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FAYETTEVILLE EXECUTIVE AIRPORT
BOARD MEETING
May 10, 2012
BOARD MEMBER PRESENT: Bob Nickle; Janice Stanesic; Mike Gibbs; Rick
Bailey, Josh Mahony; Ken Haxel
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Bill Corley
STAFF PRESENT: Ray Boudreaux; James Nicholson
OTHERS PRESENT: Mauro Campos -City of Fayetteville Fire Dept.; Pete
Mastroianni-Million Air; Wayne Jones, Daniel Barnes, and Mitch Rose - McClelland
Engineers; Terry Gulley -City of Fayetteville Transportation Dept.
ITEM #1: Welcome. Chairman
Director Boudreaux explained Louise Powers could not be in attendance because her
mother had fallen and is in the hospital, and he would give her report.
ITEM #2: Approval of the April 12th minutes. Minutes will be available for approval
at the June meeting.
ITEM #3. Receiving of Reports.
A. Ray Boudreaux, Aviation Director. The aircraft operations have increased each
month over the same time last year, but the fuel sales have not increased. They are down
7%. Pete Mastroianni of Million Air is doing a great job marketing to the military.
There are three T -Hangars available to rent. Regarding the security program, be sure to
come in and get your badge. The first set of ten gate clickers have been sold. If you want
a gate clicker call the office and add your name to the list. We will be de -activating the
existing key pay and old clickers by the end of June. The IT Department of the City will
be relocating the Data Center to the Airport Fire Station on the east side of the Airport.
They will be paying rent. The Fire Department plans to relocate the Airport Fire Truck to
the west side and will be building a truck -storage next to the old fire station building that
is along the highway. That will cut their response time down by 2 to 3 minutes. The
Hangar Remodel Project is coming along and invited the Board members to come view
the project. Mr. Riddell will take possession on June I". NFlight Technologies, a current
tenant, wants to rent the corporate hangar on the south ramp, but want us to build an
office inside. They design, manufacture, sell, and install interior and exterior HD aircraft
cameras. A grant from the State to build an office is not available now because their
revenues are down. Regarding other grants, the FAA has cut back grant funding to 90%,
and the State will now fund either 5% or 10% on federal grants. Bids will open on May
17`h for the Pavement Rehab Project. Airport tenants can now pay their rent online at
accessfayetteville.org. The merger of the Air and Military Museums is now complete,
and Marc Whittlesey is now their President.
B. James Nicholson, Financial Coordinator: Budget Report. He reported the aircraft
operations count is up, with no additional fuel sales. The military jet sales are greater but
they seem to be replacing, rather than adding to the sales. The local fuel prices are
declining, Million Air reduced their price. NW Arkansas seems to be higher than the
average for the region. Pete Mastroianni reported on marketing to the military bases,
some that are coming in for training at Drake are spending the night in Fayetteville.
James Nicholson reported the Airport Budget is about $7,300 over in revenues, but will
have an insurance payment due at the end of the summer of $10,000.
C. Louise Powers, Secretary, T -Hangar Report. Previously presented by Director
Boudreaux. .
D. Wayne Jones, McClelland Engineers, Construction Report. He introduced Daniel
Barnes and Mitch Rose from McClelland Consulting Engineers. Reported the hangar .
project is moving along. The pavement rehab project will be taking place on the
remaining portion of Taxiway Bravo, several parking aprons and the T -Hangar apron.
Bids will be opened Thursday, at 2:00. It will go to the City Council on June 5th, with
work beginning in the middle of June. We will keep the tenants informed.
E. Warren Jones, Museum Executive Director, Museum Report. Presented by
Director Boudreaux, the museum is beginning their fund raising campaign. Jim Johnson
of the U.S. Marshall's Museum has been guiding the museum.
ITEM # 4. Old Business.
A. Update: Airport Accounts. Director Boudreaux reported Southern Hospitality may
be closing due to one of the owners' health problems. Chairman Nickle suggested
advertising the space on the City's website.
B. Update: Security Badge process. Previously discussed in Director's Report.
C. Purchase of remote entry transmitter and receivers. The office has ordered ten
gate clickers and the receivers to go in each gate. The clickers will cost $100.00 a piece.
If a tenant wants a clicker then the clicker will be registered to that person. Josh Mahony
requested one of the clickers.
ITEM #5. New Business.
Director Boudreaux reported the City's I.T. Department would be moving the Data
Center to the "old" fire station on the eastside of the airport. The building was built when
the firemen were onsite firemen round-the-clock, so now there are unused areas. The
ARFF truck is stored there and our maintenance shop is in that building. The firemen
want to move the truck to. the eastside of the airport, to the `older" fire station located by
the highway. That move would improve their response time by 2 or 3 minutes. The
firemen want to have a shelter built to store the fire truck. Discussion followed regarding
that being a safety item and possibly the State Aeronautics could help fund the truck
shelter.
ITEM #6. Other Business.
A. Items from the Public. Wayne Jones announced McClelland Consulting Engineers
will be hosting a cookout prior to the next Airport Board Meeting on June 14`h outside the
Airport Conference Room. The cookout is for the airport tenants and employees.
B. Items from the Airport Board. Mike Gibbs asked about the Accounts Receivables.
James Nicholson said Southern Hospitality is several months behind. Director Boudreax
said he had discussed that with the owner and they do expect to pay the invoices. Million
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Air has an outstanding payment for fuel flowage fees and they gave us a copy of the
check which is expected to arrive here tomorrow. Josh Mahony mentioned the Ozark
Literacy Council is promoting their major fund raiser: PIGSibition. He wondered if
they could get one of the "pigs" located at the airport, either in the terminal or out by the
ramp. Entry level is $3,000 and needed a commitment by May 22"d. It is a sculpture of a
pig, not a Razorback pig, it is massive about the size of one of the (conference room)
tables. It is a way of advertising and supporting your community. Chairman Nickle
mentioned an item in the agenda packet, an article from Citiscapes regarding two local
women flying in the Air Race, Camilla Smith, flown in race five years, and Nancy
Keating and it is her first year in the race. Next year the Race will end at Drake Field.
Rick Bailey said it used to be called the Powder Puff Derby, with all women pilots.
Director Boudreaux said last time they had 20 entries and this year 55 entries. Rick
Bailey reminded the tenants the Airport Badge is your responsibility and you are liable
for those you bring on the Airport. Director Boudreaux said he was going to start
including a chapter of the Airport's Minimum Standards each month in the tenant
newsletter to help remind folks of their obligations as a tenant.
MEETING ADJOURNED.
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