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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.10-01-1996AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES October 1, 1996 Airport Restaurant AYFENDANCE Members present: Steve Brazil, John I erguson. Randy I loldman, Dan Ovcrbey, Steve Robertson. Mark Seesing .t. Fred Waltz Members absent: Margie I.oiseau Others present : Greg Chenovrcth, Airport Manager; Carol Peters, Administrative Secretary: Wayne Anders, Manager, Air Evac Aviation it. CALLTO ORDER Chairman Waltz called the meeting to order at 5:10 p.m. III. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Mr. Chenoweth suggested the minutes be amended to state "a!e++one comment of the fuel being too high" in the itinerant traffic data report and also to change "more honest representative canuucnts" listed in the same section. A motion was made by Mr. Seesing, seconded by Mr. Robertson to approve the minutes of the September 10, 1996 Airport Advisory Board meeting with the noted changes. IV, OLD BUSINESS A. AIRPORT MANAGER'S REPORT Airport Emergency Plan. -Mr. Chenoweth informed the board the tabletop exercise went well. There were a few communications weaknesses found in the s}stems between the Police DeparimenL Tire Department and Control Tower. there are hopes of having a full dress rehearsal next year. Mi. Chenoweth went on to explain that the incident commander on the scene is the highest ranking fire officer at the scene. The Airport Manager, staff anti the Police Department's task is Io support and facilitate the needs of the Fire Department with the Police assisting to secure the area. During discussions in reference to the training the Firefighters receive, it was noted thev do their own training. They have received information on aircraft from the FRO in the past and Mr. Chenoweth has Presented them with a demo computer program which shows critical emergency response information on numerous different aircraft. VOR Checkpoint Station. - Mr. Chenoweth reported the infmunatioual signs should be up in the next few days. then a flight check will be arranged. Airport Marketing -Mr. Chenoweth reported on a drastic reduction in TWE fares from Cape Girardeau to St. Louis, which was a result of the letter cent to IWF, officials including, a member of their corporate Board tit Directors. lie mentioned the travel agents were made aware of the reduction in fares via fax and he is working nu advertising. Mr. Waltz requested %Jr. Chenoweth prepare a press release to be submitted to everyolw in our service area including print and broadcast media, arca Chamber of Commerce, service clubs, and check with our Convention and Visitors Bureau for any contacts they may have. Mr, Chenoweth also reported TWE, evening flight has increased approximately 20% since being moved up an hour in early September. The corporate brochure is being reviewed by area leaders as requested, and should be to the printers by the end of the month. Pavement Maintenance Mr. Chenoweth reported the sweeper unit is Close to being ready for use. Parts needed for the unit are on back order. Ile. also stated the Engineering Department is preparing specifications lin the pavement replacement project. Itinerant Traffic Data - Mr. Chenoweth informed the hoard that staff is looking into a suggestion box. Greyhound Rus Stop - Mr. Chenoweth informed the board that he sought feedback from airport tenants on having a bus stop at the terminal building. 'Ihe overall indication of the tenants was that a stop would not be a devimenl lir the airport. He visited with the manager of the Jackson stop. who will he the overall agent for the Cape stop.'Ihis individual suggested that two daytime stops would be adequate for now. I lie first proposal was for there to be no ticket booth at the airport stop_ passengers would have pre -purchased tickets. He suggested to the manager of the Jackson office to possibly work a deal with one of the tenants here to handle the distribution of those tickets for him- During discussion of the issue, Mr. Seesing mentioned this is a good opportunity to promote inter -modal transportation from the airport. Mr. Overbey made a motion for the ('try to move ahead with necessary steps to have a Greyhound stop established at the airport. Mr. Holdman seconded the motion with it passing by unanimous vote. October 1, 1996 - Airport Advisory Board Minutes Page 2 of NEW BUSINESS Fuel Sales Revenue - Board members discussed the report presented by Mr. Chenoweth detailing the fuel sales from October, 1994 - August, 1996. There was a noted decrease in the winter of '96 when the TWE ovemight flight was cut. Since that time, the sales have picked back up. Mr. Anders also mentioned these sales figures are up a significant percentage since his corporation took over the FBO business. Restaurant Introductions / Status - Mr. Chenoweth expressed Mr. Woodards regrets for not being in attendance. He planned to come, but something came up. He also mentioned Mr. Woodard is not getting the customers he had hoped for, but it is gradually building. Mr. Chenoweth noted we would have a better idea how things are going when we receive the first monthly statement by the IOth. Mr. Chenoweth is currently working with Mr. Woodard on advertising ideas and placement. VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS A. FACILITIES PLANNING COMMITTEE Mr. Chenoweth stated Crawford, Murphy and Tilley are proceeding with the pre -application for a grant for progressing with the master plan update, which will be presented to the City Council. B. PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE Mr. Robertson reported schedules are being arranged for a meeting between Ms. Loiscau, Mr. Ferguson, and Mr. Anders to discuss airport concerns. C. RULES & REGULATIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Mr. Chenoweth reported he is still in the process of reviewing the Rules and Regulations. Ile stated he would then forward it to Air Evac Aviation for their input. Mr. Waltz requested it be sent to all users of the airport not juS1 the 1 . FBO. During discussions of the Rules and Regulations, Mr. Seesing questioned if there would be nrininuim regulations for the Greyhound Bus stop to follow as well. Mr. Chenoweth will check with other airports for a sampling of what is done in other locations. VII. NON -AGENDA ITEMS Board members discussed the idea of building more hangar spaces on Ilse airport. It was mentioned that with the City's T -Hangar project, that funding was not allocated until tenants were identified to occupy the structure It was pointed out that despite this requirement, after it was built only one tenant initially moved in. Phis has been reversed with a waiting list for the stalls. Mr. Seesing mentioned the existing T-Ilangar building cost approximately $180,000. VIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION A motion was made by Mr. Seesing and seconded by Mr. Brazil for the board to enter executive session to discuss lease issues. The motion passed unanimously. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business for discussion, Mr. Ferguson motioned for adjournment, Mr. Robertson seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 6:20 p.m. Minutes Prepared by Carol Peters, Administrative Secretary Minutes Approved by: < C .,� I re Waltz Chairman. Airport Advisory Board