairman Robertson called the meeting to order at 5:10 pan. It. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Mr. Ferguson made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 7, 1997 meeting, Mr. Holdman seconded the [notion. A discussion was held in reference to the accuracy of a section of the minutes stating, "Currently while on the ramp vehicles or aircraft are not required to contact the tower prior to moving." Board member concurred this was an accurate statement. The motion passed by unanimous vote. 111. DISCUSSION WITH CITY MANAGER MICHAEL MILLER Mr. Miller explained his purpose for attending the meeting was an attempt to visit with each board or commission at least once a year end to update the board on the status of the Airport Manager .search and the joint meeting requested by the City Council. Ile informed the board that the first candidate for the Airport Manager petition has not accepted the position. Staff will be working to get background information oil two of the other candidates simultaneously and will move alone in the process as quickly as possible. Mr. Miller explained to the board that the City Council has requested ajoint meeting with tire Airport Board which is usually an informal meeting held in the Council Chambers at 5:00 p,m. Mr. Miller also expressed his thanks to board members for the work theyhave been doing, the board in return thanked Mr. Miller for his time spent in attending their meeting and listening to their concern,. IV. OLD BUSINESS A. Monthly Status Report - No discussion was held in reference to items on report. B. Airport Movement Areas - Mr. Denton explained that Larry Davis followed through on the Board's request from the January meeting and contacted TW F via telephone corw erserious and a letter. lie also dei eloped a memo explaining the current situation for the new manager to review when Ire comes on board. C. Minimum Operating Standards / Rules & Regulations -'The board felt the drafts of the Minimum Operating Standards and Rules & Regulations should be reviewed by the new manager prior to submission to the City Council for implementation. It was noted that Section VII, Environmental Compliance of the Rules and Regulations is listed in the Table of Contents but not in the body of the documentlie broad felt the new manager should look into this Section for development as appropriate. V. NEW BUSINESS Airport Budget - Mr. Denton explained the proposed airport trudges was prepared by himself; Tower Chief, Larry Davis: Operations Leadman. Dan Harris: and Administrative Secretary, Carol Peters. It is subject to change with file arrival of the new manager and/or the budget team. Mr. Miller explained to the board what process the budget goes through before it goes to the City Council. He also stated a finalized draft of the budget will he presented to tire board before presentation to the City Council. If the board should have any concerns at that time they can address them directly to the City Council. Mr. Denton explained that hudgets from previous years were used as a guide in preparing the 97/98 budget. When a new nrmager arrives, staff will sit down with him and explain to him flow the budget was prepared. The board requested to see what the revenues for the airport are. Mr. Denton stated he will have that information availabfe for the next meeting. February 4. 1947 - Airport Advisory Board Minutes Page'. of Vl. COMMITTEE REPORTS \. A. FACILITIES PLANNING COMMITTEE Mr. Denton reported that a response has not Vcl been received from Air F,vurc Aviation in reference to their intent to build l' -hangars at the airport. Il. PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE Mr. Robertson suggested to hold the processing of the Corporate Brochure until such time as the new airport manager has a chance to review it and supply his input. C. RESTAU RANTOPERATIONS COMMITTEE Mr. Denton informed the board of one respondent to the Restaurant Request for Proposal. Staff has been checking his references and he asked the board to see what they could find out. He also stated that if another individual was szrious about wanting to submit a przgx�saL the RFP could go out again. Jhe board was requested to follow through on their leads and let Mi. Denion know of their findings. VII. NON -AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Robertson expressed his concerns of not wishing to deal with situations in the sane counter as with the last Airport Manager. Mr. Miller assured the board that the new Airport Manager will be instructed to keep the board informed and advised of what is happening at the airport. He also nwntioned Ire will try to cone to the first meeting w iih the new airport manager. He reminded the hoard he is always open for their comments or concerns and/or Mr. Denton is also available. Mr. Robertson also questioned Mr. Denton ifthe new Airport Manager will have the authority to speak with the media without first checking with City Management or the Public Awareness Off ice. Mr. Denton explained that Department Directors are trusted to do the right thing and can speak to the media if contacted. Mr. Heldman reiterated the fact that it would be easy to keep talking about the past, but we have no reason to assume we will have situations like in the past. The board concurred with Mr. Hnidman that it is important to move forward and stop dwelling on the pass. Vlll. ADJOURNMENT '[here being no further business Ru discussion, Mr. Ferguson motioned for adjournment, Mr. Brazil seconded the motion. The meeting was adjounred at 63y p.m. Minutes Prepared by Carol Peters. Administrative Secretary Minutes .Approved by: J. Fred Waltz Chairman, Airport Advisory Board 1..