HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.08-22-1989AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES
August 22, 1989 - 4:00 p.m.
Present
Paul Miles, Chairman
Jerry McClanahan
Paul Brinkopf
Truman Cole
J. T. Seesing
Al Stoverink
J. Ronald Fischer
Mark Seesing
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Paul Miles at 4:00 p.m.
Chairman Miles introduced Mark Seesing as the first full-time manager
of the Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport. His first day on the job was
August 21, 1989.
A possible Aviation Day is being planned for October 15, 1989. More
details will be brought to the Board as they develop.
It was reported by Al Stoverink that the new weather station has been
installed in the Cape Central Airways training room. The system is up
and running for the benefit of the flying public. All operating costs
for the system such as phone lines and paper are paid for by Cape
Central Airways.
Mr. Stoverink also reported that the "Fly Cape" promotion is still
in progress. At this time it appears that the goal of 10,000 will be
reached and exceeded by the end of the year. Jerry McClanahan
suggested an effort should be made to attract the infrequent passenger
to fly from Cape. He said he knew several people who travel more than
once a month and they could certainly help the count.
The situation of rental car parking occupying the prime area of the
parking lot was discussed. A motion was made by Paul Brinkopf and
seconded by Truman Cole that Mr. Seesing, with assistance from the City
Engineering Department, formulate a functional flow for the complete
automobile parking lot. The motion carried.
Chairman Miles brought before the Board the matter of aircraft long
term parking on the paved ramps. Following discussion Jerry McClanahan
made a motion that Mr. Seesing research the present leasing
arrangements as well as research all possible methods of leasing the
City ramp spaces and report his findings to the Board. The motion was
seconded by Truman Cole and the motion carried.
Al Stoverink also reported that he and Mark had attended a Missouri
Airport Managers Association meeting in Warrensburg, Missouri. The
purpose of the meeting was to discuss common problems and find
solutions. There was also a discussion on other helpful organizations
for airport managers and airport owners. Chairman Miles moved that
Airport Manager Seesing should bring before the Board information
of the AAAE and AOCI. The motion was seconded by Truman Cole and
passed.
Airport Minutes
August 22, 1989
Page 2
A discussion was held regarding the recent meeting with Coffman and
Associates relative to the proposed master plan. Truman Cole voiced
concern that the terminal building had been placed on the back burner.
It appeared to Mr. Cole that only those improvements and facilities
that could be financed by the federal grants were being considered.
Discussion followed as to the inadequacies of the present terminal
building and the importance to the traveler and City that an adequate
building be at the airport.
The preceding discussion prompted a discussion of the real function of
the Airport Board. City Manager J. Ronald Fischer suggested that a
study of the present ordinance be made and that the Board suggest
changes if they saw it necessary. After a review of the ordinance, a
meeting should be set up with the City Manager to review any desired
changes.
There being no further business coming before the Board, the meeting
was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
John T. Seesing
secretary