AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES
August 9, 2011
CAPE AVIATION CONFERENCE ROOM
Members Present: Justin Albright, Craig Bohnsack, Robert Cork, Rick Hetzel, Gerry Keene,
Brian Ozark, Bill Tucker
Others Present:
I.
Bruce Loy, Airport Manager; Derrick Irwin, Cape Aviation Supervisor;
Katrina Amos, Administrative Coordinator; Scott Meyer, City Manager
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The meeting was called to order at 5:06PM. Mr. Cork moved and Mr. Tucker seconded the
motion to approve the June 2011 minutes. The motion passed by unanimous vote.
II. APPEARANCES
None
III. OLD BUSINESS
A.
Airport Activity Report - Mr. Loy presented an Airport Usage Report for June
and July 2011. He reported that the airline enplanements were up 43% for both
months. The airline continues to increase its enplanements.
B.
Cape Aviation Report - Mr. Irwin presented a Cape Aviation Fuel Report for June
and July 2011. Mr. Irwin reported fuel sales were down approximately 30% for
June and slightly down for July. He stated the airport is getting a lot of Osh Kosh
traffic. Mr. Irwin noted Cape Aviation has the cheapest fuel in the area.
Mr. Irwin also reported the base customer count has increased and noted they’ve
been able to track transient and base customers a lot better in recent months.
Finally, Mr. Irwin reported Cape Aviation offloaded some freight in both June and
July.
C.
Project Updates –
Hangar/Lease Developments – Mr. Loy reported to the Board that Russ
Mothershead’s hangar is near completion, they are currently working on the water
connection.
Mr. Loy and Mr. Meyer updated the Board on the current situation with
Commander and advised them that a Bankruptcy Court hearing has been set for
August 23rd. The City may need someone present to testify on the situation. A
motion has been filed to award possession of the hangar to the City and Mr.
Meyer has hopes of a favorable ruling. Discussion continued on the topic.
2012 Air Festival Update - Mr. Loy informed the Board that the Request for
Military Aerial Support, DD Form 2535, has been submitted for the 2012 and
2013 air festivals. The tentative date for 2012 is June 29th and 30th. Mr. Loy
met with the Heavy Metal Jet Team and believes there’s a possibility they may
perform at our air show. They won’t make an official decision until the 2011
ICAS conference; however, if they choose us they will headline the show. Mr.
Loy would like to schedule another air show meeting soon. Mr. Albright
suggested contacting major airlines to see if they could possibly provide static
displays at the 2012 show. Discussion continued on the topic.
D.
Airfield Flooding Issue – Mr. Loy reported that he and Ray Kelly met with
Stacey Beasley for the City Stormwater Department. Mr. Beasley reported the
airfield culverts are in good condition and the flooding issues appear to be
downstream where sediment has built up and needs to be removed. Mr. Loy
stated another change is the farming methods neighboring farmers are using
with regards to their irrigation. Mr. Loy noted he will work on making some
changes before next spring.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A.
Potential New Tenants - Mr. Loy informed the Board that he has been approached
by a couple new tenants, one being Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, in which
they would like to keep nursing staff and equipment on the airport grounds in the
event of a pediatric transport via helicopter for a six (6) month trial period. They
are going to partner with Arch Air Medical and if there is enough need, Arch may
consider relocating back to the airport. Mr. Loy stated there is a potential for
$1,500.00/month in rent.
Mr. Loy also informed the Board of a potential tenant for the Arch hangar. He
stated the company has been in conversations with the Magnet and Chamber of
Commerce regarding the new business. Mr. Loy stated the City Council will be
voting on a new Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) on this company’s
behalf. Discussion continued on the topic.
B.
Potential New Board Members – Mr. Bohnsack informed the Board that two
board positions will be chosen by City Council at their next meeting and they
would like the Board to make recommendations. Mr. Bohnsack presented the
potential candidates and after considerable discussion asked for a vote.
Mr. Cork moved and Mr. Hetzel seconded the motion for the Board to recommend
Adam Hanna to the Airport Board. The motion passed by unanimous vote.
Discussion regarding a second Board position did not garner enough votes to
approve a recommendation.
C.
Electric Car Convention –Mr. Loy informed the Board that airport tenant Jack
Rickard and his business partner, Brian Noto, asked Mr. Loy if the airport would
host their Electric Car Convention at the airport. Mr. Loy stated the convention
will be held September 21-24, 2011, with up to 130 cars expected to be in
attendance. Mr. Loy stated that more information will be provided at a later date.
Discussion continued on the topic.
V.
NON AGENDA ITEMS
None
This meeting was adjourned at 6:57pm
Minutes prepared by,
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Katrina Amos
Airport Administrative Coordinator