HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.12-18-2007 AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES
December 18, 2007
The Drop Zone Restaurant
Members Present: Craig Bohnsack,Bill Dunn,Fred Eggley,Rick Hetzel,Gerry Keene,Robbie Rollins,
Mark Seesing, Walt Wildman
Others Present: Bruce Loy,Airport Manager;Angela Wilder,Administrative Coordinator; Families of
the Airport Board; Peg McNichol, Southeast Missourian Reporter
Welcome to new board members,Craig Bohnsack and Mark Seesing.
I. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The meeting was called to order at 5:10 PM. Mr. Rollins moved and Mr. Dunn seconded the
motion to approve the November 2007 minutes. The motion passed by unanimous vote.
II. OLD BUSINESS
A. Airport Activity Report— Mr. Loy presented an Airport Usage Report for November 2007.
Mr. Loy informed the Board that the average boardings for the airline in November were 7.3
people per flight, however there have been many delayed flights and several cancellations. As
for traffic counts, Mr. Loy reported that local traffic is up, while itinerant is slightly down in
comparison to November of 2006.
B. Cape Aviation Report— Mr. Loy presented a Cape Aviation Fuel Report for November 2007.
Mr. Loy reported to the board that fuel sales were up for November and that had a great deal to
do with airline purchases during the first month.
C. Project Updates—
• Cape Aviation Facility Rehabilitation— Mr. Loy informed the Board that construction at the
FBO is moving along very rapidly. There have been a few change orders since the beginning
of the project, and they have all been approved. These changes include: adding more space to
the lobby, by changing the length of Bill Beard's office; adding cabinets below the display case
in the lobby; and painting all the iron work in the hangar. Also, an additional change order is
being considered to paint the exterior. Mr. Rollins presented the Board with a letter he drafted
to request donations for furniture for the facility. Mr. Rollins motioned and Mr. Hetzel
seconded to solicit funds to provide furniture for the Fixed Base Operations. The motion
passed by unanimous vote.
• Jim Vangilder Hangar — Mr. Loy reported that the hangar walls are up and construction
seems to be moving very quickly.
• Midstates Aviation Hangar— Mr. Loy informed the Board that City Council approved that
Phillip Smith draw up a bid package for the hangar and provide Dean Houseman with drawings
for the office space. This project will be put out for bid.
III. NEW BUSINESS
A. Land Lease Inquiry— Mr. Loy informed the Board that William Kapp is considering building a
hangar next to the Braxton hangar.
B. 2006-2007 Year End Review— Mr. Loy presented a slide-show review of 2007 improvements
and vision for future projects.
IV. NON-AGENDA ITEMS
A. Other Actions— Mr. Loy informed the Board that the airport will be host to a Boy Scout Explorer
Post lead by Mr. Wildman and flight instructor, Beverly Clair. He added that the airport previously
hosted an Explorer Post, however it was short-lived due to poor supervision. Mr. Loy is confident
that Mr. Wildman&Ms. Clair will create a successful group.
The Board pointed out that a letter of thanks should be written to the Pilot's Club for all of the hard
work put towards the rehabilitation of the A-4 Jet.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:54 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Angela Wilder,Administrative Coordinator
Minutes Approved By:
William Gerry Keene III
Chairman Airport Advisory Board