HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.07-09-2019AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES
July 9, 2019
Sandy’s Place Restaurant
Members Present: Jeff Brune, Ryan Dewrock, Joe Hobbs, Richard Knote, Brian Ozark, 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;
Molly Mehner, Deputy City Manager
I. Minutes of Previous Meeting:
The meeting was called to order at 11:35am. Mr. Knote moved and Mr. Brune seconded the
motion to approve the minutes from the June 11, 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 June 2019 Airport Usage Report. The
airline continues to do well, up 24% over the previous year. June enplanement numbers
would be higher, if not for a major storm causing power outages to the airport and the
weather reporting equipment. This resulted in three (3) canceled flights and loss of 75-
100 passengers.
Mr. Loy noted itinerant traffic was down slightly for the month but up 5% for the year.
Inclement weather has been a major factor in decreased traffic.
B. Cape Aviation Report – Mr. Loy presented the Cape Aviation Report to the Board. Mr.
Irwin stated weather affected fuel sales as well, with corporate and business traffic being
down for the month. It was reported that SkyWest fuel sales are only down 3,000 gallons
for the year. Mr. Loy was pleased as he had anticipated a more significant decrease in
fuel gallons pumped with the stops in Paducah, KY.
C. Project Update –
Snow Removal Equipment Update – Mr. Loy informed the Board of the results
from the snow removal bid. The low bidder appears to be M-B Equipment. Mr.
Loy and staff are currently reviewing the bids with MoDOT and discussing the
potential for purchasing additional equipment in an effort to utilize the equipment
year-round and not just during the winter months. Ms. Kinder asked the benefits
for having an extra plow in terms of efficiency. Mr. Loy replied it would be
extremely helpful in clearing the airport faster to prevent disruption of airline
service as well as general aviation traffic.
Fuel Distributor Request for Proposals – Mr. Loy reported that Requests for
Proposals have been sent out for fuel distributors. Interest has been expressed
from three (3) companies, including the current distributor, Titan Fuels formerly
known as Eastern Aviation, AvFuel, and Phillips 66. There are several factors
airport staff will consider when choosing a distributor, fuel pricing being one of
them. Other key factors are maintaining the ability to have a self-service unit,
fuel truck leasing options, and a FAA Part 139 training program for the flight line
staff. Discussion continued on the topic.
D. Air Service Grant Application Update – Mr. Loy reported he is still waiting for a
response from MoDOT concerning the application submitted for the Air Service Grant
to promote air service. Mr. Loy discussed what some of the funds could be used for but
didn’t want to make any firm commitments until the grant has been awarded. Mr. Loy
noted he was able to show success from the previous grant with increased enplanement
numbers for 2018 as justification for this year’s request. Discussion continued on the
topic.
IV. New Business
A. Capital Improvement Sales Tax Discussion – Ms. Mehner informed the Board of the
Capital Improvement Sales Tax extension placed on the August 6th voting ballot that
would continue a ¼ cent sales tax to be used for various city improvements. For the first
time, Ms. Mehner reported, the airport is being included in a tax initiative because the
City Council and staff believe the airport has a lot of momentum they would like to
capitalize on. Ms. Mehner continued the airport terminal and control tower have a lot of
maintenance issues that have become costly. If approved, the tax funds combined with
state and federal funding will be used to construct the new facilities. The proposed
locations will be studied to determine the optimal location for both facilities. Ms.
Mehner noted the City has decided to bond airport and city hall improvements to begin
work on these critical needs sooner. Discussion continued on the topic.
B. Planning/Engineering Consultant Selection – Mr. Loy provided an update on the
planning and engineering consultant selection. Two companies submitted proposal;
Coffman and Associates submitted a planning only proposal, while Crawford, Murphy,
and Tilly, Inc. submitted a proposal for both. Mr. Loy stated he plans to interview both
consulting firms and make a decision soon after.
C. Essential Air Service Update – Mr. Loy asked the Board its opinion regarding the
Essential Air Service proposals submitted to U.S. Department of Transportation to
provide air service to CGI. Proposals were received from SkyWest, Boutique Air, and Air
Choice One. The Board consensus was SkyWest is the only way to 10,000 annual
enplanements. Mr. Loy noted he still interested in exploring alternate destination
options, such as Nashville, TN or Destin, FL using charter services outside of EAS.
Discussion continued on the topic.
Mr. Uzoaru presented a motion for the Airport Manager to recommend the Cape
Girardeau City Council request the U.S. Department of Transportation award the
Essential Air Service bid to SkyWest Airlines for scheduled air service at Cape
Girardeau, MO for a two year period beginning December 2019. Mr. Knote seconded the
motion. All were in favor. The motion passed with a unanimous vote.
D. Airport Foundation Discussion – Mr. Hobbs reported the Board is interested in
becoming more active with the airport foundation. Mr. Knote asked if by-laws or rules
had been established for the foundation. Mr. Loy stated by-laws have not been
established and then went into the history of the foundation, and previous Board members
interest in building a patio adjacent to the restaurant. Discussion continued on the topic.
E. V. Non-Agenda
None.
Adjournment:
There being no other business, Mr. Welker moved to adjourn the meeting and Mr. Knote seconded
the motion. All were in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 12:37pm.
Minutes prepared by:
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Katrina Amos
Deputy Airport Manager