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MINUTES OF THE AIRPORT BOARD MEETING
July 7, 2005
MEMBERS PRESENT: Bob Nickle, Dave Bowman, David Holtman, Janice Stanesic, Frank
Sperandeo, Vaughn DeCoster
MEMBERS ABSENT: Otto Loewer
STAFF PRESENT: Ray Boudreaux, James Nicholson, Louise Powers
OTHERS PRESENT: Erick Risley -Million Air; Mike Kratchmer-AATC; Kathy Deck -U. of A.
CBER; Terry Collier -tenant; Bob Burbage-Superior Industries; Marsha Melnichak-NW Ark. Times;
Wayne Jones -McClelland Engineers, Christina Crouse -Airport Hair Salon; Rick McKinney -tenant;
John P. (Pat) Ross -Ross Executive Aviation, Inc., Steve Odom -Fayetteville Government Channel
ITEM #1: Welcome and Agenda Review -Chairman Bob Nickle.
A. Comments from the Public None.
ITEM #2: Minutes of the June 9th and June 22nd Special Called Meeting.
A motion to approve both sets of minutes was made by David Holtman and seconded by Dave
Bowman. The motion carried.
ITEM #3: Receiving of Reports.
A. Bob Nickle, Chairman. Added item to the agenda, a report on the Economic Impact Study.
B. Ray Boudreaux, Director. City Council awarded the electric contract for re -wire of hangars. All
State Aeronautics grants have been closed and received check for $580,551.00. City Council awarded
sale of the snowblower for $172,000. Introduced Eric Risely of Million Air, he will manage FBO here
and at Houston. The FAA is installing a PAPPI at the airport.
C. James Nicholson, Financial Coordinator. Flight operations are 20% behind last month, but fuel
sales continued to grow, partly because of the Air Show, we are ahead of same month a year ago. The
Financial Report shows adjustment of expectations when Million Air begins paying rent, and shows
adjustment with a decrease in personnel costs. Bottom line we will have just below $600,000 in our
reserve fund at year end. R. McKinney said insurance will pay for the Museum roof repair and that
cost can be removed. J. Nicholson explained the west side ramp and entrance will be in two phases,
two years. R. Boudreaux explained the project is 100% grant funded, no funds spent from the reserve
fund.
D. Louise Powers, T -Hangar Report. All T -Hangars and storage units are rented except one hangar
and storage that came open this week and expect it to be filled tomorrow. The FBO hangar had four
overnights and two full time and two part-time tenants.
E. Construction Report. W. Jones expects two or three bids on the west apron project. It will be
heavy duty pavement. We are providing a lot of information to Bumard Dunkleburg for the Master
Plan. They will be here for a meeting early August, and expect first working paper late September, six
public meetings are planned. West ramp plans are available for viewing.
E. Maintenance Report. Staff repaired the mower. The maintenance truck's transmission blew out
and the shop gave us a six year old truck. Some problems with the hangar overhead doors occurred.
Chairman Nickle said to put notice in the invoices to contact the office if they notice door problems.
ITEM #4: Old Business.
A. Review Architectural Layout of Terminal by Richard Alderman. Director Boudreaux
presented the architects' "draft" drawings. The Customer Service Representative's desk will have a
view of the flight line and the front of the terminal. The blue awning will be removed, passengers will
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be dropped off at the door, get red carpet treatment, then the plane will be moved to another location.
Restaurant seating will be moved further down the north hall and that would open up two retail
locations in the old seating area. He asked the Board to get their suggestions to him. Chairman Nickle
stated he thought they had agreed at first to focus on the central lobby and Million Air. P. Ross stated
he was the longest commercial tenant in the building, and what if he didn't want to be moved
Chairman Nickle said no decisions would be made today. V. DeCoster said the Board Consensus was
the principal interest was the lobby and the initial entrances to the FBO. The hair salon and retail
would be moved later on. E. Risely said Million Air is going to contribute to some of the cost.
Chairman Nickle announced the Strategic Planning Meeting for 1:00 on August 4`h. He suggested Ray
meet with Richard Alderman, let him know what the Board wants, to focus on the main lobby and
restrooms, and get some issues worked out before the meeting. V. DeCoster said they wanted to make
sure all tenants, tenants with history, are pleased, not Just Million Air.
B. Status of Arkansas Aviation Technology Center's Request. Director Boudreaux said he and
Mike have been working on the request, and things are changing daily. The request was sent through
the City's Staff Review process and was stopped at the City Attorney's office, saying it was unlawful
to grant waiver of grant unless can show benefit to the public. Discussion followed.
C. Economic Impact Study, Kathy Deck, U of A. Explained a 1997 study of the Airport showed an
estimated economic contribution at $43,275,000.00 (still had airline service). She gave a "draft"
summary of the report and they estimate the Airport was directly responsible for $10,845,589.00
economic activity in 2004, had indirect and induced economic output of $2,963,727 and $3,338,884;
and accounted for total economic activity of $17,038,201 in Washington County. Jobs: direct
employment of 95.2 people, created indirect and induced employment of additional 34.7 and 40.4
people, and produced a total of 170.3 Jobs in Washington County. Tax impact was discussed.
ITEM # 6: New Business. None
ITEM #7: Other Business.
A. Items from the Public. R. McKinney reported on AirFest. Stated the Canadian Snow Birds will
be here for performance in October and members will visit with schools. Chairman said that was a
great example of community involvement.
B. Items from the Airport Board. V. DeCoster stated with all the renovations going on he would
like to correct an error of the color scheme.
A motion that Airport renovations, color schemes, reflect the heritage of the community as the
home of the Razorbacks, i.e. red in color, for canopies, color schemes, and trim, was made by
Vaughn DeCoster and seconded by Janice Stanesic.
Discussion: It was mentioned that Million Air and UofA might like to coordinate signs on the ramp.
The motion carried.
D. Bowman announced a Young Eagle's event at Drake Aviation Saturday morning for children ages 8
— 17. F. Sperandeo offered flights any time, said he is insured, to call him at home.
Adjourned at 2 55 pm.
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Dave Bowm Secretary
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