HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.02-12-2019AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES
February 12, 2019
Sandy’s Place Restaurant
Members Present: Jeff Brune, Ryan Dewrock, Joe Hobbs, Richard Knote, Brian Ozark,
Mark Seesing, Joe Uzoaru, Mark Welker
Others Present: Bruce Loy, Airport Manager; Katrina Amos; Deputy Airport Manager;
Julia Dacy, Air Show Military Coordinator; Eli Bohnert, SEMO Student;
Andrew Bohnert, SEMO Student; Alex Voss, SEMO Student; Wade
Boggs, SEMO Student; Mark Bliss, Southeast Missourian
I. Minutes of Previous Meeting:
The meeting was called to order at 11:35am. Mr. Brune moved and Mr. Welker seconded
the motion to approve the minutes from the January 8, 2019 meeting. The motion was
approved with a unanimous vote.
II. Appearances:
III. Old Business:
A. Airport Activity Report – Mr. Loy presented the January 2019 Airport Usage
Report. The airline had 643 enplanements for the month compared to 347 the
previous year. Mr. Loy noted the numbers could have been better if not for a variety
of weather related and technical cancelations. Out of 81 scheduled landings, only 68
were completed. Due to some of the cancellations, several Paducah passengers were
able to drive to Cape Girardeau and board the flight, which increases our enplanement
numbers. Mr. Loy stated he will continue to monitor the load factor numbers in
comparison with Paducah.
Mr. Loy also reported that airport traffic was up for the month, mostly due to
helicopter traffic.
B. Cape Aviation Report – Mr. Loy presented the Cape Aviation Report to the Board.
Mr. Irwin stated current fuels sales are on trend with previous years. The new jet fuel
truck lease is being finalized and Mr. Irwin hopes to add it to the fleet soon. There
was no other discussion on this topic.
C. Project Update –
Hangar Discussion – Mr. Loy informed the Board that Molly Mehner, deputy
city manager, gave a presentation to City Council concerning the Penzel
Construction proposal. This proposal is to design a set of 26 t-hangars to take
the place of the set of 18 t-hangars, known as the Air Evac hangars. The
proposal states that Penzel Construction will build and sell the units for
$56,500 each for a total of $1.7 million. The city manager’s office sent out a
letter to prospective buyers detailing the scope of the project to determine if
there is interest. Interested parties are required to submit a refundable deposit
of $5,000 to secure their hangar space. The deadline for responses and
deposits is March 1st. Discussion continued on this topic.
2019-2024 CIP Program Update – Mr. Loy informed the Board that the
airport’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects have been re-
prioritized to reflect the needs of restructuring the airline secured holding area
as well as terminal building roof repairs. There have been discussions with
city management about the possibility of adding the airport to the
Transportation Trust Fund projects in 2020. In addition, it is also being
considered to use the CIP tax as a potential funding source. Mr. Seesing
asked if the funding would be available for infrastructure. Mr. Uzoaru replied
the City Council has stated it is committed to improving the infrastructure; the
dilemma remains concerning hangar construction. Mr. Uzoaru noted if money
is not available for this, staff can only work with available funds. Discussion
continued on this topic.
Air Festival Update – Mr. Loy informed the Board that sponsorships are
going well, however the responses have been slower than he would like. He
reported that Plaza Tire Service has committed at the Saluting sponsor level.
Mr. Dewrock reported the auto dealer sponsorship is confirmed and there will
be a meeting in the next couple of weeks to discuss the sponsorship level and
number of cars they will be able to provide.
Mr. Loy asked Ms. Julia Dacy, air show military coordinator, to provide an
update on the show planning. Ms. Dacy reported that things are going well.
She indicated the deadline for the 90 and 60 day appendices from the Blue
Angels support manual are fast approaching. She commended Mr. Irwin and
Mr. Seesing for their efforts in securing the support equipment for the team.
Ms. Dacy noted that she and Mr. Loy are working to finalize the performer
lineup and static displays in the next couple weeks. Ms. Dacy is working on
B-2 fly-by as well as other military participation.
Ms. Dacy stated the air show team is also working to finalize the outreach
portion of the Blue Angel’s schedule, noting that their main focus is recruiting
and retention. She welcomed any feedback on possible groups and
organization the Board could recommend for possible recruitment
opportunities.
New Board Member Appointment – Ms. Amos informed the Board that it
was time to recommend a new Board appointee to fill the seat vacated by Paul
Mingus. After reviewing all potential candidates, Mr. Welker moved and Mr.
Uzoaru seconded a motion for the Board to recommend that City Council
appoint Justin Davidson to the Airport Advisory Board. All were in favor.
IV. New Business
V. Non-Agenda
Adjournment:
There being no other business, Mr. Knote moved to adjourn the meeting and Mr. Uzoaru
seconded the motion. All were in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 12:42pm.
Minutes prepared by
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Katrina Amos
Deputy Airport Manager