HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-10-05 MinutesMINUTES OF THE AIRPORT BOARD MEETING
October 5, 2000
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
OTHERS PRESENT:
McKINNEY:
LYALL:
WALLACE:
McKJNNEY:
McKINNEY:
LITTLE:
Rick McKinney, Don Lyall, Doc Wallace, and Frank Burggraf
Truman Smith
Dale Frederick, Alett Little, Brenda Moss, Janet Johns, and
Tonya Posey
Chris Munroe -Barnard Dunkelberg, Mark McFarland -Barnard
Dunkelberg, Rick Smith -Arkansas Democrat Gazette, John Ross
Ross Executive Aviation, Barry West -Hangar Tenant, K.R.
Schossow-Wings Avionics, Inc., Johnny Quinn -McClelland
Engineering, Dean Schantz -Aviation Technologies, Frank
Sperandeo-Tenant, Chuck Chadwick -FAS, Terry Collier -Tenant,
Perrin Blount -FAS, Matt Wagner -Northwest Arkansas Times,
Jeff Niese-Morning News
ITEM #1, Call to Order.
Welcome to the Drake Field Airport Board meeting.
ITEM #2, Approval of September 7, 2000 minutes.
The first on the item on the agenda is to approve the minutes of the
September 7, 2000 minutes. Are there any changes or corrections?
Move to approve.
Second.
All those in favor?
Motion passed unanimously.
ITEMS #3, Old Business.
a. Re-establishment of 3/4 mile minimums on Localizer 16.
Reported on background and status of reducing the minimum for Localizer
16.
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MCKINNEY:
MCKINNEY:
MCFARLAND:
BURGRAFF:
LITTLE:
MCKINNEY:
MCFARLAND:
MCKINNEY:
Suggested staff write a letter to FAA requesting resolution of the matter by
the end of the calendar year.
Consensus reached for staff to initiate a letter to the FAA.
b. Land Use Project presentation by Barnard Dunkelberg & Company.
Stated they were out of Tulsa, Oklahoma and have previously worked on
Drake Field planning matters. The scope was to provide conceptual
recommendations and take feedback regarding the east side of the field.
The influences in determining a plan for the east were: aviation standards
from the FAA; safety setbacks; lines of site from the air traffic control
tower; placement of infrastructure, and, natural features including wetlands
and flood plains. Zoning of the subject area is industrial but joins
residential zoning. Flood plains and wetlands should be avoided. Basic
layout is simple. A new parallel taxiway was shown on the distributed map
along the southern portion of the existing runway and is set back 400 feet.
The existing taxiway is set back 310 feet. Building restriction is 750 feet
which would allow for a 35 foot tall by a 200 foot wide building and would
avoid obstruction. Suggested large aviation facilities in the red area on the
southern portion of the east side as depicted on the Conceptual Land Use
Plan totals 18.5 acres. The red area on northern portion of the east side
would be for corporate hangars and totals 8.0 acres. The tan area on the
northern portion of the east side area ( 4.0 acres) as depicted on the
Conceptual Plan would allow for more development of T -hangars.
Recommended razing the runup and identified that area (1.5 acres) for fire
training facility expansion and the possible development of a C-130 tanker
base. The blue area (totaling 15 acres) was designed at non -aviation
development due to lack of taxiway access.
Stated he was surprised at the amount of FEMA designated flood zone
Explained the 1999 flood plain determination was tied to the City's survey
data making it the most accurate information available.
Commented 1.5 acres may not be enough for the future fire training facility
expansion.
Recommended the runup be razed.
Requested that west side development issues be included in the scope of
the Conceptual Land Use Plan.
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SCHOSSOW:
MCFARLAND:
MCKINNEY-
MCFARLAND:
MCKINNEY•
MCFARLAND:
MCKINNEY:
MCFARLAND:
QUINN:
MCKINNEY:
MCFARLAND:
SPERANDEO:
MCFARLAND:
MCKINNEY:
Requested more tiedown area.
Stated there was 250 feet of apron area available with the Conceptual Plan
as presented.
Questioned setback regulations as determined by the FAA.
Responded that FAR Part 177 criteria dictated a 500 foot requirement and
the Conceptual Plan as presented denoted 750 feet.
Requested that the Conceptual Land Use Plan include the city owned
property located west of Hwy 71 and north and south of Bailey Street.
Explained the area was inside the runway protection grid and FAA
guidelines would dictate the allowable uses which would exclude
residential but allow a parking facility.
Inquired if single story, self storage facilities would be allowed.
Agreed to check into that use.
Inquired about environmental elements involved with the east side
proposal.
Responded that wetlands could be dedicated in another area of the city in
lieu of the wetlands on the east side as was the case with the Spirit of St.
Louis and its golf course development.
Stated the next step of the project was to address and incorporate the
discussion and bring back a revised Conceptual Land Use Plan. He further
stated they would include an Implementation Strategy.
Added there were noise concerns from adjoining residences.
Stated the existing runup indicated there had been noise concerns in the
past and if a maintenance operation was to be considered, noise issues
would need to be addressed.
c. Amendment to Airport Minimum Standards
Stated the proposed amendment to the Airport Minimum Standards would
give the Airport Manager authorization to approve, after consultation, the
insurance requirements for businesses operating at Drake Field.
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WALLACE:
MCKINNEY:
LITTLE:
WALLACE:
LYALL:
MCKINNEY:
CHAD WICK:
BURGRAFF:
SPERANDEO:
MCKINNEY:
WALLACE:
MCKINNEY-
MCKINNEY:
LITTLE:
WALLACE:
Expressed concerns about the liability of Airport and the City and
suggested that the City's legal department be consulted prior to insurance
levels being reduced.
Responded that the insurance requirements were a part of the lease and
would be reviewed through the lease's staff review process.
Suggested that the Airport Manager be required to consult with both the
City Attorney and an insurance professional.
So moved.
Second.
Discussion?
Expressed concern stating the insurance levels should also consider the
value of the aircraft being serviced as well as the replacement costs for the
business performing the service.
Expressed his sentiment that the business should make the judgment as to
the extent of their liability.
Inquired as to who would be the primary insured
Responded that was addressed in the Minimum Standards but generally,
the insurance carrier for the aircraft owner pays the claim and then
subrogates.
Called for the question.
Restated that motion and called the question. Carried unanimously.
d. Use of Airport Fire Station
Stated backup information was included in the agenda packet. The U.S.
Forest Service had not made any determination due to the very busy fire
season and recommended that the Board take the necessary action to
satisfy the city's Fire Department but cautioned not to exclude the option
for bringing in the Forest Service
Inquired as to the funding for the fire station.
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LITTLE:
WALLACE:
LITTLE:
CHADWICK:
WALLACE:
CHADWICK:
MCKINNEY:
LYALL:
MCKINNEY:
ALL:
MCKINNEY:
MOSS:
Responded 90% AIP, 5% State, and 5% Airport funds. In return for the
services of the Fire Department, the airport receives ARFF fire protection
with 24 hours notice and they pay utilities.
Inquired if a motion to allow them primary control of the Fire Station
would give them approval for future phases.
Responded that it did not, but simply allowed them to continue to use the
facility as they are accustomed. Recommended that the motion provide for
the possibility that a revenue generating operation could be considered and
would receive the cooperation of the Fire Department.
Cautioned that some degree of control was being relinquished in favor of
the Fire Department.
Concurred.
Inquired as to whether or not a contract or letter agreement needed to be
executed.
Objected and stated the Minutes would be used as backup for the
agreement.
Motioned to approve the Fayetteville Fire Department's request to
consider the ARFF Station as Phase One of the Fayetteville Fire Training
Center subject to the provision that the Fire Department make the effort to
accommodate revenue generating operations, maintaining the primary use
of the ARFF Station for fire protection of the airport facility, and
recognizing the Airport's ownership authority.
Second. All in favor?
Aye.
Carries unanimously.
e. Quarterly budget report
Stated accounting approved the format which is cash basis with a
difference between income and expenses totaling $12,039.
FREDERICK: Questioned why interest on investments weren't included with revenue.
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WALLACE:
SPERANDEO:
MOSS:
MCKINNEY:
MOSS:
MCKINNEY:
SCHOSSOW:
LITTLE:
LYALL:
BURGRAFF:
MCKINNEY:
ALL:
MCKINNEY:
LYALL:
BURGRAFF:
MCKINNEY:
Stated the interest would have to be expensed as capital revenue to be
included as income.
Inquired as to the effect the new hangars would have on revenues.
Responded the revenue would increase thereby decreasing the deficit.
ITEM #4 - NEW BUSINESS
a. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program
Stated the DBE goal was 1 112% and requested the Board's approval and
recommendation to get the item on the City Council's agenda.
b. Request for Fuel Truck by Kenneth Schossow
Announced the lease for self serve fuel have been executed and the Air BP
agreement would be complete within two weeks. Further stated the
agenda packet contained a document response to Sec. 9 of the Minimum
Standards requirements. Requested approval to have a 100 low lead truck
as the fuel and oil FBO facility.
Stated she had reviewed the provisions and responses of Sec. 9 of the
Minimum Standards and was in agreement that the provisions had been
met.
Moved to approve the request.
Second.
All in favor?
Aye.
Carried unanimously.
Recommended that the Board mandate the provision that all fixed based
operations on the field be permanently located in the terminal facility by the
end of the first quarter or mid year 2001.
Objected.
Stated it was a matter of lease agreement.
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WALLACE: Discussed the�oint meeting held with the City Council following their
•agenda session. Stated the Council was supportive of the Airport Board
assuming a greater level of responsibility. Further he noted revisions to the
Airport Board Policies and Procedures should be brought forward to the
Ordinance Review Committee's November meeting.
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CHADWICK: Objected to mandating fixed operator's operations to be within the terminal.
MCKINNEY: ITEM #5 - OTHER BUSINESS
a. Staff Work: Drake Field Airport Video
Stated that due to time constraints, the video screening would be moved to
the end of the agenda.
LITTLE: b. Staff Work: T -hangars
Stated the T -hangars were under construction and ahead of schedule with
possible completion by the end of November.
LITTLE: c. Staff Work: Ernest Lancaster Drive
Stated approval had been granted to issue Notice to Proceed from the
FAA, preconstruction conference was held October 4, and Harrison Davis
was awarded the bid. Further stated work would begin the week of
October 16, 2000.
LITTLE: d. Staff Work: Drake Field Certification Inspection
Stated the certification inspection went well with only 10 or so items which
needed to be addressed or amended. Stated she would provide a copy of
the report to Board members.
FREDERICK: e. Staff Work: Marketing Report
Stated he had contacted six new leads in Missouri and felt it had been a
good month.
LITTLE: Mentioned the intention to proceed with one large scale development for
all projects being considered for a one time total expenditure of $15,000.
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FREDERICK: f. Staff Work. Survey of Local Aircraft Fuel Costs
Presented a table affirming the competitiveness of Fayetteville Air Service
in the area's fuel price index.
MCKINNEY: Meeting adjourned at 3:25 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Janet Johns
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FAYETTEVILLE
AIRPORT DEPARTMENT
THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE. ARKANSAS
Marketing Report October 2000
Most of October was spent networking companies that Alett and I have contacted in the last three
months that have indicated an interest in our planned aviation park.
* Set up meeting with one company and a financing company to discuss long term financing.
* Completed two tours on our airport. One company visited for the second time.
* Working with engineers and a contractor to obtain a building cost estimate for a company.
* Visited with three new companies in northwest Arkansas.
* One out-of-state trip was made to Kansas.
In all we have had a good month in our marketing work. The trip to Kansas was generated from
information given to us from another company. While in Kansas I had the opportunity to tour
the new Cessna aircraft company in Independence, Kansas. This was a very interesting tour, and
I recommend to anyone that might be in Independence on any Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. To take the
tour call Beverly Dillon 316.332.0332.
Alett attended the NBAA Convention in New Orleans. Working with the State Department of
Economic Development, over 400 contacts were made with Alett personally contacting 46. Of
the 46, two companies were immediately interested in the development work ongoing at Drake
Field.
4500 SOUTH SCHOOL AVENUE. SUITE F • AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING • FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72701
PHONE 501-718-7640 Ext. 5 • FAX 501-718-7646
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Arkansas Democrat VOitzette } —
♦ FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2000
Copyright 0 2000. Arkansas Democrat -Gazette. Inc.
Fayetteville
Airport losses not as dire as expected
Drake Field $140,898 in the red through August, board told
BY ROBERT 1 SMITH
ARKANSAS DQAOCRATGAZZt E
FAYETTEVILLF — Drake
Field lost far less money during
the first eight months of the year
than predicted in the city's budget.
The Fayetteville Airport Board
learned Thursday from financial
coordinator Brenda Moss that the
field has lost $140,898 through Aug.
31.
"I,didn't think that was bad at
all," Moss said.
Board members and a handful
of people closely associated uitth
the airport cheered the news at
Thursdays meeting.
Notice that I'm clapping the
loudest," said Chuck Chadwick, le-
gal counsel for Fayetteville Air
Service, a business at Drake Field.
The financial picture looks bet-
ter than in 1999 when the last com-
mercial airline flights departed
Drake Field and relocated to the
Northwest Arkansas Regional Air-
port at Highfill in late 1998 and
early 1999.
The Drake Field numbers tell a
story of an airport that shifted
from commercial to general avia-
tion. t3
In 1998, the airport made a prof-
it of $735,177 when its revenue was
$1.9 million.
That profit turned into a loss of
$567,462 in 1999. Revenue slipped
to $879,850.
Officials anticipated a Toss for
2000 of $464,751 but now expect to
cut that loss.
Moss conceded the estimated
loss could have been excessive.
When the commercial airlines left,
the airport's need for everything
dropped.
"We've done a good job keeping
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dbWbt'costs . around here," Moss
said.
':*pprt Manager Aiett Little
has worked to improve the field
from a- revenue standpoint. The
auport's hangars are full meaning
they bring in more rental revenue.
•':'Although their labor has not yet
b,9otrr fruit, Little and forrnei air-
port manager Dale Frederick have
worked to lure businesses to an
area On the eest side of the ai&pot`t
to" make money through property
leases. Frederick has visited 83
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businesses in the Midwest since
he moved to a part-time role fo-
cused on bringing aviation -related
businesses to the airport land.
Moss said even the $140,898 fig-
ure is better than it looks because
of revenue the airport receives
from investments.
Interest on $3.9 million in air-
port money that.was saved from
[profitable years'hiought $128,663
in interest trough August. If the
investment interest is counted: the
airpo.t's loss for the year so far is
about $12,000.
People,.neeq to know that
there's still'hioi}ey in the bank."
Chadwick said.
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