HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.01-08-2019AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES
January 8, 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;
Stacy Kinder, Council Liaison
I. Minutes of Previous Meeting:
The meeting was called to order at 11:37am. Mr. Knote moved and Mr. Brune seconded
the motion to approve the minutes from the December 8, 2018 meeting. The motion was
approved with a unanimous vote.
II. Appearances:
III. Old Business:
A. Airport Activity Report – Mr. Loy presented the December 2018 Airport Usage
Report. The airline had 8,891 enplanements for 2018; 8,954 when Cape Air Charter
numbers were included. Mr. Loy was pleased with the final numbers, stating it was a
really good year overall. The month of January is trending toward 700+
enplanements, which would be an increase over January 2018.
The Board asked Mr. Loy if SkyWest was happy with the enplanements for the year.
Mr. Loy stated the numbers exceeded their expectations. Ms. Kinder asked when
Essential Air Service (EAS) bid process would begin to which Mr. Loy replied
June/July 2019.
Mr. Seesing asked if consideration had been given to the possibility that Barkley
Regional Airport in Paducah, KY has a higher load factor than Cape Girardeau, and
could potentially reduce the number of seats available for CGI. Mr. Loy noted
discussions he had with SkyWest officials regarding this very issue. There are several
options they could explore if this becomes an issue, including additional flights and
larger aircraft. Overall, Mr. Loy said SkyWest would view this as a good problem to
have.
B. Cape Aviation Report – Mr. Loy presented the Cape Aviation Report to the Board.
It was reported that there was a slight decrease in airport traffic; however, 2018 was a
huge success in terms of fuel sales, with an additional 260,000 gallons of Jet A sold
for the year. The airline and presidential/VIP visits all helped with increasing jet fuel
sales.
C. New Jet A Fuel Truck - Mr. Loy informed the Board that the additional jet truck
fuel lease is moving forward. Instead of a new lease, an amendment to the current
Refueler Lease is being submitted on the next council agenda for approval. This
amendment will add the third Jet A truck but does not extend the term. Airport staff
will advertise a Request for Proposal (RFP) in July 2019 for a new fuel distributor
agreement.
C. Project Update –
Hangar Discussion – Mr. Loy informed the Board that Molly Mehner, deputy
city manager and Victor Brownlees, deputy finance director, continue to work
on options to move forward with building the much needed t-hangars. As
soon as all options have been thoroughly reviewed, city management will
present those options to the City Council. Mr. Loy noted that he is expecting
Ms. Mehner to make a presentation at the January 22 City Council meeting.
ARFF Relocation to Airport/Possible Hangar Renovations – Mr. Loy
informed the Board that bids were received for the installation of a garage
door for the ARFF truck relocation. The bid was awarded to low bidder
Penzel Construction. Mr. Uzoaru asked Mr. Loy if locating the ARFF truck in
Cape Aviation was his recommendation. Mr. Loy stated other options were
considered but after discussions with the Fire Department staff, it was
determined they prefer the truck be located close to their office, which is in
Cape Aviation.
2019-2024 CIP Program Update – Ms. Amos informed the Board that the
second draft of the airport C.I.P has been submitted to city management.
Projects include land acquisition, terminal renovations, perimeter fencing, and
airfield infrastructure maintenance. Ms. Amos asked the Board if they had
any suggestions of projects that could be added. No other suggestions were
given. There was no further discussion on the topic.
D. Air Service Discussion
January 7, 2019 Ribbon Cutting – Mr. Loy thanked the Board members able
to attend the additional round trip ribbon-cutting. He remarked that it was a
busy day but went very well. Mr. Brune asked if there has been any progress
towards the airport having its own website as well as the trip cost calculator
previously discussed. Ms. Amos stated funds for the website and cost
calculator design services were requested in the last MoDOT grant application
for Air Service Promotion but were not approved. Both items will be included
in the next air service application. Discussion continued on the topic.
E. Air Festival Update
Sponsorship Update – Mr. Loy provided an update on sponsors for the 2019
Air Festival. Mr. Dewrock and Mr. Hobbs are working with a network of
local dealerships for a possible sponsorship of courtesy cars and cash. Mr.
Dewrock will continue to follow up on this.
Mr. Uzoaru suggested contacting ridesharing service, Cargo, for sponsorship
opportunities. Mr. Loy noted he is also working with Isle Casino on
sponsorship opportunities. The Board was also informed of an air show
volunteer/parking meeting being held on January 15th at 5:30pm. Discussion
continued on the topic.
IV. New Business
A. Year-End Review – Mr. Loy presented a year-end review to the Board. The
presentation covered the airline enplanement numbers, load factor, average
passengers per flight, etc.
B. 2019-2020 Budget Discussion – Mr. Loy informed the Board that the airport recently
submitted a draft budget to city management for review.
C. New Board Member Appointment – Mr. Loy informed the board that Paul Mingus
has officially resigned from the Board and a new member will be appointed soon.
Ms. Amos will send out current applications for review and the Board should be
ready to offer a recommendation at the next meeting.
V. Non-Agenda
Adjournment:
There being no other business, Mr. Seesing moved to adjourn the meeting and Mr. Knote
seconded the motion. All were in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 12:59pm.
Minutes prepared by
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Katrina Amos
Deputy Airport Manager