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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.11-01-1994AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES Tuesday, November 1, 1994 Airport 'Business Service Center' AIRPORT BOARD MEMBERS: Those Present Bill Walker, Chairman Allan Maki Steve Nesler Steve Robertson J. Fred Waltz Mike Wandrick Not Present Dan Overboy STAFF: Those Present Doug Leslie Andy Perry Sandy Bloom Guests Wayne Anders, Air Evac Aviation Chairman Walker called the meeting to order at 4:13 PM. Nester made a motion to approve the minutes of the 1016/94 meeting as mailed. Wandrick seconded and the motion carried. In construction projects, Leslie reported the "start work order' has been issued on the water line project. It will take approximately three months to complete; work is anticipated to begin shortly. Leslie said due to the five-month delay and costs going up in that time, the contractor is asking for more money; his request is being reviewed. Approvals for the ramp and taxiway are being worked on. The job should be bid out this winter for work to begin the spring of 1995. Leslie also informed the Airport Board he and Perry are attending the Missouri Airport Manager's Association (MAMA) meeting and the Airport Improvement Plan (AIP) conference in Kansas City on November 3 and 4. Leslie handed out a summary of the existing Capital Improvement Projects (CIP). Slated for fiscal year 94-9b are apron reconstruction and expansion; taxiway (10/28) construction; recabling and windcones; and emergency power back-up. Hopefully these items will be completed by next summer. The ARFF building is dependent upon the size of aircraft coming in. The main runway extension to 8500' is scheduled for fiscal year 97-98; this may be accelerated if the Leopold Group's plans materialize and they bring in the jets they anticipate. Restriping 10/28 - a $100,000 project - will probably be considered a maintenance project. There is also a possibility of a wastewater treatment facility being built to replace the lagoon. That will be a costly venture, but the FAA may fund it since it serves the terminal. Leslie informed the Airport Board over 160 resumes were received for the Airport Manager position. Those were narrowed to 24; from that number Leslie and a sub- committee made up of Airport Board members Walker, Waltz, and Wandrick narrowed the selection down to nine to interview. The City was unable to set up interviews with two of the nine; a total of seven candidates were interviewed. An offer has been made to an individual and he has verbally accepted; however, his name will not be made public until the City has received his written acceptance. Robertson asked who the Airport Manager's direct supervisor will be; Leslie replied he will be, as Public Works Director. Robertson then asked if the Airport Manager will be direct supervisor over tower personnel. Leslie replied the Tower Chief will answer to the Airport Manager, and that will be made clear to all parties. -2 - In boarding information, Perry reported TWE had 648 enplanements for 10194, with no diversions, giving them an 8.5 load factor. Leslie stated the load factor is an extremely important issue. He went on to say projections done in 1990 showed the load factor now being in the 5.5 to 6.0 range, so CGI is doing better than expected. Walker asked Anders if Air Evac will give management their passenger numbers to help the airport in reaching the 10,000 boardings goal. Anders said that will not be a problem, they have been given a copy of a form to fill out and submit to management by the fifth of each month. He said their charter business has been good and is increasing; they are looking at adding aircraft to their fleet and hiring additional pilots to meet their needs. Customer satisfaction is their primary role. Leslie asked if they had chosen a permanent name; Anders replied one has not been selected at this time. Perry told the Airport Board that general aviation traffic for 10!94 was down 659 operations from 10/93, and operations are down 4987 annually. The main reason for the decrease is the lack of student activity. The emergency drill which was scheduled for 10/18/94 was cancelled due to weather. All parties concerned want to reschedule it for the spring of 1995. The training exercise for the emergency had taken place at an earlier date; the fire department is required to have at least one person go through training annually, they had 20 participants. An emergency drill must be held at Cape Girardeau Regional a minimum of every three years. Anders asked what the FBO's responsibility will be in case of an actual emergency (i.e. towing, removing aircraft from runway, etc.). Leslie stated procedures in the past have been between the pilot and the FBO. Anders commented he is experienced in emergency -type situations and has advised his staff they will be on tali and to be ready to "break out" the disaster plan. Perry told those present an airport emergency plan has been designed; copies will be given to the hospitals, fire departments, etc. and one will be given to Air Evac as well. Anders said he understands Air Evac is a customer on the field and he and his people will abide by the adopted rules and procedures; they are "players", riot "leaders". Robertson asked who the site commander is. Perry stated the fire department is in charge of the emergency as long as victims are involved; once the victims are removed from the scene, the Airport Manager is in charge until the FAA arrives on the field. Robertson suggested writing a policy letter so everyone concerned will know the procedure, designating the chain of command; such situations tend to get out of control when there isn't a site commander. Perry said a media plan will be involved in the emergency plan. Perry gave a report on the appreciation dinner held 10/11/94. There were 35 people in attendance; management received a lot of good feedback from the travel agencies. The open house held 10/23/94 was a slight success. Weather that day was perfect, which hurt us; however, the airport's name was kept in front of the public. Leslie commented the field's FAA office had an excellent display. In miscellaneous matters, Perry informed the Airport Board the UNICOM license will be in the City's name. Leslie explained the FBO will monitor the UNICOM for weather information when the tower is closed; Anders stated Air Evac is currently doing so, but needs to have access to wind direction, etc. Nesler commented the City/Airport Board should "get the wheels turning' to get weather information to the FBO. ASOS is currently in the test mode and will be transmitted over the VOR or beacon once it is federally approved. Maki asked about the name change. Perry said he is currently in the process of getting bids to change the signs. 3 - Maki made a motion the Airport Board enter into Executive Session. Wandrick seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Per a motion made in Executive Session by Nesler, seconded by Wandrick, the Airport Board returned to regular session and adjourned the meeting at 5:43 PM. Respectfully submitted, Sandra L. Bloom Administrative Secretary