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FAYETTEVILLE MUNICIPAL AII;PORT BOARD MEETING
September, 2002
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Board Members Present: Charles Wallace, Rick McKinney, Frank Burggraf, Frank
Sperandeo, Otto Loewer
Board Members Absent:
Staff Present:
Others Present:
Mike Andrews, Dave Bowman
Ray Boudreaux, James Nicholson, Louise Powers
Michael Stilwell -Fay. Govemment Channel; Wayne Jones
and Johnny Quinn -McClelland Engineers; Leonard
McCandless -Ozark Military Museum; Judy Hammond -Air
Museum; Christina Crouse -Airport Hair Salon; Matt
Wagner -NW Ark. Times; Greg Tabor -Fayetteville Police
Department; Greg McCoy -Aviation Tech. Center
ITEM #1: Welcome.
Chairman Wallace welcomed all attending and announced they. would move on to items
not requiring action until the others Board members arrive.
ITEM # 3: Receiving of Reports.
A. Charles Wallace, Chairman, Strategic Planning Meeting. Reported the
meeting was conducted on September 11`h. He summarized strategies developed at
previous meetings, and events relating to those. strategies The Airport works closely with
the Tech. Center and the Conununity College, new buildings are going up on the Airport,
and is continuing to provide service for business community. Airfest was the best ever.
Capitalizing on the Airport's assets, the Airport is in good condition and has continued to
keep it that way which develops stability for the Airport. The Airport is not using the
City's tax money. It is using revenues and reserve money created by the Airport long ago.
The Airport contributes to the local economic community (hotels, restaurants, meeting
rooms). It is also the base for people coming here for recreation and sports. The Airport
is handling more traffic than was anticipated by now. He stated F. Burggraf plans to put
together the progress of the airport for the last year for the January meeting: O. Loewer
and Chairman Wallace will draft a plan for parity for the tenants for the January meeting.
Director Boudreaux reported Bill Corley has submitted a marketing proposal and has
asked it be discussed at a later meeting. Also we would like to have a creative consultant
develop a business plan for the terminal building, since its not a terminal anymore.
Chairman Wallace commented on the results of the marketing survey. There was a 10%
retum out of 1,500 sent out. It gave us leads of pilots that might relocate to Drake Field.
Our safety record is good and the security gate to the eastside T -hangars is now
operational. Boardattendance is good. Goodwill seems good and there is good humor
among the tenants. The B. B. King concert will bring people to the Airport. Grant
contributions continue.
• B. Ray Boudreaux, Director. Briefed the Board on his report in the Board packet.
The AAOA Conference starts next Sunday and several Board members are attending.
Requests have been submitted to the DOD for military assistance for Airfest 2003. The
new shirts for staff have arrived. The first ballgame weekend went well and staff stayed
until after midnight. We did a quick turn on a MD87 and the Airport team worked well
and received a good rating from the pilot. We arranged for a shuttle for the ballgame
charging $10.00 for a round trip. He thanked Panera Bread, Lenny's, and Railroad
Salvage Company who furnished finger food and soft drinks for the Hospitality Table for
the arriving and departing passengers. He also thanked all the staff and volunteers who
helped.
C. James Nicholson, Finance Coordinator. Operations and fuel sales were up in
August. The cost of wholesale fuel has increased 40% since the first of the year and we
have held our price the same, which is lower than the local airports. Stated there were 24
who redeemed their coupons for fuel. Some were brought in after the closing date and
they were honored. Of those responding the largest percentage fly for pleasure 1 -to 5
times a month, business and pleasure fly 5-20 times per month. The item most desired is a
T -hangar. Sixty-five percent were satisfied with their airport. Fuel, hangars, and not
being able to rent an aircraft were important items to those responding. Radar and tower
were down on the list.
D. Louise Powers, T -Hangar Report. There has been some movement activity
resulting in one T -hangar vacant and one lease pending. Several hangar storage units have
been rented.
• E. Wayne Jones, Construction Report (airfield project). Reported there were
some areas that had to be re -seeded after a large rain, and rocks removed. A low area on
Taxiway Alpha has been repaired. McClelland Engineers is working on the plans for the
Forest Service taxiway, and we are waiting to hear from the FAA on funding for the
project.
F. Maintenance Report. Director Boudreaux reported staff did have all the ramp
lights and flood lights working, but now two are out by the east restrooms. Staff is
preparing the foundation for the AVFueI sign. One light on Lancaster has been knocked
over for the third time. The Airport's FAA Certification Inspection is scheduled here in
September and staff is working hard to have everything ready on the field.
ITEM #2: Minutes of the August 1, 2002 meeting.
A motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes as written. The motion
carried.
ITEM #4: Old Business.
A. Survey results. Results were discussed earlier in the meeting.
B. Update: Hangar Rehabilitation Project. Director Boudreaux said there had
been a delay as the contractors submitted the wrong siding in the plan, and commented
that both buildings have drainage problems. The work should be completed in the next 45
days.
• C. Update: Bikes, Blues and Bar B Que. Item was placed on the agenda as a
reminder. They have sold 1,200 VIP tickets at $50.00 reported Director Boudreaux.
D. Update: Employees. A new employee, Greg Robinson, has been hired for
Airport Maintenance. He is a very quick learner, and tenants love him. For the FBO
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Supervisor's job, there were seventeen applicants and we interviewed seven. We hope to
have a decision made this week.
ITEM #6: New Business.
A. Present plans and specs for Taxiway and the Corporate/FBO hangar ramp.
Action: as required. Johnny Quinn displayed the layout and explained the project has
gone through four different designs stages. The hangars on the north side are: the FBO
hangar -the east hangar; the middle hangar is for Flying Investments; and the west hangar
is for Nelms. The entry road will be re -configured and the project will take some of the
existing parking spaces at the south end of the front parking lot. Director Boudreaux
announced Flying Investments has already ordered their building. W. Jones said some
utilities will be relocated and a sewer pump station installed. The Fire Code calls for 30
ft. between the hangars, they could be built closer, but a fire wall would need to be
installed. Director Boudreaux said southern exposure was requested for these hangars,
and we wanted the FBO Hangar close to our FBO operation. Bids are due on September
26`s. A part of the projects will be funded by the State Aeronautics. The project has been
through the City's Large Scale Development. New hangars will create additional interest
in the Airport. The width needed on the ramp was determined by the needs of the tenants.
Estimates are in the $600,000 to $700,000 range. J. Quinn said the FBO Hangar will be
able to house ji4eralbulf Stream'. It is designed not to look just like a metal building. It
has windows along each side, a translucent panel, and above that will be accent lighting.
There will be three deductive alternatives, three are allowed by law. McClelland's was
assisted by Green Anderson Engineers for the heating plans. The floor will have a hard
finish, not painted. Director Boudreaux answering about the action required, said the
Board could do action now, giving approval with suitable bids, or do action after we see
the bids, stating he would prefer everyone to have a chance to see the bids. Chairman
Wallace deferred the item until they see the bids and said we will make it a one item
agenda along with the Strategic Planning Meeting.
B. Strategic Planning Session. Action as required. Item was previously discussed
earlier in meeting. Plans will be made for another meeting.
C. Airport Budget. Action as required. Chairman Wallace explained the Budget in
the packet in is "Draft" form and no action is required at this point. As Board members
we are to study the Budget and direct any questions to Ray or James. Today is just to
receive the Budget, not to ask questions or analyze it. We can discuss it at a later date.
ITEM 7: Other Business
A. Items from the Airport Board. No items.
B. Items from the Public. Greg McCoy thanked the Airport for allowing the school
to have their two graduation classes in the terminal. Stated they had just completed their
Board Meeting and had voted in new members and officers. The new Chairman is Ken .
Pummill.
ITEM 8: Meeting adjourned.
Frank Burggraf, Secretary Date