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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.11-07-1995AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES November 7, 1995 Runway Restaurant Meeting Room I. ATTENDANCE Members present : Steve Nester. Dan Overbey, Steve Robertson, Bill Walker, J. Fred Waltz. Mike W andrick Members absent Allan Maki Others present Greg Chenoweth, Airport Manager, Carol Peters, Administrative Secretary. Mike Miller, City Manager II. CALL TO ORDER Mr. J Fred Waltz, Chairman of the Board, called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. 111. MINUTES OF PREVIOt IS MEETING Mr. Nesler made a motion to approve the minutes of the October 10, 1995 meeting as mailed. Mr. Wandrick seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. IV. OLD BUSINESS A. Informational report on ATCT status Mr. Chenoweth opened discussion on the control tower status by informing board members a decision has not Net been received from the FAA on the continuation of funding the operations Of the control tower in Cape Girardeau. Mr. Chenoweth and Mr. Waltz further explained the attempts being made to acquire political support from Senator Bond and Ashcroft's offices. At this point, all has been done that can he done and we arc just waiting for a determination from FAA. B. Status Report on Airport Projects Mr. Chenoweth updated board members on progress of current and up -coming construction projects at the airport. He stated contractors still anticipate completion of the current ramp/taxiway/lighting project before snow this winter. The An Evac building is scheduled for carpet laying next week, completing the renovations to that building. Dr. Walker questioned if they were still having back-up problems in lite building. This was why Cape Central Airways did not request new carpeting. Mr. Chenoweth answered by stating he has not been informed of any back-up problems Occun'I ng. Mr Chenoweth also informed members that the City Council has approved a remarking project, which after speaking to the contractor. should begin this month. Dr. Walker opened a discussion with board members in reference to the Airport Master Plan. He questioned Mr. Chenoweth when this was scheduled to be clone. In response, Mr. Chenoweth informed board members that there was currently no funding available and he would entertain any ideas brought forth tier use in updating the master plan. Mr. Overbey added that a master plan should somewhat parallel with a marketing plan to go along with the future development of the airport and surrounding area. Dr. Walker added that part of the updating process is public hearings for public input for use in sending to the engineering consultants. Mr. Nesler brought up the issue of needed repairs to the pavement on the ramp area in front of the hangars. Mr. Chenoweth stated this was probably a project fit the Capital Improvement Program or through federal funding. Mr. Chenoweth stated the airport staff and himself will be receiving airport rescue and firefighting training required by the FAA, to the extent the fire department feels is safe. V. NEW BUSINESS A. Report on FAA Airports Division, Part 139 Certification Inspection held 10/23/95 Mr. Chenoweth was pleased to tell board members the FAA Airports Division, Part 139 Certification inspection resulted in a discrepancy tree inspection. 'lite inspection revealed the airport is being operated in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulation Part 139. Mr. Chenoweth supplied board members with a copy of this regulation fortheir reference in viewing what was evaluated during the inspection. Mr. Chenoweth responded a0irinatively to Mr. Robertson question if the inspector went out onto the runways for review. Mr. Chenoweth also added the inark ings on Runwav 10/28 were reviewed and he expressed to the inspector the plans for the remarking project to begin soon. It was also noted that a live burn on the airfield is needed within 30 days of the inspection. The file department is organizing this in coordination with training on their new ARFfvehicle. Mr. Chenoweth offered to inform board members of the time and date of the live burn if they are interested in attending. VI. NON -AGENDA I LEMS Mr. Chenoweth reported to board members the'I WE enplancntcnts are back on the rise again. October figures were 604, down only 40 from last year. He is currently working with TWF on marketing; they will offer a trade out to companies willing to advertise for trading flight time, but they are reluctant to do any other types of advertising. Mr. Chenoweth met with the Academic Advisor at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, November i in reference to acquiring an intern. A possible intern phoned Mr. Chenoweth prior to the meeting today. He is also looking into a Masters level individual for use in airport projects. In reference to development of a markcline plan , Mr. Waltz stated a time table needed to be established setting up goals, criteria and an anticipated budget. It is the board's feeling that the airport facility is being under utilized and it is critically important to increase activity at the airport. Mr. Waltz requested the topic of marketing plan with goals and a time table be presented on the agenda for the next advisory board meeting. Mr. Miller suggested Mr. Chenoweth visit with Sherri Finley. Public Awareness Coordinator for aid in development of such a marketing plan. VII. EXECUTIVE SESSION Dr. Walker moved for the Airport Advisory Board to enter into Executive Session to discuss leasing issues. Mr. Nester seconded the motion, with it passing unanimously. I he Airport Advisor)' Board adjourned from Fseeulive Session and returned to their regular meeting. VIII. ADJOIIRNMF.N"f )'here being no other business for discussion, Mr. Wandrick entertained a motion for adjournment; Mr. Overbey seconded that motion and the meeting was adjourned at 6:25 p.m. M inutcs Prepared by Carol Peters, Adin is islrat i% c Secretary Minutes Approved bv: >;;r�, - c Wandrick Vice -Chairman. Airport Advisory Board `r.