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FAYETTEVILLE EXECUTIVE AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES
October 9, 2014
MEMBERS PRESENT: Darryl Riddell, Rick Bailey, Bill Corley, Mike Gibbs,
Josh Mahony, Marty Burggraf
MEMBERS ABSENT: Ken Haxel
OTHERS PRESENT: Wayne Jones-MCE; Zachary Morehart-MCE; James Nicholson -
Financial Coordinator; Lauren Treat -Administrative Assistant; Neal Bilbe-City
Government Channel; Ray Boudreaux -Former Airport Director; Terry Gulley -City
Transportation; Daniel Barnes-MCE; Robert Beare -Airport Maintenance
ITEM #1: Welcome. Chairman Gibbs.
ITEM #2: Approval of the Airport Board Minutes of the September 11, 2014
meeting.
A motion to approve the minutes was made by Marty Burggraf, and seconded by
Darryl Riddell. The motion carried.
ITEM #3: Receiving of Reports.
A. Update from Transportation Director, Terry Gulley.
Gulley said he is still searching for the right candidate for the director's position. He
reported that he already interviewed someone earlier in the week and he plans to
interview another candidate the following day. He said the last candidate withdrew but he
hopes that one of the two new candidates will be the right man for the job. Other than
that, Gulley said he is still working on the terminal space assessment in order to move
forward with the flight school's lease. He hopes to have this done by January 151. Corley
asked about the large restaurant space (if it will be improved or if there are any long term
plans). Burggraf talked to the architect school about student design help but she received
no response. Corley asked how the cost per square foot of that restaurant space would be
calculated. Gulley said the administration is trying to find that out right now, along with
the flight school's area. More discussion followed of cost per square foot of spaces in the
terminal. Nicholson said "non -aeronautical activities on airports" must be leased at fair
market value; aeronautical activities on the airport may be given special consideration.
B. Financial Coordinator James Nicholson, Budget Report.
Reported that the football season has not been the best, mainly because of the weather.
The upcoming weekend does not look like it will be any better. Operations through the
end of September were pretty good, though this is not reflected in fuel sales. Nicholson
said the airport is down almost $10k gallons from last year. The airport is still in pretty
good shape this year, though the drop in sales will impact the bottom line. DLA sales
picked up. Last month, Nicholson talked about changing the formula for retail fuel
pricing but he is not quite finished studying that. When he gets firm numbers, he will
present them to the Board for discussion. Nicholson said we are still the highest fuel
priced airport in the area, especially for AvGas.
On the financial report, Nicholson pointed out the revenue and expense summary. The
airport is up in net revenue over expense increase. He said the airport is finally putting
some money into the bank which is an important benchmark. Both the administration and
maintenance budgets are ahead. This is also in part to not paying out the director salary
expense. The FBO is looking good overall. Nicholson said to keep in mind that we are
starting to spend money on the ramp design project and there is an expense from last year
to purchase protective clothing for the ARFF team.
C. Administrative Assistant, Lauren Treat, T -Hangar Report.
1 single, 1 twin available.
D. Wayne Jones, McClelland Engineers, Construction Report.
Barnes gave an update on the AAOA meeting. The FAA wants an internal review this
time around, which they don't usually do. He is talking to both Gripflex and Endurablend
and will give them both a general plan and see what numbers they come up with.
Weather permitted, there will be a demo at the airport tomorrow. Barnes said he is trying
to schedule a meeting in at the airport in Newport, AR on October 28`h. Darryl offered to
fly those interested to Newport.
E. Museum Executive Director Warren Jones, Museum Report.
Boudreaux said the Museum Board accepted Warren's resignation effective at the end of
the month. Boudreaux said they made a net profit of around $ l Ok. The memorabilia sale
brought in about $3,500 and they made $1600 selling hamburgers. A lot of activities are
going on in October now that the weather is cooler. The Museum hopes to earn some
money in preparation for the winter months. Boudreaux said the Museum is working.on
building their Vietnam era collection.
F. Marketing Committee Chairman Bill Corley, Marketing Report.
Corley said he met with Brian Gott for a kick-off meeting. He shared the larger picture
with him. The next move would be for the marketing committee to meet with him. Treat
will set up a meeting.
ITEM #4: Old Business. None.
ITEM #5: New Business. None.
ITEM #6: Other Business.
A. Items from the Public. None.
B. Items from the Airport Board.
Gibbs said his term will expire in December. He has not completely decided, but he will
probably not reapply since he will be gone the first couple months of the year.
Darryl
ADJOURNED AT 1:56 P.M.
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