HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-06-10 MinutesFAYETTEVILLE EXECUTIVE AIRPORT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
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' June 10, 2010
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Bob Nickle, Otto Loewer, David Hellman, Vaugh DeCoster,
Janice Stanesic, Tim McCarley
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Richard Greene
STAFF PRESENT: Ray Boudreaux, James Nicholson, Louise Powers
ITEM #1: Welcome — Chairman. Chairman Nickle thanked McClelland Consulting Engineers
and Wayne for the treating the airport tenants, Airport Board, staff and even some passengers to
lunch that day.
ITEM #2: Minutes of the Many 13, 2010 meeting.
Motion was made by Vaughn DeCoster with one correction requested by Otto Loewer, in
Item #2, Ray's report, to remove part of line six's comment of "turning dirt" and replace with
"turning soil"; the motion was seconded by Tim McCarley. The motion carried.
ITEM #3: Receiving of Reports.
A. Director Boudreaux, report on Airport Activity. The sale of the Kearney/Cooper property to
• the City has been completed and work has started on moving Ernest Lancaster Drive to the north.
The Runway Safety Project is scheduled to be completed in November. Recently visited with Mrs.
Paschal and asked her to make an appointment to discuss her home, which is impacted by the
increased noise from the highway re -alignment. We can insulate her house or buy the home.
Encourage all using Highway 71 to be more cautious where the highway narrows down to two
lanes. Mentioned having six Long EZ aircraft based on the airfield and had heard we were the
second highest density of Long EZ and Rutan aircraft in the United States. Don Hams of the FAA
is writing the grant for the Wildlife Hazard Project and we hope to start that project soon. The FAA
Annual Inspection was on May 25-26"i, and we passed. There were two write-ups that were
corrected while the inspector was here: Current "Driving on the Airfield" training for the FAA's
Airfield Facilities crew needed updated; and during the fire drill the firemen, through some errors,
did not respond in the required time, a second drill was schedule and they responded with one
minute + time to spare. Recently we have had several T -Hangar doors mal -function. A couple of
days ago while staff was working on a door, the door started to work with out being turned on and
the door was severely damaged. Ray reminded everyone to not stand under the hangar doors while
they are operating, and promptly report any door problems to the office. Chairman Nickle asked
Wayne to make the contractor aware there are possible problems with accessing Highway 71 from
Bailey Drive and Standard Register; that we want to make sure people are safe.
B. Financial Coordinator James Nicholson report on FBO and Budget. James reviewed the
charts while displaying them on the screen, showing an upward swing in May. Referencing some
national reports, said the air charter business has stalled while the large inventory of corporate jets is
falling; businesses have starting buying jets again. The majority of local airports did not change
• their fuel prices since last month. Fort Smith lowered their fuel price. Speaking of the Airport's
finances, said they are less than projected because of the vacant T -Hangars since January, and
LETSGO Bus Charter terminated their lease, they bought a building in Springdale. Also, a couple
of revenues had not been posted, the Post Office rent is one.
. C. Louise Powers' report on T -Hangars. There are five vacant T -Hangars, two singles, and three
twins. Two singles were rented for Temporary Storage.
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D. Wayne Jones, McClelland Engineers, report on construction projects. Chairman Nickle
thanked McClelland Engineers for the cookout, and Wayne responded they had enjoyed having the
dinner. Reported the contractors are getting ready to start joining the new highway into the existing
highway. There will be some rerouting to get to Ernest Lancaster Drive, but there will be adequate
cones to direct traffic. The were 39% complete at the end of last month. They have 360 days to
complete. During the time of December, January, and February they worked thirty days out of
ninety. The last part of the project will be the demolition of the existing Highway 71.
E. Museum Reports. Chairman Nickle congratulated Warren on the successful USO style dance.
Warren reported at least 200 people attended. Jim Younkin had a 1940's Packard convertible and
gave about 70 rides on the airport's ramp. Thanks were given to the event coordinator Nancy
Young. The Museum has been offered a Command Air airplane, which has history tied to
Arkansas, was made in Arkansas. The owner visited the Museum here and was impressed with the
care the volunteers give to the planes here. There will be a Young Eagles event at the Museum on
Saturday. Last year there were 135 kids and only four planes. State he hoped to have plenty of
planes, if not the event will be canceled. Pilots provide their own plane and gas to take the kids up
for a flight. Two pilots attending this meeting help with the event, Vaughn DeCoster and Rick
Bailey.
ITEM #4: Old Business.
A. Update: Million Air Lease. The Board had voted on a ten year lease and raised the rent by
$212, and added additional space, the former Hair Salon, if Million Air gets the Army Contract.
The lease also included a 120 day Notice of Cancellation, which was requested by Richard Greene
• in the April meeting. The Lease Agreement has been signed and thanked Blaise for his help. There
are a few items to be worked out with Million Air. No additional vote is required.
B. Update: SkyVenture Lease. Ray reported that SkyVenture is working on a lease renewal
proposal, and he anticipated a mutual agreement. Ray stated he had agreed to go with a month-to-
month rental until the issues of the lease are worked out. Thanked Chairman Nickle for sitting in on
the meeting with SkyVenture.
C. Update: Discussions with Branson Air. Ray reported he had talked with Branson Air and
there in nothing possible in the near term. They did suggest calling back in a month. They were
invited to tour the Airport and to attend an Airport Board Meeting to explain how they select a
location to operate flights. Ray mentioned he would initiate talks with other airlines.
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ITEM #5: New Business.
A. Cancel, or reschedule, July Airport Board Meeting; Ray will be on vacation. The Airport
Board Consensus was to not have a meeting in July unless needed and that would be a called
meeting.
ITEM #6: Other Business.
A. Items from the Public. None.
B. Items from the Airport Board. None.
David Hollman, Secretary Date
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