HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-07-11 MinutesMINTUES OF THE JULY 11, 2002 MEETING
MEMBERS PRSENT: Charles Wallace, Rick McKinney, Frank Burggraf, Frank
Sperandeo, Mike Andrews, Dave Bowman
MEMBERS ABSENT: Otto Loewer
STAFF PRESENT: Ray Boudreaux, James Nicholson, Louise Powers
OTHERS PRESENT: Amy Wolke-Fayetteville Government Channel; David Holman -
Flying Investments, LLC; Terry Collier -tenant; Bob Burbage-Superior Industries; Judy
Hammond -Ark. Air Museum; Wayne Jones -McClelland Engineers; Jim Scanlon -tenant;
Christina Crouse -Airport Hair Salon; John P. Ross -Ross Executive Aviation, Inc.; Sarah
Terry -NW Ark. Times
ITEM #1: Welcome.
Chairman Wallace welcomed those in attendance and those watching on television.
ITEM #2: Minutes of the June 6`h meeting.
A motion to approve the minutes as written was made and seconded.
The motion carried.
ITEM #3: Minutes of the June 27th meeting.
A motion to approve the minutes as written was made and seconded.
The motion carried.
ITEM #4: Receiving of Reports.
A. Charles Wallace. Commented the AirFest was the best ever, with 10,000
attending.
B. Ray Boudreaux. Thanked everyone who had put on AirFest and all the
volunteers that helped. Planning meetings for AirFest 2003 have begun and lots of new
ideas have been presented. He reviewed his report in the agenda, and thanked Jim Bell
for his donation of a simulator to the Air Museum.
C. James Nicholson. Went over the flight operations and fuel sales for the last
month, saying the Wal-Mart Shareholders meeting and AirFest helped to increase the fuel
sales and operations. Flying Investments has entered into a pre -purchase of fuel.
D. Louise Powers Reported all T -hangar units are full except for one single engine
unit. Director Boudreaux said next month he will include a maintenance report for the
Board.
E. Wayne Jones. Reported Delta and Alpha Taxiways on the eastside were opened
for the Wal-Mart Shareholders meeting and for AirFest. The closed time last week went
fairly well. The project should be completed in August and then have the final inspection.
Director Boudreaux stated the drainage project has been closed out and the airport has
received the state grant money.
ITEM #5: Old Business.
A. Review of contract and bids for the Hangar Rehabilitation Project. Director
Boudreaux said the bid came in at $241,416.00, which was over the estimate, but within
the limit. The project involves re -siding two buildings with rotted siding, a new roof on
one hangar and insulating doors. We will make a request for an additional $15,000 from
the State Aeronautics. Five companies requested spec information. The only bid
submitted was from Marinoni Construction.
A motion was made and carried to recommend the Marinoni's
contract to the City Council for their approval. The motion carried.
B. Survey status. M. Andrews said the survey is at the printers and there were some
minor changes to be made.
C. Discussion: New hangar project update and report of meeting with the
Arkansas State Aeronautics Commission. Director Boudreaux related that he, Wayne
Jones and Dave Hollman attended the State Aeronautics Meeting. The airport received
approval for a 50/50 grant up to $200,000.00 for the FBO hangar. The hangar will be
basic, no offices, a restroom, lights, sprinkler, insulated, with electric door. We have a lot
of calls for overnight storage of aircraft. W. Jones said there would be minor changes in
the road, and relocating some utilities. Director Boudreaux reported the US Forest
Service is in their design stage for their facility.
D. Update: Bikes, Blues and Bar-B-Que. Director Boudreaux stated the airport
was asked to provide a location for a musical event. The Board gave approval for the
event and meetings continue with the concert group to hold the event inside the airport
grounds and to work out the details. It won't effect the airport in any way. The event
will bring a lot of funds into the City. The airport will receive a $7,500.00 fee and up to
$500.00 for expenses. The concert will be October 4a1, gates will open at 3:00.
ITEM #6: Other Business.
A. Items from the Airport Board. The next Airport Board Meeting will be on
August P`. The next Strategic Planning Meeting has been suggested for Setember 4'h. F.
Sperandeo presented a "maintenance requested" report to the Board and staff. D.
Bowman reminded everyone of the Carol Lindsey Scholarship Ceremony tomorrow at
the A & P school at 2:00 p.m.
B. Items from the Public. J. Hammond thanked everyone who had helped w.th
AirFest. Director Boudreaux spoke briefly on possible dates for next year's AirFest and
they would be working up the requests for waivers once the date has been set.
Meeting adjourned at 2:40 p.m.
Frank Burggraf, Secretary Date