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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.07-13-1995AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES Thursday, July 13, 1995 irnort 'Business Service Center" ATTENDANCE Members present : Allan Maki, Steve Nester, Dan Overbey, J. Fred Waltz, Mike Wandrick Members absent Steve Robertson, Bill Walker Others present Greg Chenoweth, Airport Manager, Carol Peters, Administrative Secretary, Doug Leslie, Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director it. CALL TO ORDER Mr. Waltz called the meeting to order at 4:15 p.m. 111. MINUTESOF PREVIOUS MEETING Mr. Maki made a motion to approve the minutes of the 6/6/95 meeting as mailed. Mr. Wandrick seconded and the motion passed unanimously. IV. OLD BUSINESS A. Update on Balloon and Arts Fest '95 Mr. Chenoweth gave an update on the upcoming Balloon and Arts Festival '95. 'there is an F -I8 scheduled to do a demonstration along with aerial acrobatics. There has also been Department of Defense approval for a B-2 Fly over sometime during the weekend. All planning appears to be in place for a successful event. Chenoweth invited all the board members to come out and enjoy the activities while showing support for file airport. B. Update and Discussion - Restaurant Operations Mr. ChenowMh reported Stevc Nester brought in a consultant to discuss the restaurant's operations. A associate of Mr. Nester, Dan Conklin has reviewed the P & L statements and reviewed the facility coming away with many good suggestions. Mr. Chenoweth and Mr. Nesler plan to meet and further discuss Mr. Conklin's offerings. Mr. Chenoweth continued to say the sales at the restaurant were way up. June gross sales were $ 1,000 over the best month of sales ever since the City took over. Mr. Nester reported he has been talking to someone regarding leasing the restaurant. They have reviewed the P & L statements, toured the facilities and discussed strategies. Mr. Nester will remain in contact with these individuals to answer any questions as needed. It this prospect falls through, Mr. Nester reported he has another contact to present it to. Mr. Leslie informed the board of a letter received from Duane Beussink, Prestige Air Services, regarding his concern in the possible closing of the restaurant. Mr. Beus'sink's letter stated he would be interested in the operations of the airport were it to close. Mr. Leslie thought Mr. Beussink should be contacted before any decisions were made to find out if he was really wanting to take over the operations or if he was just wanting to keep the restaurant open. Mr. Waltz suggested a letter be sent to all individuals who signed the petition to keep the restaurant open. I le suggested to thank them for their support, let them know the airport board is in hrvor of keeping the restaurant open, as well letting then know we need their continued support Since Council has only given a six month trial period Mr. Chenoweth stated he would billow -up on 10111. Mr. Leslie stated Mr. Waltz's and Mr. J. T. Seesing's presence at the Council meeting to voice their support of the restaurant helped with the positive decision to keep the restaurant open. Airport Advisory Board Minutes July 13, 199,5 Meeting Page 2 of 3 Allan Maki suggested to extend the mailing list of the newsletter to include the individuals who signed the petition. Dan Overbev also suggested to get notices to the media following the board meetings to increase our public relations. Doug Leslie slated Sheri Finley could coordinate this. Mr. Nester asked and Mr. Chenoweth agreed to send a thank you letter to Dan Conklin for his assistance in reviewing the restaurant's operations. Mr. Waltz staled a top priority should be to get the newsletter back out again. C. Update and Discussion - Contract Tower Mr. Chenoweth explained the meeting with Mr. Barnett of Aviation Management Associates, Inc. (AMA) on .lune 29 was a positive meeting. He further explained that lie Just returned from Washington. D.C. where he attended a Federal Contract Tower Program Workshop sponsored by the American Association of Airport Executives and the FAA. Mr. Chenoweth said during his trip he also met with Mr. Barnett again and several other congressional and FAA representatives including the head of the Contract Tower Program a Mr. John Chitwood. Chenoweth felt the trip was beneficial and is optimistic about the continuance of federal funding for the control tower contract. Staff made mention that FAA had forwarded a request for proposal to extend the contract to operate the control lower through the end of the year. It was requested that a motion be voted upon recommending the tower contract be renewed. Mr. Waltz then opened the Floor for such a motion. Mr. Maki moved to recommend the Citv Council to extension of the federal control lower contract from October I, 1995 to December 31, 1995. Mr. Wandrick seconded it and the motion passed unanimously. Discussions Continued liulher in reference to the continued operations of the control lower, information from Mr. Chcnoweth's trip and Mr. Barnett's (AMA's) involvement throughout the process. V. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Chenoweth referenced a memo which was presented to board members prior to the meeting. If was from Mr. Steve Robertson who could not attend the meeting. The memo referenced a personal concern with the FBO, Air Evac Aviation. Mr. Waltz explained that Robertson had called him earlier that day on the subject. It was Waltz's understanding this was presented primarily for the information of the board and that Robertson was not requesting lir any action to be taken on the memo. VI. NON -AGENDA ITEMS A. Mr. Chenoweth and Mr. Leslie updated the board members on the upcoming construction at the airport. Brenda Katy Construction Company received the bid and is expected to start around the first of August with estimated completion in the fall of 1996. B. Mr. Leslie and Mr. Chenoweth reported, and discussions developed on the attempts to have Cape Girardeau chosen lir the site of the V isionaire C'orporation's aircraft manufacturing plant. Mr. Leslie reminded the Board that Visionaire s decision hinges greatly on local investors and that Amcs, IA is the onlv other potential location. 09 Airport Advisory Board Minutes July 13, 199,5 Meeting Page 3 of 3 Mr. \k ill/ re-emphasized the need to get the newsletter back out again and the letters to the individuals who signed the petition to keep the restaurant open. U. Suggestions were made to place a guest book in the restaurant invite seryice clubs to the restaurant to hold their meetings with the possibility of a tour of the tower, etc. after their meeting; and meeting with travel agents and community leaders to promote the airport, etc. VII. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mr. Mali moved for the Airport Hoard to enter Executive Session to discuss lease issues. Mr. Overbey seconded and the motion passed unaninumsly. I he Airport Hoard adjourned from Executive Session and returned to their regular meeting. VIII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, Mr. Wally declared the meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m. Minutes Prepared by Carol Peters, Administrative Secretary Minutes Approved by: J. I r Waltz, Chiu n, Airport Advisory Hoard