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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.11-05-1996AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES November 5, /996 Airport Restaurant ATTENDANCE �► Members present: Steve Brazil, John Ferguson, Margie Loiscau, Dan Overbey, Steve Robertson, Robbie Rollins, Marl. Seesing, J. I'red Waltz Members absent: Randy Holdman Others present: Greg Chenoweth, Airport Manager: Carol Peters, Administrative Secretary; Wayne Anders, Manager, Air Evac Aviation; Walter Demon. City Manager Administrative Assistant It. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Waltz called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m, tit. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Mr. Robertson made a motion nit approve the minutes of the October I, 1996 meeting. Mr. Ferguson seconded the motion with it passing by unanimous vote. IV, OLD BUSINESS A. AIRPORT MANAGER'S REPORT Tosser Funding - Mr. Chenowelh informed the board he has received a fisting of Non -Federal Control Towers in the country to be useful in forming a coalition to push for Federal funding, VOR Checkpoint Station. - Mr. Chenowelh repelled the signage and markings are almost in place and FAA has been requested to do a flight check. Airport Marketing - Mr. Chenoweth reported to the board that advertising has been done through newspapers and radio ads featuring the TWE reduction in fares. These ads appeared in newspapers throughoul the region including Poplar Bluff, Kenner. Dexter, Cape Girardeau, etc. '[here was also a nice article on the KFV'S news broadcast on October 36. lie also reported the airport marketing intern, Dennis Minner, is visiting travel agents and gelling a lot of good information from them, which will be presented to the board at a later date. Mr. Waltz questioned what '.` happened to the press release to be done on the'f WE reduction in fares. Mr. Chenoweth stated it had not been done, but he would speak with Teri Goodman, Public Awareness Coordinator, and have it out this week_ lie reported the Corporate Brochure is at the printers and should be completed soon. A Utility Rill insert will be going out in the utility bills during November. This flyer does mention the TWE reduced fares Pavement Maintenance Mr. Chenoweth reported the sweeper writ is working and should be a big- help, The F,ngineering Department is working to put together specifications for the pavement repairs to the main runway. Itinerant Traffic Data - Mr. Chenoweth informed the board a number of responses have been received fnnn the sign -in book. A few corno eats included giving a Fuel discount to GAA and AOPA members, which Air Evac already does, and comments referencing the nice%friendly FBO service. A mention was made that lite word needed to get out about the fuel discount. A good place for that to appear would be in the St. Louis Avialion Journal advertisement. Greyhound Bus Stop - Mr Chenoweth stated he has not checked with any other airports as to the mininIDm operating standards which they may have for bus service. Minimum Operating Standards i Rules & Regulations - Mr. Chenoweth stated Wayne Anders, Air Evac Aviation, has a copy of the draft Minimum Operating Standards and Rules & Regulations for his review and comments, It was suggested to place an announcement in the newsletter that these drafts are available for users of the airport to review and make comments. A motion was made by Mr, Overbey that public comments brow airport users on the Roles and Regulations will be received on or before December 31, 1996. this motion was seconded by Mr. Rollins and passed by umulimou5 vote. V. NEW BUSINESS Restaurant Introductions ( Status - The airport board was presented a letter from Mr. Run Woodard_Jr in reference to a proposal for continued operations of the restaurant facility. Aller. discussion in reference to Mr. Woodard's proposal, a sub -committee was established to research the issue and meet with Mr. Woodard and the City Manager to find a solution u> the problem prior to the next meeting. The committee consists of Mr. Rollins, Mr. Waltz, Mr. Overbey, and Mr. Brazil. h was also requested that Mr. Chenoweth meet with Mr. Woodard and obtain copies of his financial books and a business plan, if one i,s available. This information should be forwarded to Mr. Richbourg. Finance Director, and the sub-conunittee for their review and analysis as soon as possible. November 5, 1996 - Airport Advisory Board Minutes Page 2 of 2 VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS W.. A. FACILITIES PLANNING COMMITTEE Mr. Chenoweth informed the board he will be supplying information to Mr. Seesing and Mr. Holdman in reference to projects he feels need to be addressed in the upcoming five year Capital Improvement Budget. The two main items of concern are I 1 the ramp pavement area in front of the Air Evac hangars, and 2) building of new T -hangars. Mr. Chenoweth's recommendation is to have the pavement issue resolved next year with the T -hangars being built in the nest two to three years. Mr. Anders questioned the City's intention to build new 'I -hangars because Air Evac has also been contemplating the construction of T -hangars as well. After the board discussed the issue, it was determined the Facilities Planning Committee should research the issue and report back to the board with their recommendation. Mr. Rollins was also appointed as a new member to the Facilities Planning Committee. B. PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE Mr. Robertson reported on a meeting of the Public Relations Committee in which they discussed FBO concerns. A meeting has been tentatively set with Mr. Anders to discuss the issues. C. RULES & REGULATIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE As previously discussed during this board meeting, it was decided to receive public comments until December 31, 1996 so that comments can be reviewed at the January, 1997 meeting. VII. NON -AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Chenoweth reported his last day at the airport would be November 22, 1996. He expressed his pleasure meeting and working with everyone, and his feelings that this airport has a lot of potential. Mr. Denton explained he will be overseeing the airport during the transition period. An ad for anew manager has been placed in "Airport Report" with a deadline for applying of December 13. He hopes to have a new manager on board by the end of January or early February. Mr. Robertson asked if the Airport Board would have any input on the selection process. Mr. Denton responded by stating the board can contact the City Manager with any thoughts they may have `r. on what they would like to see in an airport manager. Chairman Waltz extended his best wishes to Mr. Chenoweth as he accepts his position at the Municipal Airport in Chandler, Arizona. VIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION VC ADJOURNMENT 'There being no further business for discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 6:20 p.m. Minutes Prepared by Carol Peters, Administrative Secretary Minutes Approved by: .I. Fred Wal(z Chairman, Airport Advisory Board