HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.10-10-1995AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES
October 10, 1993
_ Airport "Business Service Center"
I. A l"FNDANCE
Members present: Steve Nester. Dan Overbey. J. Fred Walt, Mike Wandrick
Members absent . A;tan Maki, Steve Roberton, Bill Walker
Others present Greg Chenoweth, Airport Manager; Carol Peters, Administrative Secretary
IL CALL TO ORDER
Mr- 1. Fred Waltz, Chairman of the Board, called the meeting to order at 530 p.m.
III. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
M:'. Overhr} made a notion to approve the minuses of the September i_', 1995 meeting as plaited. Sir. Wandrick
seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
A. Tour of airport construction area, taxiways, etc.
Greg Chenoweth, Airport Manager, escorted txaard memlxsra on a tour ofthe atrpott. They toad the oppenunily to
view the runways, and taxiways noting improvements needed, as expressed by Mr. C l u rowellt including cracks
which need to he sealed, a remarking project which will be going, out for bid on October 12, 1995 and g-adine,
needed to allow proper drainage oll of the runways. 'i Ire Board viewed numerous areas of pavement deterioration
in varying forms of repair. The differing repair nodes were shown to display how effective or ineffective they were.
'rhe Board was able to view up close, the existing conditimm and to develop an idea ofwha: will be needed within
the near future in terms of pavement repair, Mr. Chenoweth also expressed to board members that the City is
currently working on stewing grant money fora paving management system. This system will aid in planning for
these needed repairs. The board was able to view the current construction project, the painting of the F.13.0.
building and the new Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARPP) vehicle. Board members had the opportunity to ask
questions of Firefighter Ray Wilmer about the newly purchased .ARFF equipment. This fireirescue truck will he
stationed at Fire Station 42. The older ARFF truck will be used as the initial response airport emergency vehicle
through being stationed in the equipment maimcnance building at the airport. Aiq�ort main?chance per<onnr'. and
�.. the airport manager will be trained in ARFF tactics and in the use of the truck stationed here al the airport. In an
aircraft emergency, this will allow the airport to meet the FAA's response time frame as is detailed in the Aupnrt
Certification Specifications, Cunen0y it is approximated to take over six to seven minutes to get here finny Station
2, hots time will be cut even shorter when the Silver Springs Road project is completed allowing the Fire
Department to be the initial responders on the scene o'an accident. The normal response team is see en men, three
trucks and a chief. The new ARFF vehicle cost approximately $226,000 ofwhich 900, was paid by it FAA grant
and has been in service for about two to three weeks.
B. Marketing Plan Development
Mr. (.'.henoweth led board members attention to the mento included in the agenda packet containing his outline of
some basic concepts for a comprehensive marketing plan. In order to be completely effective. an overall marketing
pian should be performed. However prior lu this accomplishment, several areas need to be explored. Mr. Overbey
agreed with the memo in that competition should be viewed closely to make advertising more productive.
Mr. Chenoweth informed board inembcrn ofa teleconference meeting, scheduled with Mr, Bill Mishk, I WE Director
of Marketing, in which he plans to relay to Mr. Mishk the problems we have been facing with their unreliable
service and frequent schedule changes. Vie also plans to discuss the need to have a marketing representative in our
area to coordinate with us and the local travel agents.
Mr. Waltz suggested Mr Chenoweth contact the business department at Southeast Missouri State University,
Southern Illinois Universny or other colleges in the area for the possibilio of utilizing an intern or student work
croup o actually do a marketing plan For the airport as pan of their course study, Mr. Chenoweth felt this was a
very good idea and will fallow up by making contacts wish various universities.
Mr. Chenoweth told board members marketing on the restaurant has been held back slightly due to the three
individuals interested in taking live, tie operations. Some advertising has been done in the Tip-off Masticator,
Business "today, Newcomers Guide and the Scott Coumy Signal. Mr. Nester suggested to run a business
oppocumnes ad in the Paper to capture the attention of
ay interested lessee(s). Mr. Waltz requested that Mr.
Chenoweth check with City Hall re sec if this type of ad could be ,on since the bid was placed and there was no
response during than process; and create an ud for placement tribal can be done.
Airport Advisory Board Minutes
October 10, 1995 Meeting
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C. Journal of Airport Manager's Daily Tasks
Mr Chenoweth explained the jounral shnwed what he attends knew: that in responding to the wide variety of issues
on the airport, he goes in about twenty different directions each day and that it is hard to stay focused on am
Particular issue for any length of time. He mentioned the addition of Dan Harris as Operations Leadman helped
tremendouslyin handiina the day to day mamtcnarcc problems.
The benefits ofan intern were reiterated by Mi Waltz. Mr. Waltz also stated this journal could be a useful guide
to determine lacers of the Airport Manager's duties which can be defea,aled to other personnel. Mr. Wan ifrick
questioned it'Larry Davis, rowel Chief, is being uti l izod to the best of his abilities. Mr. Chenoweth stated that Larry
will do getting more irvo!ved in his tasks.
V. NI W BUSINESS
Mr. ('renewed, distributed a copy of a leiter received from Mr. Kevin Kenny, President of Professional
Management Systems. Inc, Mr. Kenny had contacted the airport to locate a courtesy car for use in traveling to a
sales presentation in Cape Girardeau, While no courtesy car was available on the day of lis presentation, Mr.
Chenoweth offered the use ofthe business service center to hold his presentation. Mr. Kenny was very appreciative
of our hospitality and spoke highly of the airport facilities.
Mr. (Ihenoweth relayed to hoard members the addition of two full-time positions in the restaurant one cook and
one winoissx. 'Phis was done in an attempt to reduce the overtime hours of the order two fill Iim i employees.
Therefore, there will quite liekly be a noticeaMc increase on the nest profit and loss statement in the benefits and
salary amounts.
Mr. Chenoweth inArmred board members of a positive note. I WE had two flights within the last two weeks at ihll
capacity, 19 passengers, and a Plight wild 13 passenger.; yesterday. Phis is uncommon, however is readily
wcicumed.
Mr. Nesler opened discussion in relation to a letter hoard members received train Mr. Randy Holdman, Chiet Pdol -
Drury Southwest Development Corporation, Mr. Chenoweth informed board members thev will be receiving a copy
ofhis ;ester in respanm: to Mr. Heldman's concerns. Nesler commented that it eppeared filar Mr. Holdman`s main
point was in reference tm the timely filing of NO I'AMS, Mr. Chenoweth also stated a policy is now in effect for
the issuance of p;e-no ificaot+n NO'IAMS any wMe a runwac is planned to be closed.
VI. NON-AOIfNDA ITEMS
Nir, Chenoweth explained Pres hoi Air Services did not purchase the assets and take over operations
of Air Evac Aviation aiming September, as was planned. At this time the City has not heard any word as to the future
Plans of Prestige Air Services ardor Air Evac Aviation.
An updam was social on the future folding of the control never. Per a letter from Share; C@iabro. FAA Counseling
Officer, the Cape Girardeau Control Tower was deemed "mission essential" by the Director of Air Traffic in
Washington, DC This raises the question, how do you become "mission essential' and then get closed down. But Mr.
Larr}- Barnett, Aviation Management Associates, says the FAA regions: office and their headquarters are not
coordinating. Therefore, Mr. Harnett suggests we contact our congressmen again to send the message we are still
fighting to keep our lower and would appreciate their help in getting congress fly say we are "mission essential"_ Mr.
Waltz moored the Board that he was warning with our political operatives in that arca.
VII. EMI''Crl IVE SESSION
Vill ADIOURNMBNT
There being no Naber business for discussion, Mr. Nc+ler entertained a motion dile meeting be adjourned, Mr, Overbey
seconded that motion and the meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Minmcs Prepared by Carol A. Peters, Administrative Secretary
Minutes Approved by:
Ch, iuna Airport Advise