BOARD MEETING – November 19th, 2014
The Yellowstone Regional Airport Regular Board Meeting was called to order at
8:00 a.m.
Board Present: Chairman Doug Johnston, Jim Vanaman, Jack Way, Craig
Wilbur, Ché Eissinger, Bob Whisonant, and Bryan Edwards.
Absent:
Also Present: Bob Hooper, Lori Rhodes, Bruce Ransom, Jeff Higgs, John
Cordes, John Gregory, Scott Bell, Frank Page, Theresa Gunn, Hans Ode, Bucky
Hall, Dustin Spomer, Jeremy Gilb, Joel Simmons, and Keri Wilson.
Pledge of Allegiance
Verification of Quorum: Craig Wilbur verified that there was a quorum.
Acceptance of Agenda: Ché Eissinger made a motion to accept the agenda.
Bob Whisonant seconded the motion. All those present voted AYE. Motion
carried.
Reading / Approval of the September 10th 2014 Board Minutes:
Craig
Wilbur stated that he has reviewed the minutes, and made a motion to approve
the minutes, Jack Way seconded. All those present voted AYE. Motion carried.
Review / Approval of Bills and Bank Reconciliations: Jim Vanaman reported
that he has reviewed the bills and bank reconciliations and made a motion to
approve. Craig Wilbur seconded the motion. All present voted AYE. Motion
carried.
Committee / Tenant Reports / Public Comments:
 None.
Airport Manager’s Report:
 Bob Hooper gave the Board an update on snow removal equipment repair
costs.
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Bob Hooper reported that the CY Air Board evaluated the past summer
flight activity. The CY Air Board felt that the Chicago flight was successful,
and will be meeting with United Airlines to discuss Chicago air service in
summer 2015.
Bob Hooper reported that he has submitted a grant request to Park
County Travel Council, in the amount of $15,000 for promoting inbound
tourism to the Cody area and YRA.
Bob Hooper reported that there is no longer a need for the 1999 Ford
Explorer, and that it has been advertised in the local paper for an opening
bid of $2000.
Unfinished Business:
 Theresa Gunn provided the Board with the progress of the demolition of
the Armory building.
 Bob Hooper requested Board approval of COD 38A Pay Request #2 in the
amount of $9,352.41, for Morrison-Maierle, for Construction Management
and Design Task Order 14. Jim Vanaman made the motion to approve,
Craig Wilbur seconded. All those present voted AYE. Motion carried.
 Frank Page provided an update on the Runway 4-22 Rehab and Electrical
project.
 Bob Hooper requested Board approval of AIP 32 Pay Request #6 in the
amount of $227,057.40 for HK Contractors Construction Progress
Payment #5. Jim Vanaman made the motion to approve, Jack Way
seconded. All those present voted AYE. Motion carried.
 Bob Hooper requested Board approval of $53,592.00, for MorrisonMaierle Supplementary Agreement #2 to remove and replace the Runway
End Identifier Lights. Ché Eissinger made the motion, Jim Vanaman
seconded. All those present voted AYE. Motion carried.
 Scott Bell provided the Board with an update on the progress of the
approach analysis.
 Bob Hooper review of the Consultant Selection process and requested
that the Board set a time to meet for review and evaluation of the
submitted proposals. The Board agreed to meet at 12:00 pm, on
December 1st, 2014.
New Business:
 James Klessens, of Forward Cody, was not able to attend the Board
meeting, so Bob Hooper spoke on his behalf. Forward Cody is requesting
Board support to locate a business in the airport business park. Jim
Vanaman made the motion to support the project, Ché Eissinger
seconded. All those present voted AYE. Motion carried.
 Keri Wilson, of Stine, Buss, Wolff, Wilson & Associate provided an update
to the Board regarding the annual financial audit.
 Bob Hooper recommended that Lori Rhodes receive a budgeted salary
increase of 5% based on a successful personnel evaluation. Jim
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Vanaman made the motion to approve, Jack Way seconded. All those
present voted AYE. Motion carried.
Staff & Board Member Update:
Looking Ahead:
 Special Board Meeting - Monday, December 1st, 2014 at 12:00 pm.
 Next Board meeting - Wednesday December 10th, 2014 at 8:00 am.
 Wyoming Airport Operators Associate/Legislative Reception – January
25th, in Cheyenne.
Adjournment:
Chairman Johnston adjourned the meeting at 9:02 am.
Respectfully submitted,
Lori Rhodes
Office Administration Assistant
Approved By,
Craig Wilbur
Secretary, Joint Powers Board
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