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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.09-10-1996AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES September 10, 1996 Airport Restaurant ATTENDANCE Members present : Steve Brazil, John Ferguson, Randy Holdmar, Margie Ioiseau, Dan Oveibey, Steve Robertson, .1. Fred Waltz Members absenn ferry Irwin, Mark Seesing Others present Greg Chenoweth, Airport Manager; Carol Peters, Administrative Secretary; Walter Denton. City Manager Administrative Assistant It. CALL'TOORDER Chairman Waltz called the meeting to order at 5:10 pun. III, MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS A motion was made by Mi. Brazil, seconded by Mr. Overbey to approve the minutes of the July 2, 1996 Airport Advisory Board meeting and the notes taker. at the August 6. 1996 meeting cat which a quorum was not present). Tire motion passed by unanimous vote. IV, DID BUSINESS A. AIRPORT MANAGER'S REPORT Air Traffic Control Tower- Current Funding Status. - Mr. Chenoweth reported to the board of recent discussions in reference to forming a coalition of Airport Managers at facilities with locally funded ATCj Mr. Holdmnn commented that politics got us no where previously and we should be concentrating on building our numbers back up, Mr. Chenoweth stated his plans were to do both, work the politics through a coalition and continue to boost our numbers. Airport Emergency Plan. -Mr. ( henometh informed the board the tabletop exercise has been set for September 27, 1996 at 10:30 am and welcomed board members to sit in on the exercise if they so desired. lie stated the Fire Department has requested the full rehearsal be in it time frame that the ground is either frozen or bone dry tit inter or late spring/summeru This is to more fully utilize the capability of their Crash/Fire Rescue trucks. VOR Checkpoint Station. - Mr. Chenoweth stated the FAA came for an initial check and the, will re -verify it atter the er, signage is in place. Airport Marketing - Mr. Chenoweth pointed out the Marketing Plan Working Paper summarized format was included in the iamitfs packet for this month's meeting. Mr. Waltz stated it should be forwarded to the City Council for their rev ice and feedback. Mr. Holdman also added that having the marketing plan is good. but we need to set goals and stick to them. Mr, Chonnweth also reported that TWE began their earlier evening flight on September 4. It is too early to see it i; will benefit hoardings, He also sent a letter to TWE officials detailing market and revenue potential of better service to (AdI He explained much of the data used was from the basis of market analysis information for other airlines such as COMAIR. Mr. I loldnran questioned when he planned to share that information with COMA I R. Mr. Waltz stated above table needed to beset to get this accomplished Mr. Chenoweth said he would shoot for October 31. Pavement Maintenance - Mr. Chenoweth repotted on the purchase of a runway sweeper /Jet blower unit from the Missouri Surplus Property program for $ 1,500. It is expected we will have to put another $ 4,000 - $ 5,000 into the unit which would still be a good deal for the writ. I! was originally from Scott Air Force Base. Rids for pavement repairs are scheduled to go out in October. 'I'lle main repair concern is it pavement failure on Runway 10/28. Plans for this project are to bid the work in a non-sfnp lirahion ar minimize runway down time. Airlines - Mi. Chenoweth stated T WE has been selected by the DO F as nut EAS carrier. Mr Chenoweth slated he also identified six is, seven airlines doing business in Missouri which he will ht contacting as potential additional airline providers. Itinerant Traffic Data - Mr. Chenoweth informed the board the sign -in book was beginning to Let some response. So far the comments have been mostly positive, except for one comment of the fuel being too high. The board discussed the fuel prices and what Could he; donr by the board to help the situation. A request was made to have a report for the nest agenda showing how much none) is generated for the airpo^ from fuel sales. 'To possibly receive more representative comments, a suggestion was made to have a locked box for the sign -in sheets to be dropped into. Mr. Chenoweth will check into having !his done. Restaurant Operator - Mr. Chenoweth repotted the Woodard's Regional Diner is now open and business is beginning. to pick up. Mr. Waltz recommended they be put on the agenda for next mmmth's meeting for introductions and a status report. I ie also stated the board and airport stal,I needs to do whatever possible to help keep the operation open. `► Main Entrance Sign Maintenance - Mr. Chenoweth reported the sign has been painted but the concrete block sit'ucturc is lensing, mortar and will need more work in the fat ere. UNICOM License - Mr. Chenoweth explained the UNICOM license was located in our files and is in the City's nano` until 1999. 1996 - Aimort Advisory Board Minutes Page 2 of'_ TWE Load Factor Information - Mr. Chenoweth presented the board with a report showing the load factors and averages for the past three years. Mr. Chenoweth stated 50% was considered the break even point by I WL for making the ]lights profitable. Mr. Chenoweth then explained that Senate Bill 5-1994 (FAA Reauthorization Bill) includes the I%— Dorgan Amendment which would put enough money in the EAS program which could gel us back to three flights per dav, but the House bill does not contain that language. Proponents in the House are working to get such language accepted by the bill conferees". Board members discussed the load factor information noticing that even though enplanements are down. load factors are remaining cunsmm. NEW BUSINESS Greyhound Bus Stop - The Board discussed the possibility of having a Greyhound Bus Stop at the terminal building. Alter the discussion the board asked staff to speak with the other tenants in the terminal to assure they did not have a problem with such a feature at the airport. If the tenants fell there would be a problem with that, then it mould have to be researched further. It was also felt the details should be checked into about getting a ticket office here as well. VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS A. FACILITIES PLANNING COMMITTEE Mr. Holdman made a motion to proceed with requesting the pre -application for a grant for progressing with the master plan update. Ms. Loiseau seconded the motion with it passing unanimously. R. PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE Mr. Robertson and Ms. Loiseau reported on the Ninety -Nines luncheon which was held August 17. There were fifty-five Ninety -Nine members in attendance plus several interested individuals and media. The City staff and Ms. Loiseau were commended for their hard work and coordination making it a well attended and well received event. Mr. Robertson also reported the committee will begin working on taking a friendlier approach with Wayne Anders to make him aware of some of our concerns with the image portrayed by our FBO. Mr. Robertson passed around photos taken for the corporate brochure. The board was requested to review the brochure for any suggested changes and it was also suggested to show a copy to Mary Miller, Convention and Visitors Bureau and `. to the Industrial Recruitment Association and Chamber of Commerce for their critiquing. Mr. Chenoweth invited all board members who were pilots to become more involved in the local Pilots Club. He mentioned he had been contacted by the Missouri Pilots Association with their interest in getting the local chapter reactivated. C. RALES & REGULATIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Mr. Overbey made a motion to adopt the draft Minimum Standards as presented for submission to the City Council for adoption. Mr. Holdman seconded the motion with it passing unanimously. Mr. I loldman motioned to table the Rules and Regulations until the next meeting 10 allow Mr. Chenoweth a chance to review it in depth for appropriateness with the Cape Girardeau airport. Mr. Brazil seconded the motion with it passing by a unanimous vote. VII. NON -AGENDA ITEMS VIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION .A motion was made by Mr. Holdman and seconded by Mr. Brazil for the board to enter executive session to discuss lease issues. The motion passed unanimously. IN. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business for discussion, Mr. Ferguson motioned ]or adjuronment. Ms. Loiseau seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m. Minutes Prepared by Carol Peters, Administrative Secretary linutes Approved by: .I. Fred Waltz Chairman, Airport Advisory Board