BOARD MEETING – December 11, 2013
The Yellowstone Regional Airport Regular Board Meeting was called to order at
8:00 a.m.
Board Present: Chairman Bob Whisonant, Craig Wilbur, John Newton, Bill
Holder, Che’ Eissinger, Bryan Edwards and Doug Johnston.
Absent: None.
Also Present: Bob Hooper, Nancy Werner, Lori Rhodes, Bruce Ransom, Tim
Wick, Luke Anderson, Jeremy Gilb, Joel Simmons, Jim Vanaman, Jack Way,
Jarad Alexander, and Betsy Simon.
Pledge of Allegiance
Verification of Quorum: Doug Johnston verified there was a quorum.
Acceptance of Agenda: Chairman Whisonant asked if anyone on the board
wanted to make a motion to accept the agenda as written, and Craig Wilbur
made the motion. Doug Johnston seconded the motion. All those present voted
AYE. Motion passed.
Reading / Approval of the November 20, 2013 Board Minutes: Chairman
Whisonant asked if anyone on the board wanted to make a motion to accept the
minutes, as written and Doug Johnston made a motion. Craig Wilbur seconded
the motion. All those present voted AYE. Motion passed.
Announce Changes of Board Members and Personnel:
Chairman
Whisonant recognized and thanked John Newton and Bill Holder, and
announced that they are leaving the board. John Newton acknowledged his
replacement, Jim Vanaman, and thanked Morrison Maierle, Inc., Nancy Warner,
and the Maintenance Department. Bill Holder agreed and acknowledged Bob
Hooper’s efforts and acknowledged his replacement, Jack Way. Chairman
Whisonant expressed appreciation to the Maintenance Department for their
efforts in keeping the airport serviceable, during inclement weather, last week.
Review / Approval of Bills and Bank Reconciliations: Che’ Eissinger agreed
with bank reconciliations. He had two questions. The first question was
regarding $18,978.00 payment to Wyoming Financial Insurance. Bob Hooper
directed him to Luke Anderson for clarification. The second question was
whether or not the accountant had gotten back to YRA regarding earlier budget
items. Nancy Warner received them yesterday and will make them available at
the next meeting. Ché Eissinger made a motion to approve the bills, in the
amount of $40,240.71. Craig Wilbur seconded the motion. All those present
voted AYE. Motion passed.
Committee / Tenant Reports: Chairman Whisonant asked the attendees if they
had anything to report or had any comments. Joel Simmons reported that freight
is up in Cody.
Airport Manager’s Report:
Bob Hooper then gave updates on the following:
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Airline Boarding Report shows promise of reaching 30,000 for the first
time.
Bob Hooper reported on meeting that CY Air held last Thursday regarding adding
a 70 passenger plane, flying non-stop from YRA to O’Hare International airport,
for eight weeks this summer. Craig Wilbur explained the plan in detail, and made
a motion to send a Letter of Support to CY Air, Bryan Edwards seconded the
motion. All those present voted AYE. Motion passed.
Unfinished Business:
DOT Essential Air Service Proposal and Comment Period - Bob Hooper
addressed DOT Essential Air Service Proposal and Comment Period. SkyWest
Airlines and United Airlines have submitted proposals at the same level of
service we currently have. He is recommending the Board submit a letter to the
DOT supporting these proposals. Ché Eissinger made a motion to send a letter
of support, Craig Wilbur seconded the motion. All those present voted AYE.
Motion passed.
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SRE Building - Tim Wick, of Morrison Maierle, Inc. (MMI), requested Board
consideration and approval of Supplementary Agreement # 2 for changes to the
SRE Building project in the amount of $6,233.00. WYDOT has given verbal
approval. Tim Wick said that remaining item is receiving the backup generator,
which has been ordered. Bryan Edwards made a motion to send a letter of
support, Craig Wilbur seconded the motion. All those present voted AYE.
Motion passed.
Runway 4-22 Rehab & Electrical Project – Tim Wick said they will be bringing
surveyors in next week. They will submit a phasing plan, and design report to
the FAA. MMI will provide more detail, to the Board, on design and phasing next
month.
GA Ramp Rehab & Expansion – Tim Wick gave a project update. Notice of
Final Payment is advertised. The contractor still needs to crack seal the saw
cuts.
New Business:
Official Notice Publication - Bob Hooper requested Board approval to
designate Cody Enterprise as the airport’s official publication for calendar year
2014. Ché Eissinger made a motion to that affect, Craig Wilbur seconded the
motion. All those present voted AYE. Motion passed.
Lewis Transportation Group Lease Assignment - Bob Hooper requested
Board consideration and approval of an Assignment, Assumption and Release
Agreement with DRG Operations, Inc. contingent on payment of concession fees
for October and November due from Lewis Transportation Group, who has been
acquired by Hertz Corporation. Craig Wilbur made a motion to that affect,
contingent on attorney review, Bill Holder seconded the motion. All those
present voted AYE. Motion passed.
Staff & Board Member Update:
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Bob Hooper thanked Bruce and his crew for their efforts, for the past ten days,
due to inclement weather.
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Looking Ahead:
 Next Board Meeting Wednesday, January 8th, 2014, 8:00 a.m.
Additional Staff Updates/Adjournment:
Meeting was adjourned at 8:40 am.
Respectfully submitted,
Lori Rhodes
Office Administration Assistant
Approved By,
Doug Johnston
Secretary, Joint Powers Board
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