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Minutes Airport of 8 27 01 COMMISSION MEETING 0 Monday, August 27, 2001 "~'~ 0 9 4:00 p.m. Cit~ ~-"- ' Dubuque Regional Airport Dubuque Air Service Conference Robl~'~u=i PRESENT: ABSENT: STAFF: GUESTS: MEDIA: Doug Brotherton, John Markham, Jim O'Neill, and Rick Goodin, Ted Goodman None Bob Boleyn, Gordy Vetsch, Todd Dalsing, and Karin Nemec Dennis and Shari Ambrosy (adjacent land owners) and Terry Mozena (American Eagle) Erin Coyle (Telegraph Herald) 0t. ,APPROVAL OF MINUTES Jim O'Neill made a motion to approve the minutes of the 07/30/2001 Commission meeting. The motion was seconded by Rick Goodin. AYES: All. NAYS: None. Ted Goodmann joined the meeting a few minutes late. 02. JULY 200'1 AIRPORT STATISTICS REVIEW A. Revenue passenger enplanements: 1) American Eagle was up 42.32% for the first seven months of 2001 compared to the first seven months of 2000. (2) Northwest Airlink was down 10.63% for the first seven months of 2001 compared to the first seven months of 2000. (3) United Express was down 15.72% for the first seven months of 2001 compared to the first seven months of 2000. (4) Overall Airport totals were up 6.71% for the first seven months of F:~SHARED~Peggy Dickson~Airpo~t CommissionV~irport Commission Minutes~8. August 27 2001 Commission Minutes.doc Page 1 Pdnted: 9/5/01 at 1:32 PM Airport Commission Minutes August 27, 2001 Meeting Page 2 2001 compared to the first seven months of 2000. B. Aircraft Operations: Aircraft operations (takeoffs and landings) were up 1.47% for the first seven months of 2001 compared to the first seven months of 2000. C. Aviation Fuel Gallons Pumped: (1) 100LL AVGAS gallons pumped were up .99% for the first seven months of 2001 compared to the first seven months of 2000. (2) JET A Fuel gallons pumped were up 11.92% for the first seven months of 2001 compared to the first seven months of 2000. (3) Overall fuel gallons pumped were up 9.48% for the first seven months of 2001 compared to the first seven months of 2000. 03. JULY 200'1 AIRPORT FINANCIAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS ~ A. July Expenses should be at 8.33% of the annual budget, but actual airport, ~,y. aJJ[~ expenses are at 9.15%. At this point, we nr~_ $1~:919 99 OVER B. Revenues should be at 8.33% of the annual budget, but actual airport QpP_,.[aJJEg revenues are at 12.20%. At this point, we ere $73:133.78 QVER in revenues. C. Being $18,919.99 OVER in expenses and $73,133.78 OVER in revenues brings us $~4:213_79 AHEAD of eDerntin_o hud_oet pro.iection~ for Fincnl The Commission commented the budget was off to a good start. 04. JULY 2001 FIXED I~ASE OPERATION FINANCIAL REPORTS The Commission discussed the increased amount of fuel being pumped to the airlines, and the fact the new American jets are taking a lot more fuel at Dubuque. F:\SHARED~Peggy DicksonV~rport Commission~Airpo~t Commission Minutes\8. August 27 2001 Commission Minutes.doc Page 2 Printed: 9/5/01 at 1:32 PM Airport Commission Minutes August 27, 2001 Meeting Page 3 0~. JULY 200'1 AIRPORT OPI=RATIONR AND MAINTl=NANCl= R[-'PORTR 06. The Commission asked if there was anything of interest last month. Bob Boleyn said Ops had responded to a medical alert in the terminal during July. CRl=RCl=NT I=LI=CTRIC'R Rl=C)Ul=ST TO CONRTRUCT A PARKING LOT Crescent Electric had requested permission to construct a parking lot adjacent to their leased hangar. Staff at the direction of the Chair, had prepared a list of items the Commission would desire in the lease of a parking lot. Crescent was not present at the meeting, as the project is, at least, temporarily on-hold. The construction cost estimate was higher than anticipated, as the lot has to be constructed to City standards. This involved an additional % inch of asphalt and an additional four inches of rock due to the unstable soil conditions in this area and some drain tile. Staff said they understood Crescent's concerns were not with the lease items, but the increased cost of the construction. Doug Brotherton asked the Commission if they had any problems with the lease items listed, there were some questions, but no changes. The Commission will wait for further communication from Crescent. 07. AIR ~ERVlCI= TA~K FORCl= RI=PORT Jim O'Neill said the Air Service task force was planning a trip to Minneapolis to meet with Northwest the aim was to discuss un-tagging the first and third flights currently shared with Waterloo. Missy Rosalez would accompany a delegation of three or four on this trip. John Markham spoke for the Marketing task force talking about the new billboards, which will be going up. A brochure is going to print and Rick mentioned that co-op marketing efforts were discussed with Northwest. Doug Brotherton reported for the General Aviation task force that the t-hangar leases are almost complete. Staff is still working toward finding some way to provide lease aimraft on the field. Self-fueling is not a viable option at this time. The Terminal Study task fome has asked CMT to incorporate additional comments and feedback from the City Manager and GDDC to get a truer representation of the community in the study. The entire Commission was asked to read CMT's first F:~SHARED~Peggy Dickson~Airport CommissionV~irpor~ Commission Minutes~8. August 27 2001 Commission Minutes.doc Page 3 Pdnted: 9/5/01 at 1:32 PM Airport Commission Minutes August 27, 2001 Meeting Page 4 draft. A date for the Commission to meet with CMT to discussed, this meeting will take approximately 2 to 3 hours, several dates were discussed and Bob will find out what date CMT will be available and have the completed study available. Bob Boleyn, Gordy Vetsch, and Peggy Dickson had an update of events in areas of their responsibility. Areas discussed were: The rental of space in the north shop bay for the KCRG TV relay van. The Commission asked why KCRG had chosen to locate it at the airport. Staff thought year round accessibility and close to their helicopter as it often comes to Dubuque. The Commission discussed the progress of the airline leases. Peggy is currently working on taking the best of all aidine leases and fitting the leases to Dubuque needs in preparation for the new manager to review and negotiate. Doug asked the Commission if this is what the Commission preferred. It was the consensus and staff will proceed toward this goal. Bob discussed the request from the Iowa Chapter of the Ninety-Nines to have a wind rose painted somewhere on the airport. The Commission was shown a picture of the wind rose, and thought it was a great idea and wanted more information regarding who would be responsible to maintain the painting. The Ninety-Nines said the odginal painting of the wind rose would come through donations and gifts. This could possibly be located in the asphalt are by the new t-hangars or by the FBO if they can maintain a painting schedule so it would not become faded or worn. Staff will work with the Ninety-Nine's on the project. The goals were not fully discussed at this meeting; however, the Commission will review them more thoroughly at the next meeting. F:\SHARED'~'eggy Dickson~,irport Commission~Airpor~ Commission Minutes~8. August 27 2001 Commission Minutes.doc Page 4 Printed: 9/5/01 at 1:32 PM Airport Commission Minutes August 27, 2001 Meeting Page 5 ACCEPTANCE OF THE AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM GRANT (AlP NO_ 3-'19-01328-28) TO CONDUCT A TERMINAL AREA PLANNING STUDY_ Jim O'Neill a motion to ratify and adopt all assurances, statements, representations, warranties, covenants, and agreements contained in the project application and accept the Grant Offer to Conduct a Terminal Area Planning Study at the Dubuque Regional Airport with all its terms and conditions and authorized the Chairman to sign the Grant. This motion was seconded by Ted Goodmann AYES: All. NAYS: None. 11, REOUEST THE PLACEMENT OF FIVE FLAGS ON THE EXTERIOR OF THF Terry Mozena asked the Commission to place the five flags of Dubuque on the outside of the terminal buildings to add spice to show people they are in Dubuque. Rick Goodin suggested that possibly the flags should be at the entrance road. Terry Mozena also asked the entrance road be made more inviting by adding some color. Possibly trees or shrubs. The Commission asked the ideas be referred to staff for investigation and report back to the Commission. REQUEST THE PLACEMENT OF HISTORICAL DISPLAY CASE INSIDE THE Terry Mozena asked the Commission to place a historical display case in which items of Dubuque history would be offered for display at the terminal. Terry also asked the Commission consider placing carts for use by the public. The Commission also asked this be researched and return with a recommendation as there are insurance and cost issues involved. '13. ,&MRROSY AVIGATION EASEMENT Shed and Dennis Ambrosy appeared before the Commission concerning their desire to build a house near the south approach of Runway 13/31. They have submitted and received approval from the FAA (Airspace Case No. 01-ACE-0193- NRA) regarding their new construction, and have signed an Avigation Easement which would protect the airport regarding issues such as noise, fumes, dust, fuel particles and restricts the growing of trees or the erection of a structure or other objects. Todd Dalsing, Airport Operations Officer, has worked with Ambrosy's to facilitate the process. Staff recommends approval of the Airport Commission F:~SHARED~Paggy DicksonV~irport Commission~Airport Commission Minutes~8. August 27 2001 Commission Minutes.doc Page 5 Printed: 9/5/01 at 1:32 PM Airport Commission Minutes August 27, 2001 Meeting Page 6 approval of the Avigation Easement. John Markham made a motion to authorize the Chairman to sign the Avigation Easement. This motion was seconded by Jim O'Neill. AYES: All. NAYS: None. 14. AIRPORT COMMISSION OFFICER ELFCTIONR The Commission asked Rick Goodin his feeling about acting as chair for the upcoming year. Rick stated if selected he would need the support of the Commission as his work schedule necessitates travel every week. Jim O'Neill said he would support Rick if he accepted a nomination for Chairman John Markham moved to nominate Rick Goodin for Chairman and Jim O'Neill as Vice-Chairman beginning September 14, 2001. This motion was seconded by Ted Goodmann. Doug Brotherton nominated John Markham as Secretary/Treasurer for a second term. This motion was seconded by Ted Goodmann. AYES: All. NAYS: None. Ted Goodmann said she wished to express her thanks to Doug for all the hours he has devoted to the airport. Bob said the staff also echoed their thanks. Doug said he would continue working on Ken's replacement. The Commission discussed the upcoming meeting with Michelle McEnany from IDOT on Sept 12th and 13th. There will be two meetings so she has the opportunity to meet all Commissioners. The assignments for working with the Airport Manager's applications will be discussed at the next meeting. Rick Dickinson, GDDC, will address the Commission for approximately 30 minutes on property issues at the September 24th meeting. The Commission would like to do a tour of the airport property for about 30 minutes before the meeting. There was discussion about the opening of Runway 18/36 and a Ribbon cutting ceremony date. Teri Goodmann will contact Washington DC for possible dates. EAA will hold their fly-in breakfast on September 9, 2001. John Markham would like to review the departure of Great Lakes at the next meeting. F:\SHARED~Peggy Dickson~Airpo~t CommissionV~Jrport Commission Minutes~8. August 27 2001 Commission Minutes,doc Page 6 Printed: 9/5/01 at 1:32 PM Airport Commission Minutes August 27, 2001 Meeting Page 7 The Commission discussed signage in the terminal in connection with the America's River Project. Staff is to research a mural on the large wall in the restaurant. Jim O'Neill made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Rick Goodin. AYES: All. NAYS: None. The meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m. F:~SHARED'~Peggy Dickson~Airport CommissionV~irport Commission Minutes~8. August 27 2001 Commission Minutes.doc Page 7 Pdnted: 9/5/01 at 1:32 PM