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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.05-14-1996AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES May 14, 1996 Airport "Restaurant Meeting Room" 1. ATTENDANCE Members present : Steve Brazil, Randv Holdman, Margie Loiseau, Dan Overbey, Steve Robertson, Mark Scesing. Bill Walker, J. Fred Waltz Members absent Tory Irwin Others present Greg Chenoweth, Airport Manager; Carol Peters, Administrative Secretary; Wayne Anders. Manager, Air Evac Aviation; Walter Denton, City Manager Administrative Assistant; Sharon Dunn, Manager, Prestige Air Services; Vanessa Jones. 6ZIM Radio CALL YO ORDER Chairman Waltz called the meeting to order at 5:10 p.m. and passed along to board members a message that Mr. Irwin has indicated he would be resigning from his position on the Airport Advisory Board. III. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS A motion was made by Mr. I loldman, seconded by Mr. Brazil to approve the minutes of the February 6, 1996 Airport Advisory Board meeting. The motion passed by unanimous vote. A motion was made by Mr. Robertson to approve the minutes of the March 5, 1996 Airport Advisory Board meeting. Mr. Seesing seconded the motion with the motion passing by a unanimous vote. In reference to the minutes of the April 2. 1996 meeting, Mr. Seesing questioned why there were no minutes presented from the closed session mentioned in the minutes. Chairman Waltz informed Mr. Seesing that the closed session consisted of a discussion of minutes from previous meetings and there were no notes taken. Also in reference to the April 2, xr. 1996 minutes, Mr. Heldman made a motion to amend the minutes by adding to a sentence in OLD BUSINESS, changing it to read Based on information supplied by the airport manager, Afr. Holdnmm suggested priorities d9-12 relating o runway extensions should be moved up in 1 e priorav list since interested air cargo cnmpmties and the Leopold group also came hack voting u 6500'rurnray m too .short. With this amendment, a motion was made by Mr. Robertson to approve the April 2, 1996 minutes of the Airport Advisory Board Meeting. Mr. Heldman seconded the motion with the it passing by unanimous vote. IV. OLD BUSINESS Chairman Waltz and Mr. Chenoweth presented towner board member Mr. Steve Nesler a plaque in appreciation for service to the City of Cape Girardeau as an Airport Advisory Board member from 1990 - 1996. Mr. Nesler expressed his thanks and appreciation. A plaque was also prepared for Mr. Mike Wandrick, former board member, in appreciation for his service to the Airport Advisory Board from 1993 - 1996. Mr. Wandrick was unable to attend the meeting. The plaque will be delivered to him by airport staff. Mr. Nesler and Mr. Wandrick terms expired in April, 1996. Mr. Waltz welcomed Mr. Brazil and Mr. Seesing as new members to the board. Mr. Chenoweth explained to board members the new agenda item for each month -- Airport Managers Report. This report was prompted by the City Manager as means of keeping the board up-to-date on the status of airport issues. An item will remain on the report each month until the issue is resolved, then it will be dropped from the report. Air Traffic Control Tower- Current Funding Status. Mr. Chenoweth explained the state funding has been pulled but, the feeling from Lloyd Parr with the MHTD Aviation Department is Page I of 4 5/14/96 Airport Advisory Board Minutes Page _' of 4 that the Governor is not opposed to funding control lowers. His feelings are that funding was cut in this session because it was soler earmarked for Cape Girardeau. Mr. Chenoweth also informed members he will be sitting in on a committee that the Missouri Airport Managers Association (MAMA) is involved with for control tower funding. He will keep the board informed of their progress. Mr. Seesing questioned the current funding of the tower and the length of time the City has funding set aside. Mr. Chenoweth explained that the City has funding in place through December, 1996; anything after that is uncertain. Airport Emergency Plan. Mr. Chenoweth expressed a table top exercise would probably be held in August. Mr. Holdman and Mr. Seesing agreed the last table top exercise was in October, 1992. Mr. Seesing highly recommended an exercise be done as soon as possible. Mr. Holdman asked if a live burn was required. Mr. Chenoweth stated live burns were required and the Fire Department has claimed to have done several in the past year. Airport Compass Calibration Pad. Board members discussed whether such a pad is needed, the issues of the best location for such a compass calibration pad and the risks/concerns in relation to the pad not being in accordance with FAA Airport Design Criteria. The board decided through a motion by Chairman Waltz, which was seconded by Mr. Holdman, to check with Mr. Bill Hinck, Cape Avionics, for advice and guidance before continuing further in the process. VOR Checkpoint Station. Mr. Seesing made a motion for the Airport Manager to use his discretion in finding the best location for such a checkpoint and make it so. Mr. Holdman seconded the motion. The motion passed by unanimous vote. Wind/Altimeter data link to FRO for after hours reporting to aircraft. Discussions evolved among board members in reference to the need of a data link to the FRO. Mr. Chenoweth explained Air Evac Aviation wished to have this link to provide accurate information to pilots when the lower is closed. It is noted in their lease agreement that such equipment will be supplied by the City. After much discussion, Chairman Waltz stated this issue was between the City and the FBO and they should work out the details. Airport Marketing, Mr. Chenoweth reported he is in the process of putting together a formalized marketing plan which he hopes to have drafted by the next meeting. Chairman Waltz expressed the boards dissatisfaction with the progress being shown in the area ofmarketing. The board feels marketing is a very high priority and should be treated as such. A timetable is needed to track progress. Mr. Chenoweth agreed this project is non -ending and will need continued attention. Pavement Maintenance/Foreign Object Debris (FOD) on Runways/Weed in Cracks of Pavement. Mr. Chenoweth reported to board members that the operations staff is making an inspection of the runways twice daily. There is money set aside in the budget for pavement maintenance. Mr. Holdman stated the runway maintenance is important and the funding is a good step. Mr. Seesing added in the Master Plan there is mention of pavement rehabilitation which he would like to see pushed a little more. Airlines. Mr. Chenmvcth slated negotiations with airlines are about where we were before. As of a conversation with Ione Star today, they are not interested in the EAS. He hoped to speak with the President of Ione Star the following day. I le also spoke with DOT's Linda Prete who slated she will re -issue a tentative rate with TWE then open it up for others to say why they should not receive the subsidy. Mr. Seesing made a motion which was seconded by Mr. Overbey for the Airport Board to recommend to the City Council that Cape Girardeau be eliminated from the Essential Air Service subsidy program. After discussion among board members in reference to Mr. Seesing's motion. The motion failed with one yes vote four no's and three members abstaining. Chairman Waltz appointed Mr. Seesing to research the issue further. Ms. Sharon Dunn offered her assistance in this project. Ift- 5/14/96 Airport Advisory Board Minutes page 3 of V. NEW BUSINESS A. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Chairman Waltz asked Mrs. Peters which positions needed to be appointed. Mrs. Peters informed the board last year the positions of Chairman and Co -Chairman were appointed. Chairman Waltz expressed to the board that the position of secretary could also be appointed, if they so desired. The board chose to have the Airport Adm inistrative Secretary continue as secretary of the board. Chairman Waltz asked for nominations for the position of Chairman of the Airport Board. Mr. Walker nominated Mr. Robertson and Mr. Overbey nominated Mr. Waltz. Mr. Walker motioned nominations close for the position of Airport Advisory Board Chairman. Votes were taken by ballot with Mr. Robertson receiving three votes and Mr. Waltz receiving five votes. Therefore, Mr. Waltz was appointed for the position of Chairman. Chairman Waltz asked for nominations for the position of Co -Chairman of the Airport Board. Mr. Seesing nominated Mr. Robertson; no other nominations were received. Mr. Robertson, by acclamation, was appointed to the position of Airport Board Co -Chairman. B. FISCAL YEAR 96/97 BUDGET Mr. Chenoweth presented to the board a copy of the proposed airport budget to be presented to the City Council. He explained, in response to Mr. Holdman's questions, the majority of the tower expenditures are under salaries and contractual building maintenance. The tower was picked up with the 96/97 budget being less than the previous year due to the ABET vehicle which was in last year budget. The 96/97 budget contains no capital asset items. In response to Mr. Waltz's question where would you like to see more in the budget, Mr. Chenoweth stated he would have liked to have seen more in place for runway work and also more in advertising. But, he teals comfortable with this budget. Mr. Holdman questioned the balance in the employee travel,/ training account, due to the Mayors comment there was no money in the budget for Mr. Chenoweth to visit with airlines. Mr. Chenoweth explained money has been put in place for the operations leadman to attend an Airport Specialist Operations School, but training will be sacrificed if airline visits are needed. Mr. Chenoweth also added the board would be more involved in the budget process next year. Probably around November he will be asking for their input on what to present to the City Council. C. AIRPORT RULES AND REGULATIONS Mr. Chenoweth explained the copy of Airport Rules and Regulations presented to them is a beginning draft for comments. Currently the airport does not have a mechanism for controlling commercial operations or to establish contracts with commercial businesses. Mr. Seesing stated this was a good start, but it needs to cover particulars more for industries and the airport zone plan. Mr. Holdman questioned Mr. Chenoweth on where wording was obtained in the minimum services section for a Fixed Based Operator. Mr. Chenoweth stated it was taken from the current lease. Mr. Holdman presented board members with a variety of Advisory Circulars and lease information for their reference. He asked board members to review the PAA circulars and recommended a committee be established for the review and amendment of the draft airport rules and regulations. Mr. Holdman was appointed as chair to the Rules & Regulations Advisory Committee with Mr. Seesing and Mr. Brazil serving as committee members. Ms. Leon suggested an analytical Survev be performed of other airports and how they have minimum standards for (heir FBO's. Mr. Anders also suggested communications with the FAA Central Region in reference to their interpretations of the advisory circulars. Mr. Waltz stated he would prefer Mr. Chenoweth contact the FAA to find out if the advisory circulars have been amended since the �► publications which Mr. Holdman presented. 5/14/96 Airport Advisory Board Minutes Page 4 of 4 VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS A. FACILITIES PLANNING COMMITTEE Mr. Holdman reported the Facilities Planning Committee has not yet met due to losing a member, Mr. Wandrick. Mr. Holdman requested Mr. Seesing be appointed as the new member of the committee. He also stated he has made contact with Crawford Murphy and Tilly in reference to the shift of priority listings. It is CMT's recommendation a letter be composed to the Missouri Highway and Transportation Department on the runway importance. B. PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE Mr. Robertson reported the Public Relations Committee has had two meetings. The first was just a brainstorming session in which Mr. Chenoweth agreed to work more closely on issues such as what to do with the reaction of the restaurant closing and will keep the community apprised of what is going on at the airport. Mr. Robertson also reported on the second meeting of the Public Relations committee which was held that day at noon. fhe meeting time was changed to accommodate Ms. Lois Feigenbaum, a member of The Ninety -Nines, Inc. Mr. Robertson recommended to the board a conference sponsored by the airport be held for The Ninety -Nines, Inc. on August 17, 1996. This would be used to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Cape Girardeau being designated as a stop over in the Powder Puff Derby in 1966. Mr. Waltz suggested the aid of the Convention and Visitors Bureau in planning the event. Mr. Robertson passed around some print advertising which was developed by TWE's ad agency. These ads will be placed in the Business Today publication and the Southeast Missourian. He also showed members a draft informational brochure which has been developed to be geared to the corporate pilots. Mr. Chenoweth added he would also like to do another brochure geared to the general aviation public. He stated after conversations with Mitch Robinson, Industrial Recruitment Association, he has agreed to pay I/4 of the cost of the brochure. VII. NON -AGENDA ITEMS VIII. EXF.Ct ITIVE SESSION Mr. Seesing made a motion the Airport Advisory Board enter into Executive Session to discuss lease issues. Mr. Brazil seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business for discussion, Mr. Overbey motioned for adjournment, Mr. Seesing seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Minutes Prepared by Carol Peters, Administrative Secretary Minutes Approved by: ----------------------- 1. Fred Waltz Chairman, Airport Advisory Board