HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.11-13-2007 AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES
November 13, 2007
The Drop Zone Restaurant
Members Present: Bill Dunn,Fred Eggley,Rick Hetzel,Gerry Keene,Robbie Rollins,Bo Shantz,J.Fred
Waltz,Walt Wildman
Others Present: Bruce Loy,Airport Manager;Angela Wilder,Administrative Coordinator; Fred
deLeeuw,President of Big Sky Airlines;Jeff Hartz,Big Sky Airlines;Peg McNichol,
Southeast Missourian Reporter
I. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The meeting was called to order at 5:01 PM. Mr. Hetzel moved and Mr. Dunn seconded the
motion to approve the October 2007 minutes. The motion passed by unanimous vote.
II. OLD BUSINESS
A. Airport Activity Report— Mr. Loy presented an Airport Usage Report for October 2007. Mr.
Loy informed the Board that overall airport activity was down in comparison to October 2006.
B. Cape Aviation Report — Mr. Loy presented a Cape Aviation Fuel Report for October 2007.
Mr. Loy informed the board that he and Mr. Rollins met to discuss fuel prices and changed
prices to the middle of the pricing bracket for the surrounding airports. Mr. Loy informed the
Board that the self-service pump has arrived. Installation of the pump will occur after electrical
work and phone lines are installed.
C. Project Updates—
• Cape Aviation Facility Rehabilitation— Mr. Loy informed the Board that construction at the
FBO is moving very rapidly and encouraged members to visit the facility and view the
progress.
• Jim Vangilder Hangar — Mr. Loy reported that the red iron for the hangar is up and
construction is moving right along.
• Midstates Aviation Hangar — Mr. Loy informed the Board that Phillip Smith is drafting
drawings to bid out the project.
III. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion Regarding November 18, 2007 Air Service Start-up— Mr. Loy introduced Fred
deLeeuw, President of Big Sky Airlines & Jeff Hartz, Big Sky Airlines, to the Board. Mr.
deLeeuw reported to the Board that their employees have been trained for flights to begin on
November 18 and assured them that a live spare will be on hand at all times. He also informed
the Board that a third flight will be added on December 20. The Board voiced to Mr. deLeeuw
that the biggest issue that we have been facing is the pricing. The Board also reminded him of his
promise of comparison rates to American Airline flights out of St. Louis. Mr. deLeeuw asked all
present to forward him information on bad rates and he and his staff will try and work things out.
IV. NON-AGENDA ITEMS
A. Other Projects— Mr. Loy informed the Board that the front terminal wall has been completely
resurfaced and is finished. He also informed them that the Enterprise Concessionaire Agreement
and the Commander Premier sublease will both be on the next City Council Agenda
The meeting was adjourned at 5:29 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Angela Wilder,Administrative Coordinator
Minutes Approved ':
William G-rry Kee • III
Chairman Airport Advisory Board