HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.09-10-2019AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES
September 10, 2019
Sandy’s Place Restaurant
Members Present: Justin Davidson, Ryan Dewrock, Richard Knote, Brian Ozark, Mark Seesing,
Joe Uzoaru, Mark Welker,
Others Present: Bruce Loy, Airport Manager; Katrina Amos, Deputy Airport Manager;
Derrick Irwin, Flight Line Supervisor; Stacy Kinder, City Council Liaison;
Audrey Lorch, Airport Support Specialist
I. Minutes of Previous Meeting:
The meeting was called to order at 11:30am. Mr. Knote moved and Mr. Seesing seconded the
motion to approve the minutes from the August 13, 2019 meeting. The motion was approved
with a unanimous vote.
II. Appearances:
There were no appearances.
III. Old Business:
A. Airport Activity Report – Mr. Loy presented the August 2019 Airport Usage Report.
Enplanement numbers were better than projected; year-to-date numbers are up 46%. Mr.
Loy expects to reach 8,000 by the end of September. SkyWest completed 81 of 84
landings for the month. It was noted that the average load factor is close to 30%.
Mr. Loy reported year-to-date traffic was down slightly by 14%, however, August traffic
is even with the same period last year.
B. Cape Aviation Report – Mr. Irwin presented the Cape Aviation Report to the Board.
Mr. Irwin remarked that Cape Aviation assisted with the SEMO University football team
charter flight. He reported everything went well. The charter did not purchase as much
fuel as anticipated due to weight and balance issues.
He noted the contract with Titan Fuels, formerly Eastern Aviation, is in the final stages.
He is also preparing for the FAA Part 139 inspection scheduled for mid-October.
IV. New Business:
A. Terminal Area Master Plan (TAMP) – Mr. Loy informed the Board the meeting with
CMT September 6, 2019 went well. CMT has completed the 1st phase, which was to
draft a scope detailing how the TAMP will be developed. Mr. Loy passed around a draft
copy for the Board to review. It has to be approved by MoDOT and FAA before it can be
finalized. Mr. Loy asked CMT to include the storm water drainage issues to the TAMP
in hopes to remedy the flooding issues on the southwest side of the airfield. It was
noted while the terminal and control tower is the primary focus because of the Capital
Improvement Sales Tax funding, the TAMP will take invento ry of all airport facilities
and make recommendations for short-term and long-term planning. MoDOT has agreed
to utilize “turn-back” funds from other projects to fund this plan. Discussion continued
on the topic.
B. Election of Officers – With the recent resignation of Board Chairman Joe Hobbs, Mr.
Welker recommended the Board elect a new president. Mr . Welker nominated Ryan
Dewrock as Chairman, Mark Seesing seconded. None Opposed. The nomination carried
with unanimous vote. Mr. Welker will continue on in his role as Vice Chairman.
C. Review of New Board Members – Due to only receiving a couple applications for new
board members, Mr. Dewrock moved and Mr. Uzoaru seconded a motion to extend the
application process for new applicants to the October 8th meeting. All were in favor. The
motion carried with a unanimous vote.
D. SEMO Football Charter – Mr. Loy reported the Allegiant Airlines Charter was
successful departing Friday September 6, 2019 and returning Sunday September 8, 2019 ,
with 160 passengers. This operation was not as smooth as the previous charter, primarily
because of weight and balance issues. Security agents contracted by Allegiant Airlines
required 100% screening of all passengers, whereas the other charter only required 10%;
this delayed the departure time.
There was some frustration from passengers with the return flight time, which had to be
coordinated with SkyWest staff to avoid conflict with the regularly scheduled morning
flight. Mr. Loy noted airport staff will do whatever necessary to continue operating these
flights out of Cape Girardeau. More discussion continued.
E. Upcoming Sponsored Events – Mr. Loy informed the Board CGI and United Airlines is
sponsoring the Shipyard Music Festival, September 27-28 2019 and a Heartless Concert,
in Jackson MO on October 6, 2019, as well as the River Campus Fault Line Film Festival
in April 2020. Mr. Loy reported the airline and CGI also sponsors f ireworks at SEMO
home games after every touchdown as well as the end of every home game they win.
F. Air Festival After Action Meeting Report – Mr. Loy discussed the post meeting had
with air show volunteers on September 4, 2019. The overall consensus was the Air
Festival was a great success! There were a few communication issues as well as shuttle
issues, given the weather and ticket sales success. There were no other major issues. The
Board discussed the Spirit of St. Louis Air Festival held September 7, 2019, which both
Mr. Loy and Mr. Seesing attended. The scenario was about the same there with record
attendance and weather being an issue for their show as well.
V. Non-Agenda –
A. Airport Primary Ambulance Service - Mr. Uzoaru questioned North Scott County
Ambulance response time whether they have Basic or Advanced Life Support
capabilities. Ms. Amos offered to verify their capabilities but noted that North Scott
County is the airport’s primary ambulance service when the Airport Emergency Plan is
activated.
B. Airport Foundation By-Laws – Mr. Knote would like to work on establishing by-laws
for the airport foundation and asked for recommendations of other foundations that might
have by-laws the Board could use as a template. Ms. Amos recommended the Parks and
Recreation Foundation, and agreed to request a copy. Ms. Amos will forward a copy to
the Board upon receipt.
Adjournment:
There being no other business, Mr. Knote moved to adjourn the meeting and Mr. Welker seconded
the motion. All were in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 12:18 pm.
Minutes prepared by:
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Katrina Amos
Deputy Airport Manager