HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport.Minutes.06-13-2017AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES
June 13, 2017
Sandy’s Place Restaurant
Members Present: Justin Albright, Jeff Brune, Robert Cork, Ryan Dewrock, Paul Mingus,
Brian Ozark, Mark Seesing, Mark Welker
Others Present: Bruce Loy, Airport Manager; Katrina Amos, Deputy Airport Manager;
Hannah Seesing, Airport Administrative Clerk
I. Minutes of Previous Meeting:
The meeting was called to order at 11:34am. Mr. Welker moved and Mr. Brune seconded the
motion to approve the minutes from the April 26, 2017 meeting as well as minutes from the
June 2, 2017 special meeting. The motion was approved with a unanimous vote.
II. Appearances:
III. Old Business:
A. Airport Activity Report – Mr. Loy presented the Airport Activity Report. Mr. Loy
informed the board that Cape Air boarding’s have continued growing, currently up 30%,
since the slump during the months of January and February. Mr. Loy also commented
that Cape Air’s on time departures were also up. The board discussed the sharp increase
in air traffic numbers; this was attributed to a huge number of “touch and go” operations
from local flight schools.
• Air Service Discussion –The Board discussed the upcoming Essential Air Service
(EAS) bid for airline service. There was discussion of what the possibilities could
be and what should be done to prepare for the upcoming bids. It was noted by Mr.
Loy that airline proposals should be in to U.S. Department of Transportation by mid-
June. They also discussed Cape Air and their desire to urge Cape Air to modify their
set 4-flights a day schedule in lieu of a fluctuating daily schedule that would
hopefully serve the needs of the people better. Discussion continued on this topic.
B. Cape Aviation Activity Report - Mr. Irwin presented the Cape Aviation Activity
Report. He reported that jet traffic was down slightly. Mr. Irwin also discussed the
declining state of the hangar facilities at the airport, and the issues the lack of usable
hangar space is causing. Mr. Loy stated he would like to put together a presentation to
Council outlining the current hangar issues, as well as options to replace old dilapidated
hangars and/or build new facilities. Mr. Albright directed the Boards attention to the self-
serve fuel numbers pointing out that they are nearly double what they have been in the
past. He attributes this greatly to the boards mission of keeping fuel prices “in the green”.
C. Projects Update
• Runway 10-28 Lighting Project Update – Mr. Loy informed the Board that the
project is expected to start in July. Reinhold Electric is still working with Crawford,
Murphy, and Tilley to correct issues from their bid proposal.
• Runway 2-20 Overlay Project Update – Mr. Loy stated that the bids had been
accepted and reviewed and that the recommendation for reward will be sent to
council as well as the construction phase agreement with CMT.
IV. New Business:
A. New Lease Agreements:
• Elite Avionics Services LLC – Mr. Loy reported that this new lease agreement
with Elite Avionics Services was being sent to council. This company is leasing
space in the former Commander Hangar, or Hangar 71.
• Mr. Loy also informed the board that various t-hangar and Hangar 71 leases had
been completed and would be sent to council.
B. Current Update of Various Airport Incidents – Ms. Amos updated the board on the
various incidents that plagued the airport including damage to perimeter fencing, a small
fire in the control tower with extensive electrical and phone system damage due to
lightning strikes, as well as a water main rupture. After consulting Cape Communications
it was discovered that due to the age of the phone system there wasn’t much they could
do to remedy all of the current issues with the system. Electrical issues in the restaurant
followed by the water main rupture caused the restaurant to lose three days of business.
Ms. Amos assured the Board that all known issues have been addressed with outside
vendors as well as the airport maintenance staff and were in the process of being fixed.
V. Non Agenda Items:
• Mr. Albright questioned the whereabouts of the $30,000 procured through airline fees
with the coming end of the fiscal year. Airport staff informed him that the money was
being held for the purpose of modifications that will need to be made if there is a
change to the passenger service being offered.
VI. Adjournment:
There being no other business, Mr. Seesing moved to adjourn the meeting and Mr. Welker
seconded the motion. All were in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 12:31pm.
Minutes prepared by
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Hannah Seesing
Administrative Clerk