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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-01-09 MinutesAIRPORT BOARD MINUTES January 9, 2003 MEMBERS ATTENDING: Charles Wallace, Rick McKiinney, Frank Burggraf, Frank Sperandeo, Mike Andrews, Dave Bowman, Otto Loewer STAFF ATTENDING: Mayor Dan Coody, Ray Boudreaux, James Nicholson, Louise Powers OTHERS ATTENDING: Amy Wolfe -Fayetteville Government Channel; Judy Hammond -Ark. Air Museum; Bill Duncan -Duncan and Assoc.; Marie Wilson -Aces High Pilot Shop; David Hollman-Flying Investments; Wayne Jones -McClelland Engineers; Matt Wagner -NW Ark. Times, Greg McCoy -Aviation Tech. Center ITEM 1: Welcome. Chairman Charles Wallace welcomed everyone attending and those watching on TV. ITEM 2: Minutes of the December 12, 2002 meeting. Board commented there was one typo, but the otherwise the minutes were correct. A motion to approve the minutes was made by M. Andrews and was seconded by F. Sperandeo. The motion carried. ITEM 3: Receiving of Reports. A. Charles Wallace, Chairman. C. Wallace reflected on the events of the past two years and the coming together progress. He commented on the jet charter departing, saying it had brought the ball team in last night, and he rejoiced that Drake Field was the airport of choice for the ball team. B. Ray Boudreaux, Director. Reported the Airport's Budget had been passed by the City Council, he summarized the Annual Report (in Agenda packet), and thanked Kystle Dearing of the Morning News for the newspaper article. C. James Nicholson, Finance Coordinator. Commented on the departing charter, saying they had just taken on fuel. He reported December 2002 fuel sales were slow due to bad weather. The City's FBO sold considerable more fuel during the year than the previous year. The wholesale price on fuel went up in December and several area airports followed suit. Commenting on the Financial Report in the agenda, the expenditures followed the projections closely, although there were some additional expenses in December. C. Wallace, drawing attention to the Debt Service line, confirmed the Airport's is zero. The money we are spending out of our reserves, is generating grant funding, and the money we are spending on Capital projects are projects that will generate revenues for the Airport. 1 JL Construction Report, Wayne Jones. During the Airport's FAA Certification Inspection in the fall it was found there was some stripping to be re -done as part of the airfield project. The project inspection is scheduled for Monday. The sewer line in front of the hangar should be completed Monday or Tuesday and they should be able to pave next week provided the weather is warmer. The FBO slab is in place and considerable change will take place on the corporate ramp next month. The preliminary design for the eastside taxiway has been completed. Don Harris, with the FAA, is working on the funding, and proceeding in May is the goal. The Forest Service is working towards funding in February. Hopefully all will come together at the same time and we will be able to get more contractors involved so it will reduce the cost. W. Jones said ground work is taking place for the Ozark Military Museum. R. Boudreaux said Wayne's engineering work had been 'free gratis' for the Museum. R. Boudreaux reported on the re -skin project for two hangars, saying the correct siding is in and going up. E. Maintenance Report, Ray Boudreaux Sensors have been ordered for lights on Lancaster Drive, the sign on Delta has been fixed and the pilot's insurance will pay for the damage. Work has been taking place in the Air Museum. Staff replaced a compressor for the Air Museum. The fire protection was off for a week and is now up and working. The Beacon is being repaired. Sweeping has been completed around the hangars, and Ray reported that during the snow, he had plowed snow. ITEM 4: Old Business. None. ITEM 5: New Business. A. FBO Rates. C. Wallace stated the Airport Board has been working in their Strategic Planning Meetings towards getting parity of rental rates and hope to have that plan achieved in another month or so The FBO Hangar could be ready to occupy in March. R. Boudreaux reviewed the proposed rates for the FBO Hangar (see attachment to the minutes). A motion to approve the rates was made by Frank Sperandeo and seconded by Dave Bowman. The motion carried. B. New FBO Hours. R. Boudreaux reported the new hours are more closely related to the actual hours the FBO personnel are needed for fueling, and the new schedule should help reduce the number of overtime hours. The FBO will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on weekdays and 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on weekends. The crew will come in 30 minutes prior to opening time to do the daily checks on the trucks and fuel farm, and to get the office ready. Initially a call -out fee will not be charged to our tenants, we won't penalize the base customers because of our change in hours of operation. We will charge a call -out fee for transient traffic. C. Election of Officers. C. Wallace explained the City Council Nominating Committee had deferred the appointment of new City committee members until a 2 later date. Our Board has two members whose terms are ending: Frank Burggraf, who isn't eligible to re -apply because he has moved outside the City limits: Mike Andrews, who is completing someone else's term and he is eligible to apply for appointment to the Board. We would like to keep Frank Burggraf involved as the Board's Historian. C. Wallace said the Board needed to proceed with the election of officers for their two-year term and asked Vice Chairman McKinney to Chair the election. R. McKinney asked for nominations for Chairman. CharlesWallace was nominated for Chairman by Otto Loewer. Following no further nominations, a motion to cease nominations was made by D. Bowman and seconded by M. Andrews. The motion carried. The nomination of Charles Wallace for Chairman was seconded by F. Sperandeo. The motion carried. C. Wallace said it would be a pleasure to serve. Following questions why F. Burggraf could not apply, the following explanation was given. The Airport Board's Policies and Proceeds were revised several years ago and at that time Airport Board members living outside the city limits were grandfathered -in as members and were allowed to finish their appointed membership terms. The grandfather clause covered Frank Burggraf and Frank Sperandeo. Mayor Dan Coody explained that the City ruling is that only individuals living within the city limits could be members of the City's Committees and Boards, even though there is a lot of talent outside the City, stating there is always annexation. Rick McKinney was nominated for Vice Chairman by Otto Loewer The nomination of Rick McKinney for Vice Chairman was seconded by Mike Andrews. The motion carried. C. Wallace opened the floor for nominations for Secretary. Dave Bowman was nominated for Secretary by Mike Andrews and the nomination was seconded by Otto Loewer. The motion carried. The following were elected as officers for the Airport Board: Chairman: Charles Wallace Vice Chairman: Rick McKinney Secretary: Dave Bowman 3 ITEM 6: First Year Celebration. C Wallace applauded Ray for the completion of one year on the job as Director of Aviation, and for the great job he is doing for the Airport. Board members and audience related stories and comments. Mayor Coody commented that nobody likes changes and he and Ray both came into unknown territory and had to learn fast. Mayor Coody expressed his appreciation to the Board for working with Ray, he expressed his appreciation to Ray, and offered his congratulations to Ray. A cake with one candle was presented to Ray from the Airport Board. R. Boudreaux explained that none of this (Airport accomplishments) was just his doing, that the Board and he had facilitated a lot of things by working together. He thanked the Board's 100% participation at meetings, he thanked the Mayor for his support, and he thanked the City Council for their support of the Airport's Budget, stating that with all this great things will come in 2003. ITEM 7: Other Business. A. Items from the Board. R. McKinney announced the committee members for Airfest 2003: Judy Hammond, Ray Boudreaux, Frank Sperandeo, Charles Wallace, and Rick McKinney. A meeting time has been set. B. Item from the Public. Greg McCoy expressed his appreciation of Ray and of Ray's support by including the school as an airport partner, his friendship, and business support. He said the Tech Center is starting to blend into to pilot community. On May 24th the Tech Center, in conjunction with the Air Museum's 16th Year of Operation on May 23`d, are having a Fly In. He commenting on rumors the Tech was starting a Flight School and said they weren't there to step on Marie's (Aces High) or Pat's (Executive Aviation) toes, but the Tech Center has formed a marketing agreement with a company in Siloam Springs which will have aircraft rental available. Greg indicated that frequently pilots earn their A & P licenses, and numerous A & P tech's become pilots as well. C. Wallace announced Wings Avionics would be hosting a Garmon GPS seminar on Saturday. ITEM 8: Meeting Adjourned at 2:30 p.m. Dave Bowman, Secretary Date 4